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  • April to June 2026 Article ID: NSS9793 Impact Factor:8.05 Cite Score:4 Download: 0 DOI: https://doi.org/ View PDf

    Impact of a Three-Month Yogic Intervention on State Anxiety and Concentration Levels Among State and National Level Adolescent Athletes

      Khomeshswari Sahu
        PhD Scholar, Rawatpura Sarkar University, Raipur (C.G.)
      Dr. Malati Bag
        Assistant Professor, Shri Rawatpura Sarkar University, Raipur (C.G.)

Abstract: This research examines the effectiveness of a structured three-month yoga program on psychological factors—specifically State Anxiety and Concentration—among adolescent athletes aged 14 to 19. Using a pre-test and post-test experimental design, 60 participants from the Khelo India SAI Center and Bahatarai Stadium in Bilaspur were split into control and experimental groups. Data was gathered through the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and a standardized concentration measurement. Statistical evaluations indicated a significant decrease in state anxiety and a notable enhancement in concentration scores after the program. The results imply that incorporating yoga into training routines for athletes may boost psychological resilience and cognitive focus in competitive sports settings.

Keywords: Yoga intervention, State Anxiety, Concentration, Adolescent athletes, Sports psychology, Khelo India, Bilaspur.