Training practices of Japanese elite team and combat sport athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic: an interview study with support staff
Overall, the pandemic experience emphasized the importance of robust, adaptable athlete-support systems capable of modifying training under constrained conditions. These findings highlight the value of well-defined return-to-play approaches, better communication among support staff, and holistic support strategies (well-being, etc.) to enhance resilience during future disruptions.
Authors
- Jad Adrian Washif (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8543-4489)
- Daichi Yamashita (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4920-2063)
- Iñigo Mujika (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8143-9132)
- Kazuya Yamazaki
- Takaki Yamagishi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5499-8182)
- Hana Tsubokura
Institutions
- University of the Basque Country (ES)
- Japan Sport Council (JP)
- Finis Terrae University (CL)
- Kuala Lumpur Sports Medicine Centre (MY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
- Published
- 2025-09-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2025.1557774
- Primary Topic
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Waseda University