“When Sport Becomes a Battlefield” Cardiac Arrest & Heat Stroke in Sport Events — The Emergency Playbook Every Athlete, Coach, and Organizer Needs
“When Sport Becomes a Battlefield” Cardiac Arrest & Heat Stroke in Sport Events — The Emergency Playbook Every Athlete, Coach, and Organizer Needs
A practical, insight-driven session exploring emergency response and medical preparedness in sports and endurance events.
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As participation in endurance races, functional fitness competitions, and large-scale sporting events continues to grow, medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest and heat stroke are becoming increasingly important concerns — even among seemingly healthy and active individuals.
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This session examines why critical incidents occur in sport environments, highlighting real-world cases from both Thailand and international events. Participants will explore warning signs often overlooked during training and competition, as well as the factors that influence emergency outcomes.
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The session also addresses medical planning and safety standards for sports events of different scales, providing practical frameworks applicable to athletes, coaches, trainers, and event organizers. Participants will gain practical insight into early warning signs, first response principles before emergency medical services arrive, and essential safety checklists that can help improve preparedness and decision-making in real-world situations.
Dr. Kotchakorn Jumroenketpratheep
Assistant Dean for Corporate Communications, College of Sports Science and Technology, Mahidol University
Dr. Kotchakorn Jumroenketpratheep is an emergency medicine physician with extensive experience in medical operations and emergency response for endurance sports and large-scale sporting events.
Currently serving as Assistant Dean for Corporate Communications at the College of Sports Science and Technology, Mahidol University, involvement spans both medical leadership and on field emergency support across national and international events.
Professional certifications include Ironman Medicine (Kona, Hawaii) and Emergency Road Race Level 2 by World Athletics.
Medical leadership roles include Medical Director for HYROX Bangkok 2025–2026, Amazing Thailand Marathon, Ironman 70.3 Bangsaen, and Jet Ski WGP1. Additional experience includes participation in first responder and medical teams at events such as the Tokyo Marathon, Ironman World Championship Hawaii, and medical observation with the Chief Medical Officer of the Chicago Marathon.
Alongside medical expertise, active involvement in endurance sports includes completing the Chicago Marathon, Ironman 70.3, and HYROX Doubles competitions, providing both professional and athlete perspectives in sports event safety and emergency preparedness.
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