SPAN Calls for Funding Multidisciplinary Research in Sports Development

The Sports Psychologists Association of Nigeria (SPAN) urged the National Sports Commission (NSC) to allocate dedicated funding for multidisciplinary research on resilience, stress management, and mental health in sports. SPAN emphasized the importance of such research to develop sustainable solutions in the sports sector.

The association made this call during its 38th annual conference at the University of Ibadan, focusing on psychological resilience for sports development in the 21st century. Scholars, coaches, athletes, and policymakers attended the conference, emphasizing the need for holistic approaches to athlete development.