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While we’ve come a long way since Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in a “battle of the sexes” tennis match in 1973, female athletes continue to face challenges in the male-dominated world of sports.
One of them is an increased risk of mental health issues. Forty-eight per cent of US collegiate female athletes reported symptoms of depression or anxiety this year, according to advocacy group Voice in Sport.
Six Asian women athletes spoke to Post Magazine about the challenges of staying mentally healthy at the top of their game. Their underlying message was clear: in women’s sport, “it’s OK to not be OK”.
Meanwhile, in sport, as in life, women face undue scrutiny of their physical appearance and dress. Sports hijabs that merge technology with tradition are proving to be a gamechanger for Muslim competitors.
For us lesser mortals simply trying to stay fit, Jane Fonda’s 1980s aerobics workout is back on trend, with research showing it boosts both mind and body.
Has sport helped you beat the pandemic blues? Tell us on our Facebook page.
The Lunar team

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