Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part D (2025)

Cardiovascular endurance plays a critical role in athletic performance, particularly in high-intensity, intermittent sports such as handball, wrestling, and hockey. This study aims to evaluate and compare the cardiovascular endurance capacities of athletes participating in these three sports to identify the physiological demands and training implications associated with each discipline. By employing standardized field tests and analyzing inter-group differences, this research provides valuable insights into sport-specific conditioning requirements and the development of endurance training protocols. Results indicate significant variations in cardiovascular endurance among the groups, with hockey players demonstrating superior aerobic capacity, followed by handball players and wrestlers. The findings suggest the need for targeted endurance training strategies tailored to each sport's unique demands.