Sports Kaleidoscope

 

Weather and Sports

During the hot summer, many people love to enjoy the cool feeling of water sports. The scenery along the way is also a delight whether they go swimming, sailing or kayaking. Participating in water sports requires individual skills and physical strength as well as suitable weather conditions.

Inclement weather such as lightning, thunderstorms, torrential rain and typhoons may hinder outdoor sports. Sudden changes in weather can also affect sports performance of athletes or cause injuries to them.

As far as water sports are concerned, strong wind and waves may lead to capsize. Once the situation goes out of control, athletes may drown or there may be other serious consequences.

Tips for exercising in summer

Hong Kong is hot and humid in summer. Adequate precautions should be taken before exercising outdoors to avoid health risks. Exercising outdoors under the scorching sun will greatly increase the pressure of the cardiovascular system, so you must ensure your body gets hydrated in time while exercising. You should also wear light-coloured, breathable and quick-drying clothes to improve heat dissipation efficiency and reduce the risk of heat stroke. In addition, a significant loss of body fluid may cause muscle twitching and spasm. To avoid this, you can drink sports drinks containing electrolytes, and massage and stretch the relevant parts of your body.

Weather forecast is the key to victory

In professional sports competitions, weather conditions often affect who the winner is. Therefore, it is vital for coaches and athletes to get accurate real-time weather information. For example, when it comes to a marathon competition, changes in weather, temperature, humidity and even the concentration of air pollutants on the race day will affect the performance of athletes. Accurate weather forecast can help athletes formulate strategies in advance to increase their chances of winning.