A Continued Partnership
Medulance, a leading provider of emergency medical services, has announced its second consecutive year as the official emergency services partner for the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. This partnership underscores Medulance’s commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all stakeholders involved in the IPL.
Kick-off at Vizag
The partnership kicked off at Delhi Capital’s initial home ground in Vizag. Here, Medulance provided comprehensive medical support during both practice and match days, ensuring the safety and well-being of players and supporting staff. The Delhi Capitals played their first two matches in Vizag, facing off against the Chennai Super Kings and the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Continued Support at Arun Jaitley Stadium
Following the matches in Vizag, Medulance is continuing its support on match days at the DC home ground matches in Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. The matches are scheduled for April 20, 24, and 27, as well as May 7 and 14.
On-ground Medical Support
Medulance has deployed a team of 60 well-trained doctors, nurses, and paramedics to provide on-ground medical support across crucial areas of the stadium. This includes the Field of Play areas, Player Medical Room, two Spectator Medical Rooms, and 7 First Aid Points set up throughout the venue. Additionally, they have deployed 3 Advanced Life Support ambulances alongside 3 Basic Life Support ambulances. This guarantees a prompt response to any emergencies that may occur, ensuring the safety of players, on-ground teams, and over 40,000 spectators per match.
Words from the Co-founder and CEO
Pranav Bajaj, co-founder of Medulance, expressed pride in their continued partnership with the Delhi Capitals. He emphasized their commitment to providing comprehensive medical support and delivering exceptional emergency services. Sunil Gupta, CEO of Delhi Capitals, also expressed appreciation for Medulance’s dedication to emergency medical services. He highlighted the importance of safety and well-being of all stakeholders involved in a large-scale event like IPL.
Medulance’s Track Record and Accolades
Medulance’s track record includes providing emergency response services during the last IPL and other sporting events, such as the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. They have handled cases ranging from fall injuries to strokes and heart attacks and other serious medical conditions, responding to all these emergencies in time with an average response time of 2 minutes. The services provided by Medulance have earned accolades from spectators and dignitaries alike, including IPL chairman Arun Singh Dhumal, union minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur, CM of Himachal Pradesh, and secretary of BCCI Jay Shah.
A Trusted Medical Partner
In addition to its role with the Delhi Capitals, Medulance has served as a trusted medical partner for a variety of sporting events. This includes the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, MotoGP Bharat, Pro Panja League, and Pro Kabaddi League, Uttar Pradesh T20 League, and the country’s leading food carnival, Zomaland festival PAN India. Through these partnerships, Medulance has ensured the safety of more than 80 lakh attendees.
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