INDIA'S 2012 UNDER-19 WORLD CUP CAPTAIN UNMUKT CHAND SUFFERS EYE INJURY; WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO WEAR PROTECTIVE GEAR WHILE PLAYING

New Delhi:India’s 2012 Under-19 World Cup captain Unmukt Chand suffered an eye injury while playing cricket. Taking to Twitter, the cricketer posted pictures of himself where one of his can be seen injured. He captioned the picture and asked people to be safe while playing, the caption which reads as follows, “It’s never a smooth ride for an athlete. Some days you come home victorious, other days disappointed&there are some when you come home with bruises and dents. Grateful to God to have survived a possible disaster. Play hard but be safe. It’s a thin line. Thanku for the good wishes”

While it is a good thing that you enjoy the game but it is also important that you wear your protective gear, and that is essential for whatever game you play. From cricket to hockey to cycling, protective gears prevent the chances of serious injuries, some of which might be life-threatening. Take a look at the importance of wearing protective gear.

  1. To protect the brain: Wearing helmets that are designed for a particular sport should be worn by the people playing the sport. Brain injuries can be serious and can also lead to death therefore, wearing helmets while playing is extremely important.
  2. To protects the eyes: Eye injuries are extremely common and therefore it is important that you wear the necessary eye protection that’ll help to protect the eyes. If you’re not wearing anything to protect the eyes, the balls might hit your eye which can eventually turnout to be severe.
  3. To protect the mouths: Mouth injuries are also common and therefore, it is important that athletes wear mouthguards that keep their mouths protected otherwise they might end up with mouth injuries.
  4. To protect the joints and other bones: Joint injuries and bone injuries are a part of sports and therefore, it is important that you always wear protective gears. Wear the protective gears that are available for your joints and that help to protect your bones.

Protective gears available for different sports:

  1. Cycling: Jockstrap with a cup pocket and protective cup for mountain biking, spandex shorts and helmet
  2. Cricket: Helmet, leg pads, arm guard, jockstrap with a cup pocket and protective cup, gloves (for batting and wicketkeeping) and thigh pad
  3. Horse racing: Hat, body protector, boots, gloves, breeches, jockstrap and goggles
  4. Martial arts: High gear suit, compression shorts, bandage, jockstrap with a cup pocket and protective cup and mouth guard

Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.

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