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SUMMARY:Sports Wellness Summit
DESCRIPTION:Echoes of Resilience: Forging Mental Wellness Pathways in African Sports\nThe Sports Wellness Summit 2026 is a premier two-day gathering dedicated to advancing mental health\, wellbeing\, safeguarding\, and resilience across the sports ecosystem. Scheduled for 19–20 November 2026 in Nairobi\, Kenya\, the summit will bring together athletes\, coaches\, sports federations\, policymakers\, healthcare professionals\, researchers\, educators\, journalists\, parents\, youth leaders\, and development partners to address one of the most pressing yet often overlooked aspects of sport: mental wellness. \nAcross Africa and beyond\, athletes and young people face growing pressures related to performance\, identity\, injury\, social expectations\, digital life\, economic uncertainty\, and transitions in education and careers. Despite these challenges\, conversations around mental health in sports remain limited\, and support systems are often fragmented or inaccessible\, particularly at grassroots and community levels. \nThe Sports Wellness Summit seeks to change this narrative by creating a platform for open dialogue\, practical learning\, collaboration\, and action. Through keynote addresses\, panel discussions\, workshops\, exhibitions\, and networking opportunities\, participants will explore innovative approaches to strengthening mental wellbeing in sports while building sustainable pathways for prevention\, early intervention\, support\, and recovery. \nA unique feature of the 2026 summit is its parallel wellness tracks\, designed to address the diverse experiences and needs of different groups: \n\nBoys and Young Men: Identity\, masculinity\, social norms\, purpose\, digital experiences\, and emotional wellbeing.\nGirls (Under 18): Confidence\, body image\, leadership\, safety\, and mental resilience.\nYoung Women (18+): Purpose\, career pressures\, relationships\, leadership\, and wellbeing.\nParents and Caregivers: Raising emotionally healthy children in a digital world.\nMedia and Journalism: Ethical storytelling\, youth mental health narratives\, and responsible reporting.\n\nSummit Objectives\n\nPromote mental health awareness and reduce stigma within sports communities.\nEquip athletes\, coaches\, and families with practical tools for resilience and emotional wellbeing.\nStrengthen safeguarding and referral pathways from grassroots sports clubs to professional support services.\nFoster partnerships between sports organizations\, health institutions\, governments\, academia\, and development partners.\nDevelop policy recommendations and action plans that integrate mental wellness into sports systems.\nAmplify the voices and lived experiences of athletes and young people.\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\nAthletes and sports teams\nCoaches and sports administrators\nSchools\, colleges\, and universities\nParents and caregivers\nMental health professionals\nHealthcare providers\nGovernment ministries and agencies\nSports federations and associations\nJournalists and media practitioners\nNGOs\, CBOs\, and youth organizations\nResearchers and academics\nCorporate sponsors and development partners\n\nExpected Outcomes\nParticipants will leave with: \n\nEnhanced mental health literacy and practical skills.\nNew partnerships and collaboration opportunities.\nAccess to toolkits\, resources\, and referral networks.\nActionable recommendations for sports organizations and policymakers.\nA shared commitment to creating safer\, healthier\, and more inclusive sporting environments.\n\nThe Sports Wellness Summit 2026 is more than an event—it is a movement to ensure that every athlete\, from playground to podium\, has access to the support\, care\, and opportunities needed to thrive both on and off the field. \nTogether\, we can build a future where mental wellness is recognized as an essential part of sporting success and human development.
URL:https://yidpk.org/event/sports-wellness-summit/
LOCATION:Nairobi\, Kenya\, Nairobi\, Kenya
ORGANIZER;CN="Youth Initiative Development Programme":MAILTO:partnership@yidpk.org
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