.....“Her taking that stance is a signal to athletes everywhere that it’s up to them to ultimately look out for their own well-being,” Huma said. “It is also a wake-up call for governing bodies; you wouldn’t require an athlete with a broken leg to do sprints. For the same reason, you shouldn’t require an athlete struggling with mental health to do interviews against her will.”Ultimately, Huma believes, the controversy speaks to a profit motive. “When you make athletes available, it increases the visibility of the sport; it can enhance viewership and help maximize media rights deals,” he said. “But at what cost?”.....
...moreBethany`s Notes: A great read about Naomi Osaka`s withdrawal from the French Open. What are your thoughts? Should she have been fined $15,000 for declining to appear at the press conference?
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