So did I have fun at the Commonwealth games?

Gold Medalist in Welterweight 69 kg: Bongani MWELASE (RSA)

Gold Medalist in HeavyWeight 91kg: Brad PITT (AUS)

Gold Medalist in light flyweight 48 kg: Jafet UUTONI (NAM)

Badminton Head Referee

Bronze Medalist in feather weight 57kg: Luke JACKSON (AUS)

5th in 69kg division in Weight lifting: Joel WILSON (AUS)

Fiona SSOZI (left) and Saudah NABAWESI(UGA)

Bronze Medalist in Badminton Team Event : Jwala GUTTA (IND)

Michelle EDWARDS (RSA)

Day 5 volunteering

I was quiet busy today at the clinic. I think the athletes are starting to warm up to us (medicals). They are coming in for treatments, chats, ice bags and even want photos with us.

I sat at the field of play for a bit today as well, because i was the only physio there. so when the clinicl needed me, I was directed back to the clinic from the field of play.

I watched the last round of a boxing match, under 75kg Kenya vs Nigria. The Kenyian won.

The Singaporians were sharp today. They destroyed the Canadians in Badminton.

More Badminton

Day 4 of volunteering. Well, today went really smoothly. I've got to see a boxing match between Australia and Malaysia. And the Australian won, crowd went off like a rocket.

We had an injury at the weight lifting, one of the girls won silver and had cooling down at the back stage when she fell and the weights hit her foot. She had to get some treatment down before she was helped out to the medal ceremony.

Badminton was awesome today, the Australian's were outstanding. I sat at the referee's area for about 4 hours today. I treated some athletes at the clinic and it's was all good. I managed to get a shuttle cock that was played on one of the matches.

We finished a bit earlier today and got home at anout 2055h. Looking forward to tomorrow's session.

Badminton

Day 3 of Volunteering. Today is my first day at the Melbourn Exhibition Centre. The place is massive. I got a phone call while I was catching the tram into the city when i got a call from the medical co-ord, checking if i was alright. I was suppose to be at the exibition centre at 1300h. But on the roster that i received, it said 1500h. Anyway I got there at about 1430h.

After a light orientation, I was ready to get into the job. I actually have to sit at the referee's table to provide advice to the referees, if a player goes down on injury. I have to decided whether the player is fit enough to play on. There are a doctor and two physio that rotate through the referee's desk. and when we are not at the desk, then we are located at the medical clinic where the athletes do their training and warm up. So it's good, we get to see heaps of the training and athletes.

I treated a few people today, and once again i can't say who. But i've managed to get a couple of photos of athletes at the clinic. and the people i've treated all have won their events. So i don't this it was all to do with the top quality of my treatments but rather their skills.

Overall, I had an awesome day.

Swimming, Diving, Synchronised Swimming, Squash and TableTennis

Well, it's Day 2 as a Physio Volunteer. Although I didn't treat many people today but I got to see heaps of athletes training at the MSAC.

The Swimming Teams from Australia, South Africa, NZ, Canada, Sri Lanka, And other smaller Nations.

I watched the diving boards getting used overtime today. Divers jumping from various heights of platforms. There was a bloke who hardly made a splash as he hit the water and he is consistently doing it. So i'm thinking that he is one to look out for.

I also watched the English Table Tennis team going through their training routines. Exciting.

I watched the Squash players train as well. very impressive with getting those balls out of the corner of the back courts.

I also watched the Mayalasian Synchronised Swimming team, timing to perfection. The South African Synchronised Swimming team were also very impressive and very friendly bunch of ladies.

I'm off to the Melbourne Exhabition Centre tomorrow. Hope it is equally as exciting and impressive.

Commonwealth Games Physio

I can't say who I have treated because it will then be a breach of confidentiality. But what I can tell you is that is I watched the Australian Swimming team in training and most of other countries such as Great Britain, South Africa, Canada, NZ and heaps of smaller countries.

I also treated a person during squash. I very down to earth person, i hope this person does well. The centre court for squash is amazing.

I also spent a bit of time watching the table tennis and that was also very entertaining.

The Melbourne Sports and Aquatic centre also had diving and synchronised swimming.

Go Australia.

One more day at the MSAC then it's off to the Exhibition centre for lots of badminton.

Melbourne Trip

After driving a couple of hours to Goulburn, met up with a few work mates from the Goulburn base hospital, i was off to Lyn's place for dinner with work mates as well.

Then it was a long drive to Melbourne. Arrived at a friend's place at about 4:30pm.

I collected my uniform at the UAC, then went to the rehearsal of the Open Ceremony for the Commonwealth Games. I can't tell you what will happen because it is a surprise.

I had a free day off on Sunday and my friend took me out sight seeing, being a tourist. We visited the Victoria markets, Luna Park and the sheds at the Brighton Beach.

I start work at the Melbourne Sport and Aquatic Centre tomorrow, Go Australia.