The Silent Fight Behind Success: Former Junior India No. 2 Orijit Chaliha on Athletes’ Mental Health Struggles

NFA student athletes impact classmates by discussing mental health challenges

“You have met high school students, they are hard to keep their attention,” said Anne Zinn, the Norwich Free Academy School Council Department Head. “You could hear a pin drop in that auditorium.” Athletes dream of that kind of show-stopping performance. Only this time, for student athletes at NFA, captivating an audience had nothing to do with their physical abilities....

The silent fight behind success: Former junior India No. 2 Orijit Chaliha on athletes’ mental health struggles

Elite athletes like Michael Phelps and PV Sindhu openly discuss mental health challenges, a topic previously taboo. Indian badminton player Orijit Chaliha shares his burnout experience and the importance of taking breaks and accepting criticism for growth. India's sports system is improving mental health support, with psychologists now accompanying players.