Sports Science in India: Practice and Perspective

Sport Science in India brings together key Indian academics and experts in the field of sports science (in its broadest sense) to produce summaries of the existing international research in fundamental topics with a focus on India.

Martin Toms, PhD, is Professor and Head of Global Engagement in the world-renowned School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Birmingham, UK. He has contributed to many international conferences and keynoted on topics around talent in youth sport and the importance of sports cultures at both community and national levels. He has worked extensively with colleagues in India, including SAI, Inspire Institute of Sport, and other universities/organizations over many years.

Meenu Dhingra, PhD, is a sports scientist who has worked with the Indian government for over three decades. She was a part of the steering group of Mission Olympic Cell responsible for the preparation of National Athletes for Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, and Olympic Games. She pioneered the Age Verification Program for Khelo India Games and strengthened the system of identifying right athlete for right sport at right age.

Pralay Majumdar, PhD, serves as the Senior Advisor for Sports Science Education and Research at the Centre of Excellence in Sports Science and Analytics at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. He brings a wealth of experience in teaching postgraduate courses, developing training programs, and conducting extensive research in the fields of sports physiology, biochemistry, anthropometry, and nutrition.