The event saw 22 teams competing for the RFC India title in extremely tough off-road conditions where they had to complete 24 Special Stages (SS) in four competitive legs at various locations in Goa including Dona Paula, Morlem and Kumari. This year, around 40 teams are expected to compete in the event and taking care of their first-aid as well as other medical needs will be the responsibility of the team of specialists at Cuncolim-based NUSI Wockhardt Hospital.
A fully-equipped ambulance will be on standby throughout the course to deal with minor injuries, food poisoning, insect bites, skin rashes caused by the rain, fractures et al.
“We strictly follow the RFC international guidelines, including a tough scrutiny process prior to the competition, to ensure the safety of all the participants. However, having a reputed hospital like Wockhardt as a medical partner is an important precautionary measure.” said Ashish Gupta, Founder and Director of Cougar Motorsport Pvt. Ltd, the company that is responsible for bringing and organizing RFC in India.
As per Dr Anuj Tiwari, Center Head, NUSI Wockhardt Hospital, “NUSI Wockhardt Hospital is Goa’s first and only NABH accredited super specialty facility. With an expertise in Minimal Access Surgery, Internal Medicine and Critical Care along with Emergency and Trauma Services, our team of specialists are well-equipped to handle any kind of medical emergency that may arise during an extreme off-road motorsport event such as RFC India.”
