Sleep Deprivation: Impact On Performance and Emotional Regulation of Athletes (Research Article)

Author(s): Pooja Gautam*, Pratibha Jadoun, Vir Narayan, Sapna, Prashant Rao Mulik, Ramu Soni, Naveen Kumar Singh

Abstract: Advances in wearable technology, neuroscience, and sleep research have produced sophisticated models elucidating precisely how cumulative sleep debt erodes athletic capability and emotional resilience over time. This descriptive manuscript synthesizes the most current evidence on the causes of sleep deprivation in athletic populations, its physical and psychological consequences, gender and developmental disparities, effects on injury and immune function, evidence-based interventions, technological innovations, and international cultural practices. It concludes with specific, actionable recommendations for athletes, coaches, sports medicine practitioners, policymakers, and sports organizations seeking to embed sleep science into athlete care at every stage of a competitive career.

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