
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
Outreach Committee

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
Outreach Committee

Bhargavi Mangudkar
Membership Committee
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Shreya R Iyer
Resource Committee

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.

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.