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World Health Day: How sport and the Olympic Games promote …

WEBTo mark World Health Day 2023, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is highlighting the role that sport and the Olympic Games can play in fostering healthy …

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How sport can have a positive impact on mental and physical health

WEBSport benefits: Both the physical and mental. While the physical benefits are numerous (more on that below), the UK's National Health Service (NHS) report that …

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IOC MENTAL HEALTH IN ELITE ATHLETES TOOLKIT

WEBIOC Mental Health in Elite Athletes Toolkit Foreword by Uğur Erdener, Sergey Bubka and Kirsty Coventry The well-being of athletes has always been and will always be the top …

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Simone Biles on her new role: mental health advocate

WEBSimone BILES Artistic Gymnastics. (2021 Getty Images) Simone Biles finds herself in a role she never imagined: mental health advocate. When the seven-time …

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The benefits of swimming: a beginner’s guide Olympic Channel

WEBSwimming is brilliant for both physical and mental health, with the list including weight loss, stress-relief and reduced risk of heart disease. While we can’t …

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Supporting athletes’ mental health on and off the field of play

WEBThe International Olympic Committee (IOC) has put tools and initiatives in place to support athletes’ mental health and well-being, including: the educational, expert-led content …

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Medical and Scientific

WEBFind here information on medical and scientific educational events organized by the IOC for healthcare professionals, researchers, and athletes. These events cover …

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IOC expands mental health support for athletes

WEBThe course is available on Athlete365, the IOC’s platform that supports more than 130,000 elite athletes and entourage members on and off the field of play through a …

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Michael Phelps opens up about mental health

WEBThose roadblocks included struggles with mental health, a topic the champion swimmer has spent much of his time since retiring after the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio discussing. “I …

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IOC Mental Health in Elite Athletes Toolkit

WEBThe International Olympic Committee (IOC) Sport Mental Health Assessment Tool 1 (SMHAT-1) is a standardised assessment tool aiming to identify, at an early stage, elite …

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Safeguarding at Paris 2024: How to reach out for help and support

WEBAll athletes have the right to participate in a safe and supportive environment, and at Paris 2024 you will have access to resources that can provide you with help and …

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IOC publishes new Consensus Statement on Relative Energy …

WEBIOC publishes new Consensus Statement on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) to protect athlete health. A new International Olympic Committee (IOC) …

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Life after sport: Why Athletes need to prepare

WEBThe first four steps deal with mapping out your past experiences, current situation, and perceived future. The final step focuses on integrating their past, present, and projected …

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Discus throw: Rules, regulations, records and all you need to know

WEBA brief history of discus throw. The discus throw, where a competitor hurls a heavy disc, was one of the events at the Ancient Olympics**.**It was introduced in the …

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Olympic champions Suni Lee, Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas set for …

WEBLee, Douglas continue their comebacks. Meanwhile, Douglas and Lee are working their way back into golden form. For Lee, it’s been a difficult 14 months as the …

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Ioannis Fountoulis: “Carrying the Olympic flame was like nothing I …

WEBIoannis Fountoulis was the final torchbearer in Greece before the Olympic flame was officially handed over to Paris 2024. Representing his water polo team who …

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Badminton, Thomas & Uber Cup 2024: Indonesia to face hosts …

WEBUber Cup: Indonesia end 16-year final drought to set up China clash. The women's Uber Cup semis were first up on Saturday with Olympic champion Chen Yufei …

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Qualities of a great sports coach

WEBAn effective coach communicates well and exudes credibility, competence, respect and authority. You should be able to explain ideas clearly. Clear communication means …

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