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S1E105: Athletes' mental health under spotlight: The Big Story Ep 105
The Big Story Ep 105: Athletes' mental health under spotlight
8:33 mins
Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.
At the Tokyo Olympics, defending champion Simone Biles has withdrawn from Thursday's individual all-around event, due to ongoing concerns over her mental health.
Assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath discusses the recent incidents of top athletes who have spoken out about the importance of mental health.
Produced by: Hairianto Diman (mdhairi@sph.com.sg) & Olivia Quay (oliviaq@sph.com.sg)
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