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Sport | Multi-sport |
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Category | Military sports |
Jurisdiction | Services |
Membership | IMSC |
Abbreviation | SSCB |
Founded | 1919 |
Affiliation | |
Headquarters | 'A' Block, Defence Offices Complex, KG Marg Armed Forces Headquarters, Ministry of Defence |
Location | New Delhi, India |
Official website | |
sscbindia |
Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) is a sports board run by the Indian Armed Forces. It was formed in 1919 as the Army Sports Control Board and later renamed to Services Sports Control Board. The board is represented as Services in the National Games of India, Durand Cup, and multiple regional sports events. It has been one of the leading medal winners in the National Games.
As a member of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, it governs the sport of cricket in the Indian Armed Forces and administers the Services cricket team.[1] In addition to having several other sports departments, it is also an associate member of the All India Football Federation and administers the Services football team.