06 October 2025 – Athletes competing at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games can expect the same high level of mental health and safeguarding support that was delivered at Paris 2024 – the most comprehensive programme of its kind ever implemented at a major sporting event. These measures, tailored to the unique demands of the Olympic Winter Games, include dedicated Mind Zones in each Olympic Village – spaces designed to help athletes decompress, recharge and feel supported..
As World Mental Health Day approaches, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is reaffirming its commitment to athlete well-being, ensuring that every competitor feels safe, supported and empowered throughout their Olympic journey.
A COMPREHENSIVE FRAMEWORK OF SUPPORT
At Milano Cortina 2026, athletes and their entourage members will benefit from a strengthened set of services designed to promote mental well-being, prevent issues before they arise and provide care whenever needed. Key initiatives include:
Together, these measures aim to foster a safe and supportive environment for all athletes and their entourages at Milano Cortina 2026.
EXTENDED SUPPORT BEYOND GAMES-TIME
The IOC’s commitment to athlete well-being also extends beyond Games-time. In 2023, the IOC launched its Mental Health Action Plan, a comprehensive roadmap designed to promote mental well-being in sport.
To provide organisers with clear frameworks to safeguard participants before, during and after competition, the IOC also published its Mental Health Guidelines for Major Sporting Events. For athletes, the Mentally Fit e-learning course is also available through Athlete365, offering practical techniques to strengthen resilience, practise mindfulness and manage the unique pressures of elite sport.
A wide range of expert advice, resources and tools are available through the Athlete365 #MentallyFit hub, ensuring Olympians and their entourages have access to support at every stage of their sporting and personal journeys.
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