Paris Diamond League meeting to go ahead with adapted format due to heatwave

The Paris Diamond League athletics meeting will proceed on Sunday in an adapted format despite local police requesting all sporting events be cancelled due to extreme heat. France recorded its hottest day on record on Wednesday, according to Meteo-France, with an average national temperature of 30C. Emergency red alert measures have been implemented in Paris, where temperatures reached as high as 39C, putting strain on emergency services and healthcare facilities.