— Published September 16, 2025

Spain looks at mental health

Spain

The psychological well-being of athletes is now recognized as a priority. The Spanish Olympic Committee (COE) demonstrated this by receiving several representatives of the General Council of Psychology (COP) in Spain. WCC President Alejandro Blanco welcomed COP First Vice-President José Antonio Luengo Latorre and the coordinator of the Division of Physical Activity and Sport Psychology, Enrique Cantón Chirivella.

The objective: lay the foundations for collaboration of the two entities. The COE and the COP thus declared, in a joint statement, that they were ready to to join in projects promoting psychological well-being, performance and mental health of athletes, coaches and other stakeholders in the sports system.