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The purpose of this study was to conduct a comparative analysis of explosive power among university-level Football, Handball, and Volleyball players of Andhra Pradesh. A total of 300 male players (100 each from Football, Handball, and Volleyball), who had participated in Inter-University tournaments during 2011-12, were selected as subjects. Explosive power was assessed through standard tests, and the results were analyzed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Scheffe's Post Hoc Test. The mean scores of explosive power were Football (1.954 m), Handball (2.093 m), and Volleyball (2.000 m), with standard deviations of 0.022, 0.054, and 0.033 respectively. The obtained F-ratio of 341.34 was significantly higher than the table value of 3.03 at the 0.05 level of confidence, indicating significant differences among the groups. Post Hoc analysis showed significant mean differences between Football & Handball (MD=0.139), Handball & Volleyball (MD=0.093), and Football & Volleyball (MD=0.046), confirming that Handball players exhibited superior explosive power compared to Football and Volleyball players. The findings highlight the influence of sport-specific demands on explosive power and suggest the importance of tailored training programs to optimize performance.