Impacto del Factor Motivacional en Deportistas: Análisis de Reflexión

Abstract

This reflective article comparatively analyzes motivational dynamics in the sports fields of Brazil and Colombia, based on an international academic mission and an examination of scientific articles published between 2019 and 2025 in both countries. The objective was to understand how training and institutional structures influence athlete motivation and the sustainability of their athletic development. Methodologically, an interpretive qualitative approach was adopted, based on the thematic analysis proposed by Braun and Clarke (2021), which facilitated the organization of the information found. Indexed scientific articles from Brazil and Colombia were examined and compared, along with records of academic observations made in Brazilian sports institutions. The information was classified into categories such as motivational climate, autonomy, continuity of training, and institutional support, based on self-determination theory (Ryan & Deci, 2020). The analysis identified that sports environments that meet the fundamental psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness foster more independent and sustained motivation (Ryan & Deci, 2020). In this regard, the Brazilian model demonstrates a consolidated institutional structure and continuous planning that strengthens these processes. In contrast, significant progress has been observed in Colombia, although challenges related to organizational stability and the long-term development of athletes persist. It is concluded that sports motivation does not depend exclusively on the individual, but rather on coherent training systems that integrate structure, support, and a sense of belonging.