The College Athletic Affiliation of the Philippines (UAAP) mentioned it would reinforce its medical screening protocols after the deaths of two student-athletes that occurred in the course of the offseason.
Ashlyn Abong of Nationwide College passed away last June 28, whereas Israel Friday of the College of the Philippines died last August 20.
Each basketball gamers have been in coaching once they collapsed earlier than passing.
“Sa competitors facet, could EMS (emergency medical companies) naman kami, however we’re additionally making certain na sa coaching, meron silang pre-participation medical screening, papaigtingin lang,” UAAP government director Atty. Rene Andrei “Rebo” Saguisag mentioned.
“I’m certain meron yan, pero mas acutely aware na kami ngayon to remind the faculties of their coaching venues [as well].”
[On the competition side, we have EMS, but we’re also ensuring that in traning, they have pre-participation medical screening, we just need to reinforce this… I’m sure this is in place but we are more conscious now to remind the schools in their training venues.]
Abong, 18 years outdated, additionally suited up for the Gilas Pilipinas Girls U18 crew which competed within the FIBA U18 Asia Cup Division B final yr. Gilas Pilipinas Girls U18 coach Julie Amos beforehand mentioned “Ashlyn handed away throughout coaching—doing what she liked most.”
Friday, 19 years outdated, was UP’s newly-recruited international student-athlete. Based on the UP Workplace of Athletics and Sports activities Improvement, Israel handed away after collapsing in follow. He was taken to the hospital afterwards however handed away regardless of efforts from medical personnel.
The 88th season of the UAAP is predicted to open on September 19.
—JMB, GMA Built-in Information
