Improve sports medicine to save players: There is need for federations to treat medical issues of players seriously

Harun Shakava of Gor Mahia is helped by Wilson Obungo of Bandari after he got an injury during a Sportspesa Premier League Match staged at Moi Stadium Kisumu as other players and match officials look on on Sunday 8-7-16. PICTURE BY PHILLIP ORWA

If there is any certainty in the mind of an athlete, it is his or her susceptibility to injury.

Injuries and comebacks are a part of sports and only the very fortunate players go through the full cycles of their careers without injury-related pauses.