MOTIVASI BERPRESTASI PADA ATLET TAEKWONDO KYORUGI YANG CEDERA DI KOTA MALANG

Taekwondo is a sport classified as a martial art. In Taekwondo, two categories are contested: Kyorugi (sparring) and Poomsae (forms). In Kyorugi competitions, athletes are more prone to injuries due to the intense physical contact involved. This study aims to describe the achievement motivation of Kyorugi Taekwondo athletes who sustained injuries in Malang City. This research employed a descriptive quantitative method. The sampling technique used was Purposive Sampling, involving 40 Taekwondo athletes in the Kyorugi category who had experienced or were currently experiencing injuries in Malang City. The data were collected using an achievement motivation scale and analyzed through descriptive quantitative methods. The results indicated that the majority of athletes demonstrated a moderate level of achievement motivation. Despite their injuries, it did not pose a significant barrier to their continued pursuit of achievement.