其他摘要:The paper was based on finding out the order of stress-related symptoms in pre- competition hours. We also compared total stress betweencategories (Under-13 and Under-17) and gender, and determined whether there existed any correlations between stress and hours of training, and stressand players’ position in the ranking. The study sample consisted of 128 subjects and was carried out during a top level badminton National Junior Circuit.The instrument used was the pre-competitive stress symptoms list - children and youths (De Rose Jr., 1996). The symptoms of pre-competitive stressmost frequently found in players were related to emotions and behaviors. Girls under 17 had higher levels of stress than boys in the same category, inthe hours before the competition (boys = 74.40 ± 16.11, girls = 80.75 ± 15.22; P< .05), which could be related to the higher dropout from sport of thisgroup. There was no relationship between stress and hours of training (r= .01; P= .92) or position in the ranking (r= -.12; P= .116). In conclusion,Under-17 girl badminton players had higher levels of stress compared to boys in the same category, and youth badminton players are enthusiastic aboutthe arrival of competition.