Mohsin Nawaz Appointed Sports Psychologist for 2026 World Nomad Games
ISLAMABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – August 25, 2026) The Traditional Sports & Games Pakistan (TSGPA) has officially appointed civil award recipient Mohsin Nawaz as its Official Sports Psychologist. This marks the first time in Pakistan’s history that TSGPA has formally appointed a sports psychologist to support its national sporting contingent.
The historic decision represents a significant structural shift in how Pakistan prepares its athletes for international multi-sport competitions, recognizing the vital role of mental preparation and psychological resilience alongside physical performance.
Nawaz, who was honored with the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz by the President of Pakistan, brings a wealth of expertise in high-performance conditioning, stress control, and elite cognitive training. TSGPA highlighted that his extensive background in athlete performance management and psychological resilience was the primary catalyst behind his selection.
Following the announcement, TSGPA Chairman and Head of Delegation Nawab Furqan Khan, alongside President of Horseback Archery and board Member of TSGPA, Aurangzeb Mubashar, formally welcomed Nawaz into the national contingent’s core leadership setup.
Sports officials emphasized that this marks the first time in Pakistan’s history that a dedicated sports body has embedded a qualified sports psychologist directly into its official administrative and coaching roster. While high-performance mental training and psychological preparation have long been standard protocols across mainstream international federations, the practice is a pioneering milestone for Pakistan’s traditional sports ecosystem.
Under his official mandate, Nawaz will:
- Formulate, build, and execute structured sports psychology programs for TSGPA athletes.
- Focus on performance optimization, maintaining composure under intense pressure, focus retention, and confidence-building frameworks tailored specifically for high-stakes international platforms.
- Collaborate directly with athletes, coaches, and technical officials on mental well-being initiatives while helping structure team dynamics ahead of major domestic and international events.
This strategic development comes at a pivotal moment as Pakistan finalizes preparations to send a 100-member national contingent, spanning 23 competitive sports disciplines, to the upcoming 6th World Nomad Games 2026. Often referred to as the "Olympics of traditional sports," the World Nomad Games bring together thousands of athletes from 106 countries competing in historical, culturally rooted sports. The NBP has stepped forward as the official corporate sponsor for the Horseback Archery team and Pakistan’s participation.
