MEDIA BAN ON LOSERS
US Olympic swimmer Simone Manuel says athletes should not have to give media interviews immediately after losses because sports stars find them “mentally and emotionally exhausting”.
In the latest call to protect the mental health of athletes, Manuel said elite competitors “aren’t obligated to give people all of our soul” after posting poor results. “Please stop interviewing athletes right after a disappointing performance before they have any time to process anything,” she tweeted.
“Trust me. They gave it their all. Nothing else people need to know at that time.” Manuel’s campaign in Tokyo did not go to plan