Khelo India Para Games: Union Sports Ministry extends medical facilities. Loktej Sports News

New Delhi, 9 December (Hindustan Reporter). Medical facilities have been beefed up to deal with any unexpected situation for the inaugural edition of the Khelo India Para Games to be held from December 10 to 17 in the national capital. Para athletes often require specialized and sensitive medical care due to their specific needs and challenges and hence, the National Center for Sports Science and Research (NCSSR) has appointed professionals who are trained in the management of various medical conditions.

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During the Khelo India Para Games, scheduled for the grand opening ceremony on Monday 11 December, competitors will receive comprehensive medical coverage as part of the organizational support of the event. This coverage includes emergency medical services, on-site medical teams, and access to essential healthcare facilities.

Brigadier Bibhu Nayak, director-in-charge of NCSSR, said in an official statement on Friday, “All possible measures have been taken by the NCSSR on behalf of the Sports Authority of India and the Khelo India Division in the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to ensure that all participants Para-athletes taking the test should receive the required medical support to compete safely during the Games and address any health concerns.”

“A comprehensive medical cover has been put in place for the Games keeping in mind the special medical care required due to their specific needs and challenges,” he said.

The medical cover plan includes dedicated support staff at the grounds of play, establishment of resuscitation rooms and stabilization rooms at medical centers at each venue as well as adequate number of ALS for immediate evacuation to the nearest tertiary care medical center of the Khelo India Para Games venue. and BLS ambulance.

Tie-ups have been made with leading hospitals such as AIIMS Trauma Centre, Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital, Sports Injury Center at Safdarjung Hospital and Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital to ensure immediate medical emergency services as well as imaging facilities. A dedicated 50-bed ICU facility has been arranged by Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital for the contestants in case of any emergency.

The medical staff entrusted with the task of providing comprehensive medical cover is well sensitized and adequately trained to deal with any contingencies. The food menu during the Khelo India Para Games has also been planned by SAI’s sports nutrition experts to meet the unique nutritional requirements of the Para athletes.

At least 60 staff, including medical officers, nursing assistants, physiotherapists, psychologists, nutritionists and more, have been deployed across the three venues during the Games. Sports venues include JLN Stadium, IG Stadium and Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range.