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Researchers discovered how to redesign soccer balls to reduce brain impact during headers, offering hope for preventing neurological diseases in players. The breakthrough could protect future generations of athletes while keeping the beautiful game intact.
After Olympic skier Kokone Kondo faced cruel comments following an injury withdrawal, Japan's Olympic Committee deployed AI monitoring in Milan to protect athletes from harassment. The system flags abusive posts 24/7, offering a blueprint for athlete mental health protection worldwide.
After two tragic training deaths in less than a year, Alpine skiing is making sweeping safety changes ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation says everything is on the table to protect athletes.