Self esteem in elite kho-kho and Kabaddi players in Kerala state

The purpose of the study was to evaluate self esteem in elite Kho-Kho and Kabaddi players. 40 male and female elite Kho-Kho and Kabaddi players were selected from Kerala state as subjects for this study. They all are either national medallist or national participated players. The age groups of the subject were from 18–25 years. For measuring the self esteem, Rosenberg self-esteem scale was used. The result shows that Kho-Kho players have high self esteem than Kabaddi payers. And there is a positive relation with achievement level of the players, because from the last 9yrs history Kerala Kho-Kho team is in first three positions in various national level competitions, most probably this may be the main reason that Kho-Kho players are highly self esteemed than Kabaddi players.

The aim of the study is to enable the players, coaches and physical educators to know the capacities and weakness of the players and thereby help them to improve further performance on related trait. And also for the notice of SAI and sports council for encouraging these type of Indian traditional sports (like provide scientific training, hostels facilities etc).