Intervening in support of Osaka’s stance, Calm said it would donate £10,600 to Laureus Sport, an organization dedicated to improving the mental health of young people through sport, as a statement of support for the player.
Explaining its motivations, the software firm announced: “Calm will also pay the fine for players opting out of 2021 Grand Slam media appearances for mental health reasons, and we will match the fine with a $15,000 donation to @LaureusSport.”
Articulating her intent on Twitter before stepping onto the court, Osaka tweeted: “I’ve watched many clips of athletes breaking down after a loss in the press room and I know you have as well. I believe that whole situation is kicking a person while they are down and I don’t understand the reasoning behind it.”
LAUREUS LAUNCHES EVERYONE WINS CAMPAIGN TO ADDRESS SOCIAL CHALLENGES THROUGH SPORT 06/01/21
Laureus is today launching the EVERYONE WINS campaign to highlight the invaluable role that sport plays in tackling issues of violence, inequality and discrimination across the globe.
The campaign aims to increase participation in Laureus projects by establishing a widespread understanding of how sport can bring positive change that transforms lives.
Laureus is now calling for funding and communications partners to join it in celebrating the inspirational power of sport as a force for good by supporting programmes that directly deliver sports opportunities to young people to help them address and overcome issues facing them and their communities.
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