Summary
Japan hosted the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, with athletes facing tough conditions due to heat and humidity. Japanese athlete Hayato Katsuki won a bronze medal in the men's 35km race walk. The event marked a significant moment for Japan as it welcomed back international sports events after hosting the 2020 Olympics without spectators.
Key Facts
- Japan hosted a major athletic event, the World Athletics Championships, in Tokyo.
- The men's 35km race walk started 30 minutes earlier to avoid dangerous heat.
- Temperatures reached 30°C, with humidity levels above 90%.
- Japanese athlete Hayato Katsuki won a bronze medal in the race walk.
- The event was an opportunity for Japanese spectators to watch live sports, unlike the 2020 Olympics held without audiences.
- Conditions were challenging, causing several athletes to struggle with the heat.
- Almost 500,000 tickets were sold for the championships, with some sessions completely sold out.
- Future events, like the women's and men's marathons, have been rescheduled due to expected heatwave conditions.
