A Beginner’s Guide to Trying Skeleton
Generally, the Winter Olympics is filled with extreme sports, like bobsled and luge. However, there’s few, if any, sport more extreme or more dangerous than skeleton in the Winter Olympics. Skeleton athletes accelerate headfirst at speeds over 130 km per hour and experience G-force up to 5 times the normal amount. It isn’t easy for beginners […]
The 3 Life Lessons That Playing Sports Teaches You
Some of the lessons I have learned as Ghana’s first skeleton Olympian have helped me thrive in all areas of my life. I feel a sense of responsibility towards my younger fans and the kids who look up to me. That’s why I’ll be discussing some of my biggest life lessons here so that everyone can […]
How Sports Can Help with Character-Building
Being Ghana’s first skeleton Olympian, there are many lessons I’ve learned thanks to my years of training. I firmly believe that sports can make us better humans and teach us the essential values we need in our life. I’ll discuss some of those values here: Respect Having respect for other people is […]
The Link Between Sports and Mental Health
As Ghana’s first skeleton Olympian, I frequently use my platform to talk about sports and mental health. Recently, the issue came under discussion again when Naomi Osaka opted to withdraw from the French Open and Wimbledon instead of being forced to participate in press conferences.
What You Should Know About the 2021 Olympics
The Tokyo Olympics are finally happening this month. The opening ceremony will take place on the 23rd of July, and the closing ceremony is scheduled for the 8th of August.
How to Prepare Yourself for the Big Game
The recipe for winning the big game lies in its preparation. You must develop winning as a habit. Only then can you physically and mentally prepare yourself to succeed. Whether the big game is as glorious as the Olympics or a final competition at your school, it’s the competitive spirit that makes athletics […]
How to Stay Positive in the Face of Adversity
Adversity is a part of life. Sometimes, our plans may not go as we wanted, and we may have to face the unexpected. Those are the time when we need to stay focused and positive in order to move forward, shedding the weight of adversity from our shoulders on the way. Here’s how […]
Personality Traits That Define Elite Athletes
Sports psychologists and scientists haven’t concluded yet just how much of an athlete’s success is ability and talent, and how much of it is psychological. However, take it from an athlete who’s competed with the very best on the highest level: the latter is extremely important.
How Akwasi Frimpong Became An Inspiration To Millions
Growing up in his grandmother’s small, single-room home in Kumasi, Akwasi Frimpong didn’t envisage that one day, thousands of people would be screaming his name as he raced down an ice-covered mountain in South Korea with his chin a mere centimeters from the frigid surface. However, that’s exactly what happened in the 2018 […]
Mental Toughness & Sports Success
‘Mental toughness’ is something pro athletes think about all the time. You’ll often hear successful teams and athletes attributing mental toughness as the secret ingredient that leads to glory.