Biles spotlights mental health, Tokyo COVID cases hang over Games

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Simone Biles' abrupt exit from the U.S. team event and uncertainty over the gymnast's remaining time at the Games put the mental health of athletes under the spotlight on Wednesday as the Tokyo Olympics headed into its fifth day of events.

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Biles' decision to put her wellbeing first was met with widespread support from fans and other athletes alike on Tuesday.

"There is more to life than just gymnastics," Biles said, saying a focus on her well-being was her goal. Without Biles, the American team mates surrendered gold and their title to Russian gymnasts on Tuesday. By stepping back from the gruelling competition and speaking openly about mental health, Biles joins Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka, who took a break after she withdrew from the French Open in May.

Osaka, who lit the cauldron at the Games opening on Friday, lost out in her singles event on Tuesday and exited the Games.

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C’mon NBC. There’s thousands of athletes from all over the world who have worked their arses off all of there lives to be in Tokyo. Let’s spend time with them too. Might be why your ratings suck. TokyoOlympics

And she didn't shoot nobody

We have a very weak minded youth

japan Corona Doesnt Exist So continue

Was she paid to draw attention to 'mental health' ? Just so crazy that an athlete would train 5 years for Gold!

Some people are super stress due they doing job to satisfied others people ego should stop doing for others

You can see she is physically and mentally exhausted. Poor kid. Get some rest girl

Let's face it, Ms Biles's real opponent has been herself, for a very very long time. She has no equal. Enough of this. Let her take care of herself.

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