Sport & Mental Health: Elena Burkard’s Insights

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DO+Mental health in sport :

“I first had to learn to understand myself”

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The balance of work and training gave Elena Burkard stability during a difficult time.picture alliance / Eibner-Pressefoto

Psychological problems force cross-country runner Elena Burkard to take a break from competitive sports. In the interview she explains what she learned from this time – and how sport helps her to regulate herself.

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Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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