INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCE RESEARCH
IN MULTIDISCIPLINARY

This study aims to analyze anxiety levels and self-confidence among Kendriya Vidyalaya Volleyball players by comparing medalists and non-medalists. Using the Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2 (CSAI-2), the study evaluated cognitive anxiety, somatic anxiety, and self-confidence across 40 participants. Descriptive statistics and independent t-tests were used to assess differences between the two groups. Results indicate that medalists showed significantly lower levels of somatic anxiety (p = 0.036) and higher levels of self-confidence (p = 0.018) than non-medalists. Although medalists also had lower cognitive anxiety, the difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.087). These findings suggest that athletic achievement may be associated with greater emotional regulation and self-assurance in youth athletes. The study offers valuable insights for coaches and educators in designing psychological skills training to optimize performance and well-being in school sports settings.