Postponed Olympics: Half of “motivation is difficult” IOC survey June 18 16:24
While the Tokyo Olympics have been postponed for one year due to the spread of the new coronavirus, the IOC = International Olympic Committee conducted a questionnaire survey of about 4,000 athletes and related people in the world, and as a result, about half of the athletes were motivated. I found that it was difficult to maintain. The IOC wants to provide mental support to athletes by offering courses online.
Due to the spread of the infection, the Tokyo Olympics were postponed, and the international competitions for each sport were also suspended or postponed.While measures are taken to prevent infections, the development of an environment where athletes face the sport has become a major issue. I will.
Against this backdrop, the IOC conducted a questionnaire survey last month on athletes, coaches, and athletes, and received 4089 responses from 135 countries and regions, including Japan.
Of the 3289 athletes and ex-players who responded to this question, 56% of them answered “finding effective practice methods” when asked about the “most difficult problem” In addition to 50% of the respondents said, "Maintaining motivation", it is highlighted that athletes are worried about how to face the competition while the convergence of infection cannot be predicted. It was
In addition, 63% of the 528 respondents answered that it is difficult to maintain the motivation of athletes, even when asked to coaches and athlete staff.
Given these circumstances, the IOC would like to continue providing mental support, such as holding online mental health courses for athletes and other relevant parties.