HEAT POLICY

The Australian Open saw some intense matches and surprising outcomes. Jannik Sinner, the defending champion, had a tough time against Eliot Spizzirri. Sinner was struggling with cramps and the extreme heat. The roof on Rod Laver Arena had to be closed to give him a break. This change helped him a lo

The scorching sun can be a formidable opponent for athletes. This is why Sports Medicine Australia created an extreme heat policy in 2021. It was meant to shield people enjoying sports from heat-related problems. The policy used a simple model to figure out the risk of heat stress. It was an upgrade