Mental health of athletes becomes concern at pandemic Olympics

Experts call for measures to narrow psychological distance during the games

20210610 Members of Australia's Olympic softball squad

Members of Australia's Olympic softball squad arrive at Narita international airport, east of Tokyo, on June 1.  © Reuters

RURIKA IMAHASHI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- The COVID-19 pandemic has dominated discussions around the Tokyo Olympics, but the mental well-being of athletes is also a health concern for visiting teams.

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