Gujarat Launches India’s First State-Level Sports Genomics Programme

# Gujarat Launches India’s First State-Level Sports Genomics Programme ### Why in News? Gujarat launched India’s first **State-level Sports Genomics Programme** to use genetic and physiological information in athlete identification and training. ### What is sports genomics? - Sports genomics studies how genetic variations may influence traits such as endurance, muscle composition, metabolism, recovery and injury susceptibility. - The programme aims to combine such data with conventional coaching to create more personalised training plans. - Genetic information can indicate tendencies, but athletic performance also depends heavily on training, environment, nutrition and many other factors. ### Exam Connect - **Sports genomics** → study of genetic variation and athletic traits - **Programme** → Gujarat