Indian Contingent Unfazed by Lack of AC at Paris Olympics Village

Indian Contingent Unconcerned by Lack of Air-Conditioning at Paris Olympics Village

Despite concerns raised by other nations, the Indian contingent for the upcoming Paris Olympics has expressed no major worries about the lack of air-conditioning in the Games Village. Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala, Chief Medical Officer of the 13-member sports science team appointed by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), stated that most Indian athletes they consulted did not view the issue as a significant concern.

The Games Village will not be air-conditioned due to the Paris organizers' commitment to sustainability. However, Pardiwala noted that the geothermal cooling system in place, which will maintain temperatures 5-7 degrees Celsius lower than ambient, along with the availability of fans in the rooms, should be sufficient for Indian athletes.

"We explored the option of portable AC units, but we have no such plans as of now," said Pardiwala. "The geothermal cooling system and fans should be quite okay for our athletes."

Pardiwala also mentioned that the team has a sleep therapist, Dr. Monika Sharma, who will assist in managing temperature-related issues. Additionally, Indian athletes will have access to sleeping pods, which provide a dark and noise-free environment for rest and recovery.

In the event of a heat wave during the Games, the IOA and sports ministry have contingency plans in place. "We're exploring emergency arrangements for air-conditioning if necessary," said Pardiwala.

The Indian shooting contingent, which will be based in Chateauroux, has opted not to utilize the services of the IOA team. "They've told us they're happy with their current arrangements and would only require assistance in case of major injuries," said Pardiwala.

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