Comparative Study on Selected Anthropometric Measurement Between Footballer & Hockey Players of Manipur

Abstract

Anthropometric characteristics are essential determinants of athletic performance and play a significant role in distinguishing the physical profiles required for different sports. The study aimed to compare selected anthropometric measurements between male football and hockey players of Manipur. A total of 120 (n = 120) state-level male players were randomly selected for the study, comprising 60 football male players from the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre, Takyel, and 60 hockey male players from regular coaching centres under the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, Manipur. The selected anthropometric variables included body mass, stretch stature (standing height), sitting height, and arm span, measured using standardized anthropometric instruments. Descriptive statistics such as mean, standard deviation were used to summarize the data. To examine the significance of differences between football and hockey players, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was applied at the 0.05 level of significance. The results revealed noticeable variations in selected anthropometric measurements between football and hockey players, reflecting the sport-specific physical demands of each game. These findings suggest that anthropometric characteristics differ according to the nature of the sport and may influence performance and training adaptations.