Mugdha Bavare is a former international-level swimmer who’s seen both the thrill of winning and the heartbreak of pressure first-hand. She knows what it feels like to train every day, only to underperform because your mind wasn’t in the right place.
After her sporting career, Mugdha decided to work on what she wished she had during her time as an athlete — someone to help with the mental side of the game.
Today, she’s a leading Sports & Counseling Psychologist with over 25 years of experience. She has worked with India’s top athletes, including Olympians, world champions, and national teams. She is also the founder of Mindsports also a co-founder of Disha Counselling Centre — a space where mental strength is trained, not assumed.
Achievements
- Founder of Mindsports in Mumbai.
- Counseling Psychologist from the University of Mumbai.
- National and International level swimmer with multiple medals across age groups.
- Recipient of the prestigious Chhatrapati Award (1994–95) – highest state-level award for excellence in sports.
- Over 25+ years of experience in psychology and sport psychology.
- Recognized as a pioneer in Sport Psychology in India, combining expertise in both sports and psychology.
Key highlights
- Sports Psychologist – Olympic Gold Quest
- Official Sports Psychologist for BCCI
- Welfare Officer (Psychologist) – Traveled with Indian teams to Paris 2024 Olympics & Paralympics
- Author of “Sports Psychology” book
- Worked with 10,000+ athletes across 20+ sports
