(a) Uncertainty about result: Competitions provide challenge and stimulation. It is a field of unpredictability. The outcome is not known. One is under pressure to perform.
(b) Level of competition: The more important the contest is, the greater is the stress or level of anxiety to perform.
(c) Expectations of spectators: Spectators have a major role or impact on how an athlete feels. It is more when it is home advantage venue.
(d) Possibility of getting hurt: It can be a source of anxiety especially in games like boxing, martial arts, gymnastics, etc. because the chances of injury are more.
(e) Expectation of success: Some athletes take up the challenge and are psyched up to perform better and get success whereas some others not coming up to the expectations are psyched-out which causes failure.
