08/02/2024
International SportsUnite 2024 - A Multidisciplinary Conference
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University)'s School of Physiotherapy and Office of International Affairs successfully organized the "International SportsUnite 2024" - A Multidisciplinary Conference under the Erasmus plus SPIRIT project on February 3rd & 4th, 2024, at Bharati Vidyapeeth Dhankawadi Campus.
Distinguished guests, including Chief Guest Hon. Mr. Abhijeet Kunte, Indian Chess Player & Chess Grand Master of India, and Guest of Honor Hon. Mr. Mandar Tamhane, CEO Northeast United FC, graced the occasion. The event also witnessed the presence of eminent personalities such as Hon. Dr. Asmita Jagtap, Executive Director, Bharati Vidyapeeth Health Sciences; Hon. Dr. Vivek Saoji, Vice Chancellor, BVDU; Shri. G Jaykumar, Registrar; Dr. Mandar Karmarkar, Principal, Medical College Pune; Dr. Sneha Katake, Principal, School of Physiotherapy, Sangli; and Dr. Swapnil Vidhate, Principal, College of Physical Education, Pune.
Dr. Kirti Mahajan, Director, Office of International Affairs, served as the Conference Advisor, while Dr. Swati Bhise, Principal School of Physiotherapy, Pune, acted as the Organizing Chairperson. Dr. Anushree Narekulli and Dr. Rachana Dabhadgav jointly held the position of Organizing Secretary.
The conference witnessed participation from 422 attendees representing India, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka. It featured 70 paper presentations covering diverse disciplines such as Physiotherapy, Nutrition, and Sports Psychology, addressing a broad spectrum of sports-related topics.
The speakers, adopting a multidisciplinary approach, provided insightful guidance on various subjects, including Sports Psychology, Sports Nutrition, Sports Dentistry, Sports Training, Strength and Conditioning, Sports Rehabilitation, Para-athletes sports, Sleep & Exercise performance, and the Importance of 3D printing technology in healthcare industries.
In a remarkable achievement, Miss Khushi Sharma and Miss Nausheen Tamboli, third year UG students, secured 1st and 3rd prizes, respectively, in the sports UG category. The success of 'International SportsUnite 2024' underscores Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University)'s commitment to promoting interdisciplinary discourse and fostering excellence in sports education.