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Dr. Dilsad attended two of India’s top-ranked universities, where he earned a total of four degrees, including B.P.E., M.P.Ed., M.Phil. (Lakshmibai National University of PE) and Ph.D. (SGB Amravati University). He also pursued M.S. in Kinesiology from Oregon State University, USA and worked in the same university as a Graduate Teaching Assistant. Furthermore, he obtained his Postdoctoral experiences from University of Macau, Macau, and University of Alberta, Canada. He was also a Visiting Scholar at Korea Institute of Sports Science, South Korea. Currently, Dilsad is working is an Assistant Professor (Physical Education) (PE) in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at PMU, KSA. He can fluently speak English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Sylheti. He also knows basic Korean.
To date he has authored/coauthored >60 journal articles (indexing with Scopus, WoS, SCI, SSCI); presented his work at conferences in Canada, Hungary, India, Malaysia, and South Korea; received funding from multiple institutions and organizations; and appeared on Indian National television shows (e.g., “Protidin Times”, “News Live”, “Assam Talks”) where he has discussed the current status of physical education in India and chronicled his own life experiences. His efforts have been recognized with multiple awards and honors. He also believes in practising what he preaches.
The breadth and depth of his academic preparation and career experiences allow him to seamlessly collaborate with others, as well as independently lead major research initiatives aimed at advancing physical activity initiatives from both educational and public health perspectives, as well as making conceptual, methodological, and practical advancements in PE, and sport psychology.
Beyond this academic work, he has participated in various youth festivals as a musician and solo vocalist. His album, “Khubsurat SI” is available through Youtube (Search name: Dr. Dilsad Ahmed). Finally, and most importantly, he is a devoted husband, father, and family man.
Mitacs Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Alberta, Canada (Mitacs Elevate Award)
(https://www.ualberta.ca/en/education/about-us/education-news/2018/november/it-takes-a-community-to-support-comprehensive-school-health.html)
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Macau, Macau (DSEJ, Funded)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physical Education (PE), Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, India
Master of Science (M.S.) in Kinesiology, Minor in Public Health, Oregon State University, USA (Provost's Distinguished Award)
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Sports Psychology, Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education, India
Master of Physical Education (M.P.Ed.), Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, India (Rajguru Award)
Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.E.), Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, India
Ahmed, M. D., & Abu-Omar, K. (2025, December 9–11). Do gender disparities manifest variations in adolescent well-being across BMI categories? Insights from PISA-UAE for bridging health sustainability and equity. Paper presented at the 3rd International Conference on Advancing Sustainable Futures, Abu Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. https://www.adu.ac.ae/conferences-competitions/international-conference-on-advancing-sustainable-futures/the-3rd-international-conference-on-advancing-sustainable-futures#intro
Under Editorial Review
Ahmed, D.M. (2025). Relationship of Before-During-and-After School Physical Activity, Body Image, and Mental Health in Saudi Arabian Adolescents: A Gender-Based Multilevel Approach. Journal of Research on Adolescence (Willey, SSCI Q1)
Ahmed, D.M. (2025). Mental Health, Body Image, and Physical Activity among Adolescents in the United Arab Emirates: A Multilevel Study. Infant and Child Development. (Willey, SSCI Q1)
Peer-Review Publications
1. Zayed, K., Ahmed, M. D., Al Kitani, M., Alyaaribi, A., Al-Jadidi, K., Ali, E., Gaafar, A., Al Droushi, A. R., & Alsarmi, M. (2025). Exploring self-compassion in adults with disabilities: The roles of gender, disability history, and leisure-time physical activity. PeerJ, 13, e19554. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.1955
2 Ahmed, D., & Alhumaid, M. M. (2024). The Efficacy of Flipped Learning in Boosting Children’s Motivation and Physical Activity During Physical Education Sessions. Journal of Physical Education Recreation & Dance, 95(6), 63–64. https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2024.2359900
3. Ahmed, M.D., & Al Salim, Z. (2024). Provision of Quality Physical Education to enhance the motive of Physical Activity and its underlying Behavior among university students. Heliyon, e25152–e25152. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25152 [Scopus- Q1, SCIE, WoS]
4. Ho, W., Ahmed, D., Rafael, K., Lopez, R., Branislav Antala, Liu, M., Dong, X., & Yang Yang Xie. (2023). Quality Physical Education (QPE) Measurement Tool Development. International Sports Studies, 45(2), 6–27. https://doi.org/10.30819/iss.45-2.02 [Scopus- Q3, WoS]
5. Ho, W., Hu, J., Rafael, K., Yang Yang Xie, Ahmed, D., Liu, M., Wang, T., & Wang, Y. (2023). The Perception of Quality Physical Education in China. International Sports Studies, 45(2), 69–87. https://doi.org/10.30819/iss.45-2.06 [Scopus- Q3, WoS]
6. Rafael, K., Ho, W., Ahmed, D., Yang Yang Xie, Liu, M., Gallardo, M., Calderon Jr, R., Suzuki, N., Pupanead, S., Lee, K., Vu Viet Bao, Wong, W., Hu, J., Ip, P., & Hsueh, M. (2023). Understanding Quality Physical Education from the Perspective of Asian PE Professionals. International Sports Studies, 45(2), 28–40. https://doi.org/10.30819/iss.45-2.03 [Scopus- Q3, WoS]
7. Ahmed, D., Heydari, R., Rafael, K., Ho, W., & Esfahani, M. (2023). Quality Physical Education Perceptions Among PE Professionals: an Exploratory Factor Analysis. International Sports Studies, 45(2), 88–102. https://doi.org/10.30819/iss.45-2.07 [Scopus- Q3, WoS]
8. Ho, W., Rafael, K., Xie, Y. Y., Ahmed, D., Qin, L., Hu, J., Cai, Z., Wang, Y., Yan, K., & Gao, R. (2023). From Decentralized to Centralized Education: Consequences for Quality Physical Education in Macao SAR. International Sports Studies, pp, 103-119. https://doi.org/10.30819/iss.45-2.08 [Scopus- Q3, WoS]
9. Ahsan, M., Ahmed, M.D., Azeem, K. (2023). Role of predictive modeling and personalized modeling in the enhancement of athletic performance. Saudi J Sports Med, 23(7), 9. 10.4103/sjsm.sjsm_7_23 [Saudi Federation of Sports Medicine]
10. Sulz, L.D., Gleddie, D.L., Ahmed, M.D., Torrance, B., Theal, K., Johnston, N., Macridis, S., & Loitz, C. (2023). The impact of the Healthy Active School Symposium (HASS) on supporting the implementation of comprehensive school health. Physical and Health Education Journal, 88(1). https://journal.phecanada.ca/ [PHE Canada]
11. Ahmed, D.M., Reza Heydari, Mahdi Esfahani, Klaudia Kukurová and Ho, W.K.Y. (2023). A quantitative analysis measuring professionals’ perception about Quality Physical Education (QPE). Cogent Education, 10(2). https://doi.org/10.1080/2331186x.2023.2248887 [Scopus- Q2, WoS]
12. Cherappurath, N., Ahmed, M.D., Sánchez, G.F.L., Begum, S., N. Sreelekha, M. Elayaraja, Rathnayaka, A., Kabeer, D.A. (2023). Impact of Covid-19 outbreak on stress and depression among Indian football players. SPORTS TK-Revista Euroamericana De Ciencias Del Deporte, 15(2), 345-356. https://doi.org/10.6018/sportk.543051 [Scopus Q3, ISI-WoS]
13. Alhumaid, M. M., & Ahmed, D. (2023). Social status and students’ performance in physical education. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 94(3), 56–56. https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2022.2157176 [Scopus Q2, ISI]
14. Kanaan, E. M., Ahmed, M.D., & Sánchez, G. F. L. (2023). Sport participation, lifestyle habits and determinants of female students from Jordan- A Qualitative Analysis. Journal of Sport and Health Research, 15(2). https://doi.org/10.58727/jshr.91551 [Scopus Q3]
15. Ahmed, D., & Stoll, O. (2023). Students’ experiences and understanding of podcasts to learn about inclusion and integration in the introductory lessons of adapted physical education course. Strategies, 36(2), 46–48. https://doi.org/10.1080/08924562.2023.2174730 [Scopus Q3, ISI-WoS] (Taylor and Francis)
16. Ahmed, M.D., Cardinal, B. J., Khan, S., Ali Khan, B., & Begum, S. (2022). Male coaches’ sexual harassment, abuse, and assault as perceived by female athletes in India and Pakistan. The Physical Educator, 79(6). https://doi.org/10.18666/tpe-2022-v79-i6-10984 [ISI-WoS] (Sagmore Publication)
17. Ahmed, M.D., & Konukman, F. (2022). Enhancing students’ learning of social inclusion in team activities through physical education. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 93(1), 63–63. https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2022.2006023 [Scopus Q2, ISI-WoS]
18. Ahmed, M.D., Ho, W. K. Y., Begum, S., & Sánchez, G. F. L. (2021). Perfectionism, self-esteem, and the will to win among adolescent athletes: The effects of the level of achievements and gender. Frontiers in Psychology, 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.580446 [Scopus Q1, JCR, ISI-WoS]
19. Ahmed, M.D., & Kanaan, E. M. (2021). Hybrid games teaching for enhancing students’ motivation in elementary physical education. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 92(7), 56–56. https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2021.1948794 [Scopus Q2, ISI-WoS]
20. Kukurová, K., Ahmed, M.D., Wang, J., Liu, M., Calderon, R., Pupanead, S., Noh, Y., Gao, R., Hu, J., Zhao, Y., Xie, Y. Y., Wong, W., Ho, W., & Ip, P. (2021). The problem of overweight and obesity - does geographical location matter? Universal Journal of Public Health, 9(5), 208–217. https://doi.org/10.13189/ujph.2021.090502 [Scopus Q3, ISI-WoS]
21. Ahmed, M.D., & Konukman, F. (2021). Does resilience in physical education promote protective factors to alter responses of secondary school students toward stressors? Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 92(5), 64–64. https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2021.1899542 [Scopus Q2, ISI-WoS]
22. Ahmed, M.D., Willie, L. & Cardinal, B. J. (2021). Using wearable devices to enhance quality of physical educations for students. Strategies, 43(2), 54-56. doi.org/10.1080/08924562.2021.1867458 [Scopus Q3, ISI-WoS]
23. Ahmed, M.D. & Cardinal, B.J. (2020). Can a smartphone application improve girls’ physical activity behavior during weekends? Journal of Physical Education Recreation and Dance, 91(9), 56. DOI: 10.1080/07303084.2020.1812982 [Scopus Q2, ISI-WoS]
24. Ho, Y.K.W., Ahmed, D.M., Klaudia. (2020). Development and validation of an instrument to assess quality physical education among Asian professionals. Cogent Education, 8:1, 1864082, DOI: 10.1080/2331186X.2020.1864082 [Scopus Q2, ISI-WoS]
25. Ahmed, M.D. & Cardinal, B. J. (2020). Can a digital workbook informed by pedagogical principles improve coaching behavior?. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 91(6), 55-56. https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2020.1770540 [Scopus Q2, ISI-WoS.
26. Chen, S., HO, W. K. Y., & Ahmed, M.D. (2020). Physical activity and its relationship with life satisfaction among middle school students: A Cross-Culture Study. Sustainability, 12(17), 6932. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12176932 [Scopus Q1, JCR, ISI-WoS]
27. Ahmed, D.M., Ho, W.K.Y., Mataruna-Dos-Santos, L.J., Alharamlah, A. (2020). Motivation to participate in physical activity and sports: age transition and gender differences among India’s adolescents. Cogent Psychology, 7(1), 1-17. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23311908.2020.1798633 [Scopus Q2, ISI-WoS]
28. Ahmed, D.M., Ho, W. K. Y., Van Niekerk, R. L., & Begum, S. (2020). Will-to-Win, self-esteem, and dispositional flow state among adolescent athletes in india - a path analysis and comparisons by gender and level of achievement. African Journal for Physical Activity and Health Sciences (AJPHES), 26(4), 448–467. https://doi.org/10.37597/ajphes.2020.26.4.8 [ISI-WoS]
29. Ahmed, D.M., Ho, W.K.Y., Niekerk, V.L.R., & Begum, S. (2020). Social support and sport participation motive in female adolescent in india - Study of Age Transition and Achievement Level. Physical Culture and Sport. Studies and Research, 1(19), 49-67. DOI: 10.2478/pcssr-2020-0025 [Scopus Q2, ISI-WoS]
30. Ho, W.K.Y., Ahmed, D.M., Keh, N.C., Khoo, S., Tan, C., Dehkordi, M.R., Gallardo, M., Lee, K.C., Yamaguchi, Y., Tao, Y., Shu, C., Huang, F. & Wong, B. (2019). Towards developing and validating Quality Physical Education in schools—The Asian physical education professionals’ voice. PLoS ONE 14(8): e0218158. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0218158 [Scopus Q1, JCR, ISI-WoS]
31. Ho, W., Ahmed, M. D., Branislav, A., Makszin, I., Valeiro, M. G., Kougioumtzis, K., Cazzoli, S., Van, N. R. L., Morris, T., Huang, F., Wong, B., & Carvalho, P. G. (2019). Development of an instrument to assess perception of quality physical education (QPE) among European professionals. South African Journal for Research in Sport, Physical Education and Recreation, 41(1), 31–49. https://doi.org/10.10520/EJC-14fdd81ac8 [Scopus Q3, ISI-WoS]
32. Ho. W.K.Y., Ahmed, D.M., Leong, C.I., Patrick, I.P., Huang, F., & Chen, J. (2019). An assessment of Body Mass Index and sensitive period for overweight development in Macao students at primary school age. Anthropological Review, 82(1), 29–41. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/anre-2019-0003 [Scopus Q3, ISI-WoS]
36. Ho, W.K.Y., Ahmed, D.M., Keh C.N., Khoo S., Tan C., Dehkordi R.M., Gallardo M., Lee K., Yamaguchi Y., Wang J., Liu M. & Huang F. (2017). Professionals’ perception on quality physical education learning in selected Asian cities. Cogent Education, 4(1408945), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2017.1408945 [Scopus Q3, ISI-WoS]
37. Ho, W.K.Y., Ahmed, D.M., Niekerk V.L.R, Huang F., Tian H., Liu M., Wong W., HO F., & Patrick IP (2017). Body Mass Index (BMI) assessment among Macau students: Age group differences and weight management strategies. Anthropological Review, 80(4), 349–367. https://doi.org/10.1515/anre-2017-0025 [Scopus Q3, ISI-WoS]
38. Ahmed, Md. D., Ho, W. K. Y., Van Niekerk, R. L., Morris, T., Elayaraja, M., Lee, K.-C., & Randles, E. (2017). The self-esteem, goal orientation, and health-related physical fitness of active and inactive adolescent students. Cogent Psychology, 4(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/23311908.2017.1331602 [Scopus Q3, ISI-WoS]
39. Sánchez, G.F. L., Ahmed, D.M., & Suárez, A. D. (2017). Level of habitual physical activity among 13-year-old adolescents from Spain and India. A cross-cultural study. SPORTS TK- Euro American Journal of Sports Science, 6(1), 67-74. https://revistas.um.es/sportk/article/view/280421 [Scopus Q3, ISI-WoS]
40. Ahmed, D.M., Niekerk, L.V., Ho. W.K.Y., Morris T., Baker, T., Khan, B.A. & Tetso, T. (2016). Female student athletes’ perceptions of acceptability and the occurrence of sex-related behaviour by their coaches in India. International Journal of Comparative and Applied Criminal Justice, 42(1), 1-21. https://doi.org/10.1080/01924036.2017.1310661 [Scopus Q3, ISI-WoS]
41. Ahmed, D.M., Ho, W.K.Y., & Lee Jong Yong (2016). Adolescence age transition and impact of physical activity on the perception of success, self-esteem and well-being. Journal of Physical Education and Sports, 124, 776-784. DOI: 10.7752/jpes.2016.03124 [Scopus Q3, ISI-WoS]
42. Sánchez, G.F.L., Ahmed, D.M., Balsalobre, F.J.B., Sánchez, L.L., and Suárez, A.D. (2016). Level of habitual physical activity in 8-9 years old schoolchildren from Spain and India. MHSalud-Revista en Cienciasdel Movimiento Humano y la Salud, 12(2), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.15359/mhs.12-2.3 [Scopus Q3]
43. Ho, W.K.Y., Ahmed, D.M., D’Amico, D.R., Dinold, M., Branislav, A., Wong, B., & Huang, F. (2016). Quality physical education and global concern –Ways ahead and future development. Journal of Actividad Física y Ciencias, 8(1), 60-70. https://revistas-historico.upel.edu.ve/index.php/actividadfisicayciencias/article/view/4980 [Scopus Q3, ISI-WoS]
44. Ahmed, D.M., Ho, W.K.Y., & Lee, K.C. (2015). Ballgames and burnout. Journal of Physical Education and Sport (JPES), 15(3), 378-383. DOI:10.7752/jpes.2015.03056 [Scopus Q3, ISI-WoS]
45. Ahmed, D.M., Mladenovic, M., W.K.Y., and Lee, K.C. & Khan, B.A. (2014). Exploring the perception of self-esteem among high school athletes. SportLogia Journal, 10(2), 81-88. doi: 10.5550/sgia.141002.en.004A
46. Ahmed, D.M. (2014). Assessment of goal orientation among adolescent athletes with regard to their participation in recreation and leisure activities: A factor analysis approach. Journal of Physical Education and Sports Management, 2(2), 81-91. doi: 10.15640/jpesmhttp://jpesm.com/ [CrossRef]
47. Ahmed, D.M. (2014). Exploring the relationship and estimation of stress vulnerability based on the thought control of fast bowlers in cricket. International Journal of Health, Physical Education and Computer Science, 13(1), 116-119. http://www.ijhpecss.org/InternationalJournal-13.pdf [CrossRef
48. Ahmed, D.M. (2013). Comparative study of well-being, thought control, academic achievement and health related physical fitness of active and inactive adolescent school students. International Leisure Review, 2(2), 120-135. doi: 10.6298/ILR.2013.2.2 [CrossRef]
49. Ahmed, D.M., & Lee, J.Y. (2012). Don’t debarred me, “It’s my RIGHT” even, I could reach to Olympic. Pan-Asian Journal of Sports & PE, 4(4), 15-24.
50. Ahmed, D.M. (2012). Burnout among cricketers at different level of achievements. Pan-Asian Journal of Sports & Physical Education, 4(2), 7-15.
51. Ahmed, D.M. (2012). Analysis of exercise motivation and locus of causality for exercise among interuniversity level team game players. International Journal of Behavioural, Social and Movement Sciences, 1(2), 7-14. https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/371b/1d97c7cc84669edb4c625bd2162c5d8c0c56.pdf [CrossRef]
52. Ahmed, D.M. (2012). Participation motivation and will to win among non-contact game players– An analytical study. International Journal of Sports Sciences and Fitness, 2(2), 308-314. http://www.ijssf.org/PDF/v02issue02abs13.pdf
53. Ahmed, D.M. Rajput, Y. P., & Ghai, G.D. (2010). Relationship of personality traits with thought control of athletes. Indian journal of Physical Education Sports Medicine and Sports Science, 10(2), 27-30.
54. Ahmed, D.M. (2010). Relationship of personality traits with incentive motivation of athletes. VyayamVidnyan, 43 (2), 37-43.
55. Ahmed, D.M. & Khan, B.A. (2009). A comparative study of Personality Traits of Batsman, Fast bowler, Spin bowler among intercollegiate level Cricketers. Research Biannual for Movement. 26(1), 36-43. https://www.sgbaukrc.ac.in/Journals/Research%20Bi-Annual%20For%20Movement%20%20Oct.%2009.pdf
BOOK / CHAPTERS IN BOOK
1. Ahmed, M. D. (2025). Nurturing holistic development through quality physical education in Saudi Arabia: A dialectical approach considering gender and cultural diversity. In W. Ho (Ed.), Quality physical education: Global perspectives (pp. xx–xx). Routledge. https://www.routledge.com/Quality-Physical-Education-Global-Perspectives/Ho/p/book/9781032845111
2. Kanaan, E. M., & Ahmed, M. D. (2025). Quality physical education in Jordan: Challenges and evolutions (Chapter 11). In W. Ho (Ed.), Quality physical education: Global perspectives (pp. xx–xx). Routledge. https://www.routledge.com/Quality-Physical-Education-Global-Perspectives/Ho/p/book/9781032845111
3. Mataruna-Dos-Santos, L.J., Aranha, Á.C.M., Challis, B., Callan, M., Mhanna, R, Guimarães-Mataruna, A.F., Sayeed Khan, M.S., Ahmed, M.D., Alabdouli, F.K.J., Morales, K.N.C., Mulatinho, R.V., Figueiredo da Silva, C.A., Zardoshtian, S., Ghayebzadeh, S., & Ortiz-Silva, B. (2021). Pax Sportivus: Olympism under a new perspective of peace from the covid-19 pandemic scenario. In Mataruna-Dos-Santos, L.J., & Viegas, T.N. (Eds.), Olympism and Peace (pp. 278-289), Lisboa: Academia Olímpica de Portugal. ISBN: 978-989-95267-9-2. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.23874.12487
1. Ahmed, M. D. (2025). Efficacy of built environment on perceived competence, autonomy, regulation, and physical activity engagement: A quantitative sustainability perspective. Materials Research Proceedings, 48, 874–882. https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644903414-95
2. Ahmed, D.M. (2017). The 25th TAFISA World Congress, Active World 2030 – Defining a new horizon. (15-19, November 2017). South Korea
3. Ho, W.K.Y., Ahmed, D.M., Jian Wang, Haili Tian, Fan Huang, Jessie Hu1 & Min Liu, Keh Nyit Chin, Chan En-Hua, Yang Hsin Ling (2017). Quality Physical Education – capturing the past, present and future. A comparison of physical education curriculum in Asian countries. The 20th Biennial Conference of the International Society for Comparative Physical Education and Sport ISCPES. (20-23, June 2017), Sofia, Bulgaria.
4. Ho, W.K.Y., Ahmed, D.M., Leong, C.L., Patrick IP, Chan, P., Niekerk, R.L.V., Huang, F., Wong, B., Chen, J. (2016). Assessment on body mass index (BMI) of students at primary school age in Macao – when is the best time for intervention. International convention on science, education and medicine in sport - ICSEMIS 2016, Santos SP Brazil (31 August to 4 September 2016).
5. Ho, W.K.Y., Ahmed, D.M., (2015). Active Kid Movement – The case of Macao. 24th TAFISA World Congress, Budapest, Hungary.
6. Ho, W.K.Y., Ahmed, D.M., Huang, F., Wong, B. (2015). Quality Physical education in Asian countries - a heuristic approach. International interdisciplinary conference of music, recreation and philosophy on role of recreational activities and music for the wellbeing of society. Jointly organized by WREA, Amravati University, India and MJFMV, (9-10 March, 2015).
7. Ho, W.K.Y., Ahmed, D.M., Huang, F., Wong, B., Keh, N.C., Khoo, S., Dehkordi, M., Lee, K.C., Yamagucho, Y., Tao, Y., Shu, C (2014). Exploring the perception of quality physical education and school sports program (QPES) in selected Asia countries -an exploratory and confirmatory analysis approach. 25th Pan Asian conference of sports and physical education at Osmania University, Hyderabad, India. (8th - 10th August 2014).
8. Ahmed, D.M., (2013). Yoga and Modern Society. Global conference of traditional sports, Organized by Shri Hanuman Vayayam Prasarak Mandal, Amravati Maharashtra, INDIA, 2013
9. Ahmed, D.M. (2012). Worry and wellbeing of active and inactive adolescent girls students- an analytical study (pp. 72-75). International seminar on physical education, recreation and yogic sciences. (19-21 January 2012), Banaras Hindu University, Banaras, India. (ISBN: 92-8867-511-8)
10. Ahmed, D.M. (2011). Genderbased analysis of thought control of adolescent national level basketball players of international baccalaureate schools (pp. 655-659). International conference on current trends in education, physical education, and sports, Sri Shivaji College of Physical Education (12-13 March 2011), Amravati, India. (ISBN: 0977-0277)
1. Ahmed, M.D. & Ho, W.K.Y. (2021). Reported sexual harassment and maltreatment in sports by female athletes in India. Published in the Book of abstracts edited by González-Rivera, M.D. & Koushkie, M. from the 19th Quadrennial World Congress of International Association of Physical Education and Sport for Girls and Women: Promoting Leadership, Empowerment and Sustainability through Physical Education, Sport and Physical Activity. Tianjin, China, 8-10, September 2021. ISBN: 978-980-7503-57-0
2. Ahmed, M.D. & Ho, W.K.Y. (2021). Reported sexual harassment and maltreatment in sports by female athletes in India. Published in the Book of abstracts edited by González-Rivera, M.D. & Koushkie, M. from the 19th Quadrennial World Congress of International Association of Physical Education and Sport for Girls and Women: Promoting Leadership, Empowerment and Sustainability through Physical Education, Sport and Physical Activity. Tianjin, China, 8-10, September 2021. ISBN: 978-980-7503-57-0
3. Ahmed, M. D., Cardinal, B. J., Khan, S., & Begum, S. (2020). Sexual harassment, abuse, and assault experienced and reported by female athletes in India and Pakistan [Abstract No. 3728]. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 52(Suppl. 5).
4. Ahmed, D.M. & Zayed, K.N. (2020). Assessment of university employees’ life-satisfaction based on well-being, body mass index, and sleep. 76th Oregon Academy of Science-Joint meeting with Sigma XI Columbia-Willamette chapter. (29th February 2020), Portland State University, Portland, Oregon, USA.
5. Ahmed, D.M. (2017). The 25th TAFISA World Congress, Active World 2030 – Defining a new horizon. (15-19, November 2017). South Korea.
6. Ho, W.K.Y., Ahmed, D.M., Jian Wang, Haili Tian, Fan Huang, Jessie Hu1 & Min Liu, Keh Nyit Chin, Chan En-Hua, Yang Hsin Ling (2017). Quality Physical Education – capturing the past, present and future. A comparison of physical education curriculum in Asian countries. The 20th Biennial Conference of the International Society for Comparative Physical Education and Sport ISCPES. (20-23th, June 2017), Sofia, Bulgaria.
7. Ho, W.K.Y., Ahmed, D.M., Leong, C.L., Patrick IP, Chan, P., Niekerk, R.L.V., Huang, F., Wong, B., Chen, J. (2016). Assessment on body mass index (BMI) of students at primary school age in Macao – when is the best time for intervention. International convention on science, education and medicine in sport - ICSEMIS 2016, Santos SP Brazil (31 August to 4 September 2016).
8. Ho, W.K.Y., Ahmed, D.M., (2015). Active Kid Movement – The case of Macao. 24th TAFISA World Congress, Budapest, Hungary.
9. Ho, W.K.Y., Ahmed, D.M., Huang, F., Wong, B. (2015). Quality Physical education in Asian countries - a heuristic approach. International interdisciplinary conference of music, recreation and philosophy on role of recreational activities and music for the wellbeing of society. Jointly organized by WREA, Amravati University, India and MJFMV, (9-10 March, 2015).
10. Ho, W.K.Y., Ahmed, D.M., Huang, F., Wong, B., Keh, N.C., Khoo, S., Dehkordi, M., Lee, K.C., Yamagucho, Y., Tao, Y., Shu, C (2014). Exploring the perception of quality physical education and school sports program (QPES) in selected Asia countries -an exploratory and confirmatory analysis approach. 25th Pan Asian conference of sports and physical education at Osmania University, Hyderabad, India. (8th - 10th August 2014).
11. Ahmed, D.M., (2013). Yoga and Modern Society. Global conference of traditional sports, Organized by Shri Hanuman Vayayam Prasarak Mandal, Amravati Maharashtra, INDIA, 2013
12. Ahmed, D.M., (2012). Aggression, will-to-win and selected motor fitness components of active adolescent tribal boys belongs to different topography of India- An analytical study on various team game players. ISSC 2012: International Sport Science Conference conducted by KAHPERD Korean Alliance for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance, Mokpo University, South Korea. (21-23 August, 2012). Proceeding detail: p. 119.
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
1. Ahmed, M. D. (2025, April 7). Sustainable active lifestyles in youth: Implementing UNESCO’s Quality Physical Education guidelines [Keynote lecture]. Ahom Sikshak Prasikshan Mahabidyalaya, Laneswar, Jalukbari, Guwahati, India.
2. Ahmed, M.D. (27th September 2023). Keynote speech on Motivation and sports performance. Presented to the teams selected for the National Games, Gujrat 2022. The event was organized by the Assam Olympic Committee, Assam, India.
3. Ahmed, D.M. (24 April 2023). Lectured on the topic “Motivational aspects in sports. Presented at the State-level advisory committee for students and youth welfare, Office of the Member Secretary, Government of Assam, India.
4. Ahmed, D.M. (2019, June 17). The challenge of growing youth participation and psychological determinants for sports performance. Keynote address presented at the Anti-doping agency of India, 2019, Dibrugarh, district library, India.
5. Ahmed, D.M., (2019, June 9). University students’ perceptions about Motivation toward participating in sports- An exploratory factor analysis approach. Keynote address presented at the SAS Foundation, Taj Vivanta, 2019, India. http://www.sassociety.com/sas-awards-2019/
RESOURCE PERSON AT FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS
1. Ahmed, M. D. (2025, April 3). Quality physical education as a catalyst for lifelong physical activity among adolescents: UNESCO’s perspective [Keynote lecture]. Raha College, Nagaon, India.
2. Ahmed, M. D. (2025, April 5). Sustainable active lifestyles in youth: Implementing UNESCO’s Quality Physical Education guidelines [Keynote lecture]. College of Education, Nagaon, India.
3. Ahmed, M. D. (2025, April 7). Academic integrity and plagiarism [Keynote lecture]. College of Education, Nagaon, India.
1. Ahmed, D.M. (14 and 16 March 2023). Lectured on the workshop on advanced development of scientific research skills for students. Professional Development Centre, Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd University, KSA.
2. Ahmed, D.M. (20 and 21 September 2023). Tactics for Boosting Student Involvement During the Learning Journey. Lectured at the Symposium on enhancing and promoting online student engagement activities to inform and refine the service offered to PMU students. Professional Development Center, Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd University, KSA.
3. Ahmed, D.M. (2022, November 20). Formulating hypotheses based on literature review. 7 Days Research Methodology in Physical Education, Sports Science, Education & Library Science, Shivaji College, Amravati, India.
4. Ahmed, D.M., (2022, February 19). Gauging Professionals Perception about Quality Physical Education from three continents- An exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Presented at International Conference on Recent Techniques and Innovations in Sports (ICRTIS, 2022), Organised by IQAC and Research Committee of Narsee Monjee College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai, India.
5. Ahmed, D.M., (2021, December 16th -18th). Quality Physical Education (QPE) – The research, findings and inspiration for the QPE study from 2010 to present. Presented paper at 21st Biennial Conference of International Society for Comparative Physical Education and Sport (2021) (Conference theme: State of the Art in Physical Education, Sport and Physical activity in the International Context) hosted by the Sports Authority of India, Lakshimibai National College of Physical Education, Trivandrum, India. December 16th – 18th 2021
6. Ahmed, D.M., (2021, September 6-11). Landscape of physical education in Indian educational setting needs a change- dialogue in context to UNESCO’s guidelines. Presented at FDP on “Higher Education: Challenges & Reforms” organized by Department of Education, Rabindranath Tagore University, India.
GUEST LECTURES (Fully funded)
1. Ahmed, D.M., Ahmed, S., Asiri, Y., & Abu-Leh, N. (2022, November 18). Physical education and Sports in Saudi Arabia. National Sports University, Manipur, India.
2. Ahmed, D.M. (2022, October 13). Examining the provision of Health and Active Lifestyle through the lenses of UNESCO’s Quality Physical Education Guideline. Transnational Dialogue on Health. Health Science Institute, University of Fort Hare, South Africa.
3. Ahmed, D.M. (2022, May 9). Irresistibility of Quality Physical Education to promote a healthy and active lifestyle. Life with Movements. Department of Humanities and Social Science. Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd University.
4. Ahmed, D.M. (2022, March 3). Where do we stand in terms of advocating a Health and Active Living - examining through the lenses of UNESCO’s Quality Physical Education Guidelines. Sustainability Goal Event 2022. Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd University.
5. Ahmed, D.M. (2019, July 10). Quality research, its impact and academic scholarships worldwide. Department of Physical Education, Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education, India
6. Ahmed, D.M. (2019, June 9). University students’ perceptions about Motivation toward participating in sports. An exploratory factor analysis approach. SAS Foundation, Taj Vivanta, India.
7. Ahmed, D.M. (2017, June 12). Active at school make a difference. Faculty of Education, University of Macau, Macau.
8. Ahmed, D.M. (2017, April 6). Factor affecting exercise adherence. Faculty of Education, University of Macau, Macau.
9. Ahmed, D.M. (2016, March 11). After-school activity in India”, International Council for Sports Pedagogy ICSP Seminar. University of Macau, China.
10. Ahmed, D.M. (2016, May 13). Irresistibility of physical education in the society, where school is that platform for its proper execution take place. University of Macau though DSEJ Ministry of Education, Macau.
11. Ahmed, D.M. (2016, March 18). Leisure school activity in India. University of Macau, China
12. Ahmed, D.M. (2015, November 4). Priority for after school program can help teens- A Global Consensus. University of Macau, China.
13. Ahmed, D.M. (2012). Physical education is science and arts- an approach to Aesthetic Sense and Scientific Principles. Suwon University, South Korea.
14. Ahmed, D.M. (2012, November 1). Karl Pearson’s correlation coefficient and its interpretation in physical education and sports. Myongji University, South Korea.
15. Ahmed, D.M. (2013, January 2). Burnout and overtraining in sports and its consequences and implications. Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, India.
16. Ahmed, D.M. (2012, November 5). Current scenario of physical education and its scope in India. Hanyang University, South Korea.
CONFERENCE KEY PRESENTATIONS (Fully funded)
1. Ahmed, M. D. (2024, November 3–5). Efficacy of built environment on perceived competence, autonomy, regulation, and physical activity engagement: A quantitative sustainability perspective (Paper ID# 1187). Paper presented at the 1st International Conference on Civil and Environmental Engineering for Resilient, Smart and Sustainable Solutions (CEES 2024), Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. https://cees2024.org
2. Ahmed, M.D. & Ho, W.K.Y. (8-10, September 2021). Reported sexual harassment and maltreatment in sports by female athletes in India. 19th Quadrennial World Congress of International Association of Physical Education and Sport for Girls and Women, jointly organized by IAPESGW and Tianjin University of Sport, Tianjin, China.
3. Ahmed, M. D. (2021, July 10). Am I eligible? Qualifications need to become internationally acclaimed physical education professionals for universities. 2nd International E – conference on career and professional development. Shri Shivaji college of physical education Amravati in Collaboration with Abhinav Bindra Sports Medicine and Research Institute. Amravati, India.
4. Ahmed, M. D., Cardinal, B. J., Khan, S., & Begum, S. (2020, May 28). Sexual harassment, abuse, and assault experienced and reported by female athletes in India and Pakistan [Abstract No. 1374]. Free communication/rapid fire presentation was to be presented at the 67th annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine and 11th World Congress on Exercise is Medicine, San Francisco, CA. (Note: The conference was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.) DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000677740.28985.13
5. Ahmed, D.M. (2019, June 9). University students’ perceptions about Motivation toward participating in sports. An exploratory factor analysis approach. SAS Foundation, Taj Vivanta, India.
6. Ahmed, Md., Gleddie, D.L, Torrance, B., Theal, K., Johnston, N., Macridis, S., & Sulz, L. (2019, May 2). Healthy active school symposia: Teacher perceptions of efficacy. Paper presented at the Research Council Forum of the Physical and Health Education Canada Conference. Montreal, QC.
7. Ahmed, D.M. (2017, November 15-19). The 25th TAFISA World Congress, Active World 2030 – Defining a new horizon, South Korea.
8. Ahmed, D.M. (2017, July 29-31). 2nd International Conference on Education, Physical Education and Sports Sciences, University Sains, Malaysia.
9. Ahmed, D.M. (2017, August 23). Attainment of holistic health and joyful living through fitness and nutrition. Seminar on Fitness and Nutrition, Physical Education foundation of India, India.
10. Ho, W.K.Y & Ahmed, D.M. (2015, October 14-18). Active Kid Movement – The case of Macao. 24th TAFISA World Congress, Budapest, Hungary.
11. Ho, W.K.Y., Ahmed, D.M., Huang, F., Wong, B. (2015, March 9-10). Quality physical education in Asian Countries - A heuristic approach. International interdisciplinary conference of music, recreation and philosophy on Role of recreational activities and music for the wellbeing of society. Jointly organized by WREA, Amravati University, India and MJFMV, India.
12. Ahmed, D.M., Gawali, B.I., & Anjali, T. (2011, December 29). Socioeconomic status of footballers and cricketers- an analytical study. Global human research and welfare society, Mumbai, India.
13. Ahmed, D.M., (2010, February 13-14). Comparative study of motor fitness components of tribal youth athletes belongs to different zones of India. National Seminar on scientific innovation in sports under UGC –SAP DRS-1, Aligarh Muslim University, India.
14. Ahmed, D.M., (2009, October 3-4). Sports injuries. Seminar on sports nutrition and traumatology. lakshmibai national university of physical education, Gwalior, India.
15. Ahmed, D.M., (2009, February 28-30). Role of yoga therapies in our life. The Seminar on the role of yoga therapy and allied therapy in the prevention, cure and rehabilitation of psychosomatic disorder DCPE, India.
16. Ahmed, D.M., (2009, January 28-30). Therapeutic Modalities and Exercise Therapy. All India paper presentation contests on Physical Education and Sports Science DCPE, India. Secured 2nd Position at All India Level.
17. Ahmed, D.M., (2009, January 28-30). Why physical fitness? Smoking an approach to cessation. All India paper presentation contest on physical education and sports science DCPE, India.
18. Ahmed, D.M., (2008, December 29). Health education for different ages. University Grant Commission UGC Sponsored national conference on need of health clubs and yoga centers in 21stCentuary. Mahatma Phule Arts, Commerce Sitaramji Choudhari Science Mahavidyalaya, Warud, India.
19. Ahmed, D.M., (2008, February 8-10). National Association of Physical Education and Sports NAPESCON 4th National Conference, DCPE Amravati University, India.
20. Ahmed, D.M., (2008, January 24). Sports management World Wide. All India paper presentation contest on physical education and sports DCPE Amravati University, India.
21. Ahmed, D.M., (2007, October 5-6). Role of management in physical education. National conference on management in physical education and DCPE Amravati University, India.
22. Ahmed, D.M., (2006, February 10-11). Yoga and its Benefits. Application of yoga and allied discipline to enhance sports. DCPE Amravati University, India.
Editorial Advisor: UNESCO (ICM), South Korea
Research Coordinator: International Society for Comparative Physical Education and Sports
2019 - Provost Distinguished Scholarship, Oregon State University, USA
2019 - Best Researcher Award, SAS Foundation
2017 - Young Researcher Award, Physical Education Foundation of India, India
2017 - Best Paper Award, Int. Conference on Edu., PE and Sports Sciences, Malaysia
2012 - Best Scholar Award, Korea Institute of Sports Science, South Korea
2012 - Cultural Partnership Initiative Fellowship, Korea Institute of Sports Science, South Korea
2012 - Best Teacher Award, India First Foundation School with cash Rs. 50,000/
2011- Best Teacher Award, India First Foundation School, India
2009 - Appreciation for Music, Bharat Scout and Guide, Govt. of Maharashtra, India
2009 - Rajguru Award (Academic Award), HVPM, for achieving distinction in the MPEd. exam, India
2009 - Appreciation Certificate, SGBAU, for active participation in Cultural Activities
2008 - Directorate General of India Commendation Award, Ministry of Defence, NCC, Govt. of India
2008 - Congratulation Letter, Ministry of Defence, NCC, Government of India
2008 - Appreciation Certificate, HVPM for Cultural Activities, India
2008 - Appreciation Certificate, SGBAU, for active participation in Cultural Activities
2007 - Appreciation Certificate, SGBAU, for active participation in Cultural Activities
2019 - Provost Distinguished Scholarship, Oregon State University, $6,000
2018 - Mitacs Elevate Postdoctoral Award, Canadian Government, $60,000
2016 - Postdoctoral fellowship, Ministry of Education, Macau. $64,682.80
2014 - Research Assistant, Ministry of Education, Macau. $10,000
2017 - Personal Research Fund, University of Macau, (Professor’s Fund), $700
2012 -Visiting Scholar Funding, Korea Institute of Sports Science, $9,800
2009 - Academic Scholarship, Ajmal Foundation, Assam, India, Rs. 40,000/
Jan. 07th, 2022 – Present, Assistant Professor and Course Coordinator (PE), Humanities and Social Sciences, Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd University (PMU), KSA
2020, Graduate Teaching Assistant, College of Public Health and Human Sciences, Oregon State University, USA
2020, Visiting Faculty (Part-time), Indonesia University of Education, Faculty of Sport and Health Education, Bandung, West Java Province, Indonesia
2019, Post-Doc Fellow, University of Alberta, Canada
2018, Post-Doc Fellow, University of Macau, Macau
2016, Research Assistant, University of Macau, Macau
2015, Research Assistant, University of Macau, Macau
2015, Guest Lecturer, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, India
2014, Research Assistant, University of Macau, Macau
2012, Visiting Scholar, Korea Institute of Sports Science, South Korea
PHED 1111: Active Living Lifestyle
PHED 1112: Healthy Behavior and Management
COMM 1312 Writing and Reserach
Scholarly and Professional Keywords:
Quality physical education,
Sports-based youth development,
Psychosocial dimensions of physical activity,
Professional development,
Questionnaire Designing (psychometrics)
Climate and Environmental Imapact on physical activity
Editorial Experience
Associate Editor
1. SPORTS TK- Euro American Journal of Sports Science. SPAIN
2. European Journal of Physical Education and Sports Science. ROMANIA
3. International Journal of Traditional disciplines in Physical Education and Sports
4. International Journal of Physical Education, Sports and Health. INDIA
Reviewer
1. Advances of Physical Education and Sports (10th March, 2017), (Isaac Scientific Publishing) HONGKONG
2. Journal of Physical Education Research (JOPER), INDIA
3. International Research Journal of Sports Glimpses. Editorial Board member, (contributing editor) INDIA
4. Journal of Sports Research. (Editorial Advisory Board member). The appointment on an honorary basis and commenced from (December 29, 2014, onward). PAKISTHAN
5. International Journal of Social Sciences and English Literature (New York, USA)
6. CERD Educational Journal (RABSEL) (2021 onward) (Bhutan)
7. International Sports Studies (ISCPES)
Membership and Professional and Services to Organization
1. International Federation of Sports Sciences (IFFS)
2. Research Coordinator: International society for comparative physical education and sports (ISCPES) elected
3. Korea Institute of Sports Science (KISS)
4. Federation Internationale D'education Phisique (FIEP)
5. Pan Asian Society of Sports and Physical Education (PASSPE)
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Reviewer The global state of play |
The global state of play: Report and recommendations on quality physical education (ISBN: 978-92-3-100603-6). UNESCO |
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Moderator (Session: Saudi Going Green) 26-27 June 2024 |
3rd Annual UNESCO-PMU Symposium - Priority Youth: Futures and Foresight for Inclusive Decision-Making (Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia, 26-27 June 2024)(Thursday 27 June 2024 - Afternoon session (14.20-15.00 - PMU Futures Literacy Lab Spotlight) |
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Paper accepted for publication (26-27 June 2024) |
Title: “Priority for Empowering Tomorrow's Active Generation: Integrating Futures Literacy, Physical Education, and Intergenerational Equity” 3rd Annual UNESCO-PMU Symposium - Priority Youth: Futures and Foresight for Inclusive Decision-Making (Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia, 26-27 June 2024) |
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Global Observer (ID Card: 012000932301) (26-29 June 2023) |
MINEPS VII 7th International Conference of Ministers and Senior Officials Responsible for Physical Education and Sport, MINEPS VII (Baku, Azerbaijan 26-29 June 2023) https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000388928 (Page no: 55) |
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Steering Committee Member (24th April 2023) |
3rd UNESCO Quality Physical Education (QPE) Steering Committee meeting to be held online on 24th April 2023 from 14h to 15h30 CET. |
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Review Report for Fit for Life (26-29 June 2023) |
MINEPS VII 7th International Conference of Ministers and Senior Officials Responsible for Physical Education and Sport, MINEPS VII (Baku, Azerbaijan 26-29 June 2023) |
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Special Adviser
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UNESCO-ICM, South Korea |
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Saudi Sports for All |
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Researcher (Jun 10, 2024, 9:40 AM) |
Signed contract to collaborate on the project to conduct a research project on Youth Physical Activity in KSA, specifically that contribute to Saudi Vision 2030 (Jun 10, 2024, 9:40 AM) |
MEDIA COVERAGE
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July 10, 2021 |
Shri Shivaji college of physical education Amravati in Collaboration with Abhinav Bindra Sports Medicine and Research Institute. |
Total length of the Video 3:38:42 hours.
(My session starts at: 2:38:43) |
“Am I eligible? Qualifications need to become internationally acclaimed physical education professionals for universities. 2nd International E – conference on career and professional development. Amravati, India.” |
Dr. Sanyogita Deshmukh & Dr Bashisth Choubey |
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Aug 31, 2020 |
Sports Authority of India, LNCPE |
Total length of the video 1.52 hours
(My session starts at: 12.50-53.00) |
“Women's voice for unwanted sexual harassment & physical assault in Sports” |
Dr. Usha Nair |
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11th Sep., 2019 |
Northeast Live |
2.15 min. |
“Is govt doing enough to promote physical education in Assam?” |
Nidhika and Manashree Goswami) |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S37WlSeZjQM
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10th Sep., 2019 |
Assam Talks |
1 hour talk show |
“Personal Achievement, physical education status in India and how it can be improved” |
Bhaskar Jyoti Sharma |
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https://www.facebook.com/assamtalks/videos/456246304975444/
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27th Aug., 2017 |
News Live Channel |
30 minutes talk show |
“Status of Physical education in India” |
Wasbir Hussain |
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30th Oct., 2016 |
Pratidin News Channel |
1 hour talk show |
“(ABHIMOT) Special talk on my education journey and achievements” |
Nitumoni Saikia |
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2015 |
Jamuna News |
1 hour talk show |
“Special talk on my education journey and achievements” |
Rupak Das |
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PRINT MEDIA RELEASE
1. Ahmed, M. D. (2025, April 7). Lecture on sustainable lifestyle [Keynote lecture]. College of Education, Nagaon, India. Reported in The Assam Tribune (April 9, 2025). https://epaper.assamtribune.com/
2. Ahmed, M. D. (2025, April 10). Lecture on sustainable lifestyle [Keynote lecture]. College of Education, Nagaon, India. Reported in The Sentinel (Assam) (April 10, 2025). https://epaper.sentinelassam.com/edition/GuwahatiEnglish/THESENTI_GUWE/THESENTI_GUWE_20250410/page/6
3. Ahmed, M. D. (2025, April 7). Lecture on sustainable lifestyle [Keynote lecture]. College of Education, Nagaon, India. Reported in The Hills Times (April 9, 2025). https://thehillstimes.in/epaper/09-april-2025-epaper
4. Ahmed, M. D. (2023, April 26). Motivation is a key factor for success and young players should get support: Ahmed. The Sentinel. https://www.sentinelassam.com/sports-news/motivation-is-a-key-factor-for-success-and-young-players-should-get-support-ahmed-647120
Ahmed, M. D. (2018, November 6). It takes a community to support comprehensive school health. Illuminate. https://www.ualberta.ca/education/about-us/education-news/2018/november/it-takes-a-community-to-support-comprehensive-school-health.html
HOBBY
1. Playing Guitar, Jazz Drum, composing songs, live shows, writing poems, social work
2. My music composition http://www.isingbetter.net/user/?u=kousor
3. Musical Album (released): Name of the Album “Khubsurat SI”. It consists of 5 songs. Tune / Singing / Lyrics by Dr Dilsad Ahmed.
· Kbubsurat Si: Video song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDqsIF4ZRy0
