Concerns about holding the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games during a state of emergency highlights just how much power the International Olympic Committee wields over the global sporting world.
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Athletes headed to Tokyo have trained throughout an unusually stressful year. Missing out on final preparations could hinder their chances at a medal
Loosening press obligations might be one way to protect the mental health of athletes.
Specialising in one sport early on in childhood carries greater risk of burnout, injury, and dropout from the sport.
Those with the condition could take several weeks, months, or even years to properly recover.
There needs to be significant change in the administration of athletics programs. The global pause in sporting competitions is a unique opportunity to begin the urgent work of making it safe for women
Top US runner Mary Cain has revealed her health was ruined by being told to lose weight for performance.
Genetic testing could help us build targeted and effective training routines for athletes, but the emerging science could also introduce opportunity for discrimination in the sporting world.
It probably sounds bad or uncomfortable to you. But stiffness is part of what gives elite athletes the spring in their muscles.
Sports training often involves exposure to challenging situations to boost performance. But this can cross the line into emotional abuse. Here’s how to recognise when that happens.
It can be tough at the top for football managers.
New research with elite sportswomen found half use hormonal contraceptives.
Musicians and athletes have a lot in common when it comes to performing in the glare of the spotlight.
For any athlete to deliver a gold medal performance, mental toughness is an essential ingredient. But what exactly is mental toughness — and how does an athlete develop it?
When faced with chaos or danger, most people retreat. Not so for those who possess a certain personality trait.
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are two of the greatest tennis players in recent years at the Australian Open. So what makes them stand out from the rest?
It can be tough for younger players to make it to the top of professional tennis. But it’s not impossible, if you look at the numbers.
Help with psychological issues for elite performers is not about reacting when problems bubble to the surface.
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Clinician Scientist, Canada Research Chair in Injury Prevention and Physical Activity for Health, Sport Medicine Physician, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University
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Senior Research Fellow, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne
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Professor in Sociology of Sport and Gender, University of Waikato
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