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Nor, N. M., Anuar, N., & Mohamed, M. (2024). The Relationship between Mental Toughness and Sports Performance Perception among Secondary School Athletes: A Cross-sectional Analysis. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 13(4), 2831–2836.

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