Samsung Electronics and the Spanish Paralympic Committee have presented today at the headquarters of the Higher Sports Council a collaboration agreement that will support the ‘Psychology and Wellbeing’ Service of the Spanish Paralympic Team. Thanks to this service, Paralympic athletes will have a team of psychologists coordinated by a manager, specialized in sports and mental health, who will help guarantee the general well-being and maximum performance of these athletes.
This new service will offer comprehensive assessments to understand the psychological, emotional and rest needs of each athlete, identifying areas of strength and opportunities for improvement in terms of mental health, stress, anxiety, self-confidence and sleep patterns. Additionally, athletes will be provided with a wide variety of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation techniques, social skills training and stress management strategies.
To achieve this, the Spanish Paralympic team will receive the necessary training to be able to use applications such as Unnoise, a company initiative for people with hyperacusis. This application allows you to customize the decibel tolerance level and automatically attenuate sounds that exceed the preset limit, activating personalized protection to enjoy any situation without disturbance.
During the event, Manuela Rodriguezresponsible for the Psychology and Wellbeing Service, explained in general terms what this service is like, its benefits, how to proceed and how this service provides continuous psychological assistance before, during and after competitions to help athletes manage pressure. , maintain concentration and manage emotions.
Samsung has been delivering transformative mobile technology to share the Olympic spirit for more than 25 years. The company’s purposeful innovations in the wireless communications and computing equipment category, including equipment incorporating artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality and 5G, will change the way the world experiences the Olympic and Paralympic Games. In addition, the company is committed to promoting comprehensive well-being, designing programs that include self-care activities, mindfulness, adapted physical exercise and healthy sleeping habits. The aim is to provide a comprehensive service that not only improves sporting performance, but also promotes the long-term mental and physical well-being of Paralympic athletes.
Aware that elite athletes face a constant flow of demands, both from the context and their own expectations, and that the lack of adequate psychological management can lead to exhaustion that translates into physical problems, from sports injuries to anxiety and depression.
Alfonso FernandezCMO & Head of Direct to Consumer at Samsung Electronics Iberia has stated: “We are very proud of this alliance with the Spanish Paralympic Committee to improve the well-being and support of athletes, since sports psychology shows that the emotional state of an athlete can significantly impact their performance. “Negative moods affect attention, concentration and the ability to cope with frustration, essential elements for successful sports performance.”. We want our technological innovations to help improve the lives of all people, and specifically in this area the performance and concentration of our Paralympic athletes.
For your partAlberto Jofré, managing director of the Spanish Paralympic Committee, has stated that “there is a paradigm shift in Paralympic sport, conceiving the athlete today in a comprehensive way, a holistic approach that includes consideration of well-being, nutrition, physiology, genetics, personal life and the long-term goals of the athlete to bring out the best version of an athlete and ensure that they have a longer and more successful sports career. From the Spanish Paralympic Committee, the strengthening of our Psychology and Wellbeing service, adding professionals to the team to provide quality care, coordinated by a leading professional in high sports performance such as Manuela Rodriguez Marote and with the essential support of Samsung, “which also provides technological innovation applicable to the daily life and competition of our athletes, is an important step that brings us closer to excellence and achieving being at the top of international sport.”
With Unnoise and Galaxy Buds2 Pro, athletes will be able to protect themselves from annoying decibel levels with a sound shield that also helps prevent hearing problems. Thanks to this application, you can customize the decibel tolerance level and automatically attenuate sounds that exceed the preset limit, activating personalized protection in such a way that allows you to concentrate better on your workouts and enjoy any day-to-day situation without inconvenience.
About Samsung’s participation in the Paralympic Games
Samsung is a global partner of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) in the wireless communications and computing equipment category. Since the Turin 2006 Paralympic Winter Games, the company has proudly supported the Paralympic movement and enabled athletes and fans around the world to share the excitement and inspiration of the Games through Samsung’s transformative mobile technology. Samsung’s commitment to the Paralympic Games will extend to Los Angeles 2028 and will be celebrated through innovative mobile and computing experiences powered by purposeful innovations in the wireless communications and computing equipment category, including devices powered by artificial intelligence, virtual reality , augmented reality and 5G.
About Samsung Electronics
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