Female Wrestlers Research Articles

Effects of different drop height training on lower limb explosive, anaerobic power, and change of direction performance in Chinese elite female wrestler

ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to explore the effects of an 8-week drop jump (DJ) training program at varying heights on lower limb strength, anaerobic power, and change of direction (CoD) abilities in elite female Chinese wrestlers. MethodsThe drop jump (DJ) training program was conducted at varying heights of 20, 40, 60, and 80 cm. The study involved 40 elite female wrestlers who were divided into five groups respectively: Control, DJ20, DJ40, DJ60, and DJ80. Participants engaged in an 8-week structured training program that incorporated drop jumps at the assigned heights for each group. ResultsThe results demonstrated significant enhancements in explosive strength and anaerobic power, particularly with DJ40 to DJ60 (d = −2.48 to −5.54), and in CoD performance across all DJ groups (d = 1.07 to 5.25), showcasing a dose-response effect. ConclusionsOptimal training effects for lower limb strength and power were found at drop jump heights of 40–60 cm, while heights of 60–80 cm yielded the most significant improvements in CoD performance. This highlights the specificity of DJ training heights in enhancing athletic performance among elite female wrestlers.

Analysis of Severe Spinal Injuries in Korean Elite Female Wrestlers

Women’s wrestling is actively practiced in many countries. While severe spinal injuries pose a threat to an athlete’s career and health, research on severe spinal injuries in female wrestlers remains limited. The aim of this study was to investigate the characteristics of severe spinal injuries and post-injury management in Korean female wrestlers. We enrolled 54 female wrestlers participating in the national team selection competition. Interviews were conducted to examine the characteristics of spinal injuries that resulted in a time loss of more than three weeks from training throughout their athletic careers and their post-injury management practices. Approximately 46% of participants experienced severe spinal injuries, and 52% faced re-injuries during their wrestling careers. These injuries predominantly occurred during technical training due to overuse during tackling and standing attacks. The most frequent injuries were lumbosacral disc injuries (72%) and cervical disc injuries (20%), with 36% requiring surgery. Nearly half of the injured athletes received specialized rehabilitation, yet roughly 76% resumed training without medical clearance. Athletes injured during their student years were notably less likely to receive specialized rehabilitation compared with those injured during their professional careers (p = 0.011). On average, athletes returned to play within 2.7 to 3.0 months. Spinal injury characteristics and post-injury management were not significantly different between the light- and heavyweight classes. While Korean female wrestlers are at a high risk of experiencing severe spinal injuries and re-injuries during their careers, appropriate post-injury management is often lacking, highlighting the need for proactive intervention by healthcare professionals to prevent recurrent spinal injuries in female wrestlers and to ensure safe return to training.

Injuries in Male and Female Wrestlers.

» With historical exclusion from the sport and lack of research on the subject, there is a paucity of data regarding the injury incidence, treatment, and recovery of female wrestlers as compared with their male counterparts.» Data demonstrate that female wrestlers are more likely to experience sprains/strains, whereas male wrestlers experience more concussions and fractures.» Variations in behavior and physiology including risk-taking habits and ligament laxity may contribute to differences in injury incidence between male and female wrestlers.» Rapid weight loss and eating disorders are important areas of future investigation for male and female wrestlers alike.

Effects of Short-Term Creatine Monohydrate Supplementation Combined with Strength Training on the Physical Fitness Characteristics and Muscle Hypertrophy in Junior Women Wrestlers

Abstract Background Creatine is a nutritional supplement commonly used to increase strength performance and muscle mass, but its effects on female wrestlers are still unclear and equivocal. The purpose of the present study is to investigate the efficacy of short-term creatine monohydrate supplementation combined with strength training on the physical fitness characteristics and muscle hypertrophy in junior women wrestlers. Methodology Eighteen women wrestlers (age = 18.7 ± 0.9 years, body mass index = 21.4 ± 2.5 kg/m2) participated in this research. Participants were randomly divided into three groups: Experimental Group 1—EXP1: (training with creatine supplementation), Experimental Group 2—EXP2: (training without creatine supplementation), and Control group (without training or creatine supplementation). Strength training was performed for 6 weeks, four sessions per week, with a training intensity ranging from 65 to 75% of the maximal heart rate reserve and one-repetition maximum. EXP1 was supplemented with 10 g creatine during training days. Various physical fitness characteristics and muscle hypertrophy variables were collected at three time points (pretest, midtest, and posttest). Results A number of variables were significantly improved in the EXP1 after 6 weeks (weight, body mass index, one-repetition maximum, agility, muscular power, and hypertrophy) but not in the EXP2 and control groups. Conclusion Short-term creatine supplementation, in conjunction with strength training, emerges as a highly effective approach for enhancing hypertrophy and boosting physical fitness factors in female wrestlers. Therefore, it is recommended that junior wrestlers individuals supplement with creatine during their strength training routines.

Contemporary Issue: Health and Safety of Female Wrestlers

Contemporary Issue: Health and Safety of Female Wrestlers

Response Time of Elite Female Wrestlers

Abstract Introduction. Response time is a crucial factor influencing performance effectiveness in wrestling. A short time of response enables athletes to engage in more effective technical and tactical actions. Despite numerous scientific studies on psychomotor abilities in combat sports, there is a lack of scientific reports on women’s wrestling, especially at the highest level of performance. The aim of this study was to determine the response time of female wrestlers with different levels of sports advancement and weight classes. Material and Methods. Female wrestlers aged 19.08 ± 0.86 years with a training experience of 7.03 ± 1.33 years participated in the study, along with women not involved in sports training, aged 19.23 ± 0.70 years. Due to body weight, athletes were divided into two groups: lightweight and heavyweight, and based on sports achievements into medalists and non-medalist participants in the Polish Championships. Response time (including reaction time and movement time) was assessed. Results. The research results revealed differences in response time between wrestlers and untrained women. Wrestlers exhibited shorter response times in both reaction time and movement time. No significant differences in response time were noted between wrestlers based on weight class and sports result. Conclusions. Specialized wrestling training improves the response time of women, both in sensory and motor aspects. Body weight and sports results do not differentiate athletes based on response time. Further research should focus on determining different types of response time, including choice reaction, and their changes under the influence of training and competitive loads in wrestlers with varying levels of sports expertise. Additionally, effective training methods for improving reaction time should be explored.

Indicators of Spectacle in Wrestling at the 2021 Olympic Games

Background and Study: Spectacle plays a key role in sports wrestling in attracting viewers' attention, creating emotional involvement, and making the sport an integral part of culture. Aim: To identify the most significant indicators of wrestlers' competitive activity based on the analysis of the 2021 Olympic Games, which influence the spectacle in sports wrestling. Material and Methods: The study involved 289 wrestlers. An analysis of protocols and video recordings of 340 matches at the 2021 Olympic Games in three types of sports wrestling was conducted: in women's wrestling – 113 matches (n=96 female wrestlers), in Greco-Roman wrestling – 113 matches (n=97 wrestlers), and in freestyle wrestling – 114 matches (n=96 wrestlers). Expert assessment method was used to evaluate the indicators of competitive activity. Statistical analysis of the data was conducted using licensed Excel spreadsheet packages. Results: For Greco-Roman wrestling and women's wrestling, the ratio of actions performed in par terre and standing is about 70 to 30. Whereas, for freestyle wrestlers, almost 80% of actions are performed in standing. The efficiency coefficient of wrestling in standing for Greco-Roman style wrestlers averaged 1.43 points per action; for freestyle wrestlers, it was 1.78 points per action, and for female wrestlers – 2.01 points per action. The highest number of one-point actions was performed in Greco-Roman wrestling, which significantly and statistically significantly (p<0.05) exceeds the indicators in freestyle and women's wrestling. Meanwhile, female wrestlers and freestyle wrestlers statistically significantly (p<0.05) executed more two-point actions. The average number of actions per match does not significantly differ (p>0.05): 4.23 actions for Greco-Roman wrestling; 4.47 actions for freestyle wrestling, and 4.08 actions for women's wrestling. However, when considering the average number of points scored per match, statistically significant differences were found. Thus, Greco-Roman style wrestlers score an average of 6.95 points, this indicator is statistically significantly lower (p<0.05) than in freestyle (8.12 points) and in women's wrestling (8.07 points). Conclusions: The analysis of matches at the 2021 Olympic Games made it possible to identify competitive activity indicators that influence the spectacle in sports wrestling. Positive indicators include: a large number of technical-tactical actions performed in standing; execution of throws in par terre by Greco-Roman style wrestlers; a high percentage of early victories in matches. Negative indicators: execution of simple one-point and two-point technical-tactical actions; in Greco-Roman wrestling, a large number of matches that ended with a score of 1:1; interruptions in matches (Challenge, Negative Wrestling, Caution), lack of dynamism in the match, and the inability to score too many points. The obtained results will help provide recommendations for changing competition rules and enhancing the spectacle of sports wrestling.

Eating Behavior Disorders and Disordered Eating Habits in Spanish High-Performance Women's Olympic Wrestling Athletes.

Eating disorders (EDs) are a significant health issue in combat sports. This study investigated the differences between the different types of female wrestlers and the frequency at which EDs occur in the elite population, and it also sought to establish which factors are predictors of EDs. This study was comprised of 22 elite, female wrestlers who were selected based on the following inclusion criteria: having previously been the Spanish champion, being part of the Spanish national team, participating in at least one international championship, and having a history of ED. Data collection involved five questionnaires: demographic data, the Eating Attitudes Test-26 (EAT-26), the Bulimic Investigatory Test, the Edinburgh (BITE), the Eating Disorders Inventory (EDI-3), and the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21). The results revealed diverse levels of depression, anxiety, and stress, with BITE scores indicating abnormal eating patterns. Group comparisons exposed significant distinctions in eating behaviors based on competition and training experience. Regression analyses showed competition and training experience as predictors of bulimia severity and symptoms. The study revealed prevalent extreme weight-control practices, including fasting, diuretic and laxative use, and binge eating. This research emphasizes the importance of EDs in Olympic wrestling, urging a comprehensive approach involving education, support, and policy implementation by coaches, health professionals, and sports organizations to prioritize athletes' well-being and discourage unhealthy weight-control practices.

Особливості прояву психоемоційного стану висококваліфікованих борців із урахуванням статевого диморфізму

Purpose: the manifestation of psycho-emotional state in elite wrestlers with taking into account of sexually dimorphism. Material and methods. 24 elite females athletes and 33 elite males athletes specializing in freestyle wrestling were examined. All athletes were members of the Ukrainian National Team. Mental states were studied using the Luscher test. Stress resistance was studied using the «Stress test» method. All tests used, including the hardware-software complex «Multipsychometr-05». Results: based on the analysis of scientific and methodological literature, it was determined that modern sports wrestling is characterized by a high level of physical and psycho-emotional stress of the athlete in the conditions of competitive activity, and the study of the psycho-emotional state is an important issue for building a training system. The presence of sexual dimorphism with the manifestation of a psycho-emotional state in elite wrestlers has been established. It has been found that due to mental anxiety, male wrestlers have higher values of mental fatigue and internal discomfort compared to female wrestlers. This fact indicates a connection between anxiety as a pre-stress condition that causes fatigue and mental discomfort. At the same time, a higher level of stress resistance was found in men compared to women. The results indicate that a higher level of stress resistance in men is due to a slower impulsivity. In women, a decrease in stress resistance is compensated by an increase in impulsivity. The presence of lower absolute values of the vegetative coefficient in women compared to men was revealed, which indicates a reduced level of tension of vegetative regulation, and, above all, activation of the sympathetic link of the autonomic nervous system. Conclusions. The presence of sexual dimorphism in the manifestation of the psychoemotional state among highly skilled wrestlers has been established. It was found that the presence of mental fatigue and anxiety in male wrestlers leads to emotional discomfort. A higher level of stress resistance was found in male wrestlers compared to female wrestlers. Stress resistance is formed in women by adaptive behavior, tension of the autonomic nervous system regulation and the balance of emotions. In men, stress resistance is ensured by mental focus. Keywords: wrestling, highly skilled, sexual dimorphism, psycho-emotional state, stress resistance.

Collegiate women's wrestling body fat percentage and minimum wrestling weight values: time for revisiting minimal body fat percent?

The estimation of body fat percentage (BF%) in wrestling is used to determine the minimum wrestling weight (MWW) and lowest allowable weight class (MWC) in which wrestlers are eligible to compete. A 12% minimum threshold is currently used for women wrestlers, yet a potential increase for safety has been discussed. Because of the novelty of collegiate women's wrestling, there is a paucity of literature available on the body composition norms of this population. The purpose of this study was to provide a descriptive summary of BF% and MWW values of female wrestlers and how MWW values would change with the use of different BF% thresholds. Data from the 2022-2023 collegiate season were retrospectively analyzed resulting in a sample of 1,683 collegiate women wrestlers from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA, n = 868) and the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA, n = 815). All wrestlers completed skinfold assessments for weight certification at the start of the competition season. The skinfold values were used to estimate BF% using the Slaughter skinfold prediction equation. Frequency statistics and descriptive analysis were performed to compute normative MWW and BF% profiles. BF% thresholds of 12% (12MWW) and the BF% value defined as the lowest 5th percentile, which would be considered unusually lean, were used to determine the resulting MWW and MWC for each method. The lowest recorded weight and weight class division throughout the season was also recorded for each wrestler. There was a positively skewed (0.94) and platykurtic (1.86) distribution of MWW values. The median ± interquartile range BF% for all wrestlers was 27.4 ± 10.22%, with 17% BF representing the 5th percentile. Only 354 out of 1,579 (22.4%) wrestlers competed in their lowest allowable weight class, based on the 12MWW. Of these 354 wrestlers, the mean BF% was 21.3 ± 5.2% at weight certification with only n = 17 being at or below 12% body fat and an average weight loss of 11.1 ± 8.8 lbs. from the time of weight certification. Throughout the season, wrestlers competed at weights that were, on average (mean ± SD), 19.4 ± 16.9 lbs. higher than their 12MWW (95% CI: 18.6, 20.2 lbs. p < 0.001; effect size [ES] = 1.1), 13.4 ± 19.0 lbs. higher than the 17MWW (p < 0.001; ES = 0.70), and 8.7 ± 8.3 lbs. lower than their weight at the certification (95% CI: 8.3, 9.1 lbs. p < 0.001; ES = 1.1). Nearly all BF% values were well above the 12% threshold used to determine MWW. Increasing the minimum BF% threshold from 12% to 17% would affect a small percentage of wrestlers, likely reduce the need for excessive weight cutting, and minimize the deleterious health effects of an athlete at such a low BF%.

The Effect of Training Using TRX Ropes on Some Physical Variables of Female Wrestlers

The Effect of Training Using TRX Ropes on Some Physical Variables of Female Wrestlers

THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROCESS OF GAMES AND TECHNIQUES IN WOMEN'S FREESTYLE WRESTLING

technology women's pursuit of excellence in the free struggle has become an innocent ally. This article plays the advanced role of technology in obtaining information in the development of games and techniques for female wrestlers. We learn to review video analysis, virtual realism, knock-on construction, and data-driven performance to improve vision, optimize reading programs, and have competitors. Using the power of technology, freestyle wrestling women can accelerate their progress, make decisions about training, and unlock their full potential on the carpet.

Performance of wrestlers at the Olympic Games: gender aspect

Background and Study Aim. With the increasing popularity of freestyle wrestling, the scientific community is paying more attention to gender factors that may influence the performance and success of competitive activities.&#x0D; The aim of study to determine differences in performance indicators between male and female wrestlers in the Olympic Games 2021.&#x0D; Material and Methods. The study included 192 athletes, consisting of 96 male wrestlers and 96 female wrestlers. An analysis of match records and video footage was conducted for women's (n=113) and freestyle (n=114) wrestling at the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games. The assessment of performance indicators utilized an expert evaluation method. Statistical analysis of the obtained data was carried out using licensed Excel spreadsheet software. For categorical data, results were expressed in absolute numbers and percentages.&#x0D; Results. Based on the analysis of competitive activities at the 2021 Olympic Games, 12 primary technical-tactical actions were identified. The most frequently employed actions were in the standing position: leg attacks, with male wrestlers performing it 35.8% of the time and female wrestlers 30.3%; in the ground position, male wrestlers employed gut wrench (7.6%), while female wrestlers used ankle lace (9.4%). It was found that male wrestlers and female wrestlers accumulated approximately the same number of points for their actions: male wrestlers (926 points) and female wrestlers (912 points). The effectiveness in the standing position was higher for male wrestlers (720 points) than for female wrestlers (621 points). In the ground positions, female wrestlers demonstrated better effectiveness (291 points) than male wrestlers (206 points). The number of points deducted for rule violations was significantly lower for female wrestlers (8 times) compared to male wrestlers (27 times). Time stoppages during challenge reviews were fewer for female wrestlers (7 times) compared to male wrestlers (18 times).&#x0D; Conclusions. The conducted research indicates differences in the performance indicators of freestyle wrestling between men and women. Male wrestlers employ more actions in the standing position (81.7%) than female wrestlers (70.7%). Correspondingly, female wrestlers execute more actions in the ground positions (29.3%) compared to male wrestlers (18.3%). The total number of actions performed is higher for male wrestlers (579) than for female wrestlers (518). Female wrestlers achieve more premature victories (32.7% of all matches) compared to male wrestlers (24.6%). The obtained results will assist coaches in better adapting to gender differences and developing specific training programs for athletes.&#x0D;

“As tough as she is beautiful”: Discourses of female professional wrestlers in World Wrestling Entertainment’s “Evolution”

We present findings from a critical discourse analysis of commentary from World Wrestling Entertainment’s pay-per-view Evolution, an all-female wrestling competition. Approximately 10 minutes of match commentary were analysed, attending to the discourses operating within the text; the subject positions offered by them; and the implications these may have for subjectivity, action, and practice. Two discourses are presented: female wrestlers as “real athletes in a real combat sport” and “female wrestlers as conventionally feminine.” The operation of these discourses through the text was interpreted as offering opportunities for women wrestlers to construct identities as serious sportspeople while at the same time limiting those opportunities through the requirement that they also demonstrate heteronormative femininity. We discuss these findings within the framework of neoliberal feminism and a postfeminist sensibility. We conclude that, contrary to its superficially feminist agenda, Evolution offers a narrow and contradictory space for women to construct legitimate identities as professional wrestlers, where discursive positions may be simultaneously offered and undermined by commentators.

Perception of the body image and its influence on the development of maladaptive eating behaviors in sports university students

Aim to assess the body image perception and its influence on the development of maladaptive eating behavior (MEB) among students of a sports university.&#x0D; Material and methods. A survey was conducted among 768 students using a self-image questionnaire (SIQ) and an Eating Behavior Assessment Scale (EBAS).&#x0D; Results. 43.25.1% of sportswomen and 42.910.8% of sportsmen of complex coordination sports had a pronounced degree of appearance dissatisfaction (AD). The AD level was assessed as "slight dissatisfaction" in most students of other sports and non-athletes (in 50.96.7% of athletes of cyclic sports, 37.56.1% of wrestlers, 38.84.02% of sports games athletes (SGA), 38.2 6.5% of male non-athletes, 40.6 8.7% of female wrestlers). In 31.64.8% of the female SGA and in 31.74.2% women non-athletes we observed "moderate dissatisfaction". The AD level correlated with the presence of clinical manifestations of MEB (r=0.5, p0.001) and with the presence of psychological traits and behavioral stereotypes characteristic of people with MEB (r=0.279, p0.001).&#x0D; Conclusion. A distorted perception of one's own body, namely dissatisfaction with one's appearance, was related with the presence of the MEB symptoms in the students of the sports university. The self-image questionnaire (SIQ) can be used as a screening method to determine the risk group for developing MEB at the prenosological stage. The ranking of sports by the number of athletes with pronounced appearance dissatisfaction can be used to determine the order of development of targeted preventive measures, taking into account the specifics of the sport, the characteristics of the training process and competitive stages.

Training Conditions and Psychological Health: Eating Behavior Disorders in Spanish High-Performance Women's Olympic Wrestling Athletes-A Qualitative Study.

(1) Background: the aim of this study was to determine the factors that affect the occurrence of behaviors related to possible eating disorders in Spanish high-performance Olympic wrestling athletes. (2) Methods: The sample consisted of 22 elite female wrestlers selected through purposive sampling with inclusion criteria of (i) having been a national champion, (ii) having been part of the Spanish team, and (iii) suffering or having suffered from an eating disorder. The semistructured interviews were conducted online and lasted between 20 and 40 min. A statistical analysis was performed with NVivo10 software. (3) Results: the athletes showed a series of issues grouped into three main themes, which were divided into the following categories-firstly, the reasons why wrestlers lose weight; secondly, the inadequate procedures they use; and, finally, the reference persons involved in the process. (4) Conclusions: The training conditions in high-performance sports have psychological and behavioral effects on wrestlers. Wrestlers have to move down to lower categories; however, they do not take into account how this practice influences their health when using inadequate procedures. Rapid and significant weight loss produces negative effects, especially in the female population, generating an incidence of eating disorders. The information obtained provided elements of interest for reflection on possible solutions to prevent existing eating disorders.

Elit Güreşçilerde Spor Yaralanma Öyküsü ve Spor Yaralanma Kaygı Düzeylerinin Araştırılması: Betimsel Araştırma

Objective: The purpose of the study was to investigate the sports injury history that occurred during the competition and the training, and anxiety of sports injury in elite wrestlers. Material and Methods: This study was conducted a total of 172 who young wrestlers including 72 females (age: 19±0.85 years; height: 167.83±4.18 cm; body mass: 67±9.58 kg) and 100 males (age: 19±0.83 years; height: 176.92±7.91 cm; body mass: 73±13.32 kg). Ethics committee approval was obtained before the study. In this study, as a data collection tool was used the Sports Injury Anxiety Scale and athlete information form including training experience, wrestling style, the environment in which the injury occurred, rapid weight loss, injured region, etc. As statistical analysis one-way ANOVA test was used for independent groups and Pearson correlation. Results: The study results demonstrated that female wrestlers had higher injury rates including shoulder and elbow and forearm compared to male wrestlers and male freestyle wrestlers had higher anxiety levels for experiencing pain and re-injury anxiety levels compared to female wrestlers (p<0.05). It was found that the rapid weight loss was performed at the rate of 98.6% and 85% in female and male wrestlers respectively. There was a weak negative correlation was seen between the number of weight loss and the experiencing pain (p<0.05). Conclusion: These results confirmed that freestyle wrestlers experienced the anxiety level more than female and Greco-Roman wrestlers.

MONITORAMENTO FISIOLÓGICO NO TREINO FÍSICO DE INTENSIDADE EM LUTADORAS FEMININAS

ABSTRACT Introduction Currently, female wrestling has become one of the potential advantages in the Olympic Games, which has also allowed the sport to receive more attention. Physiological monitoring in intense physical training in female wrestlers is still little explored despite its importance in training conduction. Objective Explore special intensity physical training effects on female wrestlers through physiological monitoring. Methods Literature search, expert interview, and an experimental method conducted a situation analysis on 2-month training for 8 female wrestling team athletes, specific contents also included: analysis of female wrestlers’ body composition, changes in serum testosterone levels, and variations in cortisol levels. Results During the two-month training period, the various athletes’ physiological indicators underwent noticeable changes, remaining at the top of the normal range. Most of the athletes could adapt to the training load and intensity in this phase. Serum testosterone, cortisol, and hemoglobin levels in early athletes increased significantly. However, as training progresses, all indicators decrease, showing that the adaptability of the athlete’s body is consolidated. The hemoglobin content increased in most of the athletes, showing that the athlete’s own intensity of physical training was high. Conclusion The above physiological indicators can reflect the physical function of the athletes, providing a theoretical basis for coaches to develop evidence-based training plans. Evidence Level II; Therapeutic Studies - Investigating the result.

The Profile of Anthropometric Components and Aerobic Capacity of Male and Female Wrestlers

This study aims to describe the anthropometric component profile and aerobic capacity of male and female wrestlers in the West Bandung Regency. This study uses a descriptive method with a cross-sectional approach. The research sample used accidental sampling as many as 15 people consisting of 10 men and 5 women. The data collection technique was carried out by conducting tests and measurements of anthropometry and VO2max through the bleep test. The results showed that there was no significant difference in anthropometric measurements between male and female wrestlers (sig&gt; 0.05), in the measurement of body mass index (BMI) results for male and female wrestlers, which were much lower than the ideal standard, in the VO2max measurement results for all samples ( 15 people) mostly (75%) were in the average category and only (27%) were in a good category. The last picture is that there is no significant correlation between Body Mass Index and aerobic capacity of male and female wrestlers

Гендерні особливості зорового сприйняття та переробки інформації у борців

. Purpose: to study gender peculiarities of visual perception and information processing of female wrestlers. Material and methods. The research involved 23 female and 22 male wrestlers, members of the national teams of Ukraine. We studied the perception and decision-making in testing conditions using the hardware and software complex «Multispychometer-05». The perception of visual information was studied by the perceptual speed test. The athlete was asked to find the missing element of geometric shapes among the proposed on the display screen. The task was to quickly and accurately recognize the missing element. The following indicators were determined: speed, performance, accuracy and efficiency of visual perception. Decision making was studied by a choice test among three stimuli of different colors. The stimuli appeared randomly, the task of the athlete was to respond quickly and accurately to the corresponding stimulus with the right or left hand. The speed of sensory response was studied by the test of determining the latent time of a simple visual-motor reaction. The sportsman was offered to react to a random stimulus as quickly as possible. The latency and stability of the reaction were determined. Results: the study of gender peculiarities of visual perception and information processing in wrestlers was conducted. For sports wrestling perception and processing of information is an important property that provides adequate decision-making in the fight with the active action of the opponent. The best indicator in the study of decision-making time, in terms of choosing stimuli among different external stimuli, was found in men. They make decisions more quickly in conditions of time limit than women. At the same time, women have a faster level of perception of visual information with simultaneous psycho-emotional stress. Men have a faster nature of information processing and decision-making on external visual stimuli. It is advisable to use the results of the study for the construction of training load of women in wrestling. Conclusions. The results of the study showed that the faster nature of visual perception in women who specialize in wrestling than in men wrestlers. The presence of faster decision-making in men wrestlers compared to women in the choice of an external stimulus was revealed. The slowing down of the time of visual-motor reaction in women against the background of the growth of psycho-emotional tension is established. Keywords: freestyle wrestling, elite sportsmen, visual-motor reaction, gender peculiarities.