Media & Press | Keerthana Swaminathan Sports Psychologist in Chennai

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Unlocking the mind: From lockdown to field, how cricketers can achieve smooth mental transition
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Integ­rate sports psy­cho­logy and train­ing
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Is early success in sport a boon or a bane for young aspiring athletes
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Real flint, this man!
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TOI’s virtual conclave on mental health begins today
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Unlocking the mind: From lockdown to field, how cricketers can achieve smooth mental transition
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A Conversation with Keerthana Swaminathan, Sports Psychologist
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When athletes have to battle the demons of the mind
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Present Tense, Future Uncertain: Sports psychologists on emotional vulnerability of athletes
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Virat Kohli has channelled his anger and aggression to build his physical and mental strength and this has taken him to being No. 1
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Long-distance running helped this Chennai woman shed 50kg and learn life lessons
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Vijay Hazare Trophy: A lot on plate for Assam, Jammu and Kashmir as Rajasthan breathe easy
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Interview: Catching up with Hyderabad's latest table tennis sensation, S Fidel R Snehit
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No easy fix to deal with too much cricket for India players
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Mind The Gap
Mind The Gap is a national-level sport psychology conference hosted by the Indian Sports Psychologists’ Association (INSPA), India’s professional body for sport psychology practitioners and researchers. As an organiser and speaker (2024, 2025), Keerthana contributed to the design and facilitation of conversations that brought together applied sport psychologists, academic researchers, and practitioners working across youth, elite, and development systems.
 
Para Sport Summit
Through the Para Sport Summit (2024, 2025), organised by TN Paralympic Sports Association and Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT), led in collaboration with The Performance Doctor, Keerthana Swaminathan helped shape dialogue around para-sport, inclusion, and the psychological realities of high-performance pathways.
 
SDAT TASCON
Keerthana served as a panel moderator at TASCON, the Tamil Nadu Sports Conclave organised by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT)- a forum that brings together athletes, coaches, doctors, sport scientists, administrators, and policymakers.
 
ISSP World Congress
At the ISSP World Congress 2025 in Hong Kong, Keerthana Swaminathan presented research across three areas central to her work: integrating evidence-based strategies in goal setting, reflecting on supervision within applied sport psychology, and examining the role of psychological safety in challenge-threat states among Indian adolescent athletes.
 

Psychological Rehab for Sports Injuries

SPARRC Institute | 2018
 Introduced the concept of psychological rehabilitation for sports injuries to sports doctors, equipping them with tools for early psychological first aid during injury recovery.

Handling Competitive Pressure in Indian Cricket

Assam State Cricket Team – Vijay Hazare Trophy Camp | 2018
 Worked with players on managing pressure, expectations, and performance demands unique to competitive cricket in India.

Life Skills & Coach Education in Team Sports

Anantapur Sports Academy | 2019
 Delivered workshops for cricket and football players focused on life skills, while also training coaches to create healthier, development-focused environments.

Understanding Emotions in Competition

Lifespring Badminton Academy, Coimbatore | 2019
 Worked with players on emotional regulation during competition, and with parents on supporting children through performance moments.

Workshops & Talks

Being a Sport Parent

Public Workshop | 2019
 Helped parents understand motivation, behaviour, and how to build a supportive, growth-oriented climate at home.

Managing Race-Day Nerves

Madras Inner Strength Half Marathon Expo | 2020
 Guided recreational runners through strategies to manage anxiety, self-talk, and emotional fluctuations before and during races.

Coach Enrichment Programme

Sri Lankan Tennis Association | 2021
 Worked with coaches to understand athlete psychology and respond more effectively in high-pressure situations.

Dealing with Pressure in Development Pathways

Chennai Super Kings Academy | 2023
 Supported young athletes in navigating pressure, expectations, and identity within elite development systems.

Presentations

Psychological Rehab of Injured Runners

Indian Running Summit | 2017
 Helped parents understand motivation, behaviour, and how to build a supportive, growth-oriented climate at home.

Mental Training for Runners

Airtel Hyderabad Marathon Symposium | 2017
 Spoke on mental strategies for endurance athletes navigating training, fatigue, and race demands.

Returning to Running After Injury

Chennai Marathon Expo | 2017
 Presented sessions on psychological readiness post-injury and managing thought patterns during runs.

Race Preparation & Mindset

Chennai Marathon Expo | 2018
 Panel discussion on mental preparation, expectations, and performance readiness.

Science of Fitness

Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre | 2019
 Panel discussion on the psychological dimensions of fitness, exercise adherence, and performance.

Reclaim Life - Sports Psychology & Well-being

Apollo Hospitals | 2019 & 2022
 Panel discussions on the role of sport psychology in exercise, rehabilitation, and everyday well-being.

Psychological Predictors of Sports Injuries

Ayusasttra Conference, Coimbatore | 2020
 Spoke on psychological risk factors and management strategies in sports injury prevention and recovery.

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