One of the focal points of this Tokyo Olympics is believed to be the American female gymnast Simone Biles, who won four golds and one bronze in the Rio Olympics, withdrew due to "mental health" issues.
Byers’ decision to retire was supported by his teammates and players from many countries. Many athletes were encouraged by this to openly talk about the mental health problems they are facing.
One of the reasons why the public pays close attention to the psychological problems of athletes is that Byers made his voice on the occasion of the Olympics, which is the world's attention. As Jessica Bartley, director of mental health services of the US Olympic Committee, pointed out: "It is indeed an excellent opportunity to have relevant discussions." The Olympic women's 200m and 100m freestyle silver medalist He Shibei said after the match that "80% of the game is a mentality."
Lu Chuoheng (left) believes that Hong Kong society and athletes' attitudes towards sports psychology are still relatively backward.
(Photo provided by Lu Chuoheng)
What can explain the inaccurate performance of athletes?
Why has this long-standing situation suddenly received attention in the near future?
How does the unique Olympic environment under the new crown pneumonia epidemic affect all athletes?
As well-known athletes raise their heads, will society's expectations of athletes be different from now on?
"Hong Kong 01" e-weekly report invited Lo Chuoheng, a sports psychologist at Inner Edge, a Hong Kong sports and performance psychology consulting company, to answer your questions...
For more details, please read the 278th "Hong Kong 01" Electronic Weekly Newsletter (August 16, 2021) "
Behind the Retirement of the Famous Gymnastics from Eastern Olympics: Sports Psychology Science Needs Development
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