Professional athletes from various sports disciplines have come together at the United Nations climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, to shed light on the growing threat that climate change poses to their sports, fans, and the environment. The impact of climate change on sports is becoming increasingly evident, with athletes facing extreme heat, heavy rains, and other adverse conditions that are disrupting their training and competitions.
Triathlete Pragnya Mohan highlighted the challenges she faces due to the scorching summers in her native India, forcing her to seek training alternatives in cooler regions like the United Kingdom. The 2021 U.S. Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon, saw temperatures soaring to dangerous levels, causing distress among participants and spectators. New Zealand soccer player Katie Rood shared her experiences of training in heat chambers to prepare for the Tokyo Olympics, emphasizing the need for urgent action on climate change.
