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Chhattisgarh Olympic body hosts first-of-its-kind seminar on life-saving techniques for coaches, athletes

RAIPUR: As part of International Olympic Day celebrations, the Chhattisgarh Olympic Association held a seminar on the importance of sports and life-saving techniques. Trainers from the National Life Saving Society India provided athletes and coaches with essential first aid knowledge, including CPR and emergency response for injuries and medical crises. This was the first such initiative by any Olympic association in India. Experts stressed the urgent need to train all coaches and PT teachers in life-saving skills. The titled "Importance of Sports in Our Lives and Life-Saving Techniques" was organised at the state Olympics office on Monday. The seminar provided essential information on immediate first aid in various emergencies. Topics covered included the platinum period, sprains and strains, fractures/dislocations, concussions/head injuries, bleeding/wounds, nosebleeds, heat exhaustion, dehydration, heat stroke, recovery position, sudden unconsciousness, and emergency contact numbers. Detailed instructions were also given on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for heart attacks, drowning incidents, road accidents, and choking, stated association spokesperson Prashant Singh Raghuvanshi. Pradeep Naidu from Karnataka and Kaustav Bakshi from West Bengal—trainers from the National Life Saving Society India and Water Safety Council—imparted vital knowledge on life-saving techniques to athletes and coaches. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Athletes and coaches from across Chhattisgarh joined the seminar online. The trainers noted that this was the first time an Olympic association in the country had organised such an event specifically for athletes. Naidu and Bakshi stated that approximately 10–15% of coaches in India are currently trained in life-saving techniques and emphasised the need to make this skill mandatory for all coaches and physical education teachers. Raipur North MLA Purandar Mishra, who was the chief guest at the event, and Olympics Association general secretary Vikram Singh Sisodia encouraged young people to avoid intoxicants and strive for excellence in sports to bring glory to the state and the nation.