Sports Champ Magazine - February 2025

In this issue

We are excited to announce the launch of the February 2025 Edition of Sports Champ - A Global Sports Education Magazine. This month's issue is proudly dedicated to the highly anticipated “Kho Kho World Cup,” which graces our cover page, showcasing the spirit and excitement of this traditional Indian sport.

In addition to our feature on Kho Kho, this edition includes compelling stories of champions across various disciplines and insightful contributions from our esteemed international columnists. Notably, we are honored to feature a thought-provoking column by Jean Cote, addressing the essential topic of avoiding early specialization in sports for both parents and aspiring athletes. Dr. Swaroop Savanur also shares his expertise on the critical importance of developing a winning mindset alongside physical fitness.

Furthermore, we celebrate the outstanding achievements of the award winners from the Sports Champ India Awards 2024-25, including the remarkable World Grand Master Vantika Agarwal and an inspiring group of young champions from schools across the nation. We also highlight swimming sensation Sajan Prakash, whose journey serves as a testament to excellence in sports.

To read and subscribe to Sports Champ - A Global Sports Education Magazine, available in both physical and digital formats, please contact us at [email protected] or visit our website at www.sportschamp.co.in.

THE KING OF POOL

Nurturing talent is a journey fraught with challenges, more so when it involves the sacrifices of a single mother. In India, there are countless inspiring stories of mothers who have gone above and beyond to shape their children into international athletes. Among these remarkable women stands VJ Shantymol, a former international athlete who defied the odds to guide her son, Olympian swimmer Sajan Prakash, to unparalleled heights in the world of competitive swimming.

3 mins

AVOID EARLY SPECIALISATION

Dr Jean Cote, a professor and director of the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Queen's University at Kingston in Canada speaks about sports psychology and says experiencing multiple sports not only enhances your physical and mental abilities but also allows you to find the one you are truly passionate about. Excerpts:

8 mins

Developing a mindset as vital as physical fitness

Sports Champ recently organised a workshop titled Psychology in Sports, conducted by Dr Swaroop Savanur, a Mental Conditioning and Peak Performance Coach. Dr Savanur, a senior sports psychology consultant and founder of MyMental Coach, covered various aspects during the session. Here are some key highlights from the workshop:

3 mins

RISING STAR

India is steadily cementing its place as a global chess superpower, with young talents like D. Gukesh and WGM Vantika Agarwal leading the charge. While Gukesh upholds Viswanathan Anand's legacy, Vantika, at just 22, shines as a trailblazer among women players, with her recent Arjuna Award and Chess Olympiad gold medal underscoring her rise to prominence.

4 mins

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Sports Champ- For Strong Roots
Sole aim is to Promote- Guide- Encourage Sports at all levels