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On October 28-29, our participants and coaches in Odisha attended Simply Periods workshops organized by our partner - Simply Sport Foundation. The sessions covered essential topics, including understanding menstrual cycles and their phases, recognizing PMS symptoms, tracking periods for female athletes, and recommended exercises during menstruation. Practical guidance on using tampons, menstrual cups, period panties, and pads, as well as effective communication strategies for supporting athletes during their periods, were also shared.

On October 25th, our Director-Founder, Suheil Tandon, took part in the second edition of the Get Kids To Play Summit organized by Sportz Village in New Delhi. The panel explored the how sport-based programs can be scaled up for impact, especially by leveraging CSR funding, and what was required in order to further enhance the appeal for promoting sports for all.

On October 22nd, our partners at Simply Sport Foundation held its Simply Smiles workshop for 12 of our coaches in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The workshop emphasized the critical role of mental health in athletes' well-being, providing guidance on how to support players by recognizing and addressing mental health challenges. Facilitators shared best practices for regular check-ins and fostering a supportive environment.

Pleasure to share my experiences as part of this exciting course! Thanks Malathi Renati and Nandan Kamath for inviting me

We are happy to share a playlist of videos created in collaboration with the Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA) and UNESCO New Delhi! These videos are part of the upcoming MOOC on Developing 21st Century Skills through Sport and Physical Activities. ✨ Explore the videos here: https://lnkd.in/gFtzbVcy 📅 The full online course is launching soon. Stay tuned!

Last month, we organized the 2nd Annual Upamanyu Mallik Cricket Tournament, a highlight of our Community Cricket Program (CCP) in collaboration with The Upamanyu Mallik Initiatives (TUMI). The program leverages the power of cricket to transform the lives of young people from slum communities in Bhubaneswar. Take a look at some of the editorial coverage it received across various media platforms in Odisha!

On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, we share a piece highlighting the potential of sport and physical activity to address mental health challenges and bring-forth social change in India. Head to sportanddev.org to read the article! Sangath India #WorldMentalHealthDay

On this World Walking Day, we’re passing the baton for universal access to sport! Watch our coaches in Bhubaneshwar walk through all our program locations, where they tirelessly work towards ensuring young people from all walks of life can access sport and physical activity. Join the movement and make a difference. #WorldWalkingDay #YourBatonYourCause TAFISA - The Association For International Sport for All

Excited for our upcoming Level 1: Introduction to S4D Facilitation! This training workshop will equip participants with foundational knowledge and skills to harness the power of sport for positive change. Don’t miss out - secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/g5JuN6jw

🟣 We hosted the second edition of the Upamanyu Mallik Cricket Tournament in Bhubaneshwar, India, in collaboration with The Upamanyu Mallik Initiatives (TUMI) 🟣 PSD formed a partnership with Patang India to jointly develop key processes for the effective execution of the Samata Cup 🟣 We announced new batches for Level 1 of our Sport for Change Certification Program, set to take place in New Delhi, Lucknow, and Bhubaneshwar Read highlights from October 2024 in our latest newsletter👇🏽 https://lnkd.in/g6qq9stj