Alleviating sports anxiety in competitive settings through mindfulness meditation: an experimental study among female athletes
Health, sport, rehabilitation March 14, 2026 I. Saravanan, Andipatti Selvam, S. Sanjaykumar et al.
Background and purpose Sports anxiety among athletes hinders their performance in competitions. Sports anxiety management secured special attention from coaches and athletes to increase performance in competitive settings. Mindfulness-based approaches improve performance by strengthening attentional focus, promoting acceptance of internal experiences, and reducing maladaptive cognitive...