Author(s): Sampurna Nand Singh and Dushyant Pratap Singh

Abstract:

Background: Cardiovascular endurance is a key determinant of athletic performance, reflecting the capacity of the heart, lungs, and circulatory system to supply oxygen during sustained activity. Different sports impose varying physiological demands, which influence endurance levels. Volleyball emphasizes short, explosive actions with intermittent recovery, while kabaddi requires continuous high-intensity activity with greater aerobic and respiratory demands.

Purpose: The present study aimed to compare cardiovascular endurance among volleyball and kabaddi players of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya.

Methods: A total of 40 male university players (20 volleyball and 20 kabaddi) aged 18-24 years participated in the study. Cardiovascular endurance was measured using the 20-meter shuttle run test, and VO₂max values were estimated using Léger’s formula. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and an independent samples t-test at a 0.05 significance level.

Results: Kabaddi players demonstrated a higher mean VO₂max (48.72 ± 3.56 ml/kg/min) compared to volleyball players (46.35 ± 3.85 ml/kg/min). The independent samples t-test confirmed this difference as statistically significant (t(38) = -2.03, p = 0.049).

Conclusion: The findings indicate that kabaddi players possess superior cardiovascular endurance compared to volleyball players, likely due to the continuous and contact-oriented nature of kabaddi. These results highlight the importance of incorporating endurance-based conditioning into volleyball training programs to balance sport-specific demands. Future research with larger samples and additional physiological markers is recommended to strengthen these findings.

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