Vol. 7, Issue 1, Part F (2025)

The purpose of this study was to compare the blood pressure and oxygen saturation (SpO₂) of judo players under different temperature conditions (20°C, 30°C, and 40°C). The study was conducted on 20 male judo players, all of whom were state-level athletes from Madhya Pradesh, with an age range of 17 to 25 years. Given the physically demanding nature of judo, understanding physiological responses to varying temperatures is crucial for optimizing training and performance.
To collect the data, the Jose Manuel Garcia (JMG) test was performed, and measurements of blood pressure and SpO₂ were recorded at each temperature level. The collected data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA at a 0.05 level of significance to determine whether temperature-induced variations had a statistically significant impact on these physiological parameters. The results indicated significant differences in both blood pressure and SpO₂ levels across the different temperature conditions, suggesting that environmental factors play a crucial role in the physiological performance of judo athletes.
These findings highlight the importance of monitoring and managing training environments to ensure optimal cardiovascular and respiratory function in athletes. Future research should explore larger sample sizes, incorporate female athletes, and investigate the long-term adaptation of judo players to different thermal conditions.