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

Alpine skiing is an emerging winter sport in India, requiring a unique combination of anthropometric and physical fitness attributes for optimal performance. This study aims to compare selected anthropometric and physical fitness parameters between State/UT-level and National level female alpine skiers in India. A comparative cross-sectional analysis was conducted on 60 female alpine skiers (30 State/UT-level and 30 National-level) to assess anthropometric parameters such as height, weight, BMI, calf circumference and thigh circumference and physical fitness parameters includes speed, static Balance, lower-body strength, agility and flexibility. Independent t-tests and descriptive statistics were used to analyse differences between the two groups. The findings revealed significant differences in anthropometric parameters BMI (p<0.03), thigh circumference (p<0.03) and in physical fitness parameters speed (p<0.02) static balance (p<0.00), agility (p<0.05) and lower body strength (p<0.00) between state and national level alpine skiers. However, no significant differences were observed in anthropometric measures Calf circumference (p>0.71) and in physical fitness measures flexibility (p>0.49). The results suggest that while body composition may not be a distinguishing factor, higher levels of strength, agility, and endurance are critical for elite performance in alpine skiing. These insights can guide training protocols for developing female skiers in India, emphasizing sport-specific fitness components to bridge the gap between state and national standards.