Motorsports falls under the banner of extreme sports, much like cave and deep diving, snowboarding, skydiving, surfing, kitesurfing, parasailing, and many others. As with all these sports, the inherent risks are understood and accepted by both the athletes and the governing bodies. Athletes participate voluntarily and understand that, despite all necessary safety measures, incidents can happen and they bear responsibility for the risks associated with participating in the sport. That said, the association is fully prepared to deal with incidents within the motorsporting environment. This incident demonstrated exactly why those safety measures are in place. The rider was retrieved from the water in under seven minutes, immediately placed in an ambulance, and transported to the hospital. Had this been an ordinary road accident, the circumstances and response could have been very different. We applaud the hospital and MNDF personnel who were available to us and acted swiftly when their assistance was required. The rider was wearing a full racing suit, as required by the association’s safety standards, which helped protect him from more serious injuries. Thankfully, apart from the leg injury, he did not suffer any fractures. Yes, we can all agree that our hospitals need better preparedness for trauma cases. But the same type of incident could have happened outside a motorsport event. What would the argument be then? This is not an issue unique to motorsports. There is absolutely no sport extreme or otherwise where accidents or medical emergencies can be completely eliminated. We have seen athletes collapse on football pitches and, tragically, people lose their lives during sporting activities. The answer is not to blame the sport. The answer is to ensure that proper safety measures, emergency response procedures, trained personnel, and appropriate medical support are in place and that is exactly what the association is committed to providing.

Today, we take another huge step forward in developing motorsports in the Maldives! 🏁 Sim racing is one of the best and most affordable grassroots pathways into motorsports. It’s a great way to give it a try, discover your passion, and see if you have what it takes to compete. One of our main priorities has always been to make motorsports accessible to everyone. That’s why we took the initiative to invest in the best equipment for use during our events. Whether you don’t own the equipment yet and want to participate, or you’re considering making the investment and want to try it out first, Eprix Championship is the perfect opportunity to get behind the wheel and experience it for yourself. And if you’re passionate about motorsports, we’re confident it could be one of the best investments you make. 🏎️💨 Eprix Championship is an ARRIVE & DRIVE event! Open for both male and female. Anyone from the age of 8 and above who can comfortably reach the pedals can participate. Younger than 8? Come by and check it out you might be our next future champion! 🏆 And remember: the winner is the person who tops the leaderboard on EVENT DAY! 🔥 A huge thank you to Zero Point for hosting us, and to all our sponsors for always standing by us and supporting the development of motorsports in the Maldives. 📍 Location: Zero Point maps.app.goo.gl/BdMdsN7BEPtf… 🏁 Practice Day: 4 September | 14:00 onwards 🏆 Event Day: 5 September | 14:00 onwards Come test yourself. Set your lap. Top the leaderboard. 🏁🔥 More Info: m.facebook.com/story.php?sto… #EprixChampionship #SimRacing #Maldives #FIA #ArriveAndDrive #RAM