Authors : Bharti Sharma

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 1 - January

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10494944

Abstract : The purpose of this research article to provide knowledge regarding age estimation in athletes. Now a days age estimation become a very important components in competitive sports for fair selection. Any sports competitions are classified in to several age categories, therefore, estimation of age become very important aspect. A search of multiple databases was used in order to gather review information. Age estimation terms was searched. The titles and abstracts of all articles were reviewed. Our research included reading the full texts and checking the reference lists of relevant papers. Review of related literature suggest various methods to estimate an individual age that are Forensic Age Diagnostics, X-ray examinations, dental examination, CT scan, magnetic resonance imaging and various medical examinations etc. In addition, the researcher looks at the challenges on age estimation of factors such as an athlete’s socioeconomic status, the use of hormones and anabolic substances as well as chronic overuse of the growth plates.

Keywords : Age Estimation, Sports, Athletes, Competitive Sports.