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Rugby league legend Wally Lewis has urged the Australian government to invest $18 million in research and awareness programs for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Lewis, who has been diagnosed with probable CTE and early onset dementia, spoke at the National Press Club in Canberra on Tuesday, sharing his personal experiences with the debilitating condition. Lewis emphasized the importance of educating players about the risks associated with contact sports and called for stricter protocols to prevent head injuries on the field.

Wally Lewis, a legendary rugby player, has urged the government to provide funding for support services and education about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Lewis, who has been diagnosed with probable CTE, spoke at a National Press Club address, sharing his experiences with the condition. He emphasized the fear and anxiety that CTE has brought into his life, and stressed the importance of raising awareness about the condition and implementing prevention programs.

In 1970, O.J. Simpson played a crucial role in a landmark trial that shaped the NFL’s response to the dangers of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a debilitating brain disease associated with repeated head trauma. Simpson’s testimony as a witness for the defense helped shield the league from financial liabilities and perpetuate the idea that players fully understood the risks involved in football. Despite emerging evidence and scientific understanding, the NFL continued to ignore the issue for decades, with devastating consequences for countless players.