Influence of Sports Competitive Anxiety on Sport Performance: A Review

Author(s)	Ms. Vidyashree B K, Dr. Ashwini K N
Country	India
Abstract	This systematic research examines the reciprocal relationship between competitive anxiety and sports performance in professional athletes. Previous studies suggest that anxiety can influence an athlete’s performance both positively and negatively, depending on various situational and psychological factors. A thorough review of descriptive studies was conducted to assess anxiety levels in competitive athletes, the key factors contributing to anxiety, and its impact on performance outcomes. Additionally, this study aims to provide an overview of the literature on imagery intervention and its effects on athletic performance
Keywords	Sports Competitive Anxiety, Sports performance, sports psychology
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On	2026-06-09

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