Climate change is an intensifying force reshaping the global sporting landscape. From elite international competitions to community-level recreation, rising temperatures, extreme weather events and shifting environmental conditions are profoundly affecting how sport is played, organised and sustained. Thus, this paper is an attempt to explore the multidimensional implications of climate change for athletes, competition frameworks and sports infrastructure, highlighting the urgent need for proactive adaptation and mitigation strategies within the sports sector. For athletes, the most direct consequences stem from increased heat exposure and deteriorating air quality. Prolonged training and competition in high temperatures elevate risks of heatstroke, dehydration and cardiovascular strain, while poor air quality impairs respiratory function and recovery. Outdoor sports such as athletics, football, tennis and cycling face heightened physiological demands, altering performance outcomes and increasing health-related withdrawals. Moreover, psychological stressors, including uncertainty about event cancellations and concerns over long-term health, add another layer of burden. Winter sports are particularly vulnerable, with declining snow cover and glacier retreat threatening venues for skiing, snowboarding and bobsleigh. Major events such as the Winter Olympics have already faced logistical challenges to secure adequate snow, prompting a rethinking of host selection and timing. Simultaneously, the carbon footprint of sports infrastructure, particularly energy-intensive arenas and sprawling event campuses, contributes to the very problem it must adapt to. As climate impacts intensify, the world of sport stands at a crossroads: continue business-as-usual while facing escalating disruptions or embrace its role as a catalyst for resilience and sustainability. In short, the choices made today will determine whether sport remains a viable, equitable and inspiring pursuit for future generations.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 8, 2026
The Impact of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching with Yogic Asanas in Rehabilitating Rotator Cuff Strain in Young Female Throwers: A Randomized Controlled Trial
K. Ramadevi, P. Kaleeswaran
Page no 119-125 |
https://doi.org/10.36348/jaspe.2026.v09i05.002
Rotator cuff stain causes discomfort, stiffness, decreased range of motion, diminished athletic performance, and a lower quality of life for throwers. This study aimed to determine the efficacy of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) stretching with Yogic Asanas in reducing pain and disability, increasing range of motion, and improving quality of life in young female throwers with rotator cuff stain. Sample from 30 female throwers was divided into three groups: PNF Technique, Yogic Asanas and Control group. Experimental groups underwent a 4-week intervention comprising PNF stretching, Yogic Asanas protocols. Pain levels were measured using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), and range of motion (ROM) was assessed with a goniometer. Pre-intervention readings of the Shoulder Pain and Shoulder Active Range of Motion (AROM) were taken at day 1 and post-intervention readings were taken at the end of week 4. The paired t-test was used to compare the values of the outcome measures for the preintervention and postintervention within the groups. Analysis of variance was used to compare the mean values of change in the outcome measures from preintervention to postintervention between the groups. Post hoc test was conducted to compare the postintervention values of the outcome measures between the groups. Total scores of Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) (p < 0.0001) and Shoulder ROM (p < 0.0001) demonstrated statistically significant improvements in the PNF stretching and Yogic Asanas group. The PNF stretching and Yogic Asanas group significantly enhances Shoulder AROM and reduces pain in young female throwers, offering a promising rehabilitation strategy. Furthermore, the study's results revealed that groups who PNF stretching outperformed other groups in terms of improvements in Shoulder AROM and reduces Shoulder pain.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 25, 2026
A Study on Physical Fitness and Cardiovascular Endurance of U-17 Subroto Cup Boys Football Player of West Bengal
Jharen Debsarma, Laden Lepcha, Sujit Mondal, Sidhu Kisku
Page no 126-130 |
https://doi.org/10.36348/jaspe.2026.v09i05.003
Objective: The main objective of this study was to measured and to analysed the status of selected Physical Fitness and Cardiovascular Endurance of Subroto Cap football players. Subjects: Total 22 Boys Subroto Cup football players were randomly selected from Bari High School, purulia, in West Bengal. Methods: The present study was conducted on 22 Boys Subroto Cop football players of Bari High School, Purulia in West Bengal. The age group of subjects was from 14 to 17 years. The Physical Fitness (Speed, Explosive Strength, and Agility) and Cardiovascular Endurance was measured through several standardized field tests. Statistical analysis: The statistics procedures were followed to study the selected Physical Fitness and Cardiovascular Endurance variables of football players. As statistical calculation, Mean and Standard Deviation test was used through SPSS. Result: The findings indicate that the Physical Fitness (Speed, Explosive Strength and Agility) was 7.36 ± 0.48, 1.86 ± 0.22 and 24.79 ± 0.60. The Mean ± SD of Cardiovascular Endurance was 89.36 ± 5.35. The result shows the Subroto Cup Boys Football Players were average in Physical Fitness however found strong in Aerobic capacity. Conclusion: Overall, the study concludes that Physical Fitness, and Cardiovascular Endurance of Subroto Cup football players of Bari High School demonstrate strong Cardiovascular Endurance. They show comparatively weaker performance in Speed, Explosive Strength, and Agility. Thus, the findings highlight the importance of designing balanced training programs that emphasize sprint training, plyometric exercises, and agility drills, while maintaining endurance levels.