Is the heat of the Tokyo Paralympics OK? Para player heat measures November 14 21:20

The Para Championship World Championship held in Dubai in the Middle East over the next year's Tokyo Paralympic appointment. At the Tokyo Olympics, the marathon and racewalk venue was changed to Sapporo because of the heat, but the Paralympic track and field will be held in Tokyo, including the marathon. Looking ahead to next year's production, the Japanese team is experimenting with various heat countermeasures in Dubai, which is extremely hot.
(Sports News Department reporter Yosuke Nakano)

Para player who is easily affected by heat

Dubai has a severe heat of over 35 degrees during the day.
A Canadian wheelchair boy who trained under strong sunlight said, “It ’s really hot, sweating out and I ca n’t see the front. But I know that next year ’s Tokyo will be hot. I have to get used to my body. "

Para players are said to be easily affected by heat due to their disability.
For example, a wheelchair player is more close to the ground and is therefore more affected by reflections in strong sunlight. It is said that the temperature inside the body may exceed 40 degrees after 30 minutes of practice in hot weather.
In addition, athletes with disabilities in the arms and legs have limited blood circulation, so they can't get enough heat to sweat and are more likely to sweat, resulting in dehydration.

Measures against heat of Tokyo Para demonstration in Dubai

The Japanese national team is experimenting with various measures this time in the heat of Dubai in preparation for the Tokyo Paralympic Games. For example, an “ice bath” with water adjusted to around 15 degrees in a bathtub inflated with air. Ask the player to finish the competition.

And this time, “Ice Vest” was introduced for the first time.
There are 18 cold packs on the chest, armpits and back, so you can wear them frequently during training.

Masayuki Higuchi (40), who has participated in the Paralympic Games for two consecutive races in a marathon and a 5000-meter wheelchair class, said after trying the ice vest, “Because it is easy to wear, it will not leave fatigue in the next competition. It ’s really a plus, though I ’m not strong against the heat, but I ’d like to use these tools to survive. ”

In addition, players will have a urine test every morning to check for signs of dehydration.

On top of that, we receive advice on hydration from a dietitian who specializes in heat management that accompanies the team.

“Takumi Shirasago, who has a tip on the left arm elbow that had been inspected the day before the opening day,” said, “It is difficult to tackle the heat alone, and the amount of water cannot be adjusted. Thank you for your support. "

As a nutritionist Takako Nishimura said, “There are many athletes who are not aware that they are dehydrated when they enter the tournament. I would like to make a mechanism that allows us to compete with peace in this tournament, so I would like to go to Tokyo. "

“Things that conquer the heat dominate Tokyo”

“I think the Tokyo Paralympics will be a harsher environment than this time because the humidity is high, so I think that the country that did enough heat countermeasures will win.” I would like to take all the possible measures so that the players can do their best and win as many medals as possible. "

More than 9 months until the Tokyo Paralympics.
The extent to which effective heat countermeasures can be promoted is the key to the success of the Japanese team and the competition.