Influence of rational nutrition and injury risk factors on the achievement of sports results in the game of handball

Handball is one of the most dynamic and spectacular team games that has gained popularity in many countries around the world. The game requires a high level of physical fitness and teamwork from athletes. In today’s increasingly competitive sporting environment, it is important not only to have technical skills, but also to provide the necessary conditions for the optimal functioning of the players’ bodies. Nutrition is one of the key aspects that affects the success of athletes’ performances. The relevance of the study is due to the need for a deeper understanding of the role of nutrition in achieving high sports results in handball and the study of risk factors for injuries that may occur in players. The results of the study can serve as a basis for developing recommendations for optimising nutrition and approaches to the training process, which in turn will help to improve the efficiency of athletes’ training and reduce the risk of injury. The article describes the characteristics of handball. The role of nutrition in achieving high sports results is revealed. The risk factors of injuries in handball players and their impact on the performance of players are studied. It has been established that in order to achieve high sporting results in handball, it is important not only to properly organise the training process, but also to pay attention to nutrition and injury prevention. Athletes must take into account these factors to improve their performance. Prospects for further research are to study the features of theoretical and practical types of sports training of athletes in the game of handball.