Study Aim: The study aimed to compare physical performance variables among athletes from three water sports: kayaking, canoeing, and rowing. Specifically, it sought to analyse differences in running speed, agility, jumping ability, and throwing ability to identify sport-specific physical demands and attributes. Materials and Methods: The research involved 45 male athletes, with 15 participants from each sport, aged 18-25 years and with at least two years of competitive experience. Physical performance was assessed through a series of tests: a 30-meter sprint for running speed, a shuttle run for agility, vertical jump measurements for jumping ability, and a medicine ball throw for throwing ability. Testing was conducted in a controlled environment with standardized protocols. Statistical Analysis: Descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, standard error) were computed for each performance variable. One-Way ANOVA was employed to determine differences among the sports. Post-hoc analysis using Tukey`s HSD test was performed when significant differences were found. The significance level was set at p< 0.05, and statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS version 27.0. Results: The analysis revealed no statistically significant differences in running speed, agility, jumping ability, or throwing ability among athletes from kayaking, canoeing, and rowing. All performance variables showed similar mean values across the three sports, indicating comparable physical attributes required for each discipline.
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