Comparison of the level of anxiety among inter-collegiate level power lifters and weightlifters

This study aimed to evaluate the sports competition anxiety among power lifters and weightlifters at the inter-collegiate level competitions. Sports competition anxiety is a psychological condition that can impact athletes of all skill levels. Thirty subjects were randomly selected for this study from weightlifting and powerlifting. The sports competition anxiety test (SCAT) was used to gather the data. Appropriate statistical techniques were applied for the analysis. Results showed that there was no significant difference in the level of anxiety between power lifters and weightlifters at the inter-collegiate level.