The Attractiveness of Indonesian Handball Competitions Based on Men’s and Women’s National-Level Multi-Event Games
(A Statistical Analysis Study of the PON IX Exhibition 2016, PON XX 2021, and PON XXI 2024)
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https://doi.org/10.26858/cjpko.v17i3.512Keywords:
Handball, Competition, Perfomance, Statistic, TempoAbstract
This study examines the appeal of national-level handball competitions in Indonesia for both men's and women's categories using a comparative descriptive quantitative design. The objective of the study is to analyze the characteristics of the competition more comprehensively, not limited to the final match results, through the use of per-match and time-based performance indicators in three multi-event editions: the 2016 PON IX Exhibition, 2021 PON XX, and 2024 PON XXI. A total sampling technique was applied involving all participating provincial teams (9 provinces and 34 scoring sheets in 2016; 7 provinces and 20 scoring sheets in 2021; and 10 provinces and 28 scoring sheets in 2024). Data were collected through analysis of official match scoring sheets and reorganized into five research indicators: Goals For/Match, Goals Against/Match, Goals Difference/Match, Goals For/Minute, and Goals Against/Minute. The analysis was conducted using a quantitative descriptive method by grouping data based on category and championship edition and calculating total and average scores. The results of this study indicate that the attractiveness of a competition is determined not only by the balance of match results but also by the intensity of the score, the tempo of the game, and the variation in performance between teams. High scoring productivity, fast tempo of the game, and large goal differences shape the character of the competition in each edition and reflect the dynamics of the development of national handball development. These findings emphasize the importance of a multidimensional approach in competition evaluation and have implications for sports policy, competition management, and athlete development.
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