Abstract: Badminton is a high-intensity racket sport that requires a combination of speed, agility, muscular power, endurance, and neuromuscular coordination. At the school level, structured training plays a crucial role in developing these physical attributes, which directly influence competitive performance. However, disparities in training exposure and physical preparedness are often observed among young athletes.

The present study aimed to assess selected physical fitness components among school-level badminton players in Rajasthan. A total of 40 school athletes (both boys and girls) aged 12–17 years were selected using purposive sampling. The selected fitness components included speed (50-meter sprint), agility (Illinois Agility Test), lower body power (Standing Broad Jump), and muscular endurance (Sit-up test). Descriptive statistics and independent t-tests were applied to analyze the collected data.

The findings revealed variations in physical fitness levels across participants, indicating the need for structured conditioning programs at the school level. The study emphasizes the importance of systematic physical training for improving performance readiness among school badminton players in Rajasthan.

Keywords: Physical fitness, School badminton, Speed, Agility, Muscular endurance, Rajasthan.