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A STUDY OF MENTAL TOUGHNESS IN TALENTED KABADDI PLAYERS.

  • M.Phil. Student, Dr. C.V. Raman University, Kota Bilaspur C.G.
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, Dr. C.V. Raman University, Kota Bilaspur C.G.
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The aim of the present study is to comparatively assess mental toughness in talented male kabaddi players. 50 national/international level male kabaddi players (Ave. age 26.22 yrs.) was selected and termed as talented male kabaddi players. To fulfil the objectives of the present study another set of 50 district level male kabaddi players (Ave. age 21.98 yrs) was also selected. The age range of the selected subjects was between 18-28 years. The sample was collected through convenience sampling method. Mental Toughness Questionnaire prepared by Tiwari (2007) was used to assess mental toughness of selected male kabaddi players. Results indicate that national/international male kabaddi players showed more magnitude of mental toughness as compared to district level male kabaddi players at .05 level of statistical significance. It was concluded that that apart from other factors superior mental toughness too is important to excel in sports such as kabaddi.

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[Shantanu Sana and Yuwraj Shrivastava. (2017); A STUDY OF MENTAL TOUGHNESS IN TALENTED KABADDI PLAYERS. Int. J. of Adv. Res. 5 (May). 2012-2014] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com

Dr.yuwraj Shrivastava
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Article DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/4342      
DOI URL: https://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/4342

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