The organizational principles of medical support of ceremonies of opening and closing international sport competitions (as exemplified by the XXVII Summer World Student Games of 2013 in Kazan)

Abstract

The results of implementation of developed approaches to medical support of ceremonies of opening and closing international sport competitions are demonstrated by the example of the XXVII Summer World Student Games in Kazan in 2013. The ceremonies took place at the venue with capacity of 45,000 spectators. The number of requests for medical assistance during the opening and closing ceremonies was 5.1 and 2.5 per 1000 spectators and accredited participants, respectively. Six individuals were evacuated to hospitals (0.1 cases per 1000 spectators and accredited event participants). The experience of organization of medical support of opening and closing ceremonies of international sport competitions is of practical significance in the framework of preparation and holding of international events in Russia.