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Paris Diamond League in doubt as police seek cancellation due to historic heat wave
Published 26 June 2026 ยท sports
A historic heatwave has put this weekend's Paris Diamond League athletics meet in doubt. French authorities have requested its cancellation, citing immense pressure on emergency
A historic heatwave has put this weekend's Paris Diamond League athletics meet in doubt. French authorities have requested its cancellation, citing immense pressure on emergency services and extreme weather. While organisers initially planned a modified event for elite athletes, the police prefecture has warned of an enforced cancellation if organisers don't comply. This unprecedented heat has already broken national records.
Published: June 26, 2026 โข 4:24 PM IST ยท Updated: June 26, 2026 โข 5:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
A historic heatwave has put this weekend's Paris Diamond League athletics meet in doubt.
French authorities have requested its cancellation, citing immense pressure on emergency services and extreme weather.
While organisers initially planned a modified event for elite athletes, the police prefecture has warned of an enforced cancellation if organisers don't comply.
This unprecedented heat has already broken national records.