Comparative study on selected anthropometric and physical fitness parameters between state/UT and national level female alpine skiers in India

Alpine skiing is an emerging winter sport in India, requiring a unique combination of anthropometric and physical fitness attributes for optimal performance. This study aims to compare selected anthropometric and physical fitness parameters between State/UT-level and National level female alpine skiers in India. A comparative cross-sectional analysis was conducted on 60 female alpine skiers (30 State/UT-level and 30 National-level) to assess anthropometric parameters such as height, weight, BMI, calf circumference and thigh circumference and physical fitness parameters includes speed, static Balance, lower-body strength, agility and flexibility. Independent t-tests and descriptive statistics were used to analyse differences between the two groups. The findings revealed significant differences in anthropometric parameters BMI (p