Monte Carlo, Monaco was host to the 2014 IOC (International Olympic Committee) World Congress on Prevention of Injury and Illness in Sport. This conference in April was host to many hundreds of attendees from all across the world, and over 120 of the World’s leading experts in Sports Medicine presenting in a variety of topics and research areas. The conference included >120 symposia, breakout sessions, workshops, and keynote presentations. The chair of the scientific committee was Roald Bahr, MD, PhD Professor Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center & Norwegian Olympic Training Center, Oslo, Norway & Aspetar Orthopaedic & Sports, and Fredrik S. Bendiskon, MD was chair, organizing committee. The Congress was opened with a visit from the Prince of Monaco, and continued with an opening reception that allowed for many participants to reconnect with people throughout the world. The Scientific sessions were then opened with a vigorous debate on whether sports medicine research has really delivered by Karim Khan, MD, editor of British Journal of Sports Medicine. Countless helpful symposia including concussions, use of social media in sports medicine, the latest on hamstring and adductor injuries, and the young athlete. An IOC Celebration night including a roof top reception, overlooking the ocean, and attended by hundreds, including the Prince of Monaco and a fireworks display. It was only fitting that the conclusion of the Congress coincided with the beginning of the ATP World Tour Monte Carlo Masters event with an extraordinary scenic view.
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