2023 was the hottest on record: What this means for your favourite sports

2023 was officially the hottest year ever for our planet. This was the first year in which all days were 1 °C warmer than the pre-industrial period.

Scientific studies show that extreme weather events are likely to become more frequent or intense with climate change. As we navigate our way to a similar or even worse situation, what can we expect the state of our sports to be like in the future?

Sports and recreation impact human health in a changing climate. The physical effects of exertion in extreme heat include decreased athletic performance, muscle cramps, exhaustion, fainting, and loss of consciousness. There continue to be examples of athletes experiencing these effects firsthand; From tennis, baseball and softball, athletics, soccer and more. Youth participating in sports during extreme heat are particularly at risk, with some fatalities occurring. Spectators and those working at sporting events are also negatively impacted.

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