Ramadan fasting and sports performance: A Malaysian perspective

• Main Authors: Ooi, Cheong Hwa, Roy, Jolly, Mohd Ghazali, M. Z., Loo, Lean Hiong, Ahmad Padzi, M. N., Chai, Wen Jin, Md Razali, Mohd Rizal, Feizal, Victor, Aziz, Abdul Rashid, Singh, Rabindarjeet
• Other Authors: Chia, Michael
• Format: Book Section
• Language: English
• Published: National lnstitute of Education (Singapore) 2010
• Subjects: RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
• Online Access: http://eprints.usm.my/37776/1/OoiICPESS2010RamadanFastSportsPerformanceaMalaysianperspective.pdf; http://eprints.usm.my/37776/

The purpose of this study was to identify factors that would affect Muslim athletes in their training or competition during the Ramadan fast. This would lead to a better understanding of the changes in lifestyle, behavioural and training practices of Muslim athletes when they participate in Ramadan...