This study examined the effects of structured interval training on selected physical fitness variables speed and explosive leg strength among intercollegiate Kabaddi and Kho-Kho players. Forty-eight male athletes aged 18–25 years from Kurukshetra University, CCS University, M.D. University, and Periyar University were divided into three groups: Control (n=12), Kho-Kho (n=12), and Kabaddi (n=12). Pre- and post-test data were collected during the 2008–09 All India Inter-University Competition. Interval training was implemented for experimental groups, while the control group followed routine practice. Results indicated significant improvements in speed and standing broad jump performance in both experimental groups, with Kho-Kho players showing slightly greater gains. The findings suggest that interval training is an effective conditioning strategy for enhancing sport-specific fitness.

Interval training, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, speed, explosive strength

Interval training effectively improved speed and explosive strength in university-level Kho-Kho and Kabaddi players. The program proved superior to conventional practice, with Kho-Kho athletes demonstrating slightly greater gains. These findings underscore the importance of structured conditioning in traditional sports and provide a model for performance optimization in similar game formats.

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