Sports University of Haryana is a public state university at Rai in Sonipat district created specifically for higher education, research and professional training in sport. The university was established under Haryana State Legislative Act No. 21 of 2022 and is recognized under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act. It is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities. Unlike a conventional multidisciplinary university, its academic mission is concentrated on physical education, sports science, coaching, sports technology, sports management and other specialist fields that support athlete development and the wider sports ecosystem. The university offers programmes such as the Bachelor of Physical Education and Sports, B.Sc. in Sports Science, M.Sc. in Sports Science, Master of Physical Education and Sports and doctoral study in physical education. It also runs postgraduate diploma programmes in sports coaching across multiple games and in areas such as sports psychology, sports nutrition, sports management, strength and conditioning, and sports journalism and mass communication. This structure allows students to pursue careers not only as athletes or coaches but also in performance analysis, sports administration, fitness, rehabilitation support, communication and applied sport science. The university’s stated vision is to become a hub for sports education and high-performance training while building links with academies, schools, clubs, associations and national or international sporting bodies. Its location in Haryana, a state with a strong competitive-sport culture, gives the university an important practical context for talent development. By combining formal degrees with coaching and specialist diplomas, Sports University of Haryana is designed to connect academic knowledge, physical training, research and professional sports practice within a single dedicated institution. The institution is designed to work across the performance pathway, from physical education to coaching and scientific support. This creates opportunities for applied research in training load, physiology, nutrition, psychology, injury prevention, analytics and management.