
Osmania University Professor Rajesh Kumar represented India at the Thailand National Sports University International Conference 2026 in Bangkok from July 29 to 31, The Hans India reports. Kumar is the senior professor…
Osmania University Professor Rajesh Kumar represented India at the Thailand National Sports University International Conference 2026 in Bangkok from July 29 to 31, The Hans India reports. Kumar is the senior professor and head of the university’s Department of Physical Education.

He presented a paper titled “The Role of Traditional Indian Practices for Promotion of Physical Literacy in India: A Review”. The paper examined traditional Indian knowledge systems and their role in physical literacy and holistic well-being. Kumar received a Certificate of Appreciation for his contribution. The conference also offered opportunities for international academic collaboration and raised Osmania University’s profile abroad.
It would be easy to treat one conference presentation and a certificate as proof of a major international breakthrough. That would overstate the report. The stronger claim is narrower: an Osmania academic presented India-focused research at an overseas sports conference. The value will depend on whether the paper leads to peer-reviewed work, practical programmes or sustained collaboration. The next test is evidence of those outcomes, not another ceremonial recognition.
Source: thehansindia.com
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