Comparative Study of Selected Physical Components of Male Boxers, Wrestlers and Judokas

Abstract

Most of the skill performances and execution of techniques in the sports such as boxing, wrestling and judo were based on the basic fitness components. The purpose of the study was to determine the existence of statistically significant difference on selected fitness components (speed, agility, power, flexibility and endurance) among boxers wrestlers and judokas. For this purpose, ninety sportsmen (30 boxers, 30 wrestlers, and 30 judokas) were selected. Their age ranged between 18 to 23 years. The selected variables were assessed using 50 metres dash, shuttle run, jump and reach, sit and reach, and Harward step test. The data was analyzed by applying ANOVA and Scheffe S post hoc test. The result showed that there were significant difference in all the selected physical fitness components among boxers, wrestlers and judokas. The boxers showed a better capability in speed, agility and power, while the wrestlers were better in endurance and the judokas with greater flexibility.