Research Laboratory in Science and Technology of Physical and Sports Activities, Youth and Leisure at the National Higher Institute of Popular Education and Sport at Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar, Senegal
This study analyses the anthropometric characteristics of young Senegalese handball players (U18 and U20 categories) in order to determine the extent to which their morphological profile is compatible with the demands of high-level handball. Based on measurements of height, weight, body mass index (BMI), wingspan and hand span, the data collected from a representative sample were compared with data from young international handball players who participated in the 10thWorld Youth Handball Championship (U19) in Croatia in 2023. The results show that while the height and wingspan of Senegalese players are broadly in line with African and European benchmarks, their weight, BMI and hand span are lower. The study concludes that a morpho-functional approach is needed in the detection and training of young handball players.
In this study, a linear regression approach is used to model 400 m performance. We have choosen to consider the time of the first 100 metres and the age of the athletes as key variables, as they are likely to play a determining role in succeeding in this specific distance.
The start, symbolised by the first 100 metres, is often considered a crucial phase in the 400m. Sprinters who manage to maintain rapid acceleration in this first part of the race tend to perform more consistently over the whole 400 metres.
Studies have shown that competitive experience can play a significant role in athletic performance. Athletes who have accumulated years of experience often develop more efficient running strategies and better effort management, thus positively influencing their results.
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