An interesting article on the history of the Australian Open #Tennis competition.
"Perhaps the tournament’s biggest challenge, however, will be its longer-term adaption to #climateChange. Players have frequently cited the Australian Open as particularly taxing due to the heat, which can at times be extreme. The first heat policy was only introduced in 1998."
Yes #ClimateCrisis is forcing #Sport and athletes to adapt.
#AustralianOpen 🎾
https://theconversation.com/a-short-history-of-the-australian-open-from-a-perth-zoo-sideshow-to-economic-juggernaut-217443
"Perhaps the tournament’s biggest challenge, however, will be its longer-term adaption to #climateChange. Players have frequently cited the Australian Open as particularly taxing due to the heat, which can at times be extreme. The first heat policy was only introduced in 1998."
Yes #ClimateCrisis is forcing #Sport and athletes to adapt.
#AustralianOpen 🎾
https://theconversation.com/a-short-history-of-the-australian-open-from-a-perth-zoo-sideshow-to-economic-juggernaut-217443
A short history of the Australian Open – from a Perth Zoo sideshow to economic juggernaut
The tournament has proven to be very resilient throughout its history, but its greatest challenges may lie ahead.The Conversation
