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Mental Health Awareness Week: Our Athletes Speak out

World News

This Mental Health Awareness Week, Kukri has given its athletes a platform to speak openly about their experiences with mental health in sport.

From a Paris Olympic champion to international rugby players, their stories are honest and personal.

Lola Anderson – Paris Olympic Champion & Great Britain Rowing Team Athlete

Olympic gold, world champion and honest about the moment she told herself she needed to improve. Lola’s story is not one to be missed.


Ellie Stevens – British Masters Champion & Kukri Sports Ambassador

From chronic illness to becoming world champion. Ellie opens up on identity, self-worth and what it really took to come back stronger.


Robbie Wingrove & Cam Wood – Oshawa Vikings RFC

Two captains & two very personal stories. One message about what it means to speak up.


James Sawyer & Tanya Dhar – Societe Generale Valley RFC

Two Hong Kong national team internationals and captains of one of Hong Kong’s most prestigious clubs open up on why no player should ever feel alone.


Darren Hicks – Paralympic Champion, AusCycling

His story starts with tragedy and ends with Paralympic gold. What happened in between is something Darren has never shied away from talking about.

 At Kukri Sports, we believe that supporting athletes means supporting the whole person – not just their performance. We are proud to stand alongside our partners this Mental Health Awareness Week and create space for the conversations that matter.

If you need mental health support, reach out to your primary healthcare provider for guidance. You can also call Samaritans on 116 123.

YOUR SPORT. YOUR DESIGN.