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In an open letter, international health, climate, and sports performance experts criticize FIFA's outdated guidelines regarding heat-related risks during the upcoming 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico, urging the organization to implement stricter protections, including longer cooling breaks and clearer protocols for delaying matches in extreme conditions, as projected temperatures in many stadiums may exceed dangerous levels, posing significant health risks to players and fans. #HeatSafety #FIFA #AthleteWellbeing #US #CA #MX #GB #AU

A group of leading scientists has warned that FIFA's current measures to protect players from heat during the 2026 World Cup are insufficient and pose serious risks, calling for better safety protocols, extended cooling breaks, and clear guidelines for rescheduling games under extreme conditions. #SportsSafety #HeatProtection #AthleteWellbeing #NPL

James Loehr, a pioneering sports psychologist who emphasized the significance of mental resilience in athletes before the field gained recognition, passed away at 83 on April 20, from idiopathic peripheral neuropathy, leaving behind a legacy of teaching the mental aspects of competition to a wide range of athletes from various sports. #SportsPsychology #MentalToughness #AthleteWellbeing #US #RU