Athletes should focus on tactical and psychological aspects. [Newspaper] (2021)
Abstract
After putting in the hard yards since the 2016 Rio Games, it is now time for the national contingent to focus on the finer details as they head into the Tokyo Olympics, which begin on Friday.
Sports science specialist Dr Ahmad Naim Ismail said athletes should now focus on tactical and psychological aspects ahead of their respective competitions in Tokyo.
"There is not much you can do to improve your fitness over the next few weeks before the competition. I believe the athletes are fit for the challenge" said Dr Naim on Saturday.
"I believe they have already entered the tapering phase. However, they will now have to maintain various performance variables specific to their respective events.
| Item Type: | Newspaper |
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| Keywords: | Sport psychology, Athlete development, Sport analysis, Competition |
| Taxonomy: | By Subject > Sports Science & Recreation > Sports Management By Subject > Sports Science & Recreation > Sports Science |
| Local Content Hub: | Subjects > Sports Science & Recreation |
| Depositing User: | Mohd Aizat Abd Halim (Seremban) |
| Date Deposited: | 07 Feb 2022 23:44 |
| Last Modified: | 10 Feb 2022 04:25 |
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