The 2nd International Olympic Research Conference (IORC) aims to provide a global platform for knowledge exchange, research presentation, and collaborative learning in the field of Olympic studies. Building upon the success of the first edition, this conference will focus on the sustainable Olympic ecosystem, emphasizing education, governance, and research to create India-centred strategies aligned with the nation's vision for sporting excellence. Vision: To address critical Olympic challenges in India’s Olympic aspirations and develop long-term, sustainable solutions through integrated research, education, and governance.

Online Essay Competition India-Southeast Asia Relations: Review and Prospects Themes • Historical legacy of Non-Alignment; its contemporary reflections. • Political cooperation • Economic relations: opportunities and challenges • Institutional and sub-regional cooperation: India-ASEAN; Mekong-Ganga Cooperation; BIMSTEC. • Developmental cooperation • Cultural linkages, and historical connections, people-to-people ties • Defence and Security cooperation • Non-traditional security cooperation (maritime security; counter-terrorism) • Bilateral and trilateral cooperation • Role and potential of India’s Northeast region in advancing regional cooperation. • Scientific and technical cooperation. • Recent developments. Registration period: 1 September to 22 September 2025 Submission deadline: 25 September 2025 Result declaration: 30 September 2025 Word limit- 1200-1500 words Registration fee: INR 300 (Indians), USD 5 (Foreign nationals) Submission language: English First prize: INR 2000 Second prize: INR 1500 Third prize INR 1000