doi no.: 05-2016-44975451, DOI Link :: http://doi-ds.org/doilink/07.2020-93643543/

Dr. Vennapu Lakshmana Rao¹  and Prof. N. Vijay Mohan²

Affiliations:

¹   Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, India.

²   Professor, Chairman, Board of Studies And Director of Physical Education & Sports Sciences Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, India.

ABSTRACT

Sports, as a field, have undergone drastic change over time. What was the sole monopoly of the elite has now become accessible to all sections of society. Moreover, the high financial stakes and competition has made sportspersons push the boundaries of physical endurance to be relevant. The shortened and fast-paced formats of sports results in more frequent number of injuries on the field. Though advancements in medical care are available, the required recovery time may not be adhered to due to various pressures. This can lead to serious reinjuries and worse, end sports careers. It is not just the rough and tumble contact sports like football and hockey that have higher injury rates. Non-contact sports like tennis and badminton can throw up injuries due to the fast movement and power needed for the sport. Even a gentlemanly game like cricket reports more injuries than before. The rise in injury rates and early burning out of players is attributed to hectic schedules and the need to play as many games possible to stay up in the rankings as also for the monies.

Key Words:  changes in format, League games, high stakes, competitive field, monopoly, endorsements, physical endurance.

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