'Keep yourself mentally stable in testing times'

Nagpur, May26

The Covid pandemic has forced everybody including sportspersons to confine themselves to their homes. Although the players are managing to keep themselves fit by doing exercises at home they should also try to keep themselves mentally stable and should not think too far

ahead about their careers, said noted psychiatrist of the city Dr Shailesh Pangaonkar,

He was speaking during the five-day national seminar on ‘Impact of Covid-19 on Mental and Physical Health, Precautions and Remedies’ that was jointly organised by Academy of Physical Education; Priyadarshini Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Wardha; MB Patel College, Sakoli; NMD College, Gondia and Late Nirdhan Patil Waghaye Mahavidyalaya, Lakhani.

Speaking further Dr Pangaonkar said that during testing time of Covid panndemic it is very important for all the sportspersons to keep themselves mentally. “Negativity

in atmosphere makes a wrong impact on a sportsperson’s mind. On one hand sportspersons dream of excelling in their careers and on the other they are confined to their homes. Though they are training and keeping themselves fit, they feel that all their hard work would go down the drain if competitions are not held,” said Dr Pangaonkar. He further added to keep the sportsperson in a positive

frame of mind, parents and coaches should make it sure they keep their wards in a healthy

atmosphere and keep them motivated. Dr Pangaonkar said that during this lockdown period players should update themselves with the latest rules of their respective sport. “They should ready positive stories of legendary sportspersons, listen to inspiring speeches and watch videos of international matches. He also suggested that players should not think too far ahead and live in the

present and enjoy the moment. They should spend most of their times with their family members,” added Dr Pangaonkar. Director, Department of Sports and Physical Education Dr Sharad Suryawanshi, President, Academy of Physical Education Dr Anil Karvande, Dr Vitthal Singh Parihar, Dr Harish Trivedi, Dr Amit Tembhurne and Dr Sudhir Sahare were present.