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IOM Sport highlights importance of athlete's mental health

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Gianni Epifanni discusses stress and anxiety in sport

Exercise has been clinically proven to boost both physical and mental health.

However, for some high-level athletes, sport can act as the catalyst for negative emotions.

The importance of mental wellbeing in sports women and men was highlighted at the weekend to mark World Mental Health Awareness Day.

IOM Sport's Gianni Epifanni spoke to Rhian Evans:

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