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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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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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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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Indian sport needs to build Psychological Safety to enhance performance

Visualise two emotions: Fear as it lurks in a sportsperson’s mind when thinking of a backlash from the system upon speaking up; Hesitation which marks their choice of words if…

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