Climate and health challenges for Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics
Detailed planning for heat events is essential to protect both athletes and the public Paris will host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games between 26 July and 8 September—the months with the highest risk for seasonal heat waves and air pollution peaks. As well as the 10 500 athletes and 4400 paralympic athletes, staff and workers, 45 000 volunteers, and millions of spectators and visitors will be affected. Athletes will benefit from specific heat preparation protocols and on-site care (such as acclimatisation and mitigation strategies) provided by dedicated physicians and sports scient...