Category: Sport&Mind
Rushed Return to Sport in Pandemic can be counter-productive for athlete’s mental, physical health
World No. 30 ranked badminton player HS Prannoy on Saturday agreed with a suggestion that an athlete’s return to competition after recovering from Covid-19 infection must not be rushed by…
Focused training for Medal Race stands Vishnu Saravanan in good stead
So then, it boiled down to Vishnu Saravanan being mentally tough in the business end of the Mussanah Open Championship. Please read first part of the interview here “My long…
Vishnu Saravanan deals with pressure of expectations by ignoring it, mindfully
The contrast could not be sharper between the vast expanse of the Gulf of Oman, the gusts of wind powering the sails, the gentle sound of boat making contact with…
Chinki Yadav and the art of avoiding ‘paralysis by analysis’
It was hard to discern whether Chinki Yadav was elated at having won 25m Pistol gold in the ISSF World Cup 2021 New Delhi or relieved at having emerged as…
Anjum Moudgil says World Cup came at the right time, reigniting the fire for her
Her beautiful hand-painted masks are a hit, and not just at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Ranges. The creative pursuit of Anjum Moudgil, one of India’s top rifle shooters, has…
India’s Olympic athletes must identify and prepare for threat areas, says mind trainer Mugdha Bavare
The Indian cricket team’s resilience, showcased so tellingly in Melbourne and Sydney, has been the toast of sports lovers. And, to say the least, it is richly deserved. Not only…
The ways to win the confidence of, and work with, different types of coaches
There can be no doubt that the role of sports sciences in high performance sport is growing – and that India has shown signs of moving in that direction. It…
India needs mindset change to readily embrace sports sciences to fuel its transition
For some months now, we have been constantly told – and lest we forget, reminded at every opportunity – that Indian sport is gearing itself up to catapult itself from…
Vishesh Code to Win breaks ground for Indian basketball by bringing an inspirational story home
A book’s journey – from being just a thought in the author’s mind to becoming available to the reader – can make for a fascinating study. And, Vishesh Code to…
Chhavi Kohli and the use of social media to promote awareness of mental health, fencing and charity
It was interesting to probe the mind of a young fencer, Chhavi Kohli, on how she uses Social Media with awareness and in keeping with her larger goal of helping…
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