Pollution cloud over Olympics
There's a dark shadow over certain events at the Beijing Olympics this August. In Lausanne on Monday, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) didn't rule out postponing endurance competitions like the marathon because of the heavy pollution in the air over the Chinese capital. If that happens, it will be unprecedented.
There may be "some risk (to the health of the athletes)" from the pollution, the IOC said. It will consider a 'Plan B', and may even postpone events if, after daily monitoring of the air quality, weather conditions and other relevant data, it finds the conditions aren't conducive for competition.
Events that require a minimum one hour of continuous physical effort at a high level, are under the scanner; the IOC said. These would include the marathon, swimming, mountain biking, urban road cycling, triathlon and the walks.
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There may be "some risk (to the health of the athletes)" from the pollution, the IOC said. It will consider a 'Plan B', and may even postpone events if, after daily monitoring of the air quality, weather conditions and other relevant data, it finds the conditions aren't conducive for competition.
Events that require a minimum one hour of continuous physical effort at a high level, are under the scanner; the IOC said. These would include the marathon, swimming, mountain biking, urban road cycling, triathlon and the walks.
To read the full article, click here..
To read the ePaper, visit: http://epaper.hindustantimes.com
Labels: Beijing Olympics, china, International Olympic Committee, Justine Henin, Plan B
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