The Big Story Ep 105: Simon Biles withdraws from all-around event; athletes' mental health under spotlight
8:33 mins
Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story, hosted by Hairianto Diman and Olivia Quay.
At the Tokyo Olympics, defending champion Simone Biles has withdrawn from Thursday's individual all-around event, due to ongoing concerns over her mental health.
Assistant sports editor Rohit Brijnath discusses the recent incidents of top athletes shining the spotlight on the importance of mental health.
Produced by: Hairianto Diman (
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Edited by: ST Video team and Penelope Lee
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