Factors and Health Consequences Associated with Doping among Cricket Players of Pakistan
Doping remains a significant issue in sports, including cricket, with serious implications for athletes' health and the integrity of the sport. This study explores the factors contributing to doping among cricket players in Pakistan and examines the associated health consequences. Factors such as performance pressure, lack of education about doping, financial incentives, peer influence, and accessibility of doping substances were found to contribute to doping practices among players. The study highlights that Doping poses dangers to one's health such as coronary artery disease., Damaged liver, hormonal disorders, mood swings, aggression, and depression. These findings underscore the need for comprehensive anti-doping policies and programs in Pakistani cricket, focusing on education, prevention, and detection. Collaborative efforts involving sports authorities, coaches, players, and healthcare professionals are crucial in addressing doping effectively and promoting clean and fair play while safeguarding athletes' health and well-being.
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Doping, Cricket, Pakistan, Performance-Enhancing Substances, Factors, Health Consequences, Anti-Doping Policies, Athletes, Education
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(1) Faiz ul Hassan Shah
Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.
(2) Muntaha Muner
Undergraduate, Department of Physical Education, University of Narowal, Punjab, Pakistan.
(3) Kaleem Ullah
M. Phil Scholar, Department of Health Physical Education &Sports Sciences, University of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
Cite this article
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APA : Shah, F. u. H., Muner, M., & Ullah, K. (2019). Factors and Health Consequences Associated with Doping among Cricket Players of Pakistan. Global Physical Education and Sports Sciences Review, II(I), 31-39. https://doi.org/10.31703/gpessr.2019(II-I).04
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CHICAGO : Shah, Faiz ul Hassan, Muntaha Muner, and Kaleem Ullah. 2019. "Factors and Health Consequences Associated with Doping among Cricket Players of Pakistan." Global Physical Education and Sports Sciences Review, II (I): 31-39 doi: 10.31703/gpessr.2019(II-I).04
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HARVARD : SHAH, F. U. H., MUNER, M. & ULLAH, K. 2019. Factors and Health Consequences Associated with Doping among Cricket Players of Pakistan. Global Physical Education and Sports Sciences Review, II, 31-39.
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MHRA : Shah, Faiz ul Hassan, Muntaha Muner, and Kaleem Ullah. 2019. "Factors and Health Consequences Associated with Doping among Cricket Players of Pakistan." Global Physical Education and Sports Sciences Review, II: 31-39
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MLA : Shah, Faiz ul Hassan, Muntaha Muner, and Kaleem Ullah. "Factors and Health Consequences Associated with Doping among Cricket Players of Pakistan." Global Physical Education and Sports Sciences Review, II.I (2019): 31-39 Print.
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OXFORD : Shah, Faiz ul Hassan, Muner, Muntaha, and Ullah, Kaleem (2019), "Factors and Health Consequences Associated with Doping among Cricket Players of Pakistan", Global Physical Education and Sports Sciences Review, II (I), 31-39
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TURABIAN : Shah, Faiz ul Hassan, Muntaha Muner, and Kaleem Ullah. "Factors and Health Consequences Associated with Doping among Cricket Players of Pakistan." Global Physical Education and Sports Sciences Review II, no. I (2019): 31-39. https://doi.org/10.31703/gpessr.2019(II-I).04