Hyderabad ( Telangana ): The Sports Wing of Hyderabad organised a grand Sports Conclave on “Winning the Game of Mind” at Global Peace Auditorium, Brahma Kumaris – Shanti Sarovar, Hyderabad on Saturday, 26th November 2022 from 9.30 am to 1.00 pm. The event was organized in a very grand way and thousands of sports players, administrators, youth, and sports enthusiasts attended from various sports academies, stadiums, schools and institutions.
The programme was designed in a unique way with short inputs by dignitaries from six different departments of sports like sports administration, sports fitness, sports coaching, sports journalism, sports psychology and sports nutrition. The main concept of the programme was to drive the sports fraternity towards the understanding of the role of the mind power in sports and to empower it through different techniques like Meditation, Visualisation, Affirmations etc. Artistic Skating, theme-based dance performances and live songs were some more special attractions of the event.
Telangana Sports Minister V. Srinivas Goud, lauded the efforts of Brahma Kumaris in organising a conclave titled ‘Winning the Game of Mind’ at the Global Peace Auditorium in Gachibowli.
Speaking as the chief guest, Mr. Goud hoped that young schoolchildren, who attended the event in large numbers, would be inspired, dream big and achieve their goals in sports as well as academics.
“We have always been great admirers of the Brahma kumaris’ efforts in spreading peace and love across the world with their dedication,” the Minister said.
Former BCCI senior selection committee chairman and ex-India wicket-keeper M.S.K. Prasad, surprised former India women’s cricket captain Purnima Rau by calling her to the dais and shared with the audience how she exhibited a fighting spirit in the face of a personal tragedy — losing her husband when she was about to attend a national camp for Indian team. “Purnima played the game when the sport was a virtual taboo for the girls. And, she warded off many challenges from society to continue to serve Indian cricket with a sense of pride,” MSK said.
Dronacharya Awardee, National Athletics Coach, SAI athletics coach N. Ramesh, stressed the importance of fitness training which he felt depended on different factors.
Well-known archery coach P. Ravi Shankar spoke about the importance of staying focussed without overtly being bothered about only winning medals.
International Life coach E.V. Gireesh – Key note speaker, Sports Psychologist C. Veerender and Nutrionist Aradhana Sharma, BK Jagbir Singh, National Coordinator, Sports Wing also spoke on different subjects that lead to success in sports.
Rajyogini BK Kuldeep Didi, Vice Chairperson, Sports Wing gave blessings on the occasion.
