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    Should Mental Health Breaks Be Protected Like Injury Leave?

    In today's high-stakes sports world, we idolize strength, endurance, and resilience. But what happens when the real battle isn’t physical—but mental? While a sprained ankle earns sympathy and time off, anxiety or depression often gets brushed aside as a “personal problem.” It’s time we change...
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    Are Young Athletes Being Exploited Mentally?

    In the glittering world of sports, where medals shine and dreams soar, a darker reality often lurks beneath the surface—the silent mental exploitation of young athletes. Behind every goal scored, record broken, and podium smile, there are untold stories of pressure, burnout, anxiety, and...
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    Should Athletes Be Allowed to Skip Press Conferences for Mental Health?

    In today’s high-pressure sports world, athletes aren’t just expected to win — they’re expected to perform on the field and off it. This includes the dreaded post-match press conference, where emotions run high, questions get invasive, and mental walls start to crack. But here’s the big question...
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    Is Cannabis Use by Athletes a Big Deal? The High Stakes of a Blazing Debate

    Cannabis and sports — an unlikely duo that has ignited a fiery debate worldwide. For decades, athletes have been held to strict standards about what they put in their bodies. Performance-enhancing drugs? Absolutely banned. But what about cannabis, a substance often seen as recreational...
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