British athletes at the Olympic Prohibited Shaking hands

London: A warning is given to hunters British athletes in the Olympic goldmedal in London. The athlete is best to not shake hands shake hands with hisrival alias. If you still want to shake hands they could follow the tips of themedical team.

British Olympic officials fear the gold medal athlete hunters such as Victoria Pendletonand Rebecca Adlington could be attacked by the disease. Even the head of themedical team from the British Olympic Association (BOA), Dr Ian McCurdie, TeamGBstar warned to keep their hands if they want to maintain their dreams.

He said that every disease comes from "a pretty stressful environment"that could affect performance. And he requested that restrict athletes shakehands.

"I think it's not a bad suggestion. Difficulty is when you shake hands withabout 20 people that you've never met," he said.

"If you have to shake hands with people, as long as you regularly washyour hands well using soap or washing hands can reduce the risk".

McCurdie gives tips for a team of 550 athletes and 450 support staff strong. Thissuggestion is part of a package of health and security issues are considered BOAto the Games. The tips simply by washing hands regularly and using a special handsoap protector.

"I believe the biggest threat to them is the possibility of disease and injury,"he said.

"Basically we are talking about minimizing risks and optimizing disease resistance"."It's all about hand hygiene."

He added that Olympics pretty hostile environment and be a first time experiencefor many athletes and support staff. The athletes will be staying near theOlympic venues and the bacteria can come from anywhere either spoon, fork, untilthe door handle. Health of the entire team, including support staff such as medicalpersonnel and coaches, is a priority BOA.