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Dr. Mottakin AHMED
(INDIA)

Childhood Obesity and its Associated Factors among School Going children in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, India

Prof. Dané COETZEE
(SOUTH AFRICA)

Relationship of BMI on the agility and strength skills of six-to-eight-year-old learners in the North West Province of South Africa: The PERF-FIT study

Prof. Bijen FILIZ
(TURKEY)

The Effects of Brain Breaks® Physical Activity Videos on Focus, Task Tracking and Academic Achievement in Turkey

Dr. Antonín KUBAN
(CZECH REPLUBLIC)

Best Practice, Enhancing Children´s PA in Kindergartens by Connecting Music and Movement in Pre-school Education

Dr. Z. PLAMENOVA MLADENOVA
(BULGARIA)

Tourism and Leisure in the Post COVID Digital Era

Miss. Yew Cheo NG
(SINGAPORE)

Does External Pneumatic Compression Help with Recovery and Improve Performance after Cycle Ergometer Anaerobic Exercise?

Miss. Larissa PIRES
(BRAZIL)

Mental Health, resilient coping strategies and hope of residents of the city of São Paulo during the period of social distancing in the COVID-19 pandemic

Prof. Biljana POPESKA
(REP. OF NORTH MACEDONIA)

Physical Activity Level and Psychological Well-being of University Students and Possibilities for its Improvement: Case Study from North Macedonia

Dr. Mottakin AHMED

INDIA

Future Leader, The Foundation for Global Community Health (GCH) Sports Officer Government College Silwani,Raisen, Madhya Pradesh Department of Higher Education India

Dr. Mottakin AHMED

INDIA

Dr. Mottakin Ahmed is currently working as a Sports officer at Government College Silwani, Madhya Pradesh, India. He completed a Bachelor of Physical Education, Master of Physical Education, and PhD from Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education Gwalior, India. His research is focused on Physical education, Sports Biomechanics, and Health education. He presented research papers at many National and International conferences. The most recent was the International Conference of Exercise Physiology and Nutrition for Enhancing Health, Tamilnadu, India 2019 where he received the best research paper award. Dr. Mottakin Ahmed received the SAS International Conference Award from the Scholars Academic and Scientific Society 2019. He also wrote many research articles which are published in National and International journal. Mottakin Ahmed also hosted an international webinar on Yoga for a healthy lifestyle. As a player Mottakin Ahmed participated in many Badminton tournaments. As a Sports Officer Dr. Mottakin Ahmed has been working with a different group of people mostly the children of youth of his society, he is dealing with physical education, recreational games, and sports Dr. Mottakin Ahmed was a member of the core committee in the sports talent search scheme in Madhya Pradesh India in 2022. Since October 2020, he has represented India as a member of the Future Leader (FL) program.

“An Overview of the Development of Holistic Community Health in India”

A comprehensive approach to education, holistic development seeks to help children grow in their social, cognitive, emotional, intellectual, and physical capacities. It aims to improve these abilities early in life, preparing children to handle the obstacles and challenges of in life. Community development is a comprehensive strategy and concerted endeavour to help a community's member’s live better lives. In March 1950, "The 5-year planning commission" was established to instil the plan. The Indian government took a number of significant actions after realizing the value of sports and physical fitness for the populace. The establishment of a committee known as the "Tara Chand Committee". If exercise is included into one's lifestyle, it might be beneficial because the effects of exercise are transient, consistent. India has observed that the Planning Commission gave a significant amount of priority, effort, and funding from the first five-year plan to the twelfth five-year plan. The term "wellness," which refers to fitness for inactive individuals, originated almost toward the end of the twenty-first century. The best possible health and vitality is called wellness. The concept of wellness encompasses various aspects, including physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, interpersonal, social, environmental, and planetary wellness. "Fit India" is more than just a ceremonial program. Appropriate measures must be adopted to make India "Physically Fit”. Yoga plays vital role since 2015 June is observing as International Yoga Day which bring revolutionary changes.

Ksenia ALEKSEEVA, MSc

RUSSIA

Future Leader, The Foundation for Global Community Health (GCH) Chair of Theoretical and Methodological Grounds of Physical Education and Sports The Russian University of Sport «RUS «GTSOLIFK» Russia

Ksenia ALEKSEEVA, MSc

RUSSIA

Ksenia Alekseeva has completed a master's degree in theory of physical culture and technology of physical education program, holds a bachelor's degree as an artistic gymnastics specialist and also works as an artistic gymnastics coach. She conducts her scientific research under the guidance of her scientific supervisor Ph.D. Viktor A. Parakhin and conducts research in the field of biomechanics, technical athlete’s training and human performance as well as physical education and has several publications on the topic in Russian scientific journals. She is currently researching mass student artistic gymnastics and its popularizationand development in Russia.Since March 2024 she began to collaborate with Prof. Yulia Gushchina (Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia «RUDN University», Vice-President BRICSCESS Founding Member BRICSCESS) with whom they plan to study the problem of ensuring the anti-doping movement in the fields of mass and youth sports.

“Empowering Future Generations ThroughtheConvergence of Mass Gymnastics and Digital Health-Tech: Evidence from Russian Practices”

In the context of rising hypodynamic and digitalization of children's environments, the search for population health evidence-based solutions becomes crucial. This study examines the Russian experience in converging mass artistic gymnastics and digital health-tech as an effective model for empowering younger generations' health.Analyzing data from the Russian Ministry of Sports and clinical researches (2020-2024), study demonstrates how AI-powered mobile applications (GTO-Tracker, GymAI) and VR simulators increased gymnastics engagement by 40% among 7-12-year-olds. Special focus is given to biomechanical research from Sport Science CRI proving the efficacy of smart mats for posture correction (25% improvement in 3 months). The study explores three key aspects: scientific validation of gymnastics as neuro-fitness (NSU data showing 15% student's cognitive improvement), technological transformation of traditional practices (Moscow and Kazan AR-markup case studies), social impact (30% reduction in cases of scoliosis in the pilot regions as part of the «Gymnastics for All» project).Results indicate that the gymnastics-tech synergy creates a scalable hypodynamic prevention model combining scientific accuracy and technological innovation.The study proposesways for integrating this model into Russian school educationsystem. The Russian evidence offers valuable insights for global practitioners seeking holistic approaches to children's health that bridge empirical mass gymnastics practices with actual digital solutions while maintaining scientific validity and cost-effectiveness. Particular emphasis is placed on the model's adaptability to different socioeconomic conditions.

Prof. Dr. Dané COETZEE

SOUTH AFRICA

Senior Young Leader, The Foundation for Global Community Health (GCH) Board member – BRICSCESS Past President – South African Professional Institute for Kinderkinetics (SAPIK) Program Leader: Kinderkinetics Faculty of Health Science School of Human Movement Sciences North-West University - Potchefstroom South Africa

Prof. Dr. Dané COETZEE

SOUTH AFRICA

Prof. Dr. Dané Coetzee is a full professor in the School of Human Movement Sciences at the North-West University in Potchefstroom, South Africa. She has been the programme leader of the Kinderkinetics programme at NWU since 2019, responsible for coordinating undergraduate and postgraduate training, including supervising several master's and doctoral students.Her primary research interests focus on early childhood development, early intervention, motor development, physical activity and fitness, visual stimulation and sport vision, as well as the impact of developmental delays, including ADHD and DCD, on children’s academic functioning. She has published extensively in both national and international peer-reviewed journals, actively contributing to the advancement of knowledge in paediatric movement and developmental science.Prof. Coetzee is currently a C2-rated researcher of the National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa. She has led several community engagement initiatives, delivering training and workshops for teachers, coaches, and Kinderkineticists, particularly from underserved communities, to promote movement as a cornerstone of child development.She served as Vice President (Academic) of the South African Professional Institute for Kinderkinetics (SAPIK) from 2013 to 2016, President from 2016 to 2019, and is currently the Past President. In 2024, she was elected to the Board of Directors of the BRICS Council of Exercise and Sport Science (BRICSCESS). In addition to her academic and leadership roles, Prof. Coetzee serves as a reviewer for national and international journals and regularly acts as an external examiner. Outside of academia, she finds balance and inspiration in nature, where she enjoys spending time with her family and exploring the outdoors.

“Kinderkinetics as a Science-Based Strategy for Promoting Holistic Health in Childhood: Implications for Global Practice”

The increasing global prevalence of childhood inactivity, developmental delays, and non-communicable health risks underscores the urgent need for scientifically grounded and developmentally appropriate interventions. This keynote addresses how Kinderkinetics, a movement science-based intervention programme developed in South Africa, offers a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to early childhood health promotion.Rooted in paediatric motor development and neurodevelopmental theory, Kinderkinetics focuses on enhancing motor competence, physical fitness, and perceptual-motor skills in children from birth to 13 years. The presentation will outline current findings that demonstrate the links between physical activity, neuroplasticity, and learning readiness, as well as how early motor interventions can mitigate risk factors for poor academic, emotional, and physical outcomes.Key components of the Kinderkinetics model, including individualised programming and integration within early learning environments, will be critically discussed. Case examples from longitudinal studies and community-based interventions will illustrate its applicability across diverse socio-economic contexts.The keynote will further explore how Kinderkinetics aligns with Sustainable Development Goals, specifically SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 4 (Quality Education), and how international collaboration can strengthen the implementation of holistic, science-driven strategies to empower future generations.

Nabilah EBRAHIM

SOUTH AFRICA

Future Leader, The Foundation for Global Community Health (GCH) PhD Student Faculty of Community and Health Sciences Department of Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science University of the Western Cape South Africa

Nabilah EBRAHIM

SOUTH AFRICA

Nabilah Ebrahim holds a degree in Sport Science, along with dual Honours in Sport and Exercise Science and Biokinetics. She completed her Master’s in Biokinetics with a thesis titled “The Determinants of Falls Among the Elderly Living in Long-Term Care Facilities in the City of Cape Town,” which deepened her passion for working with individuals with disabilities and strengthened her interest in geriatrics. Currently pursuing doctoral studies focusing on motor and cognitive function in the elderly, Nabilah also serves as a contract lecturer at both the University of the Western Cape and the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. Her academic and professional interests centre on geriatrics, with a particular emphasis on biomechanics and rehabilitation. As a dedicated biokineticist, she is committed to supporting and empowering future generations through holistic health initiatives, especially within this high-priority population.

“The Need for Biokineticists in Fall Prevention Strategies among the Elderly Living in Long-term Care Facilities”

Falls are one of the most common health concerns among the elderly, with one in three individuals over 65 years of age being prone to falling. Those living in long-term care facilities are at even higher risk of falling, with minimal evidence suggesting that the elderly today, are experiencing better health that aggravates the situation. In sub-Saharan Africa, minimal consideration has been given to the elderly and, in essence, the health status of many of the elderly has significantly worsened compared to the elderly living in high-income countries. A biokineticists scope of practise specifically focuses on the quality of life of all individuals, such as children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly, by using evidence-based, prescribed exercise programmes. These programmes are tailored to specific needs and goals of the client and/or patient. Falling can be a traumatising event for older adults, especially when they lack understanding of the circumstances that contributed to the fall. The elderly population generally has lower physiological reserves and increased chronic disease, which require multidisciplinary interventions. Falls can be prevented with the assistance of specific professional healthcare workers who can assist by targeting the risk factors of falls among the fast-growing elderly population. There is an immense need to raise awareness for the implementation of the elderly policy and educate healthcare professionals on the risk factors of falls in the elderly, and to implement fall-prevention strategies within LTC facilities.

Khanyile DIAMINI

ZIMBABWE

Future Leader, The Foundation for Global Community Health (GCH) Department of Sports Science and Coaching National University of Science and Technology Zimbabwe

Khanyile DIAMINI

ZIMBABWE

Khanyile Dlamini, a dedicated educator and advocate for physical activity, has made significant contributions to the field of sports science and coaching in Zimbabwe. As a lecturer at the Department of Sports Science and Coaching at the National University of Science and Technology in Bulawayo, Khanyile is passionate about inspiring the next generation of athletes and promoting healthy lifestyles. Khanyile holds a Level 2 ISAK accreditation as a Kinathropometrist, and her expertise in kinanthropometry, combined with her commitment to community health, has positioned her as a leading figure in the field of physical activity promotion to provide valuable insights and guidance to her students and the sport and exercise industry in Zimbabwe. Beyond her academic role, Khanyile is actively involved in various initiatives aimed at promoting physical activity and community health. As a Global Community Health Future Leader Volunteer (GCHAFLV) since 2023, she works tirelessly to raise awareness about the importance of exercise and its impact on overall well-being. Khanyile's dedication to her field is also reflected in her role as an advisor to the Scientific Committee of the Zimbabwe Physical Education Teachers Association (ZIPESTA). In this capacity, she provides expert guidance and support to physical education teachers, helping them to implement effective programs and foster a love of sports and physical activity in their students.

“Assessing Health and Fitness in Zimbabwean Youth: A Multi-Study Approach”

Evidence demonstrates strong links between physical activity, nutritional status, physical fitness, and overall health and well-being in children and youth. Monitoring these indicators can provide valuable data for planning and implementing public health strategies. In low-middle-income countries like (Zimbabwe), we lack robust surveillance systems, thus, we also lack good-quality data. The multi study research approach addresses this gap by generating data which could inform targeted interventions for youth health empowerment.The first study examined the relationship between cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), weight status, socioeconomic status (SES), and residence in 1825 participants (aged 12±0.94 years) from 39 primary schools across Zimbabwe. The second study recruited 2445 participants from thirty-five secondary schools in Zimbabwe focusing on their nutritional status based on weight and growth, cardiorespiratory fitness, physical activity levels and sedentary behaviours, and dietary habits.Both studies found significant associations between all four factors, with lower SES and higher weight status linked to higher CRF. Additionally, male and participants from rural areas exhibited higher CRF than females and urban counterparts. These findings highlight the importance of considering SES, weight status, residence, and sex when designing interventions to improve CRF and overall health in Zimbabwean children and adolescents.The findings show the need for tailoring interventions specific to the social and environmental contexts of Zimbabwean youth.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Garry KUAN, PhD, DBA.

MALAYSIA

Senior Young Leader, The Foundation for Global Community Health (GCH) Secretary-General, Asian Council of Exercise and Sports Science (ACESS) Secretary-General, Asian-South Pacific Association of Sport Psychology (ASPASP) Exercise and Sports Science Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Malaysia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Garry KUAN, PhD, DBA.

MALAYSIA

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Garry Kuan is an Associate Professor at the Exercise and Sports Science Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia. He currently serves as the Secretary-General of the Asian Council of Exercise and Sports Science (ACESS), the Asian-South Pacific Association of Sport Psychology (ASPASP), the Malaysian Sport Psychology Association (MASPA), and the Scientific Committee of World Exercise Medicine. In 2019, Dr. Kuan was appointed as the Chair of the International Network of the Young Scientist Network – Academy of Science Malaysia (YSN-ASM) and as a sport psychology panelist for the National Coaching Academy of Malaysia. He has published over 400 scholarly manuscripts, including more than 170 in high-impact ISI journals, and has acted as an editor for numerous international journals. Previously, Dr. Kuan served as a Senate member at Brunel University, a Council member at Victoria University, and was a contracted sports psychologist with the Australian Institute of Sport and Team Great Britain. His research has received multiple international awards, including the 2024 Top Research Scientist Malaysia (TRSM), the 2023 National Sports Innovator Champion, the 2023 Best JCI Malaysia Sustainable Development Goal Award, the 2022 Malaysian Book of Records – Human Achievement, the 2021 International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP) Developing Scholar Award, and the 2021 JCI Top Ten Outstanding Young Malaysian. He also received the 2020 IFPEFSSA International Eminent Educator Award, the A-CIPA Young Researcher Award at the 27th International Congress of Applied Psychology, the International Scholars Award at the ICSEMIS pre-Olympic conference, and the Atsushi Fujita Research Scholarship at the 6th ASPASP Conference. In his leadership role, Dr. Kuan received the Australian Leadership Award in 2013 and the Victoria Ambassador Award for Young Person of the Year. Outside of his professional commitments, he plays the first violin professionally and teaches various musical instruments to community members.

“Music and Sports Performance Enhancement: A Science-Based Holistic Approach from Concept to Application”

Music's profound influence on human physiology and psychology presents a compelling avenue for enhancing sports performance and health outcomes. This presentation explores a comprehensive, science-based, and holistic approach to understanding and applying music in sports, transitioning from fundamental concepts to practical implementations. Evidence indicates that strategically selected music modulates neural activity, elevating beta waves associated with active engagement, suppressing theta waves linked to relaxation or fatigue, and increasing alpha waves related to calmness and focus. These psychophysical effects can reduce perceived effort, regulate arousal, improve emotional well-being, and facilitate synchronisation and motivation during physical activities. The ability to tailor music according to individual and group characteristics enables optimised performance, whether by elevating arousal levels, promoting relaxation, or helping athletes enter peak “in-the-zone” states. Current research employs validated, innovative methodologies that integrate music as a potent motivator within applied exercise psychology and sports science disciplines. This includes exploring how music selection influences neural and physiological responses, as well as its practical application to enhance training, competition readiness, and recovery. Of particular interest is technological innovation, using wearable sensors, and biofeedback systems, to personalise music interventions, monitor physiological responses, and enhance real-time performance adjustments. Such advancements have significant implications for elite athletes, notably Malaysian national athletes, providing accessible, effective tools to optimize motivation, improve endurance, and sustain peak mental and physical states in high-stakes competitions. The presentation will address key issues, such as how specific musical elements (tempo, rhythm, melody) affect neurophysiological markers, protocols for precise music selection, and strategies for integrating music seamlessly into athletic routines. This work contributes to expanding the knowledge base in sport and exercise psychology, emphasising the importance of an interdisciplinary, evidence-driven approach to actualise music’s full potential in sports. Ultimately, this research underscores music’s ubiquity and transformative power as a tool to elevate athletic achievement and personal well-being, fostering a new paradigm of holistic sports performance enhancement rooted in scientific understanding.

Assist. Prof. Dr. Sunday ONAGBIYE

NIGERIA

Future Leader, The Foundation for Global Community Health (GCH) School of Biological, Physical, and Health Sciences Dept of Health & Exercise Science Frederick Community College, USA Nigeria

Assist. Prof. Dr. Sunday ONAGBIYE

NIGERIA

Assist. Prof Dr. Sunday Onagbiyeis a Human Movement Scientist and currently an Assistant Professor at the School of Biological, Physical, and Health Sciences, Department of Health & Exercise Science, Frederick Community College in Maryland, United States of America. He previously served as the Managing Editor of the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity andcurrently sat on the Editorial Board of many journals. His research interest focuses on health promotion & well-being: PA intervention and NCDs risk factors prevention, health-related quality of life, cardiometabolic health, energy expenditure, obesity, mental &musculoskeletal health, stress management and PA and climate change. Some of his research findings have been presented at both national and international conferences followed by publications. He has authored or co-authoredmore than 80 scientific research articles including conference proceedings published in reputable academic journals both locally and internationally. Sunday is an active conference participant, with more than 30 conference paper presentations globally.A member of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and The Cochrane Collaboration. He is currently a committee member of ACSM Exercise is Medicine On Campus (EIM-OC). He is also a specialist reviewer forseveral local and international journals.

“Physical Activity levels and Health Promotion in Nigeria: A Race Against Time”

Nigeria is the most populous black nation on the planet and currently experiencing high mortality rate due to NCDs risk factors resulting from high prevalence of physical inactivity.The direct healthcare cost attributable to NCDs and mental health associated with physical inactivity per year is approximately $110 million and could cumulatively reach $1.2 billion (between 2020 and 2030). The country’s load of illnesses connected with physical inactivity is significant. Although, the lack of evaluation of physical activity surveillance, research, and policy in Nigeriasignificantly contributed to the lack ofdata both national and regional public health initiatives on physical activity promotion and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) controversy.Many of the indicators to improve engagement of physical activity that can be assessed to show improvement in physical activity levels and health promotion are lacking and needed urgent attention, at all levels. For example, indicators that has to do with changing knowledge and mindset which has in it the national PA communication campaigns linked to community programmes, environmental improvements, and promote co-benefits of PA are almost not in existence. Active environments-Enabling environments are either existing or not existing and does not conform to the best practices. There are no initiatives or programs that aim to promote physical activity in public open spaces, community sports, childcare environments, workplaces, through walking and cycling, for older persons, or for persons with disabilities. Additionally, the school-based strategy seen in high-quality physical education programs is coupled with a lack of referral programs connected to physical activity. Some of the indicators related to the National Policy and Governance are either unavailable or, if they are, not functional.This paper highlight areas of urgent interventions with the aim to begin to take immediate action by changing the knowledge and mindset of the citizens, create enabling environments, seek for opportunities and programmes that promote PA in all settings, and policy engagement, formulation, and implementation starting from local, state, and federal level (employing a bottom-up approach).

Ting YU

CHINA

Future Leader (FL) Undergraduate Student (to be MSc Student) School of Physical Education, Soochow University China

Ting YU

CHINA

Ting Yu is a senior-year undergraduate student majoring in Physical Education at Soochow University, China, and will pursue her Master‘s degree in the same program at Soochow University starting September 2026 under the supervision of Prof. Jianhui Dai. She is a member of the GCH Future Leader Volunteer Programme. Ting has a solid background in competitive sports, physical education teaching, academic research, and sports officiating. She has been a dedicated athlete and member of the university track and field team, specializing in high jump (Jiangsu Provincial Champion) and 400m hurdles. She also has professional training and competition experience in competitive volleyball as a setter. She has published two academic papers in the fields of artificial intelligence in physical education and volleyball tactical awareness. Ting holds National Level 2 Athlete (High Jump) and National Level 2 Sports Referee (Track and Field & Volleyball) certifications. She actively volunteers as a coach at the Suzhou Youth Sports Training Center and serves as a research assistant at Soochow University School of Physical Education. She is passionate about sports training, physical education, youth health development, and global community health.

“Value, Challenges, and Pathways of Smart Physical Education Teaching in the Digital-Intelligence Era”.

With the rapid development of digital-intelligence technologies, smart Physical Education (PE) teaching, as a novel educational model integrating emerging information technologies, holds significant potential for enhancing the quality of PE instruction. However, its implementation faces multiple challenges related to infrastructure, technology integration, and effectiveness. This study employs literature analysis and theoretical review to systematically examine the practical value and existing problems of smart PE teaching. Based on existing policy documents and research literature, it summarizes the connotation and practical value of smart PE teaching, examines issues in facility provision, technology applicability, integration depth, and implementation effectiveness, and constructs systematic pathways to address these challenges. The study finds that smart PE teaching holds significant value in expanding learning spaces, meeting personalized needs, and facilitating deep learning in PE. However, its practice is constrained by insufficient teaching facilities, mediocre applicability of technology, limited integration with the embodied nature of PE teaching, and suboptimal implementation outcomes. Accordingly, the study proposes pathways including: leveraging data-driven approaches to build an integrated teaching platform; acknowledging the limitations of AI technology to avoid superficial application; deeply connecting intelligent data with teaching behaviors to enhance effectiveness; and promoting the transformation of teachers’ roles and the improvement of their technical capabilities. Smart PE teaching represents an important direction for the modernization of physical education. Its development requires a systematic response to current challenges in facilities, technology, integration, and implementation, based on a full recognition of its value. Through platform construction, rational technology application, data-behavior linkage, and teacher role and competency transformation, current difficulties can be effectively alleviated, guiding smart PE teaching toward deeper and more effective practice.

Jingning YANG

CHINA

Future Leader, The Foundation for Global Community Health (GCH) PhD Student School of Physical Education and Sports Soochow University China

Jingning YANG

CHINA

Jingning Yang is a PhD student at the School of Physical Education and Sports, Soochow University, China. In 2019, she received a bachelor's degree in economics from Wuhan Sport University, where she joined the student Union. In 2023, she received her master's degree from Soochow University. At present, her main research direction is sports industry and economy, mainly studying the relationship between sports industry and economic development, and evaluating it with economic models. Since joining the FL program in 2021, under the leadership of Professor Mingkai Chin, she has attended two APCESS conferences and gained growth and progress in each meeting. During the period of master and doctor, she participated in many domestic and foreign academic conferences and gave oral reports, participated in national research projects, published many papers, and won the national scholarship and the title of outstanding graduate student. At the same time, she also participated in the volunteer service of many competitions, and had a deeper understanding of sports events and national fitness. Joining the government as an intern gave her a more comprehensive understanding of the sports industry. In 2023, she participated in the construction of a model school in China, and in 2024, she gave a speech at the opening ceremony of new students as a representative of senior students.

“A Study on Spatial and Temporal Differentiation and Convergence of Regional Sports Industry Development Levels”

The imbalance and local challenges of inter-regional sports industry development are increasingly prominent, and it is of great significance to deeply analyse the spatial and temporal distribution differences in the development level of sports industry in each region and its convergence mechanism. Based on the 2015-2022 Chinese provincial panel data, the dynamic evolution of the spatial pattern of sports industry development is visualized by ArcGIS, and the spatial differences in the development level and the sources are analyzed with the help of Dagum's Gini coefficient. Meanwhile, by combining the σ-convergence and β-convergence models, the study systematically explores the convergence status of the development of the sports industry in the whole country and the three major regions of the east, middle and west. The results of the study show that the development level of the sports industry in the whole country and the regions is characterized by a significant geographical gradient distribution, with the east leading and the central and western regions lagging behind. During the observation period, the total regional gap in the development of the national sports industry shows a fluctuating trend. Further analyses show that there is σ-convergence at the national level and within the eastern, central and western regions. As for β-convergence, except for the eastern region, which exhibits spatial conditional β-convergence characteristics, the whole country and the central and western regions show the trend of absolute β-convergence and conditional β-convergence. The study provides a reference for formulating differentiated sports industry development strategies and promoting the coordinated development of sports industry among regions.

Ei Thandar WIN

MYANMAR

Future Leader, The Foundation for Global Community Health (GCH) Master Student School of Physical Education, Henan University, China Myanmar

Ei Thandar WIN

MYANMAR

Thandar Winis currently studying master degree at School of Physical Education, Henan University majoring in Sports Economics and Management. She also works as an assistant director in the sports and physical education department under the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, Republic of the Union of Myanmar (https://mosya.gov.mm/). Since 2019 she also served as a focal point person from Myanmar for the ASEAN Senior Official Meeting on Sports (SOMS) and the ASEAN Ministers Meeting on Sports (AMMS), both of which are sectoral bodies under the ASEAN Social-Cultural Community (ASCC).She firmly believes that collaboration with a team is the key to accomplishing success in any endeavor. Her passion lies in assisting others, especially when it comes to educating children, and she has consistently been engaged in philanthropic activities.She is interested in and loves playing traditional Myanmar sports and capacity-building processes for the new generation of youth. Although her educational background is in Computer Science, she loves her current job and is eager to expand her knowledge and network. She is passionate about studying in the field of sports, she participated in numerous capacity training programs, communication courses, international workshops, seminars, and ASEAN meetings related to sports. She is honored to be chosen as one of the GCH Future Leader (FL) representing Myanmar at various global events that promote holistic physical activity and physical education.

“Empowering Disabled Athletes through Sports: Benefits and Challenges for Para-Athletes “

This study explores the empowering role of sports in the lives of people with disabilities in Myanmar, with a specific focus on para-athletes. Sports participation is increasingly recognized as a powerful tool for promoting inclusion, self-esteem, and social integration among individuals with disabilities. For the purpose of this study, the data collected as a resultof literature analysis, as well as withthe use of a survey method with a questionnaire survey technique. The main stage ofthis method was collecting research data through surveying disabled athletes, coaches, and representatives from the Paralympic federations. Through a questionnaire surveymethod, this research will examine the physical, psychological, and social benefits experienced by Myanmar’s para-athletes, while also identifying the cultural challenges they encounter. However, barriers such as limited funding, inadequate training facilities, and societal stigma continue to hinder their full potential. The study will call forstronger governmental and organizational support to develop inclusive sports infrastructures and policies that recognize the rights and talents of athletes with disabilities in the Parasport Federation in Myanmar. By shedding light on both the benefits and challenges, this research aims to inform stakeholders, policymakers, and advocacy groups working toward a more equitable and empowered society for people with disabilities in Myanmar.