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India Gazette
15-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
TIDC scouts look for qualities in athlete beyond field of play: Top cyclist and coach Maxwell Trevor
Patna (Bihar)[India] May 15 (ANI): Talent scouts look out for small things like an athlete's warm-up routine and demeanour besides an athlete's performance on the field of play, the Sports Authority of India's Talent Identification and Development Committee (TIDC) member for Cycling, Maxwell Trevor, has revealed. An 11-time national track cycling champion in his heydays and with a fourth place in the 1986 Asian Games, Maxwell Trevor is among the most respected Cycling coaches. He shared insights into the work of the TIDC team when he explained what it seeks in athletes competing in the Khelo India Youth Games 2025, Bihar. Maxwell Trevor said TIDC members for Cycling focus on every athlete, especially between the ages of 14 and 16. 'We are watching their pedaling, we're watching their warm-up routines, we are watching their discipline,' he said. 'Some athletes are so disciplined they know when to warm up.' 'Firstly, we look for younger athletes with whom coaches can engage in a long-term training program. We also look at the kind of equipment like frames and wheels that athletes are using their rides because we know that it is a big factor. We also assess the athletes for their explosive power,' he said. 'After that, we have sport-specific tests on bicycles attached to a computer that captures the data like the cadence, the revolutions per minute of the pedals, the heart rate and the power generated in Watts in different time frames,' he said. 'All these tests give us a good idea of the talent that the athlete has.' He does not stop for looking at the physical aspect of the sport. 'We are also looking at the mental ability of the young riders,' 'I've come across many talented athletes who have lacked the mental ability and did not believe in themselves. So these are aspects that we take into consideration.' Speaking about the pockets from where India's better cyclists emerge - Rajasthan in endurance and Manipur and Andaman and Nicobar islands for sprints, Maharashtra and Karnataka - Maxwell Trevor said riders from some of these areas are born with a lot of talent and have the lower body structure for the sport. Maxwell Trevor, who remembers his own selfless coach Mumtaz Ahmed with respect, gratitude and fondness, is happy that Cycling Federation of India has begun paying more attention to coaching at the grassroots level. 'Yes, the Federation is working in that direction,' he said. 'The UCI Level 1 course for coaches to at the grassroot level is now available in India. The attempt is to multiply the number of coaches at the grassroot level so that they become a feeding unit to the main centres. I think we're on the right track and that things will fall in place,' he said. (ANI)
Hans India
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
TIDC scouts look for qualities in athlete beyond field of play, says top cyclist and coach Maxwell Trevor
Talent scouts look out for small things like an athlete's warm-up routine and demeanour besides an athlete's performance on the field of play, the Sports Authority of India's Talent Identification and Development Committee (TIDC) member for Cycling, Maxwell Trevor, has revealed. An 11-time national track cycling champion in his heydays and with a fourth place in the 1986 Asian Games, Maxwell Trevor is among the most respected Cycling coaches. He shared insights into the work of the TIDC team when he explained what it seeks in athletes competing in Khelo India Youth Games 2025 Bihar. Maxwell Trevor said TIDC members for Cycling focus on every athlete, especially between the ages of 14 and 16. 'We are watching their pedalling, we're watching their warm-up routines, we are watching their discipline,' he said. 'Some athletes are so disciplined that they know when to warm up.' 'Firstly, we look for younger athletes with whom coaches can engage in a long-term training program. We also look at the kind of equipment like frames and wheels that athletes are using on their rides because we know that it is a big factor. We also assess the athletes for their explosive power,' he said. 'After that, we have sport-specific tests on bicycles attached to a computer that captures the data like the cadence, the revolutions per minute of the pedals, the heart rate and the power generated in Watts in different time frames. All these tests give us a good idea of the talent that the athlete has," he said. He does not stop looking at the physical aspect of the sport. 'We are also looking at the mental ability of the young riders,' he said. 'I've come across many talented athletes who lack mental ability and do not believe in themselves. So these are aspects that we take into consideration.' Maxwell Trevor, who remembers his own selfless coach Mumtaz Ahmed with respect, gratitude and fondness, is happy that Cycling Federation of India has begun paying more attention to coaching at the grassroots level. 'Yes, the Federation is working in that direction,' he said. 'The UCI Level 1 course for coaches at the grassroot level is now available in India. The attempt is to multiply the number of coaches at the grassroot level so that they become a feeding unit to the main centers. I think we're on the right track and that things will fall in place,' he said.
Muscat Daily
12-05-2025
- Health
- Muscat Daily
First ever complex TEVAR surgery in private hospital saves life of road accident victim
Muscat – A seat belt is always a lifesaving mechanism. With the experience of a complex life threating operation, doctors from Muscat Private Hospital (MPH) urged all, even at back seats, to sport seat belts. This ensures the impact due to an accident to be less and thus have less sudden effect on the heart and lungs. Mumtaz Ahmed (a Pakistani national) critically injured in a severe car crash on April 25 in Kalba, Musandam, was initially treated at a government hospital. Despite stabilising efforts, a serious tear in the aorta near his heart, coupled with rib and spine fractures and liver damage, made his condition life-threatening. Due to overcrowded emergency cases in the government sector, he was shifted to Muscat Private Hospital. A 12-member team of experts from Muscat Private Hospital performed a highly complex and life-saving vascular procedure for hours called TEVAR (Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair)—on a 38-year-old road accident victim recently. The complex operation involved teamwork involving the Cathlab, ICU, OT nurses and multiple departments including anesthesia, radiology and administration. This marks the first time the procedure has been performed in a private hospital in the country, showcasing advanced medical capabilities and swift emergency response. Dr Ahmed Salim Mohammed al Aufi, Consultant Vascular and Trauma Surgeon, led the multidisciplinary team in performing the TEVAR procedure on May 3. He said, 'The operation was delicate and critical, but successful. The patient is stable, conscious, and responding well to physiotherapy. This case also highlights the importance of wearing seatbelts in both front and back seats. He had to put stem of 12mm to stop the blood clotting.' He has severe complications including high blood pressure but we had all our resources to help him out of the danger. Dr Raymond Elias, Medical Director, added, 'This is a significant moment for Oman's private healthcare. The TEVAR case demonstrates not just medical innovation but commitment to saving lives.' He also called for people to wear always seat belts so that the impact gets less. Dr Zahra Ghanim Ahmed, Dr Amr Hassan, and CEO Hassan al Lawati also played key roles in the operation and coordination. Lawait said, 'This is a perfect example of Public-Private Partnership in healthcare, aligning with Oman Vision 2040. We don't compete—we complete each other in service of the nation. Behind every success are unsung heroes—our nurses, technicians, ambulance and lab teams.'
