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Medical Services


The World Games 2009 Kaohsiung will
feature the Emergency Medical Operation Center as the core communication control center, operated by Kaohsiung municipal medical administration and staffed by medical care professionals from hospitals. In addition each sport venue will have a first aid station on site consisting of: 1 doctor, 1 nurse, 4 EMT medical dispatch personnel from the Emergency Department of the Fire Bureau, 1 to 3 English speaking medical service staff, and 1 ambulance.

Services by FICS during the TWG:

The service by FICS during the TWG will be available for dedicated group of delegations and can only be used voluntarily by them. FICS fully supports WADAs’ principles and chiropractors do not prescribe drugs or perform surgery or any other intrusive treatment. The service of FICS is stated on a partnership, contract between FICS, IWGA and KOC.

  • FICS supports and follows regular medical protocols
  • FICS will co-operate fully with the athletes, coaches and the rest of the medical team
  • FICS will represent chiropractors from all over the world
  • FICS will assist the World Games 2009 to become the best Games possible
  • FICS will empower athletes to perform naturally and at reach their peak performance




Medical Insurance

Medical health insurance coverage, supplied by national health insurance or private insurance, will ensure coverage beyond the public liability insurance the KOC provides. Proof of a valid medical health insurance policy is mandatory according to IWGA rules and will be verified before the full participation rights can be received.











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