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The study aimed to investigate the effect of physical training and a combination of physical and yogic training on motor fitness component of college level Handball players. 45 male players from Alipurduar district in West Bengal, India, aged 18-20, were randomly selected for the study. The study was conducted using a true random group design, consisting of a pre-test and post-test. The participants were divided into three groups: physical training (Experimental Group 1), combined physical and yogic training (Experimental Group 2), and control group (Experimental Group 3). Pre-tests was conducted on Abdominal muscular strength. The experimental groups participated in their respective physical training, combined physical and yogic practices for six weeks. Post-tests were conducted on this dependent variable after six weeks. The analysis of variance (ANCOVA) statistical technique was used to test the adjusted post-test mean differences among the experimental groups. Scheffe's post hoc test was used to find paired mean significant differences (Thirumalaisamy A. 1995). The descriptive analysis revealed that performance-related factors influenced both the physical training group and the combined group equally. Both groups had chances to develop physical factors, and the incorporation of yogic exercises with the training was found to be the prime source for such significance. The study highlights the importance of incorporating yogic exercises in sports training for improved motor fitness.