May 28, 2021 • 4 mins
World Rowing champion Eric Murray believes athletes fronting media is a part of the territory.
Four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka will not subject herself to post-match press conferences In the French open.
She says athletes' mental health deserves more respect at such fixtures, and they often become a vehicle for "kicking a person while they’re down".
Eric Murray told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford fronting in times of defeat is never easy, but athletes need to accept that emotion is a part of professional sport.
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Four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka will not subject herself to post-match press conferences In the French open.
She says athletes' mental health deserves more respect at such fixtures, and they often become a vehicle for "kicking a person while they’re down".
Eric Murray told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford fronting in times of defeat is never easy, but athletes need to accept that emotion is a part of professional sport.
LISTEN ABOVE
Where to get help:
• Lifeline: 0800 543 354 (available 24/7)• Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7)• Youthline: 0800 376 633• Kidsline: 0800 543 754 (available 24/7)• Whatsup: 0800 942 8787 (1pm to 11pm)• Depression helpline: 0800 111 757 (available 24/7)• Samaritans 0800 726 666• If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111.
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