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@article{188264,
        author = {Nimi Varghese and Leena Louis},
        title = {INFLUENCE OF SPORTS ACTIVITIES ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF COLLEGE STUDENTS},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {1433-1436},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=188264},
        abstract = {Since the physical activity is important for overall health and well-being, it makes an impact on students’ academic performance. This study analyse the relationship between involvement in sports activities and various academic indicators, like grades, classroom participation etc. Based on existing literature and empirical data, this study examine how physical activity positively affect learning outcomes especially mental health, improved concentration, enhanced time management, and reduced stress levels, and also identify the potential challenges, such as time constraints and training demands, which may hinder academic performance for some student-athletes. Based on this study, we can conclude a positive correlation between sports involvement and academic achievement. While participating in sports fosters qualities like teamwork, discipline, and perseverance, which are beneficial for academic performance.},
        keywords = {Sports participation, Academic performance and mental health},
        month = {December},
        }