The Interaction of Spirituality and Gender in Building Women's Sports Achievement

Abstract

Understanding the influence of non-physical factors such as spirituality and gender issues on
women's sporting performance is a significant challenge and a crucial topic for review. This article
aims to identify the extent to which spiritual and gender factors contribute to the sporting
performance and development of women athletes. A qualitative, desk-based approach was
employed to review literature and journal articles, utilizing inclusion and exclusion criteria in the
search for relevant sources. The results revealed that spirituality plays a vital role in enhancing
women athletes' performance by improving focus and mental resilience. Societal gender
perceptions often disadvantage women athletes, limiting their access to exercise and recognition.
Both spirituality and gender are important factors in the development of women athletes, as the
acceptance and support of spiritual practices can enhance confidence and performance. The study
concludes that to optimize the potential of women athletes, a holistic and gender-sensitive
approach to training is necessary. Recommendations for coaches and sports organizations include
embracing spiritual needs, promoting gender equality, and implementing policies that support the
all-round development of women athletes.