Mapusa, August 3, 2026 : The three-day Capacity Building Workshop on Applied Sports Science – “Bridging Science and Sports” – was inaugurated today by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant, at the Dayanand Bandodkar Krida Sankool, Indoor Stadium, Peddem, Mapusa. The inaugural session commenced at 10:30 a.m. in the distinguished presence of Hon’ble Minister for Sports & Youth Affairs, Dr. Ramesh Tawadkar, and Dr. Ajay R. Gaude, Director of Sports & Youth Affairs and Executive Director, Sports Authority of Goa.
Jointly organised by the Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs and the Sports Authority of Goa, the workshop aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of coaches and Physical Education teachers by integrating modern sports science into coaching practices.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant underlined the importance of scientific training methods in nurturing high-performance athletes. He reiterated the Government of Goa’s commitment to promoting sporting excellence through capacity building, quality infrastructure, and continuous professional development of coaches. The Chief Minister stressed the need to establish a strong network of Master Trainers in Sports Science across all talukas of Goa, ensuring that grassroots-level athletes benefit from scientific coaching, sports medicine, nutrition, injury prevention, and performance management.
Dr. Ramesh Tawadkar, Minister for Sports & Youth Affairs, highlighted the State Government’s sustained efforts to build a robust sports ecosystem. He urged participants to adopt evidence-based coaching practices and make the best use of the workshop for athlete development.
Welcoming the dignitaries and participants, Dr. Ajay R. Gaude stated that the workshop is designed to bridge the gap between sports science and practical coaching. He emphasised that the programme will equip coaches and Physical Education teachers with the latest scientific knowledge and practical tools to improve athlete performance while ensuring health, safety, and long-term development.
The workshop features expert-led sessions on Exercise Physiology, Strength & Conditioning, Sports Nutrition & Hydration, Sports Psychology, Biomechanics, Injury Prevention & Management, Sports Medicine & Recovery, Monitoring Training Load & Performance, Planning Age-Appropriate Training, and Ethics, Anti-Doping & Athlete Welfare. Participants will engage in lectures, practical demonstrations, case studies, group activities, and hands-on sessions, with a special focus on Goa’s climatic conditions.
The workshop will continue until August 5, 2026, bringing together sports scientists, experts, coaches, and Physical Education teachers dedicated to advancing scientific coaching and athlete development in Goa.