BY MIKE TUA
THE Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS) High-Performance Center has continued with its committed role to provide care and support for improving the well-being of the national athletes under its supervision.
As of this year, SINIS has opened its doors to provide injury treatment, rehabilitation, and management services to the country’s athletes sustaining injuries at the recent XVII Pacific Games 2023 in Honiara.
SINIS Performance Manager (PM) for Portfolio Two (Team Sports), Amanda Korinihona, said they have now started to provide injury management services based on the requests from athletes and coaches from various national sporting federations.
“We are trying to work on injury management as well. Athletes have been requesting some gym sessions and nutrition plans. This month, we are still providing these services to help athletes and coaches.
“Our objective is to bring the athletes in and go over certain areas we can assist with in their well-being development,” Amanda Korinihona told the country’s media at the press conference last Friday.
Likewise, SINIS Executive Director Aaron Alsop said the post-Pacific Games 2023 has produced a lot of injuries; however, the importance of implementing effective injury management strategies cannot be overstated.
He said the SINIS has recognized this urgent need and has taken the lead in addressing this critical issue. Through a comprehensive approach, the institution has successfully worked towards mitigating the risks associated with sports-related injuries.
“Yes, obviously, there were a few athletes that potentially had injuries following the Pacific Games 2023. So, we’ve continued to provide that support for them through that process. There’s a number of athletes that are obviously coming back from holidays, and, you know, maybe just eating a little bit, not training as much, and want some help with their nutrition or other things,” Aaron Alsop expressed.
