The 38th International Congress of Sports Medicine has concluded in Dubai, which took place over four days at the Dubai World Trade Center with the support of Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the second vice-president of the Dubai government, president of the National Olympic Committee. The congress included more than 1000 specialists from various medical fields and 130 speakers across 13 sessions, as well as 304 scientific reports. At the end of the congress, 13 different recommendations were presented.
The organizer of the congress was represented by the National Olympic Committee in the person of the committee of sports medicine with the support of the Department of Economy and Tourism of Dubai, the United Physical Therapy Society of the Emirates, and the United Society for Preparation and Sports Medicine of the Emirates.
Among the recommendations was a focus on strengthening the Global Union of Physical Activity and Sports to combat physical inactivity, as well as the use of artificial intelligence and technological innovations for the benefit of athletes. The congress also discussed the topic of developing and utilizing artificial intelligence in monitoring athletes' health, predicting and managing injuries.
Participants of the congress discussed complex treatment methods in sports medicine, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach to managing injuries. Recommendations were also presented relating to assessments, prevention, and treatment of injuries, which remain one of the key problems in sports.
The Secretary-General of the National Olympic Committee, Fares Mutoa, noted that major international events always represent new opportunities for achieving success and sustainable development in the United Arab Emirates, thanks to shared resources and global recognition in the field of organizing events at all levels.
Dr. Abdullakh Al Rahumi, deputy chair of the medical committee, emphasized that regular recommendations, based on scientific events related to sports, are the current legacy for researchers, specialists, and interested parties, as they open doors for further applications, sharing experiences, and acquiring skills through participants' insights.
Additionally, the Secretary-General of the National Olympic Committee, Fares Mutoa, in the presence of the chair of the medical committee of the Olympic Committee, Dr. Hashil al Tanajdi, and the deputy chair of the medical committee, Dr. Abdullakh Al Rahumi, distinguished the Espitar Award, the International Association of Sports Medicine, and the award for young researchers, held during the closing day of the congress. The Espitar award was presented for four studies on various topics.
