How Data Analytics Is Revolutionizing Sports In India?
As Rajesh S. speaks at The Sportz Planet SportSci Summit Season 2 on how data analytics is shaping sports, the impact of this transformation in India has been most prominent. Here, his own understanding reveals increased application of smart statistics in augmenting player and team performance along with injury prevention. Wearable technology advancements have made sports science a high-stakes field; now, all levels of athletic training benefit – the grassroots and elite alike. Data Analytics Enhancing Performance and Strategy Rajesh S. pointed out how data and analytics are changing everything about coaching, training and competing. Having a sports data is now an ultimate game-changer in India because it allows for the monitoring of performance metrics like heart rate, distance covered, speed and movement patterns. As of 2024, about 30% of grassroot sports teams in India are adopting data and wearable technology for monitoring athlete performance, a sea change in the approach to grassroots sports. Data Analytics In Grassroots Sports This introduction of data analytics is crucially important at the grassroots level. Traditionally, athlete training and performance monitoring in India were restrained by limited infrastructure and resources. However, due to the rising accessibility of wearables, the coaches and trainers can now view real-time data on an athlete’s physical condition, movements and recovery processes. This very valuable data helps coaches design effective and personalized training regimens, which may result in improved performance and lower risk of injury. Further, data analytics acts as an enabler for India on the talent development side from the bridge that has to happen between talent identification and talent development. Grass-root level sports persons usually do not receive professional training; thus, sports science will help create a structured scientific approach toward developing an athlete. Also, with the use of wearable technology, key performance indicators can be tracked and measured so that better, more-targeted and efficient training would happen. Data-driven training programs to enhance performance while preventing injuries have benefited over 40% of India’s grassroots athletes by 2024. Future Of Data Analytics In Indian Sports Indian sports slowly transformed into a data-oriented model with the advent of data analytics. Today, wearable device insights influence every step in training and recovery for the athlete. As long as these innovations in data analytics improve outcomes for the individual athlete, they would lay down bases upon which stronger team structures could be framed. With the role of data now surfacing in sports and bright prospects emerging for Indian sports, now brightening under analytics’ leadership at the forefront, all prospects appear more positive. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
Preventive Exercise Programs Of Injured Athletes
Shravan Kumbagowdana, who is a sports physiotherapist and the founder of The Hands On Clinic spoke about the valuable Preventive Exercise Programs (PEP) knowledge that is offered to injured athletes during a panel discussion at The Sportz Planet SportSci Summit Season 2. As presented, according to Shravan Kumbagowdana, Preventive Exercise Programs are one form that proves useful for both incidence reduction as well as for reducing injury severity and has always aided an athlete in better recovery and returning back to sport, says this seasoned sport physician. What Do Preventive Exercise Programs Include? Preventive Exercise Programs in sports include a set of planned exercises which reduce the inherent and extraneous risk factors liable to cause injury. Strength training, mobility drills, agility exercises and proprioception training could be some of the preventive exercise programs. Such practice increases the body’s physical resilience such that an athlete can prepare oneself for a particular sport. Assessments And Injury Prevention Kumbagowdana also pointed out how assessments are really very important for any injured athlete. These assessments make the most of the appropriate procedure for recovery as well as to prevent injury from happening again in the future. Assessments provide a guideline not only for exercising plans but also help identify other risk factors for potential injuries to happen in the future. Thus, these problems are detected early in life, which provides an opportunity for targeted interventions of the weak points and imbalances in athletes’ performances, therefore minimizing the re-injury cases. Benefits Of Sport Injury Prevention Programs Such a program is expected to reduce the overall number of injuries. Training on approaches that are targeted at modifiable intrinsic risk factors, such as strength, endurance and balance, can increase an athlete’s level of physical conditioning and reduce the likelihood of suffering from injuries. Here, neuromuscular training is particularly beneficial in the development of muscle and joint coordination and stability as a basis for injury-free performance. Modifying Extrinsic Risk Factors Other than focusing on the athlete-related factors, another important aspect is modifying extrinsic risk factors, which is attained through changes in sport rules and policies and recommendations for appropriate equipment. As noted in the examples of youth ice hockey, control of body checking and wearing additional protective equipment and helmets contribute to the risk-reduction process. These innovations ensure that players are competing under safer conditions in a given environment with relatively fewer extrinsic factors that predispose to injuries. An All-Inclusive Approach To Injury Prevention In a nutshell, a health-promoting preventive exercise program based on discussion with Shravan Kumbagowdana at The Sportz Planet SportSci Summit Season 2 is very valued. Such assessments target both training and specific strategies that include rule modifications and equipment recommendations based on the need for injury prevention to maintain a healthy and optimal performance of an athlete. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
Why Should Coaches Be Called ‘Sculptors’?
At a time when athletes are recognized for their physique and performance, one key contributor to the latter’s success has been less appreciated, the coach. Dilip Kumar, who is the head of health, fitness & sports Investments at Rainmatter and an avid endurance sports enthusiast spoke about how there is a need to regard coaches as sculptors, rather than merely trainers, at The Sportz Planet SportSci Summit Season 2 held in Bengaluru recently. This metaphor underlines the very important and multifaceted role that coaches play in forming athletes not only in sport but in life. What It Takes Being A Coach? Being a sports coach goes beyond the level of an instructor to depict a method of technique or strategy. Sports coaches are almost the sculptor and their sculpture would be carved into the real, possible block of stone-an athlete. Its effect goes all through his personal as well as actual performance while giving an actual realization to grow the personality to further development in its whole concept. Shaping Performance And Skills Coaches are people who have a major role in perfecting an athlete’s skills and helping him or her perform better. They must keenly observe athletes’ strengths and weaknesses, analyze their physical abilities and try to find areas of improvement. A coach is a sculptor who shapes technical skills, fitness and knowledge about the sport in the athlete. A coach, sculptor is constantly giving feedback, changing training programs and introducing new strategies to ensure that his athletes are always changing. The key factor in the entire process, here again, would be technical knowledge that a general interest sports coach possessed, would become a specialist to come up with some knowledge and insight into very special nuances of sport, whether how to fine tune a cricket swing or craft an appropriate swimming stroke or indeed formulate footballer strategy. And this skill turns good athletes into great athletes, establishing bases for competing with success. Mental Toughness: The Sculptor’s Mind Though there is also physical training while building up physical stamina of a sportsperson, sports coaching has been synonymous with developing that mental strength on the part of an athlete for coping with stress, focusing moments and handling mishaps well. It helps athletes in acquiring technical knowhow however, at the same time extends psychological tools by which the participant is protected against self-doubts and keeps feeling motivated. Coaches delicately chisel away at a block of marble, as much as sculptors do, at the mental and emotional factors that bring an athlete success. Such qualities include discipline and emotional intelligence, all valuable beyond the playing field. Life Coaching Beyond The Field Of Play Beyond the training track, a trainer impacts his teammates. A coach is a guide and role model of his team plus a buddy for his players. Coaches learn the ropes together with the athletes about the everyday things such as formulation of goal, proper time utilisation, self development, which are all-round qualities that are perfected through the attainment of values: teamwork, leadership, and respect. Coaches are like sculptors in many ways. They do not only shape the athletic skills of an athlete but also the molding of his character. They shape young minds and imbue qualities that make athletes perform better on the field and even outside it. Their guidance proves to be a treasure in ensuring that athletes maintain a balance between the pressures of sport and daily life. Networking Opportunities A specialist coach, apart from bringing technical and psychological expertise into a team, brings with himself a vast array of contacts across the sports world. From scouting agents and sporting agencies to senior coaches, there are many inroads that lead an aspiring player towards significant doors of opportunity. A coach makes possible the avenue through tournaments, trials or training camps for any talent to begin his professional journey. Coaches are often the ones who bridge the gap between the training ground and the world of professional sports, offering athletes platforms to showcase their skills to larger audiences. This exposure can lead to professional team selections, sponsorships, and greater visibility within the sporting world. Can We Recognise Coaches As Sculptors? Indeed, one fitting tribute has been said by Dilip Kumar about labeling coaches as ‘sculptors’. A coach isn’t just a trainer. It is at one and the same time a mentor, motivator, psychologist, advisor or anything else that could take the athlete on a path leading him toward ultimate brilliance. As sculptors can mold a piece of stone into detailed perfection, so, too, coaches take those athletes and make them do the same via grueling exercises and challenging mental conditioning. The importance of coaches in the world of sports is now becoming more and more acknowledged, so it is high time to grant them their status, for they are the true chisellers of athletic talent. Coaches shape not only champions but also balanced personalities through commitment, expertise and support in the lives of their athletes. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
Abhinav M On Nutrition Challenges Encountered By Grassroots Athletes
There is a very sound arrangement for the high-class nutrition supply to the elite level athletes in the country, professionally skilled dietitians and an optimized diet with respect to personal requirements and events for each discipline of sports which these elite players compete at globally. Nutrition For Elite Athletes From high-tech recovery meals to the latest supplements, top Indian athletes are well-stocked with the finest resources. Ensuring that the advanced sports science facilities and the expert guidance made available to them ensure that these athletes remain top of their games to come even closer to bagging medals and breaking records is not a daunting task. Nutrition Gaps At Grassroots Level The story goes drastically different with grassroots athletes of India. Although interest in sports is increasing throughout the country, most young athletes, who are at the very initial stages of their career, lack proper nutritional support. According to Abhinav M. who is the Head Of Performance at the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy and a veteran sports nutrition expert during The Sportz Planet SportSci Summit Season 2, grassroots athletes generally do not have proper diet plans, professional nutritionists or even basic nutritional education. Nutrition Education And Access For Grassroots Athletes Most of the time, young athletes who remain in rural or underprivileged regions have to take home-cooked meals that are not good enough to fulfill the specific energy and nutrient requirements that they need to achieve in the process of developing as an athlete. Even among those residing in cities and gaining easy access to such facilities, lack of proper counseling on optimal fueling during training and recovery remains a factor that prevents them from reaching their full growth and performance potential as well as optimal well-being. Nutritional Coaching And Support Grassroot athletes lack any structures and qualified coaches that would sensitize them to nutrition as a determinant of better performance. Without clear nutritional plans, skilled athletes are disadvantaged in the position to compete against their counterparts in national or international levels. Crossing Over The Nutrition Divide As pointed out by Abhinav M, this will be of crucial importance to unlocking all the potential that the country holds in its sporting variety. Nutrition education needs urgent investment and access to better trained nutritionists and affordable and sustainable nutrition programs at all levels of athletes. Only then can India look forward to a more competing and successful sporting future when grassroot-level athletes receive as much nutritional attention as their elites. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
Why Is It Important To Back Athletes Even If They Don’t Perform?
Understanding the ‘Dos and Don’ts’ for spectators, support staff and coaches when an athlete doesn’t reach his mark comes from the different insights that Dr. Chaitanya Sridhar shares about the situation at The Sportz Planet SportSci Summit Season 2. Dr. Sridhar reiterates the importance of keeping the situation supportive, constructive and empathetic while building a rapport with the athlete and creating an atmosphere if things seem to go wrong. This view can be applied directly to the current furore against Rohit Sharma being left out of the Indian Cricket Team while the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is ongoing and the verbal bashing that he is undergoing from fans. Mental And Emotional Pressure According to Dr. Sridhar, facing such tough times for someone like Rohit Sharma really is hard to bear with all the mental and emotional pressure that’s building up. What the fans, support staff and coaches need to understand is that bad performances are not a sign of lack of effort or less commitment. Support and constructive criticism can help a person come out of such a situation rather than falling prey to harsh criticism that makes the pressure more severe. Verbal Bashing And Its Effect The recent verbal bashing by the fans in the case of Rohit Sharma adds further to his burden. What this athlete needs from society right now is some encouragement and empathy, says Dr. Sridhar. When there is all this pressure built up outside from him, the athlete is unable to come back fast. Thus instead of fueling the fire with negativity, one should provide succor and remembrance of earlier success stories with faith that this athlete would also come back. Empathy And Patience Another key point made by Dr. Sridhar was that empathy and patience need to be displayed. Fans and stakeholders must understand that even the most accomplished athletes experience periods of bad form. Rohit Sharma has been a match-winner for India in several high-pressure situations and deserves to get his rhythm back. Judgment rather than being instantaneous, long-term development calls for patience and understanding. In regard to the management of athletes’ mental well-being, the role of support staff is very enormous, according to Dr. Sridhar. Coaches and team management will have to establish an environment of growth and recuperation for their athletes. To Rohit Sharma, it will offer a chance of re-grouping and reassessing and coming back to form and his coaches as well as his teammates would be very important in the course. Replace Criticism With Support The current criticism around Rohit Sharma should be replaced by support and empathy. Now is the time to acknowledge his previous contributions and give him space to recover. It will only benefit Rohit but also Indian cricket. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
What It Takes To Coach In Para-Sports?
Para-sports is one of the highly motivating and impactful careers one can opt for, as they allow a person to help in maximizing the potential of athletes with disabilities through competitive sports. In para-sports, essentially all the classifications are done for athletes with various impairments-to include physical, intellectual, and sensory impairments-and the coaches need to be passionate about sports, yet understand the different needs of the para-athletes. Training For Diverse Needs At its very core, it is not different from regular sports coaching of athletes to get the best from them. In para-sports coaching, the challenges come through the variability in the conditions that an athlete carries with him/her. For example, an athlete may have cerebral palsy or spinal cord injury or visual impairment, among others. Every session for any athlete has to be individualistic, based upon the athlete’s limitations, abilities, and expectations. In other words, like able-bodied, para-athletes might necessitate more significant adaptations in gear, techniques or facilities when it comes to accessibility and security. Psychological And Emotional Challenge Probably, the most important component of working with para-athletes is developing an environment that will allow acceptance and integration. Most para-athletes experience stigma and discrimination within society and this is really tough to be able to defeat. Psychological and emotional issues are really challenging in nature as it includes the struggle for equality within the world of sports as well as in the community. Addressing these issues in his speech on The Sportz Planet SportSci Summit Season 2, was major Dr. Maj Ameya Kagali, quite a popular persona in para-sports. On the urgent call for greater appreciation and understanding needed across society at large and even through the fraternity sports, Dr Kagali mentioned. According to him, it’s not only about training but also providing the athlete with that feeling that makes them valued and supported. He said that acceptance goes beyond accommodating the physical needs of the athletes in order to change mindsets. His points stressed that the role of the coach is key to this transformation and creates an environment where the athlete can safely exist without the risk of discrimination and bias. Acquiring Adaptive Skills and Know-How Besides, paralympic coaches require more information on general adaptive techniques as well as on specific information. For instance, they should understand how the variety of disabilities will affect motor abilities and performance during athletics. Adaptive training on particular equipment can take the form, for instance: a wheelchair, or prosthetics, or even specialized visor wear for the sightless athlete. Professional development and innovation in the knowledge of new technologies or methods is an essential technique for para-sports coaches. Para-Sports Resource Constraints Finding resources is one of the major dilemmas that the coaches face while participating in para-sports. Mainstream sports offer most money and sponsorship, hence most of the media attention often goes to those sports thus not being as appealing as mainstream ones. This means that facilities or adaptive gear of quality and all other qualified assistants are always wanting in para-sports. Innovativeness of resource utilization becomes therefore essential in this regard, since most of the coaches must deliver on the shoestring. Effects Of Para-Sports Coaching Skills involved in serving para-sports are multi-angled and aligned to the cognizance of disabilities, incorporating athletic training which is replete with emotional care. A coach needs to be flexible, ingenious, and dedicated to conquering the problems attendant upon this very specialized field of sports. As Dr. Kagali aptly said once again, the future of para-sports would depend on how the community embraced athletes for their abilities rather than disabilities. Indeed, the work of coaches makes a great difference because it breaks barriers for the athletes, builds their self-esteem, and even enables them to realize their dreams. In this manner, para-sports coaching can change the story’s course, open ways to acceptance, recognition and success. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
Kahani Kamyabi Ki At The Sportz Planet SportSci Summit Season 2
The Sportz Planet is all set to engulf sports enthusiasts and professionals alike with its highly-anticipated SportSci Summit Season 2, scheduled for November 21, 2024, at Radisson Blu – Atria, Bengaluru. The second season on the SportSci Summit seems to promise an interesting blend of insightful discussions and inspiring stories, especially focusing on the science behind sports. There may also be a few glimpses into the personal journeys of elite athletes who have traversed seemingly impossible paths for success in their respective sports. Kahani Kamyabi Ki One of the most-awaited segments at The Sportz Planet SportSci Summit Season 2 is ‘Kahani Kamyabi Ki’ – a special athlete story session that would narrate the incredible journeys of two elite athletes who have overcome a couple of challenges in their pathway to success. Kahani Kamyabi Ki – ft. Manisha Ramadass Manisha Ramadass, the Indian Para-Badminton sensation and a bronze medal winner at the recently concluded Paris Paralympics 2024, during this exclusive hour will narrate her journey from modest beginnings to becoming the name that has made waves all around the world in the para-badminton domain. A story of determination and passion makes her the kind of inspiring figure whom aspiring athletes across the country can look up to. The determination and struggle Manisha Ramadass has shown to surpass the barriers and challenges that exist in para-badminton is bound to inspire everyone present here to walk out empowered. Kahani Kamyabi Ki – ft. Deepak Kumar Along with Manisha Ramadass, internationally renowned shooter Deepak Kumar will grace the podium, a prima donna of the Indian Shooting Team. With numerous achievements under his belt, Kumar would rank as one among the most celebrated competitive shooters in the world and is held in high regard as one of the most respected athletes in the country. His road to the topmost echelons of sport will tell one interesting story about the discipline and focus needed to succeed at the international level. Moderated By Dr. Chandani Parsania The Kahani Kamyabi Ki session will be moderated by Dr. Chandani Parsania, a senior sports physiotherapist at the Inspire Institute of Sports. With years of experience working with elite athletes, Dr. Parsania will guide this conversation and try to dig down into some of the existential and physical challenges that these athletes face and what it takes to overcome them. An Event Not To Be Missed The Sportz Planet SportSci Summit Season 2 will provide in-depth input from sports science for performance. However, the summit is likely to be much more than the previous ones. With Kahani Kamyabi Ki as a dynamic platform where each athlete could share the personal experiences and tales of grit, determination and excellence, the summit will not only inspire the present lot of athletes but will also motivate a whole generation to make a mark in the sporting world. Do not miss out on this chance to be part of this spectacular event on November 21, 2024, where you will get to witness the athletes narrate their stories. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
The Sportz Planet SportSci Summit Season 2 Is In Association With SAI
The Sportz Planet SportSci Summit Season 2, to be held at the Radisson Blu-Atria, Bengaluru on November 21, 2024, is going to transform the sports science world. As the event is in association with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) along its flagship initiatives, Khelo India and FIT India, The Sportz Planet SportSci Summit Season 2 makes it one of the events to shape the future of Indian sports. Government’s Support To Development At The Grass Root Level SAI-the apex body for sports in India-revives with Khelo India and FIT India to make this country a powerhouse in sports. It works on grassroot development, helps develop young athletes and builds fitness at all levels. These initiatives aim to achieve this by collaborating with The Sportz Planet so that sports science and the development of athletes bridge the gap and equip young athletes, coaches and professionals with knowledge and tools to excel in their respective fields. Khelo India & FIT India: Step Towards Sports Science For Enhanced Performance The Khelo India program is one by which the sporty culture has been designed at the grassroots level, thus perfectly fitting the objectives of The Sportz Planet SportSci Summit. The summit would enable young, ambitious players to enhance their performance by using data analysis, recovery methods and injury prevention with the inclusion of advanced sports science into its training procedures. Similarly, the FIT India Movement, initiated by Hon. Prime Minister, Sri. Narendra Modi, accommodates the inculcation of physical fitness into daily life. The Sportz Planet SportSci Summit Season 2 provides the perfect platform for a vision that should be communicated to not just athletes but also to the common citizen. Step Towards The Future Of Indian Sports In short, The Sportz Planet SportSci Summit Season 2 is a call to the Government’s aspirations toward nurturing sports innovation and creating a thriving sports science ecosystem that empowers athletes towards taking Indian sport to new heights. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
Crafting The Complete Athlete: Integrating Nutrition, Skill, Mind And Strength
Athletic ability is no longer merely talent-based. Modern sport calls for a multi-dimensional approach to the development of athletes. This shall be one of the discussions at The Sportz Planet SportSci Summit Season 2 on November 21, 2024 at the Radisson Blu – Atria, Bengaluru. The one session that everyone is eagerly waiting for is entitled “Crafting The Complete Athlete: Integrating Nutrition, Skill, Mind and Strength”. They appear on an expert panel of industry leaders who speak about how each part of the development process makes all the difference in an athlete’s success on as well off the field. A Powerful Panel On Crafting The Complete Athlete This panel discussion will be on the most important parameters in developing a complete athlete which subsumes into four, namely nutrition, skills, mental well-being, and physical prowess. Each speaker has expertise in different areas and gives out unique insights on how they intersect one another to come together in making a truly complete athlete. Dr Bharath Kumar B Founding Director & Medical Director, Ziathon, has important sports medicine experience. He also was the team doctor for Indian Boxing (elite women), Delhi FC, and Minerva Football Academy. His input will be the medical and nutritional considerations that will allow athletes to perform optimally while being healthy in the long term. As a former Doping Control Officer, Dr. Bharath has also worked in anti-doping education, giving an excellent cross-cut view of the physical and ethical elements of elite sports. Dr. Chaitanya Sridhar Dr. Chaitanya is a lead wholistic sports psychologist and the founder at AANE, Championing Elephants, Dr. Chaitanya Sridhar is an expert on mental performance and well-being for athletes. She also is a consultant with the IIS-JSW Sports and has worked with a wide range of sporting organizations, one being the first female psychologist in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Dr. Sridhar will discuss how mental conditioning and psychological strategies are imperative for athletes, especially at high-pressure environments. She will continue to show how mental resilience and emotional balance complement physical training in developing a holistic athlete. Nagendra Prasad As Strength and Conditioning Coach for one of the biggest franchises in the Indian Premier League, Mumbai Indians, Nagendra Prasad brings with him reams of experience garnered in optimizing physical performance. His session will be geared toward what kind of physical conditioning is required to support the development of skills to avoid injury. Through his work with elite athletes, he has basically sculpted techniques toward the improvement of strength, endurance and agility while keeping an eye on the overall health and functionality of the athlete. Shravan Kumbagowdana A veteran sports physiotherapist, founder of The Hands On Physiotherapy Clinic, Shravan Kumbagowdana is expertise in rehabilitation, injury prevention, and mobility. I want to bring out the importance of physiotherapy in the lifecycle of an athlete, and this involves matters of injury recovery and maintaining top physical performance through rehabilitation practices. Kumbagowdana admits that his therapy considers long-term health for the athlete, where performance is not compromised but it keeps the person from injuries throughout his or her career. Moderated By Abhinav Manathanath Head of Performance, Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy (PPBA), Abhinav Manathanath is to moderate this panel using his in-depth knowledge of sports performance and athlete development. A Holistic Approach To Athlete Development This panel at The Sportz Planet SportSci Summit Season 2 could be a perfect in-depth presentation on the broader context that modern-day athletes need not only physiques and skills but also nutrition and strength conditioning amidst mental wellness. Any robust foundation for an athlete to thrive in competitive sports today must come from the union of these four pillars: nutrition, mental health, strength, and skill. Join The Conversation If you are an active participant in the world of sports, whether as a player, coach or simply an enthusiast then The Sportz Planet SportSci Summit Season 2 will be an invaluable chance to update you with the latest insights regarding the development of an athlete. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
Sports Nutrition For Competitive Athletes: Ergogenic Aids To Elevate Performance
The The Sportz Planet SportSci Summit Season 2 is all set to take place in Bengaluru on November 21, 2024 at the Radisson Blu – Atria with one of the panel discussions revolving around one of the most essential ingredients of athletic performance which is “Sports Nutrition for Competitive Athletes: Ergogenic Aids To Elevate Performance.” This session promises insights into how nutritional strategies and supplements can underpin elite athletes in rising to their best potential. The Expert Panel – Sports Nutrition For Competitive Athletes: Ergogenic Aids To Elevate Performance This panel promises to bring together a host of respected authorities in the fields of sports performance and nutrition. Renowned sports dietitian, Geetha Ghaliyavar has a PGDiploma in Sports Nutrition. She also is a member of IOC and she would be throwing some insights on the science of nutrition as applied to optimization of performance per se, especially utilizing ergogenic aids. Abhinav Manathanath is the Head of Performance at the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy (PPBA), one of India’s topmost and most demanding sports academies. He would be talking on how sports nutrition could make a difference in the performance of athletes in the arena of badminton. Manathanath’s wealth of experience with the mental and physical demands that elite athletes experience makes his insights priceless. Arjun Halappa is a former Indian Hockey Captain, Olympian and Joint Director at the Lakshyan Academy Of Sports He shall be able to draw from his experiences competing at an elite international level and his understandings about the importance of nutrition and supplements in their athlete’s regimen shall prove useful. The discussion will be moderated by Shreya Adhav, the founder, CEO and chief sports nutritionist at the SpirEat Sports Nutrition Clinic. As a leading voice in the sports nutrition industry, Shreya will ensure that all things regarding how athletes can use nutrition as a tool to make them better is anchored right throughout the discussion. Points To Be Covered 1. A comprehensive overview of how macronutrients, micronutrients, fluid and timing influence athletic performance.2. Science on supplements that enhance endurance, improve strength and accelerate recovery-from creatine to caffeine.3. Why one-size-fits-all models apply only to athletes, not people and why individualized nutrition produces better results.4. A balanced look in supplementation whereby an athlete trains according to safe and ethical means with respect to achieving performance gain without jeopardizing long-term health.5. How perfect nutrition planning can assist not only in performance but also in reducing the chances of injury with quicker recovery after competition. What To Expect? The Sportz Planet SportSci Summit Season 2 promises to be an invaluable learning experience for coaches, athletes, sports enthusiasts and anyone interested in the science of performance nutrition. The participants will not only be able to optimize their approach to diet and supplementation but also be in the best possible shape to train and compete. All professionals in the sports, fitness and wellness sectors will be brought together at The Sportz Planet SportSci Summit. Hence, this is an excellent opportunity for those interactions and learning events with the best professionals in the industry. Don’t miss this exciting panel discussion that will add to your knowledge and expertise on sports nutrition and ergogenic aids in competitive sports contexts. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
