Muhammad Afsal, a doctoral student of the Tata Institute of Social Science, been selected to participate in the International Young Scientific Talents Week, where Sports and Science collide in France!

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We feel thrilled to announce that Muhammad Afsal, a doctoral student of the Tata Institute of Social Science, been selected to participate in the International Young Scientific Talents Week, where Sports and Science collide in France! In preparation for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, Universcience is bringing together young minds from around the world who are passionate about the intersection of science, sports, and e-sports. he will be joining this global gathering at the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie.

During this week, he will have the incredible opportunity to explore the fascinating relationship between science and sports. He will visit cultural institutions, research organizations, and sports facilities, and even contribute to the scientific news exhibition on sports for Paris 2024.
 
This selection is incredibly significant to him and us as he is the Co-Founder and Program Lead at EquiBeing Foundation, whose mission revolves around sports and well-being for individuals with disabilities. It is his driving force, his passion, and his commitment to creating a more inclusive world through sports.
 
Muhammad Afsal is pursuing his PhD from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, his research focuses on "Disability Sports and Social Innovation in India" under the guidance of Dr.Saigita Chitturu. This academic journey has been full of learnings, allowing him to deeply understand the transformative power of sports in the lives of individuals with disabilities.He is a Blind Footballer and former Blind Cricketer. His personal journey in the world of adaptive sports has given him experience of the challenges, triumphs, and incredible potential within disability sports. 
 
 
About the Program:
In view of the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris from 26 July to 8 September 2024, Universcience will explore the relationship between science, sport and e-sport, fields driven by innovation and fundamentally linked on a medical, biomechanical, psychological, historical, sociological or cultural levels whether it is the accomplishments and records of champions, as well as amateur sports practice.
From 3rd to 10th December, 2023, Universcience aims to bring together young scientific talents from around the world who are active in the dissemination and communication of scientific knowledge related to sport or e-sport.