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Doctors on Duty have the following tasks:
7.9.2 Be present at the competition venue from the
weigh-in until the end of the competition.
7.9.3 Be familiar with and use the medical facilities
and, if requested, assist in the anti-doping controls.
7.9.4 Be ready to render medical care in case of injury
or illness; cooperate with team doctors and advise the
coaches, officials and the athletes on the possibility of
continuing the competition after an injury.
7.9.5 During the competition, authorise the application
of additional plasters or bandages in accordance with
the rules.
7.9.6 At World Championships, two (2) Doctors must
be on duty at the same time. If necessary, team doctors
may also be asked to assist the Doctors on Duty. If
there is a medical need, the competitor shall agree to
the Doctor on Duty attending him/her.
7.9.7 At Olympic Games, only IWF appointed doctors
may work at the competitions as Doctors on Duty. Two
(2) Doctors per competition are appointed.

Ranges of responsibilities at IWF Events:
7.9.8 The appointed Doctors on Duty are responsible in
the competition area, meaning the FOP and the warm-
up area.
7.9.9 In case of an accident or injury, the Doctor on
Duty has to assess the situation and decide if further
treatment is necessary either by local medical
authorities or by the team doctor. If no team doctor is
available, it is up to the Doctor on Duty to provide
assistance or to transfer treatment to the local
authorities.
7.9.10 The responsibility of the Doctor on Duty ends
outside the competition area.
7.9.11 To ensure these arrangements are in place, it is
mandatory for a Doctor on Duty to contact the
responsible local medical authorities and together with

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