Sports Biomechanics as a Tool for Inclusive Talent Identification
Aman Jaiswal, Sonia Shalini · International Journal of Yogic Human Movement and Sports Sciences · 2026
Background: Field hockey has constantly been extra than just a exercise in India. Carrying identity and records yet, whilst we look cautiously at how younger game enthusiasts are determined on for higher education pathways, the gadget isn't always constantly similarly available to anybody. Talent identification often depends on quick trials and educate statement, which may additionally by chance favour athletes who have already got better exposure, education, or property. Over time, this can create inequality inside the development device.
Purpose: This evaluation targets to explore whether sports activities activities biomechanics can help make skills identity in Indian area hockey more
Aim: and inclusive. Instead of relying mainly on visible judgement, biomechanical assessment makes a speciality of measurable movement functions collectively with sprint velocity, trade-of-path functionality, and technical performance. Methodology: A based narrative assessment changed into executed the usage of peer-reviewed literature posted among 2000 and 2023. Searches all through Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar diagnosed 52 articles. After screening for relevance, duplication, and methodological clarity, 32 peer-reviewed works had been covered in the very last assessment. These blanketed 27 empirical research and 5 foundational theoretical works. Key
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Results: The literature indicates that biomechanical markers improve reliability in performance evaluation Research also confirms that social heritage and structural elements have an effect on access to opportunity in pastime.
Conclusion: When implemented equitably, biomechanical screening may additionally lessen bias and improve transparency in skills selection systems. Future Work: Future studies ought to examine low-cost biomechanical fashions for grassroots hockey academies and behavior long-time period research inside Indian context.