TIAS INDIA MEETING – “Olympism for Humanity Restoration
Enterprise: Academic Legacy Goals, Scope and Foundations-Towards
Tokyo 2020” / Indo-Japanese Conclave III
Person-in-coordination (Business Trip): Prof. Randeep Rakwal; Feb. 5th to 20th, 2017
Delegation (Business Trip): Prof. Hisashi Sanada, and delegation (9 TIAS Instructors).
Location I: Main Venue & Partner – MANAV RACHNA INTERNATIONALUNIVERSITY (MRIU), Faridabad, Sector 43, Suraj Kund Road, Haryana, India; Feb. 1314th, 2017
Locations II: Associated Venues as per each Meeting and Workshop – MRIU, Faridabad,Haryana State, India; FICCI HQ and SAI India HQ, Delhi, Union Territory, India; NS-NIS(SAI), Patiala, Punjab State, India; MRIS (Manav Rachna International School) Gurgaon,
Haryana State, India; and O4H in India Office, Noida, Uttar Pradesh State, India; Feb 15th to
19h, 2017

REPORT II: Feb 13th to 19th 2017
1. Days 1 and 2 (MRIU, Faridabad): (250 + participants)
The first 2 days of the main Indo-Japanese Conclave III was held at Manav RachnaInternational University, our long-term collaborator (Prof. Gulshan Khanna was responsible
for the coordination there) in education and research. The idea behind the cooperation can be
explained in this title “MRIU_UT_INDIA and JAPAN Partnership-Cooperation &Collaboration in/through SPORT : Shared Vision and Cooperation on Applied Olympic
Education and Research” (Rakwal, UT).
# Background – The START with MRIU (Khanna-MRIU, and Rakwal-UT)
 Manav Rachna International University (MRIU), India & University of Tsukuba, Japancherishes a long-term relationship since 2009. Ever since then, early year PG & PhD studentsof FAS (Faculty of Applied Sciences) participate in summer training program offered by
Tsukuba University. MRIU has signed MOU with Tsukuba University on 1st November 2011.
1) Exchange of Professor, Research scholars.
2)

Collaborative research and joint academic meetings.

3)

To provide opportunity to students of each university to gain International experience.

# RENEWAL – ACCELERATION OF WORKS (Rakwal-UT and Khanna-MRIU)
1. Long-standing cooperation with Manav Rachna International University (MRIU) andUniversity of Tsukuba (UT), Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences (TAIIKU), especiallythrough the Tsukuba Summer Institute Program (TSI) with Invited Lecturer Prof. Gulshan
Khanna (MRIU) to TSI. This was the stepping stone toward a MoU between MRIU and UT,
and the Indo-Japan Conclaves I and II, and Internship for students. 2016 December visit toJapan by VP, Dr. Amit Bhalla strengthened this cooperation.

2. Since 2015, there have been renewed contacts and discussion between MRIU andUT/TAIIKU & Tsukuba International Academy for Sport Studies (TIAS) to move to the nextlevel and in developing ground-based projects, collaborations and student exchange.
3. Due to the up-coming TOKYO 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, it is a shared belief
among the Faculty of both Universities that India and Japan can collaborate further in thefield of Sport as a whole. Thus, the “Olympism for Humanity Restoration Enterprise:
Academic Legacy Goals, Scope and Foundations Towards Tokyo 2020” (Feb 13 and 14th,
2017 at MRIU), and beyond to all stakeholders till Feb 19 th, 2017.
4. Herein, the Indian PM Modi’s vision to further develop sport as a culture and practice in India
targeting the next 3 Olympics, http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/PM-Narendra-Modiannounces-task-force-to-prepare-for-next-three-Olympics/articleshow/53875978.cms,
presents the right time topromote cooperation and collaboration with Japan(http://www.mofa.go.jp/press/release/press4e_001327.html) in the area of Sport overall,
Olympics and Paralymipcs in specific.
5. A new International Master’s Program in Sport and Olympic Studies at the recently
established TIAS at UT, which also has students from India, helps connect the education andresearch for training / generating future sport leaders and policy makers with India, may it beprivate/public Universities, national sport organizations and federations, government agencies
related to sport, and sport-related NGOs. The TIAS is an educational and legacy program for
the Sport for Tomorrow (SFT) project http://www.sport4tomorrow.jp/about/. It aims todeliver values of sport and promote the Olympic and Paralympic movement to people of all
generations worldwide.
6. The major areas of expertise from UT/TAIIKU/TIAS can be in Coaching, Elite Coaching,
Curriculum Design, Olympic & Paralympic Education, Adapted/Inclusive Sport, Anti-Doping,and Sport for Development & Peace (Conflict Resolution). Japanese Culture covers cultural
aspects in society, and will be important for participating athletes (and people) in Tokyo 2020.
# THE IDEA and PLAN AHEAD – INDIA and JAPAN (Rakwal-UT and Manikant-SAI/TIAS)
 Symposium, on Olympism for Humanity Restoration Enterprise: Academic Legacy Goals,
Scope and Foundations Towards Tokyo 2020; is unique in its kind and only very few
initiatives have been taken in this direction in India. Since 1951, India has hosted AsianGames 2 times (1951 & 1982) and Common Wealth Games (2010), however, still the sports
ecosystem is not that robust in India and Olympic values have not created the desired impact
in India. As Tokyo 2020 is round the corner; and it is the time when both the countries shouldcome closer and open multifarious / multiple channels of collaboration to forward the idealsof the Olympic movement.
The possible areas of cooperation :oCoach Education: It may include the faculty exchange programs , teaching of certain modulesof coach education; on field and off field trainings ;courses related to conditioning andrehabilitation; Coach interactions and suggestions to modify/update the coaching curriculum
to meet the international standards.
oElite performance training: certain aspects of tactical and technical training in the identified
disciplines.

oPhysical Education: Univ. of Tsukuba has highly qualified Professors in Physical Education
with expertise in curriculum design. Collaboration may be sought to revise/update (ifrequired) the physical education curriculum or may be some workshop to exchange the ideas
on worldwide practices.

o

Exchange programs for athletes in some identified disciplines.

oTraining and exchange programs of elite athletes from Tokyo 2020 point of view.

oSport sciences and high performance.

oCultural exchange.

With this background, the first 2-days of the conclave were planned to be able to present the
TIAS vision in conjunction with the opening of
the Sport Science Center at MRIU, followed -by the keynote speech by Secy Sports and DG, SAI (Govt. of India), Shri. Injeti Srinivas
outlining his vision for India Sport, short-term and long-term vision and the need forunderstanding self; and followed by Guest of Honor, lecture by Prof. Sanada as TIAS
Chairman, and explaining the long-term investment in Olympic & Paralympic education andthe Tokyo 2020 games and beyond, the legacy of Prof. Jigoro Kano, history of University ofTsukuba and what it means to be part of the Olympic Movement (Prof. Hisashi SANADA,
PhD, Chairman TIAS The Olympic & Paralympic Education and TOKYO 2020 Games).

For myself (Randeep), I had a short talk that explained the reasons for being in India today(Feb 13th) with the theme “Olympism for Humanity Restoration Enterprise: Academic
Legacy Goals, Scope and Foundations Towards Tokyo 2020”, (Prof. Randeep RAKWAL, PhD
Shared Vision and Cooperation on Applied Olympic Education and Research: University of Tsukuba
and MRIU – India and Japan) not only for the 2 days at MRIU but also the idea behind the next

five-days in India, in collaboration with various partners in Sport and Olympism, fromprivate universities (MRIU is a great example) to government universities (Delhi University,for example), and other attending universities and institutions (IOA, IPC in India) involved in
sport and Olympic movement in India, sport-related industries and institution’s, business(FICCI), Government of India; SAI, India), National Institute of Sports (NS-NIS, Patiala;
SAI-India), International schools, NGOs/NPOs; Sustainable Academic Legacy is the key.

“Start
made
at
MRIU,
Investment in Sport Education
and Training”; Thanks Prof.
Gulshan Khanna.
I see the following and which was well received to whomever we met and spoke to:Future projects arising from this week-long interaction will be followed up under the“Sustainable Academic Legacy-Applied Olympic Education” and the Concept Note
(prepared by Dr. Alexis Lyras/TIAS-University of Tsukuba, and O4H) introduced to all
stakeholders in India. The reason is simple to promote a long-standing plan / vision andmission to India by interested Faculty (from within TIAS and outside TIAS, i.e. TAIIKU, andUniversity of Tsukuba) and students and NGOs/NPOs and business corporations from Japanin India (e.g., Suzuki, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Kubota, etc.), and the associations from Japan –JICA, as also discussed and proposed by Profs. Okade and Hasegawa (UT), before and after
the India trip. The Embassy of India in Tokyo, and the Embassy of Japan in Delhi would be
key partners for bilateral issues, and SAI-India (AD, Manikant Sharma/2nd Batch student,
coordinating) will be a key partner in this collaboration between India and Japan. Moreover,with the inputs and shared learning obtained in India, a joint proposal based on the
CONCEPT and VISION is being put, step by step, with partners in India, Japan, Greece (andCyprus), and USA (O4H) (Universities and Corporations and Sponsors) for follow up on the2017 Feb-India project. All interested Faculty members are welcome to join in the new
projects and share ideas with a holistic approach of academic-research-social
contribution/transformation at heart; the year 2017 will be key. Students, as already seen
(Momoko Narimatsu – Indiability, Sneh Gupta; and Takashi Waseda – O4H in India, under
Pratik Kumar) are working towards their Internships in India with partner organizations andcollaborators/colleagues; and as mentioned by Pratik (exCEO, MagicBus and now also
supporting O4H in India), Mona (NGO), Sujit (FICCI), and Sneh (Indiability), among others(Dr. Rakesh and Dr. Benu, DU), this is the time for CHANGE – SPORT - EDUCATION &SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT in India through OLYMPISM; and we have full support as
indicated from Academia (MRIU, DU, others), Government (SAI), Business (FICCI), andNGOs. All this enthusiasm and momentum and need makes the India trip worthwhile, andpromote the Olympic Education values and the Olympic-Paralympic Spirit of Body, Will andMind (a concept also at the heart of YOGA). Once again, not forgetting this all

would not happened without TIAS and MRIU, and the participants therein.
I thank them all.
The talks presented by TIAS members are as follows from Day 1 to Day 2: Assoc. Prof.
Alexis Lyras, PhD Olympism Program for Applied and Sustainable Academic Legacies: The
Vision; Asst. Prof. Taku Yamaguchi, MSc Power of Sport in Local Community
Development: A Case Study of Cambodia; Assoc. Prof. Guido Geisler, PhD Cross-Cultural
Considerations in Competitive Sport Cognitions: Implications for Coaching Practice; Assoc.
Prof. Koichi Watanabe, MD Sports, Wellness and Anti-Doping; Assoc. Prof. Yukinori
Sawae, PhD “Adapted” Physical Education and Activities for Students with Disabilities;
Assoc. Prof. Zubaidullo Ubaidulloev, PhD India-Japan Relations: A New Phase of Friendship
and Cooperation in the 21st Century; and finally by Visiting Prof. Izumi Egami Japanese
Culture and Omotenashi. Finally, a cultural program was presented by MRIU students
celebrating India-Japan music and culture themes. These talks and discussions therein
generated great interest in the Olympic Movement (Olympic and Paralympic education),
Tokyo 2020, Olympism concept (O4H), SDP theory and practice, peace building & conflictresolution (example of J&K) coaching (education and development), India-Japan relations
and Japanese culture (Omotenashi); created a good impression of TIAS/SFT legacy
program, with widespread acclaim and enthusiasm for Olympism/Olympic Movement.

“Shall we - Cultural exchange / Japanese Culture andthe Omotenashi Spirit”

The Day 2 was a full workshop session by Dr. Alexis and team (Mr. Pratik and Dr. Benu)on Applied Olympism (O4H), Dr. Geisler (Game Sense Coaching; see also report preparedby Dr. Guido Geisler- TIAS India Project - Summary (G. Geisler), Appendix1), Dr. Sawae(Adapted/Inclusive Sport) along with students Waseda and Sugiyama, and Dr. Watanabe(Anti-Doping and Play True) along with student Momoko (TIAS 2nd Batch; pre-internshiptraining and networking), with Oral presentations from the participants and poster
presentations by the students of the conclave. These workshops though were time-limited as
sessions were joined/integrated with Indian experts/colleagues (to increase participation anddiscussion), strongly conveyed the spirit of the TIAS academic program at University ofTsukuba, and the Sport for Tomorrow legacy and its 3 pillars. Importantly, each workshop
conveyed & shared the expertise of Professors at TIAS; there was much interest in the sharedteaching and learning and the Olympism concept, whose value was felt at grassroots level.
Both Game Sense Coaching and Adapted/Disability Sport were new concepts and raisedquestions in the minds of the participants, positive and negative, planting the seeds ofchange in the minds of Indian Sport Educators/People; participants were actively engaged.

“Education&

Researchkey

components
at TIAS”

2. Day 3 (FICCI and SAI, Delhi): (50 + participants)
The Day 3 (Feb 15th) morning session, was held at FICCI HQ, Mandi House, Delhi, where
the Japanese delegation (us from University of Tsukuba) presented (first, by Prof. Sanada,
and then by Dr. Alexis and a demonstration of Japanese Business Culture by Visit. Prof.
Izumi Egami) and discussed with FICCI panel (led by Mr. Rajpal Singh, Director) andinvited guest (from the FICCI side, including India Judo Federation President and Embassyof Japan in India, officials) under the topic – “Olympism: Sport and Society, Business andContribution”. Active discussions, Q&A, and inputs from Dr. Yamaguchi were made on SFT
and funding for sports in general in Japan. Dr. Sawae presented his views on the Paralympic
movement, education and inclusiveness in Japan, which was translated by Momoko(Momoko’s notes during the meeting; FICCI&WorkshopNOTES; Appendix2, Feb15th, pp14). It was a constructive first meeting for both FICCI and Japan (University of Tsukuba), andProf. Hisashi Sanada Olympic Education background and vision for overall development ofsport and the Olympic movement as achieved in Japan, and Olympism by Dr. Alexis Lyras asa long-term strategy in Indian context, was useful. We had comments from Mr. Mukesh
Kumar, President Judo Federation of India, and Japanese Embassy (in India) officials, Mr.
Shunichi Inoue and Mr. Daisuke Kodama, on on-going cooperation between India and Japan,
especially a recent collaboration with Budokan, and the 2017 being the Japan India (JI2017)
Friendship year. Asked on role of Japan in Asian context and mega-sporting events, I have
explained along with Yamaguchi sensei that Japanese Government has already initiated a
program called “Sports for Tomorrow”. This program has 3 pillars of contribution towards
the sporting world was explained: Academy for tomorrow’s leader in sport – establishment of
TIAS; International corporation and exchange through sports; and Anti-Doping (Dr.
Watanabe was introduced as a lead person from University of Tsukuba for PlayTrue). It wasalso good to have the time to listen to other invited participants, and hear their views from theIndian context, on role of Business in Sport, Corporate Social Responsibility and NGOs
funding, state of the Government funding for sports and associated educational activities,
among others; the Moderator, Mr. Sushant played a substantial role in steering the meeting.
FICCI and our delegation could discuss possible areas of future cooperation based on not
only FICCI’s vision but also Indian PM Modi’s vision for the up-coming three Olympic andParalympic Games, starting Tokyo 2020. Appreciation also goes to Prof. G.L. Khanna, ourlong-standing collaborator and colleague for coordinating with FICCI. The possibility of a
MoU was also discussed between FICCI and University of Tsukuba, and under the overall
framework of the Sustainable Applied Olympic Education framework umbrella. Post-lunch,
we had further discussions with a member (Mr. Om Pathak) of the newly appointed Task
Force Committee (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/immediatepriority-of-task-force-is-2020-tokyo-olympics-viren-rasquinha/articleshow/56955566.cms)
by Indian Government, under PM Modi for the 3 Olympics and Paralympics Games, wherehe (Mr. Pathak) and Prof. Khanna (MRIU) discussed on specific directions andrecommendations for India to achieve not only the GOLD medals, but as we put it, a shortterm and long-term plan for the overall development of sport and Olympic Movement,
Olympism and Education in India, and Paralympic Education once again emphasized by Dr.
Sawae. Dr. Guido also re-emphasized the importance of not only bringing international
experts to India, but also the value and need to send Indian athletes and Coaches andScientists and Policymakers to Japan to imbibe the Japanese culture of Sport and Olympic
Movement. I have proposed to Prof. Khanna, a Task Force Committee member to haveInternational Experts as Consultants, including from Japan, for meaningfully contribution andwith credit, to Indian Sport and Olympic Movement. In all, a great morning session

talking to Stakeholders in Industry and the hope of future cooperation
between Academia and Industry, India and Japan.

The afternoon session was held at (http://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/) ; …“The Sports
Authority of India (SAI), a successor organization of the IXth Asian Games held in New

Delhi in 1982, was set up as a Society registered of Societies Act, 1860 in pursuance of the
Resolution No. 1-1/83/SAI dated 25th January 1984 of the Department of Sports, Govt. ofIndia with the objective of promotion of Sports and Games as detailed in the Resolution”….
(http://sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in/). On behalf of especially, Prof. Hisashi Sanada,
Chairman, TIAS, and my colleagues Dr. Alexis Lyras and Dr. Guido Geisler, it can be said
that the meeting with DG, SAI and Secy (Sports), Shri. Injeti Srinivas was highly productive
in terms of shared vision on OLYMPIC MOVEMENT and LEGACY, and the need forchange starting at the grassroots level was evident. We discussed and exchanged views anddiscuss with the Senior Team (SAI) on both short-term and long-term goals for Indian Sport
as a whole, and in particular what University of Tsukuba and Japan can contribute towards ina positive manner. As also mentioned by Prof. Sanada, long-term focus on Olympic
Education/Olympism and Sport Science are important areas of consideration. Dr. Alexis
mentioned the Sustainable Academic Legacy (TIAS is a part of the Sport for Tomorroweducation legacy program) is the next step forward for all under the Olympism for Humanity
alliance (O4H), which has generated interest and been well received by all stakeholders
during the 7-day program. Finally, Dr. Guido’s coach education/development along withtalent identification and long-term athlete development careers are to be actively considered,and it was well-received at NS-NIS. Appreciation also to Prof. G.L. Khanna, our longstanding collaborator and colleague, to join the meeting and discussion, especially in context
of Sport Sciences. It was a great opportunity and meaningful exchange, and which was
followed up the very next day at NS-NIS, Patiala (SAI, India), by conducting our CoachDevelopment/Education, Olympism (O4H Praxis) and Anti-Doping workshop. The
procedures for application to the TIAS Master’s program, and potential applicant’s from SAI
to the 3rd batch, which may be of interest to your young coaches and scientists was informed
and discussed with the Executive Director (ED) Dr. S.S. Roy and Dean, Dr. Rajdeep Kaur,and Senior Coaches. I would also like to thank Mr. Manikant Sharma (AD, SAI, and 2 ndBatch TIAS Master’s program student, University of Tsukuba) for his active involvement anddiscussions, before and during the trip to India, especially for NS-NIS. Key is to see,listen and share, adapt and follow up with action; sustainability is critical.

3. Days 4 and 5 (NS-NIS, Patiala): (300 + participants)
The Days 4 and 5 (Feb 15th and 17th) were held at NS-NIS Patiala (Netaji Subhas National
Institute of Sports). The 2-day workshop at NS-NIS, and the great hospitality, to Drs. Guido,
Alexis and myself from University of Tsukuba was beyond words. I hope all participants had
something new to learn, and I can say we learnt also greatly from our interactions with them.
Dr. Guido’s coach education/development workshop infused with Olympism (O4H Praxis)
lecture from Dr. Alexis and TIAS/SFT information with anti-doping lecture (with permission
and slides from Dr. Watanabe), myself was a good start is my feeling. The mutual exchangethat followed each session in and off the conference halls was most beneficial for us tofurther think about our future collaboration, as required. Great appreciation to ED, Dr. Roy,
Dean, Dr. Kaur, and the Senior Coaches, Dr. Nagi and Mr. Harminder, and many others fortheir great support, and the Staffs, Diploma trainees’ and Athletes for their active
participation in making the workshop a success. It is with great honor and tradition of India
and Punjab that we were received and taken care of both inside the Institute and the Guest
House. As indicated by Dr. Guido in his ppt. profile/activities, the main part of theworkshop was as follows – “Cross-Cultural Considerations in Competitive Sport Cognitions:
Implications for Coaching Practice: The TALK will underline the value of cross-cultural
study in sport and sport coaching through selected cross-cultural research findings. Links
will also be drawn between those findings and real-life phenomena/behaviours. The topics
are - Why address culture in sport? (Understanding sport “culture” & how cultures candiffer), Selected East-West studies – team & individual sport (Anxiety intensity & direction,
Achievement goal orientation, Evaluative fear, Motivational climate & perceived coachingstyle), Broader societal links (Japan focus) & implications for coaching (Individualism &collectivism, Importance of winning, Dual emphases on outcome & process, Context-specificbehaviours, Guidelines for coaches in different cultural settings). The WORKSHOP will beentitled – “Game Sense” Coaching – Sample Soccer Session. The workshop will illustrate
two types of “game sense” training methods for a team invasion game (soccer). Key topics
will be - Broad/global approach rather than mechanical/drill-based (Exposure to various
modified games to combine the development/refinement of technical skills with theapplication of various tactical considerations (by fostering game intelligence, decisionmaking, & problem solving) – i.e., training technique within tactical game contexts),
Warming up in game settings (Combined physical & cognitive engagement), “Game Sense”
approach #1 (Game – technique – game – technique – game; technique practice is specific togame demands), “Game Sense” approach #2 (Game – game – game; each with increasing(tactical) complexity & different technical demands), Tactical objectives (Use of
space/creating space; off-the-ball support; establishing width & depth; combination play;
mixing short & long passes), and Also: Fitness training with the ball (Technique-based
approach to fitness)”. Please see also the report by Dr. Guido Geisler- TIAS India Project -Summary (G. Geisler)), Appendix1. These one and a half days were extremely well received
by the participants, highly interactive and meaningful. The afternoon session on Day 2, wasby Dr. Alexis on – “Olympism, Olympic Education Value, Dual Careers, Community
Coaching, and concluded by myself (Randeep) on TIAS vision and mission and explanationon the anti-doping system in Japan (Dr. Watanabe slides and with permission). The 2-days
were nicely summarized by the Dean, Dr. Kaur, whose one statement to the participants wasto prepare well today for tomorrow, and the need to work hard and infuse the Olympism
spirit and values in coaching practice. Finally, we discussed further cooperation andcollaborations with the ED, Dr. Roy, and the invitation to come again, especially Dr. Guido
for Soccer coaching and training program; we have proposed a 5-day integrated Coach
Education Development program with Olympism and Anti-Doping for holistic development
of diploma trainees (coaches). Thanks Manikant for coordination/follow up.

“In the Hall and on the Ground” (Total Participation)“Talking to the Coaches – Explaining how the Game Teaches – it is all about the Game &Game Sense Coaching technique”

“Unique Shared Experience – Investment in Coaches
for Sport and Olympism, Winning Medals,Community Coaching, and Future Careers”

4. Days 4 (Punjab University, others, Chandigarh): (600 + participants)
Additional lectures/talks and meetings were held by Dr. Alexis Lyras on the 16 th next to NSNIS, Patiala, with various stakeholders in the Punjab state of India (with a very large anddedicated Sport Education and Practice population). Talks were held in 5 individual events
with/on the following: Inter College Yoga Championship, Dev Samaj College of Education
Sector 36B, Chandigarh, Chandigarh 160036, India; Interactive Session on Olympism,
Government College for Girls Sector 42, Chandigarh, Chandigarh 160036, India; Meetingwith Joint Director, Sports Chandigarh Administration, Sector 42, Chandigarh (Topic Sports Policy of Chandigarh Administration) ; Expert lecture on Olympism, Govt. College,
Sector-11, Chandigarh; Meeting with Director, Directorate of Sports and interaction withplayers, Punjab University Sector 14 Punjab University, Chandigarh, Chandigarh 160014,
India. Chandigarh (Punjab state) is ripe and hungry for the systematic development of
Olympism/SDP/Olympic-Paralympic Education programs in India context atUniversity/College levels across genders; forming another project on the ground.

“Awaiting thelectures andare ready to learn
development ground in the state

follow up of themeetings – Students
and running socialprojects on theof Punjab”

5. Days 6 and 7 (MRIS, Gurgaon, and O4H, Noida): (50 + participants)
The last 2-days in India (Feb 18th and 19th) were devoted to the OLYMPISM in action,with O4H alliance, mission and visions for India, starting at Day 6 th (18th) at the MRIS
(International school) with colleagues and partners in O4H in India (e.g., Pratik, Benu,
Neeraj, Sujit); along with Prof. Khanna (MRIU) coordinating the school workshop in
Gurgaon, Haryana state. Divided into 2 sections, the first focused on young students, coaches
and PE teachers from various institutions using the classroom to introduce the concept ofOlympism and then to the field for activities (sport) in each group (young and adults); it was
aimed at learning and understanding the values of Olympism and application to daily life,
starting with the kids and infusing the coaches and PE teachers with new knowledge andmotivation to initiate the change therein. The second focused on adults (Coaches and PE
teachers) in the classroom discussing the importance of Olympism, values and translation of
those to the younger generation, the school kids in particular. Momoko and Waseda, TIAS
and IDS student’s provided a short interactive session on disability awareness and Paralympic
values (Momoko’s notes during the meeting; FICCI&WorkshopNOTES; Appendix2, Feb15th,p 5). The day was concluded by making a commitment by all participants to uphold
Olympism for Humanity and OLYMPIC-PARALYMPIC VALUES. Once again, by thissession, a great interest and excitement was generated and which was genuine, and reflectedin the pledge by Pratik to make a start today for spreading Olympism, from MRIS, Gurgaon
to all over India.

The last day on the 19th, was dedicated to Olympism for Humanity Restoration
Enterprise: Olympism for Humanity (O4H) Praxis, Sustainable Development andInnovation meeting, by invitation, and the O4H Restoration Enterprise Workshop
Objectives meant to Invite key stakeholders, trying to build the enthusiasm, and engagement
for establishing an Olympism for Humanity Community/Hub in India with year-longsustainable ventures; and Applied Olympism DIE program DIE (design, implementationand evaluation);, synthesize into collective. This was facilitated and co-led by Olympism for
Humanity India Allies (Mr. Pratik Kumar, and Dr. Benu Gupta and Mr. Neeraj Mehra); It
was attended by Dr. Alexis Lyras, Mr. Pratik Kumar, Ms. Sneh Gupta, Ms. Mona Shipley, Dr.
Ajit Kumar, Dr. Rakesh Gupta, Dr. Anek Goel, Prof. Randeep Rakwal, Dr. Vineet Mehta, Dr.
Ekta Bhushan Satsangi, Mr. Neeraj Kumar Mehra, Dr. Benu Gupta, Mr. Sujit Panigrahi, Mr.
Takashi Waseda. Summarized by Alexis, concepts and discussions focused on - Library info.
& Olympic civilization Humanity (India humanistic element); Jigoro Kano’s spirits of Budo,
Creating paradigm, Yoga, local context and culture; Activities on the ground for a purpose,
O4H Alliance, Many Layers and Stakeholders are necessary and existed; Solid Structure(Road Map) and Actions Under O4H; Core Vision & Purpose (Olympism, Philosophy,); andEvaluation & Assessment Based on Academic Field (Info.) (Waseda’s notes during themeeting; Appendix3_O4H 19_02_2017_Waseda_MomokoEdit). Other than the obvious
ecosystems, need for More broad distribution “Olympism” Education (*not only Olympic
Games); Research mechanism (Olympism Center), international creative department (with
NOC....); Manual & Book, Resources Olympic Education or concept, Research; e-learning;
Support by Big Organization, FICCI, NOC, UNIVs., for launching advanced and powerfulorganization to spread Olympism, are needed. Finally, as the aim, and as stated at the top forthe social development change, education and research included, What should we do first? In
next 6 months! Briefly, the points are - Target two Sectors: Educational institution & NGOs
in community; Programs Which Stakeholders Charter Target Group Based; Funding Problem(CSR) = Attractive Project Proposal is required; Product & Organization registration –charity; and Well-designed & well-ensured planning and framework of project. The first step
will be on 6th April (Launch Date) 1st Event: Running, 1-day SAM (Workshop), 3-days ToT(Training of Trainers). CONCEPT NOTE (Alexis) for Sustainable Applied Olympic
Education and O4H. (Appendix4_Day7_Randeep)VISION & THE PLAN AHEAD for 2017 & BEYOND:
Under “Sustainable Academic Legacy-Applied Olympic Education” (Original Idea & Concept
Note prepared by Dr. Alexis Lyras), the key to a long-term vision and mission for Sport andOlympism not only in India, but taking India as a Case Study, we (ideas taken from discussions
with Alexis, Guido, and Sawae, Okade & Hasegawa) will take the following approach, as a start.

1. a 3-way dialogue with partner countries involved: for example, dialogue between India (where
there is need for drastic change in Sport and Olympism mindset, and as seen in Feb 2017 meetings inIndia the will to do it by the stakeholders, academicians and professionals alike), Japan (East andWest, ad Jigoro Kano philosophy), and Greece (to understand the context, the layers and the culture –the community). Nepal, Sri Lanka, USA & Cyprus are partner countries. This has been started at
MRIU first as part of Indo-Japanese Conclaves, and is being continued at various levels withidentified partners. The “Olympism for Humanity Restoration Enterprise: Academic Legacy Goals,
Scope and Foundations-Towards Tokyo 2020” based on Prof. Sanada’s vision for OlympicParalympic Education and Dr. Alexis Lyras “Concept Note”, will be used as a basis for working
towards these goals, under the O4H Praxis in India, in particular.
2. the HUBS on the ground: in India (O4H in India, for example to have partners for a start, initialprojects with Interns; Momoko in Indiability, Waseda in O4H in India with Pratik), Greece(Panellinios gymnastic club), and Japan (University of Tsukuba-TAIIKU-TIAS) as a start. The
Summer program and the Winter-Spring program will be designed and presented to all stakeholders
for discussion and follow up. Dr. Guido Geisler’s Game Sense Coaching under the Teaching
Coaching and Japanese Culture module of TIAS, generated great interest among Coaches, andinvitations for a Lecture Series and Training are on the table to be followed up in fiscal year 2017.
- Additionally, there is an urgent need for Physical Education Curriculum in Indian Context – Identifying
the Gaps, Sharing our Expertise: for example with Okade sensei, Hasegawa sensei and other interested
colleagues in Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences/TAIIKU (University of Tsukuba); for example a) 'PE study
Analysis” / Ball games, tactical game approach, cooperative learning and Sport Education Model (TG-CL-SE
model) - from Dr. Hasegawa, and b) Flag Football - from Dr. Okade. In India, we will need - a) from
Universities & Schools and NGOs, an update/short report on PE system; b) available curriculum for Elementary,
Junior and Senior High Schools, and Universities; c) to know what is the need of PE?, or how PE can be used tolearning models in schools in India? Not to forget, the importance of Inclusive Education and Sport (Dr. Sawae).

3. FOLLOW UP: First, developing the SUMMER (in Greece, July-Aug, 2017) and WINTER (Feb,2018)

INTEGRATED

programs

EDUCATION/OLYMPISM

for(Certificate&

Training)

HUMANITY/SDP/PEACEon

OLYMPIC-PARALYMPICBUILDING&

CONFLICTRESOLUTION – COACH EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT – ADPATED SPORT/INCLUSIVE –PHYSICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM, with partners/organizations (identified in India) is theimmediate priority, based on observing the Indian context. Second, a MoU with Government of India(SAI and University of Tsukuba, India and Japan), Letter of Intent with partners, is another move.

Summary of OUTCOMES from the INDIA Trip:
1. Spreading the TIAS educational legacy program (Professors, Modules, Researchand Activities therein), University of Tsukuba, and the OLYMPICMOVEMENT/OLYMPISM to wide range of participants, from India (mostly),
Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Nepal; KEY POINT is what TIAS (SFT program) can
SHARE with Indian Academicians/Partners; No. of participants reached ~ 1,250 +.
2. Student’s Internships (2nd Batch, & IDS program); Project-based & Job prospects
for TIAS 1st Batch Students; Applications to TIAS Master’s program (3rd Batch).
3. Introducing the SOPSJ, and inviting excellent papers on sport and OlympicParalympic studies from Scientists from India, Nepal and Sri Lanka (received a firstsubmission from Sri Lankan University).
4. Identifying Guest Speakers for Olympic-Paralympic Education, Olympism, SDP,
Disability/Inclusive, & NGOs; Ideas for Inter-Module Seminars in Spring/Autumn
Semesters (exposing & benefiting TIAS students to new ideas in sport/Olympism).

5. Identifying areas of further cooperation with MRIU and the Sport Academy, Delhi
University, SAI-India, and NGOs; MoUs or Letters of Agreement or Intent underdiscussion and/or in progress; Networking.
6. Commitment to jointly develop projects with TIAS-TAIIKU-UNIVERSITY ofTSUKUBA; Universities (MRIU – DU, etc.) and Schools; NGOs with O4H alliance,
USA and O4H in India; and INDIA and JAPAN.
7. Follow up of the – “Sustainable Academic Legacy-Applied Olympic Education”
project in India by Prof. Randeep Rakwal (in discussion with participating Faculty
members); the reason is to maximize the efforts and energy without losing focus andkeeping the pace, especially keeping the TIAS program timelines and schedules forstudents in mind, and building on the momentum gained in India; 2017 will be key.
Randeep Rakwal
March, 2017 - Tsukuba, Japan

THANK YOU MRIU, INDIA and TIAS-UT, JAPAN&ALL COLLEAGUES, FRIENDS, PARTICIPANTS & STUDENTS*Copyright, and any errors in the report are responsibility of author (Prof. Randeep Rakwal, Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences,
University of Tsukuba); any queries, please contact – Dr. Rakwal [plantproteomics@gmail.com / +81-(0)9018537875]