Evaluation of Mental Skills and Temperament of Skilled Petanque Athletes of Iran

Researchers currently use mental characteristics and temperament for talent identification in various sports fields. Therefore, the current research aimed to evaluate the mental skills and temperament of Iranian skilled petanque athletes. The study population included all petanque (male and female) athletes participating in the national championship in 2022. Based on convenience sampling, 99 people completed the Ottawa mental skills assessment tool (OMSAT-3*), and 68 people completed Mujahidin’s ten-item Mizaj (temperament) questionnaire (MMQ). The results showed that cognitive skills are more critical than psychosomatic and basic skills in skilled (male and female) petanque athletes. Most male athletes have a moderate temperament. Therefore, coaches and specialists can consider evaluating petanque athletes’ mental skills and temperament as part of the talent identification process in this sports field.