Paris Diamond League Cuts Sunday Program to 16:55-19:41 as 39C Heat Hits Capital
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Updated · BBC.com · Jun 26
Paris Diamond League Cuts Sunday Program to 16:55-19:41 as 39C Heat Hits Capital
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jun 26
Summary
Sunday's Paris Diamond League will proceed only for professional athletes after police accepted an adapted format, with events compressed into a 16:55-19:41 window.
39C is forecast for Paris on Saturday after France logged its hottest day on record Wednesday, prompting red-alert measures and a police order banning sporting competitions unless exempted.
Organisers cancelled club activities, licensed-member events and regional competitions, while adding medical staff, emergency support, extra water points, misting stations, shaded areas and heat-prevention messaging.
The heatwave is already disrupting other events: the under-17 final at Stade de France was cancelled, and no alcohol sales will be allowed around or inside the venue for Saturday's Top 14 rugby final.