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IOC Names Nine Olympians as Mental Health Ambassadors

Tasked with breaking stigma, these athletes will share evidence-based guidance in educational programmes; advise IOC initiatives to integrate mental-health support within elite sport.

Overview

  • Ambassadors include Abhinav Bindra, Holly Bradshaw, Camille Cheng, Bruno Fratus, Gracie Gold, Marie-Josée Ta Lou-Smith, Ryan Pini, Akani Simbine and Masomah Ali Zada.
  • They were selected for their athletic achievements, mental-health experience and community outreach work to ensure global and inclusive representation.
  • Their mandate covers breaking stigma, promoting honest conversations and championing mental well-being among athletes.
  • Each ambassador will offer feedback on IOC programmes and share evidence-based messages through social media, one-on-one dialogues and educational sessions.
  • This initiative builds on a multi-year IOC effort to treat mental health on par with physical health within high-performance sport.