Exploring developmental factors influencing performance excellence in twice-exceptional Saudi athletes: a case study of Paralympic champions

Exploring developmental factors influencing performance excellence in twice-exceptional Saudi athletes: a case study of Paralympic champions

IntroductionAchieving exceptional performance in sports, particularly among twice-exceptional athletes, is a multifaceted process that remains underexplored. Understanding the developmental pathways that lead to performance excellence is essential for supporting this unique population.MethodsThis st...

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Main Authors:	Abdulhamid A. Alarfaj, Marwa M. Hassan, Refah M. Aljohar, Fahad A. Almuaili, Mohamed D. Hassan
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-04-01
Series:	Frontiers in Psychology
Subjects:	twice-exceptional athletes Paralympic athletes elite performance developmental factors psychosocial impact adaptive sports excellence
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1556081/full
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