20.06.2024 |
magazine issue | 06/2024
Psychological Aspects of Elite Performance in New Olympic Disciplines: The Case of Climbing
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Olympics / Olympic Games Paris / paris / european championship / football / uefa / em / Germany / climbing
Psychological Aspects of Elite Performance in New Olympic Disciplines: The Case of Climbing
In recent years, sports that have traditionally been practiced as recreational and non-competitive have been added in the official Olympic program. For example, climbing is on the Olympic program for Paris 2024 and Los Angeles 2028. This article provides an up-to-date overview of the relevant psychological aspects of climbing that are important for performance. We also discuss how sport psychology can contribute to current and future challenges in Olympic climbing. / more