Author(s): Azad Singh, Ajab Singh

Abstract:
This paper investigates the Asian games till 2014 in order to determine the participation and success rate (medal count) of Indian male athletes in different particulars. For the purpose of the study, 177 male athletes who had secured medal in various Asian Games till 2014 were selected as the subjects for this study. Success rate is determined by calculating the total number of gold, silver and bronze by Indian athletes in different games. The data was analysed by percentile statistics. The percentile was recorded with the total medals distributed in the Asian games and total medals secured by Indian male athletes at Asian games. In analysis the total number of medals distributed is mention as standard and percentile calculation of Indian male athlete’s performance was calculated to ensure the overall success rate of Indian male athlete at Asian games till 2014. It is concluded and evident from analysis that the overall success rate was 12.81% of Indian male athletes at Asian games till 2014 in track and field events and the total distributed medal at Asian games in track and field events is 1108 and number of medals secured by Indian male athletes is 142. The conclusion of this research recommended that the results should be sent to Ministry of sports Govt. of India for necessary action to the identification of talent and sports infrastructure for the game of Athletics and professional trainers and coaches be appointed in Athletics for systematizing the training programme of athletes.

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