Sports medicine doctor Azamat Nurmatov, addressing the issue of medical safety in wrestling, delivered a report on the importance of systematic health monitoring for athletes in Greco-Roman, freestyle and women’s wrestling.
“Becoming a champion is not only about strength and technique. An athlete’s ability to compete at a high level for many years directly depends on how well they preserve their health. Today, the careers of young athletes are often stopped not by an opponent, but by the lack of medical examinations, excessive participation in competitions, early and incorrect weight cutting, the use of unknown medicines and supplements, as well as disrupted sleep and daily routine.
Weight cutting is especially harmful to the body at the age of 15-17. During this period, dehydration, stress on the heart, increased body temperature and slower recovery pose a threat not only to an athlete’s performance, but also to their health. If warning signs appear, weight cutting must be stopped immediately.
Annual medical examinations, a properly planned competition calendar, strictly controlled weight cutting, avoiding supplements without a doctor’s advice and 8-10 hours of sleep are the main conditions for athlete safety. Our main principle is simple: priority must first be given not to results, but to health. Because only an athlete who is able to preserve their health can become a champion,” said Azamat Nurmatov.
