Young National Wrestlers’ Opinions about Fear of Failure

The aim of this research is to determine the opinions of young national wrestlers’ about the fear of failure due to reasons such as making a mistake during the competition, being exposed to criticism due to failure. The research was carried out with qualitative research design using phenomenology model and standardized open-ended interview method was used. The research group consisted of 13 male young national wrestlers. The data were obtained through the ‘Personal Information Form’ consisting of 5 questions and ‘Interview Form’ consisting of 5 open-ended questions. Data were evaluated by content analysis method of qualitative research. As a result of the research, it was determined that young national wrestlers’ had fear of making mistakes in competitions, fear of receiving criticism due to failure and fear of failure. It is recommended that high level athletes be supported by sports psychologists