# Smart planning of outdoor sports tournaments using environmental heat measurements

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-21T11:40:04+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-smart-outdoor-sports-tournaments-environmental.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/smart-planning-of-outdoor-sports-tournaments-using-environmental-heat--2dbb9c/

Rising temperatures caused by climate change are making it harder to organize outdoor sports events safely. Exercising in the heat lowers performance and raises the risk of heatstroke, which is a leading cause of nontraumatic death among professional athletes.

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