In this issue, we look at golf, swimming and diving, which, along with our other featured sport, soccer, are all showcased in the Summer Olympics. This year, the Olympics will see some new sports: karate, surfing, climbing and skateboarding. And in 2024, we’ll have breakdancing. Sports will continue to evolve and change. This issue helps us move with those changes, with some great articles by incredibly knowledgeable members of our industry. As move into spring, let’s commit to learning, to growing and to helping our industry evolve. If we can do that, everyone wins.
For the last year, event rights holders and venue operators have undergone a crash course in medical protocols and have had to rethink how they look at medical support during events. Previously, medical planning seemed haphazard at best at many events. As events continue to reopen, it’s essential to have an effective plan. Here’s how to design one. more....