When the SSI Sports Awards and Sports Science Conclave 2025 unfolds on December 7 at Bhubaneswar’s iconic Kalinga Stadium, one of the most anticipated sessions will be a talk by Anirudha Khedekar, Business Development Manager and Physiotherapist and VALD titled:
“Modernising Musculoskeletal Assessment and Performance Testing with VALD Technology.”
A Forward-Looking Conversation on Athlete Science
Khedekar is expected to offer a sharp, future-facing perspective on how India can elevate its sporting systems using objective, technology-driven assessment tools. His session will highlight how VALD’s globally trusted devices—force plates, dynamometers, mobility analysers—can revolutionise the way coaches and support teams monitor load, diagnose imbalances, optimise rehab, and prepare athletes for high-performance demands.
His upcoming talk aims to reinforce a crucial message:
India’s next leap in sport will depend on data, precision, and smart performance testing—not intuition alone.
SSI Sports Awards 2025: More Than a Ceremony
The 2025 edition of the SSI Sports Awards, scheduled for 6 December, is poised to be one of the most meaningful sports gatherings in the country. Unlike traditional award shows, SSI’s approach places emphasis on athlete welfare, scientific preparation, and long-term development.
This year’s platform will celebrate:
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breakthrough performances across 2024–25,
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inspiring comebacks,
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scientific excellence behind training,
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and Odisha’s emerging leadership in India’s high-performance landscape.
The Conclave: India’s Growing Sports Science Movement
SSI’s awards and conclave have evolved into a national platform over the years.
The earlier editions laid the foundation— spotlighting athlete care in 2023, expanding into mental conditioning and rehab excellence in 2024.
In 2025, the conversation shifts towards deeper integration of technology, evidence-based testing, and building systems that support athletes throughout their careers.
This is where voices like Khedekar’s become vital—bridging global best practices with India’s rapidly progressing sports ecosystem.
Powered by Sports Science India
Behind the event is Sports Science India (SSI), founded by Dr. Sarthak Patnaik and Soumya Patnaik, now Eastern India’s largest centre for athlete care. SSI’s multidisciplinary approach—spanning sports medicine, physiotherapy, psychology, nutrition, and advanced surgery—has supported national teams, HPC athletes, and even Olympic champions.
SSI Sports Awards & Conclave 2025 is gearing up to be more than an event—
it is a vision-setting moment, bringing together science, athletes, and innovation.
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