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Malcolm Mahadevan This year, at the age of 52, I partici- pated in my first 10km race. Being an emergency-medicine specialist who sees casualties from various sports contests and then running my first event gave me the unique experience of being on both sides of the fence. Medical support often goes unnoticed, especially if you complete the event unscathed (that is what we want), but it is still a key component of any mass-participa- tion event. There are several safety consider- ations to remember when planning for such contingencies, as part of the medical support team. PRE-EVENT EDUCATION Medical support starts way before the event. The medical team liaise with organisers to roll out educa- tional efforts, focusing on getting participants physically fit, and exer- cising personal responsibility of not going beyond physical limits, espe- cially if they are feeling unwell or are unfit to participate. As they say, prevention is better than cure. KNOW THE COURSE No two events are the same. Multi- ple visits are made to the site to un- derstand the terrain in which the race is scheduled and mitigate any potential hazards. This allows us to plan and posi- tion the emergency vehicular ac- cess points, bearing in mind the crowd and road closures, as well as the medical posts and stations that are required along the race routes. Hospitals in the vicinity are placed on alert, to be ready to re- ceive casualties on race day. KNOW THE PEOPLE Like any “service”, we need to be prepared for our “clientele”. Medi- cal teams typically keep data from different events – from the types of injuries to the locations. Such information allows us to plan ahead and to distribute re- sources adequately. Data from pre- vious local mass runs indicates a ca- sualty rate of about 20 per 10,000 participants, with the bulk being musculoskeletal conditions like sprains and strains. Less frequently, we see physical exhaustion and heat-related illness. Life-threatening conditions like arrhythmias are fortunately uncom- mon but will make the headlines when they occur. TEAMWORK The heart of race-day medical cov- erage is the command post, usually at the race site. This is also usually where the main medical post is – as most participants require medical assistance at the end of the race. Interspersed along the route are the medical-aid stations which may be staffed by first aiders, volun- teers, medics or even nurses and doctors. These teams are further sup- ported by a fleet of ambulances at the ambulance posts and medics at casualty collection points. Each point is fully equipped with resusci- tation equipment like defibrillators and connected via a network of walkie-talkie among team leaders. The goal is to transfer the casual- ties to the hospitals as quickly as possible so that treatment can be ad- ministered. I got through my first race well, thanks to adequate training and I was reassured by the medical sup- port I saw on standby. At the upcoming Standard Char- tered Singapore Marathon, do not forget to appreciate all the efforts taken to keep you safe and sound. [email protected] • Associate Professor Malcolm Mahadevan is the head and senior consultant of the emergency medicine department at the National University Hospital. Logistics of medical support a real marathon effort
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Wang Meng Meng
The S-League could lose one of its top performers next season, as Sin-gapore international goalkeeper Hassan Sunny has set his sights on a return to Thailand.
The 33-year-old, who played for Home United this year, has offers from two clubs in the kingdom and wants to play a higher standard of football in front of big crowds.
“There have been two concrete offers,” Hassan told The Straits Times. “One is from a T1 (top-tier Thai League 1) and the other is from a T2 (second-tier Thai League 2) club.
“It will be easier to settle down in Thailand as I had played there be-fore (with Army United from 2015-2016). Nothing is signed yet but, most likely, I’ll be playing in Thailand next year.”
Although Hassan did not name the clubs, it is believed that the T2 side are his former team Army United, who finished ninth in the 18-team competition this year.
The Lions’ first-choice goal-keeper, who has 72 caps, is also be-lieved to be wanted by T1 club Muang Thong United, who finished second in the top tier this season.
Muang Thong’s current No. 1 is Thai international Kawin Tham-satchanan. But the 27-year-old could soon leave for Japan’s J-League, having caught the atten-tion of Vegalta Sendai, Shimizu S-Pulse and Consadole Sapporo.
Hassan had a fruitful spell with Army United, as his sharp reflexes and fingertip saves made him a firm favourite with the fans. He was released at the end of last year as the club faced financial prob-lems after relegation from T1.
A year away from Thai football has made the 2014 S-League Player of the Year hungrier for more of the fast-paced and quick-passing game there.
Hassan said: “There is a huge dif-ference between the two coun-tries, in terms of football.
“The league there is very profes-sional. It has everything that a pro-
fessional player wants. The crowds are good, the standard of football is good, the money is good and the fa-cilities are good.”
In Singapore’s last two interna-tional games, which resulted in losses to Lebanon (0-1) and Bahrain (0-3), Hassan was singled out for praise by opposing coaches.
Lebanon’s Miodrag Radulovic
said: “We missed a lot of chances be-cause of a very good goalkeeper (Hassan).”
Bahrain’s Miroslav Soukup added: “Singapore has a very strong goalkeeper. In my opinion, he is one of the best goalkeepers in Asia.”
Godfrey RobertFor The Straits Times
He went about his many tasks and duties with two guiding principles: hard work and discipline. While he may not have had a 100 per cent success rate, he was never discour-aged.
The man of diverse talents had a mind of his own, always applying a strong will and heart to his tasks.
And when Arumugam Pancharat-nam died in his sleep at his Chest-nut Crescent home last Sunday morning at the age of 90, he com-pleted a great innings as a much-ad-mired education and sports icon.
At his funeral last Tuesday evening at Mandai, a packed hall – including leading sportsmen, teach-
ers, civil servants, friends and col-leagues, including Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan who had just flown in from Myanmar, paid tribute to a loyal Singaporean.
Popularly known as “Punch”, he was born in Sri Lanka, moved to Kuala Lumpur as a student and joined the Teachers’ Training Col-lege in Singapore in the mid-50s to begin his education service.
With a Colombo Plan scholarship in 1963, he specialised in sports edu-cation at New Zealand’s Palmerston North University and contributed to the Singapore education and sports scene in many capacities.
As a physical education specialist at the Extra-Curricular Activities Centre, the always-smiling “Punch” went about his job with dis-tinction.
Beneath the calm exterior was a tough character who had a stead-fast belief in upholding virtues and did not tolerate indiscipline.
When he was manager of the na-tional football team in the late 60s, he showed his no-nonsense atti-tude when he reportedly sent home star goalkeeper Wilfred Skin-ner for breaking team rules.
In 1974, when he managed a schoolboy hockey team to New Delhi, he ordered two players who returned to the hotel past the 10pm curfew to pack their bags for a re-turn flight home the next morning. Although he relented that morn-ing, he punished the boys by keep-ing them on the sidelines for a week.
As a rookie reporter in the early 70s, I had some memorable interac-
tions with “Punch”. He would al-ways teach me patience and courage. I have always treasured his sound advice and good counsel.
Former national sprint cham-pion C. Kunalan, then a teacher at Dunearn Technical School, recalls: “He came to observe me teaching when I was due to cross my final bar.
“I took it seriously as he was a strict master and coach”.
His eldest son Jeyaratnam, 62, a venture capitalist, said: “Papa lived strictly by his principles. He was never swayed into being politically correct or bound by convention or traditional belief, if there was a more innovative or new way of do-ing something better.”
HASSAN IN THAI RETURN?
When “Punch” was manager of the national football team in the late 60s, he reportedly sent home star goalkeeper Wilfred Skinner for breaking team rules.
Singapore No. 1 may join giants Muang Thong or former side Army in second tier
Hassan Sunny enjoyed his two years with Army United in Thailand’s top-tier league and, at 33, is looking for what could be a final overseas stint in his career.ST FILE PHOTO
Malcolm Mahadevan
This year, at the age of 52, I partici-pated in my first 10km race. Being an emergency-medicine specialist who sees casualties from various sports contests and then running my first event gave me the unique experience of being on both sides
of the fence. Medical support often goes unnoticed, especially if you complete the event unscathed (that is what we want), but it is still a key component of any mass-participa-tion event.
There are several safety consider-ations to remember when planning for such contingencies, as part of the medical support team.
PRE-EVENT EDUCATIONMedical support starts way before the event. The medical team liaise with organisers to roll out educa-tional efforts, focusing on getting participants physically fit, and exer-cising personal responsibility of not
going beyond physical limits, espe-cially if they are feeling unwell or are unfit to participate. As they say, prevention is better than cure.
KNOW THE COURSENo two events are the same. Multi-ple visits are made to the site to un-derstand the terrain in which the race is scheduled and mitigate any potential hazards.
This allows us to plan and posi-tion the emergency vehicular ac-cess points, bearing in mind the crowd and road closures, as well as the medical posts and stations that are required along the race routes.
Hospitals in the vicinity are
placed on alert, to be ready to re-ceive casualties on race day.
KNOW THE PEOPLELike any “service”, we need to be prepared for our “clientele”. Medi-cal teams typically keep data from different events – from the types of injuries to the locations.
Such information allows us to plan ahead and to distribute re-sources adequately. Data from pre-vious local mass runs indicates a ca-sualty rate of about 20 per 10,000 participants, with the bulk being musculoskeletal conditions like sprains and strains.
Less frequently, we see physical
exhaustion and heat-related illness.Life-threatening conditions like
arrhythmias are fortunately uncom-mon but will make the headlines when they occur.
TEAMWORKThe heart of race-day medical cov-erage is the command post, usually at the race site. This is also usually where the main medical post is – as most participants require medical assistance at the end of the race.
Interspersed along the route are the medical-aid stations which may be staffed by first aiders, volun-teers, medics or even nurses and doctors.
These teams are further sup-ported by a fleet of ambulances at the ambulance posts and medics at casualty collection points. Each point is fully equipped with resusci-
tation equipment like defibrillators and connected via a network of walkie-talkie among team leaders.
The goal is to transfer the casual-ties to the hospitals as quickly as possible so that treatment can be ad-ministered.
I got through my first race well, thanks to adequate training and I was reassured by the medical sup-port I saw on standby.
At the upcoming Standard Char-tered Singapore Marathon, do not forget to appreciate all the efforts taken to keep you safe and sound.
• Associate Professor MalcolmMahadevan is the head and senior consultant of the emergency medicine department at the National University Hospital.
Obituary: Arumugam Pancharatnam
Disciplined ‘Punch’ a man of many talents
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Logistics of medical support a real marathon effort
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EASY RUN • Purpose: To build the aerobic running system, training your heart and muscles to adapt to the distance patiently.• How: Be able to have a conversation during the run. If alone, try reciting the Singapore pledge. You should be able to do this comfortably. WORKOUT• Purpose: To introduce intensity to train different energy systems.• How: Pacing by feel is key. Start at a comfortable effort so that you can still �nish the last set strong. REST• Purpose: Rest allows the body to get stronger.• How: Spend this day completing other tasks in your life. Let running take a back seat.
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