Rugby league legend Wally Lewis has publicly called for an $18m boost in funding from the Australian government for brain injury research, specifically targeting dementia and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), after revealing his own diagnosis with an incurable brain disorder. Lewis, a Hall of Famer, highlighted the profound impact the condition has had on his life and emphasized the necessity for enhanced support services and educational initiatives about CTE. He has proposed measures including a ban on tackling during training for kids and amateur players to mitigate the risks associated with head injuries in the sport.
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Wally Lewis has warned the future of the NRL is at risk unless the code takes a harder stance against head injury, backing a ban on tackling during training for kids and amateur players: https://t.co/gBba1xptpk https://t.co/z7RKEbw7gu
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Rugby league immortal Wally Lewis has called on the federal government to pour more funding towards dementia and brain injury research after revealing the stark realities of living with a debilitating brain disorder. STORY π https://t.co/9lXn44AoKL https://t.co/AAJ92sEyD6
The rugby league Hall of Famer said his life has been completely changed after being diagnosed with an incurable brain disorder last year. https://t.co/JP30inro45
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