The Resilience of Athletes in Facing of The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Descriptive Study of Young Elite Athletes in Central Java

Abstract

The pandemic of Covid-19 has caused limited social access, including activities in the world of sports. This difficult condition is classified as a new adaptation that must be faced by all people and sectors as well as the world of sports that involves athletes. So that the endurance of athletes is tested in the face of a pandemic situation related to all sports activities. The purpose of this study was to determine the resilience of athletes in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic in a descriptive manner, especially athletes aged 14-18 years in Central Java. The method used in this research is quantitatively descriptive. The study included 40 male and female athletes, 26 male and 14 female athletes. The results of the research revealed that there was no significant difference between theresilience levels of male athletes and female athletes. The resillience of young athletes in Central Java is at a moderate level. It is necessary to increase resilience by adapting to unpleasant situations and having good stress coping related to disappointment due to canceled sports competitions.