The government has issued new guidelines for the prevention of injuries and acute medical conditions related to sports events organized in view of the upcoming April festive season.
The Health Ministry states irrespective of nationality and religion, each event presents its own set of challenges in terms of crowd management, environmental hazards and health risks, in addition to the risks inherent in each sporting event.
Similarly, sports events organized during festival seasons in Sri Lanka bring together communities in celebration and competition. However, alongside the excitement of competition, there exists a potential for injuries and acute medical conditions to occur, necessitating comprehensive guidelines to ensure the safety and well-being of participants and spectators alike.
Recognizing the importance of safeguarding public health and promoting safety during sports events held amidst festival celebrations, these guidelines have been developed to address the unique challenges associated with such events to mitigate the risks associated with injuries and acute medical conditions, the ministry added.
The following general guidelines have been issued to be followed in all sporting events and for identified specific events: https://shorturl.at/inMOW (Newswire)