Performance of Male and Female Athletes at All India Inter-University Athletic Meet

Analyzing possible explanations for the under performance of female among the athletic events may help explain the under representation of female at the highest levels in other fields, such as tenured mathematics, science and other educational fields. The present investigation was carried out to study the differences in performance level among male and female participants in athletic events. Both male and female participants were provided with mental toughness and will to win questionnaires and scoring was done accordingly. This study from the athletic meet reveals: the overall score in performance, mental toughness and will to win concept clearly shows that the female athletes (in this particular event) lacked mental toughness and the zeal to win when compared to male athletes. This may be due to stress of competition or strain of travel since athletes traveled from different places. However with the help of coach and proper training and rigorous practice these withdraw can be converted into strength.