Athletes, Grief, and the Losses No One Talks About
Psychology Today | 29.03.2026 04:01
When people think about sports, attention is often driven to athletes’ physical abilities, psychological endurance, and team-based achievements (Sarkar & Fletcher, 2014). A far less visible but equally significant aspect of the sport experience is the presence of grief following death within sport contexts. Despite its inevitability, grief in sport remains under-examined and frequently marginalized, leaving athletes, teams, and support personnel to navigate loss without adequate recognition or structured support (Pack, 2022).
