NEW DELHI: A plethora of current and former athletes are among the experts deliberating on how to integrate sports science to enhance performance at the inaugural Bharat Sports Science Conclave to be held in New Delhi on Wednesday, February 28.
Tokyo Olympic Gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, India’s first individual Olympics Gold medallist Abhinav Bindra, 2003 World Championship bronze medallist Anju Bobby George, 2012 Olympics Bronze medallist Yogeshwar Dutt and Indian cricketer Deepak Chahar and top sports science experts like South African athlete performance specialist Wayne Lombard and Indian Rugby Football Union president Rahul Bose are among the speakers.
The one-day conclave that is being organised by TransStadia University, the education arm of TransStadia Education and Research Foundation, in association with National Centre of Sports Science and Research (NCSSR), a unit of Sports Authority of India and Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, has the stated aimed of supporting high level research in high performance and sports training for Indian sports and athletes.
The conclave will witness these elite sports minds delve deep into the subjects with the likes of Neeraj and Deepak joining virtually to give athlete perspective on high performance, their needs and requirements.
Bindra, who has been working closely with multiple stakeholders in the country to make high performance and sports science a mainstream subject said, “The intersection of sports and science is not just important; it’s fundamental to elevating performance and ensuring a sustainable, competitive future for Indian sports. By embracing the latest advancements in sports science, we can unlock unprecedented potential in our athletes, optimize their training regimes, and significantly reduce the risk of injuries.”
The conclave will also have special session by TOPS CEO Cmdr PK Garg and a presentation on “Integrity and Fair Play” by Virendra Rajput, senior project associate, National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA).
