Review Article

Influence of Organisational Opportunities on Self-Efficacy and Professional Development among Sportswomen in Chennai

Abstract

Sports play an important role in promoting personal growth, teamwork, and empowerment. For sportswomen, success in their careers depends not only on individual talent but also on the opportunities and support provided by their organisations. This study examines how organisational opportunities influence the self-efficacy and professional development of sportswomen in Chennai. It focuses on four major dimensions such as, training and development, resource support, mentorship and guidance, and recognition and rewards. Data were collected from 175 sportswomen using a structured questionnaire and analysed through correlation and regression techniques. The findings show that organisational opportunities have a significant and positive impact on both self-efficacy and professional development. Training, mentorship, and recognition were found to be the strongest contributors, while resource support had a lesser effect. The study concludes that a supportive organisational environment enhances confidence, motivation, and career growth among sportswomen. It also highlights the need for sports institutions to promote inclusive and sustained development practices for women athletes.