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World Para Athletics Champions Prioritize Mental Health Support

10/7/2025

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At the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 in New Delhi, athletes accessed sport psychology support for the first time, via Mind Matter Performance (MMP).
MMP aims to normalize mental health and embed psychological support in training.
Para athletes face unique psychological challenges, requiring tailored resources.
IOC will expand mental health support at Milano Cortina 2026, including Cyber Abuse Protection System.

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Story summary

At the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 in New Delhi, athletes accessed sport psychology support for the first time, via Mind Matter Performance (MMP).
MMP aims to normalize mental health and embed psychological support in training.
Para athletes face unique psychological challenges, requiring tailored resources.
IOC will expand mental health support at Milano Cortina 2026, including Cyber Abuse Protection System.