ABSTRACT
Providing a medical service at international multisport events, such as Olympic, Paralympic, and Commonwealth Games, is a truly unique challenge on a scale unrivalled by any other sporting event. Not only must the medical services cater to the highly specialised therapeutic needs of up to 15,000 athletes during the course of these events, but they must also supply the needs of accredited support staff, team of¿ cials, medical units, press and broadcast teams, volunteer workforce, and spectators.
