An unforgettable negative memory: the effects of Covid-19 on the endurance of kabaddi athletes

Abstract

The Covid-19 pandemic is an unforgettable memory for the entire world population, especially sportspeople. The opportunity to do outdoor training and gatherings has become very expensive and prohibited. This condition has an unpleasant effect. The Kabaddi athletes in Bali, Indonesia, are a small group who experience this influence. In fact, this team has the opportunity to contribute champions to the national team. The purpose of this study was to determine how conditions before and during the pandemic affected the level of arm muscle endurance of Denpasar Kabaddi athletes during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research is descriptive-quantitative research. The sampling technique used in this study was purposive sampling. Fifteen core athletes participated in this study. The test was carried out with pushups for 1 minute. Data analysis was carried out by descriptive analysis to determine the average level of an athlete’s arm muscle endurance. The results showed that the percentage of the level of endurance of the arm muscles of Denpasar Kabaddi male athletes before the pandemic was 100% good. During the pandemic, 5 athletes were in the “good” category, accounting for 33.33%, while 10 people were at the “medium” level. Based on the discussion, it is concluded that the level of endurance of Denpasar male Kabaddi athletes decreased during the Covid-19 pandemic by 9.33 (times/minute).