Wellness

For too long, India has measured athletic success by physical strength alone. It’s time we talk about the invisible contest — the one fought inside the athlete’s mind

XMental health issues can affect anyone. Period. Even the richest, the bravest, and the fittest folks. There’s a common assumption that athletes, by virtue of their physical training and discipline, are somehow protected from mental health struggles. After all, exercise does release endorphins and reduces stress. However, while sports strengthen the body, they do not make the mind immune to emotional strain, burnout, or depression. In India, this subject has long remained under-discussed. The immense pressure to perform at both international and domestic levels often prevents athletes from acknowledging their emoti

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