2nd Edition of the Sports Wellness Summit

Welcome to the Sports Wellness Summit 2026

Echoes of Resilience: Forging Mental Wellness Pathways in African Sports

The Sports Wellness Summit 2026 is a transformative platform bringing together athletes, coaches, sports leaders, healthcare professionals, mental health experts, policymakers, researchers, youth leaders, and development partners to address the critical connection between sports, mental health, safeguarding, and human wellbeing.

Taking place on 19–20 November 2026 in Cloud Hotel & Suites, Nairobi, Kenya, the summit will create a safe space for meaningful conversations, knowledge exchange, and practical solutions that support athletes from grassroots to elite levels.

This year/s summit will explore how we can build stronger sporting ecosystems by investing in:
- Athlete mental health and psychological wellbeing
- Safe and inclusive sporting environments
- Resilience and identity development among young athletes
- Gender-responsive approaches to sports wellness
- Integrated support systems for athletes, coaches, and communities

At the heart of this conversation is a simple belief: Behind every athlete is a human being who deserves support, care, and an environment where they can thrive.

Join us as we work together to shape the future of African sports - where success is measured not only by medals and trophies, but by the wellbeing of the people behind them.