Physiological Differences Between Midget and Sub-Junior Male Badminton Players: A Comparative Study of Blood Pressure, VO₂ Max, and Peak Expiratory Flow Capacity

Author(s)	Mr. Nalin Dinesh, Dr. Harendrasinh Solanki
Country	India
Abstract	This study compared physiological parameters between midget (10-12 years) and sub-junior (13-15 years) male badminton players. Thirty players (15 per age group) were assessed for systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR), and maximal oxygen consumption (VO₂ max) estimated via the multistage fitness test. Results revealed significant differences between groups in all parameters. Sub-junior players demonstrated higher SBP (p<0.001), DBP (p<0.05), PEFR (p<0.001), and VO₂ max (p<0.001) compared to midget players. Correlation analysis showed moderate relationships between age and PEFR (r=0.78) and between age and VO₂ max (r=0.81). These findings highlight important physiological differences between age categories in youth badminton players, suggesting that training programs and performance expectations should be adjusted accordingly for each developmental stage. The study provides valuable reference data for coaches and sports scientists working with youth badminton players.
Field	Sociology > Sports
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On	2025-06-13
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.47857

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