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Heat-death risk in sport under scrutiny after Fiji rugby player's death in Japan

BBC Sport examines the health risks of extreme heat in athletics following the August death of a Fijian rugby player in Japan. The incident highlights growing concerns over heat-related fatalities in sport as global temperatures rise. The piece underscores the need for better heat-safety protocols, though specific policy changes remain uncertain.

BBC News3 days agoFJ, JPengCredibility 24%View source

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Model confidence0.5
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Source credibility0.2

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