As a UK heatwave brings extreme temperatures, British sports events like tennis and cricket continue, prompting adaptations for athletes and spectators. The article reflects on the resilience of fans and athletes, and the normalization of extreme heat in sport, linking it to broader climate crisis attitudes.
The UK's sports scene is adapting to extreme heat, with athletes like Jack Draper downplaying conditions while events like Wimbledon qualifiers implement new measures. Spectators brave high temperatures, raising questions about the normalization of heat in British sport amidst broader climate crisis concerns.
Guardian Sport won sports publisher of the year at the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards on Monday, with judges describing their coverage as "a selection box of delights, consistently catering for many tastes". Jonathan Liew was named columnist of the year for the fifth time in eight years, while Suzanne Wrack and Andy Bull also won bronze awards.
