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Paris police seek to halt Diamond League meet as historic heat wave strains services
Organizers planned an adapted format with only elite athletes as a record heat wave strained emergency services and prompted police to seek cancellation.
- On Friday, Paris police authorities requested the cancellation of this weekend's Diamond League track and field meeting, citing a historic heat wave straining emergency services across the French capital.
- Meteo France reported that average temperatures at 30 weather stations reached 30 degrees C on Thursday, matching the previous day's record as more than three-quarters of France remains under red weather alert.
- Organizers previously planned to stage the Paris Meeting in an adapted format, limiting participation to elite athletes including Noah Lyles, Femke Bol, and Mondo Duplantis to prioritize safety standards.
- The French track and field federation told The Associated Press it had not yet received the official order, though police warned they would enforce compliance if organizers do not agree voluntarily.
- Authorities have also requested cancellation of other weekend events, including a music festival and a Pride march, as emergency services concentrate resources on protecting the most vulnerable people.
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French police want to cancel Sunday's Diamond League competition in Paris, featuring Armand Duplantis among others. The organizer says the competition will be held "in an adapted format."
Paris police seek cancellation of Diamond League meet amid heatwave
Paris police authorities on Friday requested the cancellation of this weekend’s Diamond League track and field meeting in the French capital because of the historic heatwave gripping the country and stretching emergency services.
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French police have asked the organisers of the athletics stage of the Paris Diamond League scheduled for Sunday to cancel the competition due to the heatwave.
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