Mental Health and Athlete Well-Being in Focus After Tragic Death of Prominent Runner Mbuleli Mathanga

.....Collen Mulaudzi, a prominent athlete set to participate in the Durban 10km race, has eloquently highlighted the multifaceted nature of an athlete’s life. While the spotlight often shines on them during their moments of glory, they also experience the lows that come with life. Mulaudzi emphasized the importance of ASA providing comprehensive counseling services to athletes, irrespective of their performance on the field.

“Sometimes when I am up and doing well, everyone is happy with me — but when I am down and not doing well, the same people who were happy are all gone,” Mulaudzi shared....

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Bethany`s Notes: Elite athletes at all levels, across all sports, and across all nations struggle with mental health. Sometimes the expectations feel too great.