JAMMU, Jul 2: Dr. Vikesh Kumar, Director of Physical Education and Sports at Government College of Engineering and Technology (GCET), Jammu, has qualified the prestigious Class 1 Coaching Course conducted by the Cycling Federation of India (CFI). This achievement further strengthens his credentials as a distinguished sports professional, coach, researcher, and sports administrator.
Dr. Vikesh Kumar is a former National athlete and a two-time recipient of the Best Athlete Award from the University of Jammu for his outstanding sporting achievements. He has also represented India as a Technical Official at the Asian Cycling Championships 2022, reflecting his expertise and recognition at the international level.
With extensive experience in sports administration and athlete development, Dr. Vikesh has earned several internationally recognized professional certifications. He is a qualified Exercise Physiologist and Sports Nutritionist through courses offered by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). He has also qualified Level 1 Anthropometrist certification from the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK), Spain, and successfully completed the ALPHA Level Anti-Doping Education Programme of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Dr. Vikesh specializes in Sports Management, Sports Biomechanics, Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD), Anthropometry, Exercise Physiology, Sports Nutrition, and Sports Technology. His multidisciplinary expertise has significantly contributed to athlete development, scientific training practices, and sports education.
A dedicated academician and researcher, Dr. Vikesh Kumar has published 20 research papers in the fields of Physical Education and Sports Sciences in reputed national and international journals. His innovative contributions to sports science have also been recognized through the grant of two patents.
The successful completion of the Cycling Federation of India’s Class 1 Coaching Course marks another milestone in Dr. Vikesh Kumar’s professional journey and reflects his continued commitment to enhancing coaching standards, promoting evidence-based sports training, and contributing to the advancement of Indian sports.