‘A Barrier to Performance’: How Mental Health of Athletes Is Perceived in India

‘A Barrier to Performance’: How Mental Health of Athletes Is Perceived in India

Tennis star Naomi Osaka’s 2022 Roland Garros tour may have come to a disappointing end with a first-round loss, but all was not in vain. The Japanese player made headlines at last year’s French Open for withdraw from the tournament, citing mental health reasons. The furor caused by this shocking departure has since led the … Read more

A year on, Naomi Osaka’s French Open exit blazes path for mental health discussion

A year on, Naomi Osaka’s French Open exit blazes path for mental health discussion

Naomi Osaka had shocked the tennis world when she withdrew from the 2021 French Open after boycotting post-match press duties. One year the sport is addressing the mental toll on athletes. Naomi Osaka had shocked the tennis world when she withdrew from the 2021 French Open after boycotting post-match press duties. One year the sport … Read more