Indian Sports Ministry Sends 40 Air Conditioners to Paris Olympics Village as Temperatures Soar

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:51pm on 03 Aug 2024,Saturday Sports

Facing extreme temperatures in Paris, the Indian sports ministry has dispatched 40 portable air conditioners to the Olympic Games Village for its athletes. The decision, made after discussions with the Indian Olympic Association and the French Embassy, aims to provide relief from the severe heat, which has reached up to 40°C. With many athletes struggling in the sweltering conditions, the AC units are expected to improve comfort and performance. This move follows similar measures by other countries concerned about the heat, as the Games organizers opted against traditional air conditioning to reduce carbon emissions.

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