Dharwad: Dr.
Kulkarni, Dharwad-based consultant in medical sports, is the only Medico of India that has been chosen as a medical officer for Qatar Football World Cup-2022 final pre-qualifying final for 7 and 12 October.
After appointments by the Federation of the Internationale de Association (FIFA, Zurich, Switzerland) as a medical officer for the coveted sporting event, Dr.
Kiran will oversee the match between Iraq and Lebanon in Doha Qatar on October 7, and between Iran and South Korea in Teharan (Iran ) On October 12.
“As part of my assignment there, I oversee medical problems and examine medical aspects of staff, players and others who accompany players from other countries and ensure the right implementation of the anti-doping program.
We must work by adhering to the Covid protocol as a control officer Infection, “he said, and explained the drug test procedure:” After collecting anesthetic sample, the test will be carried out through a lucky lottery.
Only 2-3 players from each team to be tested.
It costs Rs 20,000 for each test, “he said.
Until July-end, FIFA has done 700 drug tests, which is only one found with positive analytic findings.
“We usually find the presence of steroids or stimulants or recreational drugs such as marijuana, heroin and other substances in those who fail in the test,” he added.
The Dharwad resident has become a consultant in sports medicine for the past 21 years.
He has done MBBS from Mysuru Medical College and PG Diploma in sports medicine from Sai-Nis Patiala Medical College.
He has been registered in the Directory of the World Anti-Doping Agency researcher and named fellow Indian Sports Medical Associations.
Satyanarayan, Secretary of the State Football Association, Karnataka, said: “He has attended 50 tournaments sponsored by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) as a medical officer.
His hard work has paid off with FIFA picking him up to oversee the last round of pre-qualifying.
By becoming a doctor India for the FIFA event, he has made the country proud, “he said.