AIFF announces high-altitude training camp in Arunachal Pradesh at 10,000 feet above sea level

The AIFF has officially announced the permanent acquisition of a high-altitude training camp in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. The camp is situated at a height of 10,000 feet above sea level and boasts of having international level amenities.

It will be made available for access to the various national teams at youth and senior level for better training and preparation.

AIFF announces high-altitude training camp in Tawang

Indian national teams will hold high-altitude training camps in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. The newly launched facility, situated at 10,000 feet, boasts international-level amenities and is considered ideal for high-altitude camps, as required for various national squads.

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At the meeting in Hyderabad on September 10, the AIFF executive committee accepted the proposal from the Arunachal Pradesh Football Association for the training camp.

High altitude training has various benefits, including but not limited to higher lung capacity, increased oxygen delivery, higher lactic acid threshold and a higher threshold of performance.

As a result, it would allow the Indian team to overcome their physical shortcomings at major tournaments, as has been evident when playing against foreign teams. However, it remains to be seen how often the camp is accessed and whether it makes a significant difference in the national team’s progress.