Posted in Sport&Mind Sports Science

Gayatri & Akash adapt as they seek change in Sport Psychology landscape 

Some years ago, 400m sprinter Gayatri Bhushan learnt that purposeful curiosity could overcome fear and doubt. And, around the same time, young footballer Akash Prasad uncovered his itch to know…

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Posted in Sports Science

Integration Sports Science & Coaching: A sports psych and an S&C coach share insights

Dr Nanaki Chadha, Sports Psychologist, and Surabhi Date, Strength & Conditioning Expert, share their insights into critical questions surrounding the integration of Sports Science into High Performance Coaching in Indian…

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Coaching elite athletes is mostly about mental aspect of sport, says Jaspal Rana 

It is not often that a top-flight sports coach opens up the treasure trove of learnings. You sense that most play their cards close their chest, not wanting others to…

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Posted in Sports Science

Sleep is the most untapped contributor to performance & recovery: Dr. Monika Sharma

Sleep Science is a relatively new branch embraced by sport.  It is a small community which is in its infancy stage. And Chandigarh-based Dr. Monika Sharma is among the first Indian…

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Posted in Athletes Other Sport Shashank's Corner Sports Science Tennis

Stem Cell Therapy In Sport

Have you wondered how athletes nowadays continue to perform at the highest level well into their 30s? Well, the secret for the success of some of these age-defying, seemingly inhuman…

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Posted in Athletics Badminton Cricket Equestrian Fencing Hockey Movement Other Sport Sailing Shooting Sport&Mind Sports Science Swimming Weightlifting Wrestling

Smart use of Artificial Intelligence can help make intelligent decisions in sport

By now, you will be very familiar with cricket’s Decision Review System and the ball-tracking used to assist umpires arrive at decisions. The Win-probability that TV channels now flash on…

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Posted in Doping Other Sport Sports Science

Delhi High Court asks NADA to expedite DNA Analysis of samples of rider banned for doping

The Delhi High Court on Monday ordered the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) to urgently collect the necessary samples to ensure that Jaipur-based motorcyclist Vijay Singh, 35, can confirm that his…

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Posted in Olympic Sport Sports Science Swimming

Many Indian swimmers can secure Olympic Qualifying Times for 2024 Games, says expert Genadijus Sokolovas

It sounded like music to the ears when one of the world’s leading sports science experts, Genadijus Sokolovas, said in Bengaluru on Tuesday that many young Indian swimmers have the…

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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…

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