New Delhi, December 14: In a significant commitment to inclusivity and advancement in sports, the two-day Sports Science Conclave organized by the National Center for Sports Science and Research (NCSSR) in collaboration with Khelo India has emerged as an important platform for discussion. and promoting strategies for the success of the Khelo India Para Games.
Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur has been at the forefront of this initiative. The inaugural day of the Sports Science Conclave at the Indira Gandhi Stadium on Wednesday testified to India’s evolving sporting landscape, transcending traditional boundaries by focusing on sporting events exclusively for athletes with disabilities. Thakur has consistently advocated for inclusivity and equal opportunities for para-athletes.
Thakur said. He also highlighted that under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), 49 para-athletes receive comprehensive support from the Government of India.
It was my pleasure to inaugurate the two-day Sports Science Conclave for Para Sports 2023 today at IG Stadium, New Delhi, today.
A nationwide conclave organised by the National Centre for Sports Science and Research (NCSSR) in association with Khelo India under the ambit of… pic.twitter.com/L90H5KcO8w
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) December 13, 2023
The Sports Science Conclave saw the participation of eminent personalities like Dr. Deepa Malik (President of the Paralympic Committee of India), Ankur Dhama (Para long-distance runner), Bhavana Patel (Para table tennis athlete), VK Dabbas (Para swimming). Coach on the Inauguration Day), Dr. Pierre Beauchamp (HPD NRAI), Dr. Isha Joshi (Sports Physiotherapist), and Dr. Amey Kagali (Sports Medicine).
The central theme of the conclave, ‘Limitless Horizons: Sports Science for Peak Performance’, focuses on leveraging sports science as a catalyst to enhance performance and ensure holistic development. The panel discussion and lecture included topics like Para Sports and Sports Science: Links to Success, Understanding the Psychological Needs of Para Athletes, Overview of Classification in Para Sports, Technical and Scientific Support in Para Sports, and Sports Administration in Para Sports.
