From Réunion Island and Rodrigues to South Africa and beyond, more Mauritian amateur trail runners are travelling abroad to participate in trail races, ultra-trail events and recreational sporting events. While months of training prepare them physically for the challenge ahead, many overlook an important part of their preparation: Travel Insurance for sporting activities abroad.

A Passion for Pushing Limits

For Dominique, trail running is all about pushing boundaries. Describing himself as ambitious, joyful and limitless, he has been passionate about the sport since 2017. Introduced to trail running and hiking by his friend in 2015, he quickly developed a love for the discipline and the breathtaking landscapes it offers.

Since then, he has completed some of the most prestigious races in trail running, including the Grand Raid, Ultra Trail des Géants and the legendary Diagonale des Fous, which remains his most challenging race to date. This year, he plans to participate in the Trail de Rodrigues 52km and is already considering an ultra-trail event in South Africa for next year.

The Risks of Competing Abroad

Like many Mauritian amateur trail runners and sports enthusiasts travelling abroad, Dominique invests significant time, effort and resources into preparing for overseas races. However, even the most prepared runners can face unexpected challenges.

A fall during a race, an injury requiring hospitalisation, severe dehydration or another medical emergency can quickly result in substantial medical expenses abroad. Depending on the destination, emergency treatment and hospitalisation costs can be considerable. Travel disruptions such as trip cancellations, delayed flights or lost baggage can also impact months of preparation and investment.

Without adequate travel cover, these costs may have to be borne by the traveller.

Why the Right Travel Insurance Matters

Many standard travel insurance policies exclude injuries sustained while participating in sports competitions, hazardous activities or adventure sports.

For Mauritians travelling abroad for trail races, or recreational sporting events, choosing the right Travel Insurance is essential.

Eagle Insurance Travel Insurance helps bridge this gap by covering emergency medical expenses when taking part in sports, hazardous activities and adventure sports. The policy also includes

• Emergency medical and related expenses
• Travel delays, missed connections and airspace closure
• Trip cancellation and interruption
• Theft, loss or delay of baggage
• 24/7 worldwide assistance, supported by our partnership with Robin Assist

With the support of Robin Assist, a trusted global assistance provider delivering 24/7 support in over 185 countries, sports enthusiasts can travel with greater confidence wherever their next challenge takes them.

Prepared for Every Adventure

Whether participating in a trail race in Réunion Island, Rodrigues, South Africa or beyond, having the right Travel Insurance means being prepared for the unexpected. For Dominique, this allows him to focus on what matters the most: the experience, the challenge and the finish line ahead.

To learn more about Eagle Insurance Travel Insurance and its cover for sports, hazardous activities and adventure sports, visit our website or buy your Travel Insurance online.