Iga Swiatek wins French Open: Pressure didn’t squeeze me after Naomi Osaka thriller

Iga Swiatek wins French Open: Pressure didn’t squeeze me after Naomi Osaka thriller

Iga Swiatek said that she was “proud” of herself after not letting pressure bog her down following the French Open second-round victory against Naomi Osaka. The World No.1 was down a match point against the 4-time Grand Slam winner before making a strong comeback to progress into the third round. From there on, Swiatek did … Read more

Mental health in sports: How athletes maintain wellbeing despite pressure to succeed

Mental health in sports: How athletes maintain wellbeing despite pressure to succeed

While sports offer immense appreciation, it also brings equal or more criticism, with social media adding the hate comments Conversations regarding mental health — often brushed under the carpet — have slowly started to become part of mainstream discussions. A slew of retirements and breaks by sportspersons due to mental ill-health has increased focus on … Read more

Naomi Osaka’s ‘Time Out’ Highlights a Crippling Mental Health Issue

Naomi Osaka’s ‘Time Out’ Highlights a Crippling Mental Health Issue

By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, June 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — On Tuesday, tennis star Naomi Osaka announced her withdrawal from the French Open. The reason: An ongoing battle with depression and anxiety. As the world’s No. 2 woman’s tennis player and a four-time Grand Slam tournament winner at the age of just 23, … Read more