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who we are

We are a group of qualified sport psychologists who have come together with an aim to make the sport psychology practice in India ethical and scientific.

The Indian Sports Psychologists' Association (INSPA) was founded by forward-thinking sport psychologists with the aim of unifying India's qualified sport psychologists under one banner. The INSPA team intends to build a strong network of passionate, ethical and proficient individuals in order to promote and advance the field of sports psychology.

OUR MISSION

Develop 500 certified sports psychologists by 2036, advancing ethical, evidence-based, culturally relevant practices globally.

CORE VALUES

Quality

Promote culturally sensitive and ethical practices among students and professionals.

Inquisitiveness

Support evidence-based, culturally relevant research to bridge gaps in applied practice.

Global Perspective

Position Indian sports psychology prominently on the global map

MEET OUR Team

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

​Our team is composed of passionate and experienced professionals dedicated to advancing sports psychology. Each member contributes unique expertise, combining academic insights and practical skills to enhance athlete mental health and performance. Together, we foster a collaborative and supportive environment for students, early-career practitioners, and seasoned experts. Guided by a shared mission, we focus on education, mentorship, and research, empowering our community to excel and ensuring that sports psychology continues to thrive both in India and globally.

Role Leads 2024-25

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Manali Kadam

Conference Committee

Mudit Krishnani

Mudit Krishnani

Outreach Committee

Dr. Sanika Divekar

Dr. Sanika Divekar

Resources Committee

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Bala Ramaswamy

Resource Committee

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Dr. Sahen Gupta

Research Committee

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Jenai Bilimoria

Social Media & Communication Committee

Parinaaz Irani

Parinaaz Irani

Outreach Committee

Bhargavi Mangudkar

Bhargavi Mangudkar

Membership Committee

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Shreya R Iyer

Resource Committee

Nicole Menezes

Nicole Menezes

​Mentorship & Supervision Committee

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Divya Valeja

Social Media & Communication Committee

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Dwija Asher

​Mentorship & Supervision Committee

Advisory Board

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Dr. Chaitanya Sridhar

Dr. Chaitanya is a Holistic Sport Psychologist, working in the Sports Industry to help athletes achieve their top performance for more than two decades. She has worked with Sports Personnel from various disciplines with several elite athletes including International and Olympic medalists.

 

She has a doctorate (Ph.D.) in Sport Psychology from the University of Western Australia.

 

She is also in advanced Training to become a Jungian Analyst in Analytical Psychology.

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Dr. Sridhar is an Adjunct Faculty for IIT-Madras and a Tedx speaker.

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Mugdha Bavare

Sports Psychologist Mugdha Bavare has been an ex-international swimmer herself and a
recipient of State’s highest award, Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Award, for excellence in
swimming.


Mugdha is a Co-founder of Disha Counseling Center, a Mental Health Center
dedicated to the mental health and vocational guidance of children, adolescents and
adults since last 25 years.


Mugdha is a founder of Mindsports that works for mental training and performance
enhancement of athletes.

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