South Korea footballers urge safety after extreme heat statistics

South Korean football association urges stronger heat protections in face of rising temperatures.Published On 21 Aug 202621 Aug 2026South Korean professional footballers urged stronger protections against extreme heat ⁠after a survey by the Korea Pro-Footballers Association (KPFA) showed many players hit by dehydration, dizziness and temporary lapses in consciousness during competition.It found 86.2% of respondents suffered significant physical strain while playing in the heat, among ⁠536 players from South Korea’s K League and WK League surveyed during a summer when pitch temperatures exceeded 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4What are the key talking points before Man Utd’s new season? What to knowlist 2 of 4Premier League form guide: Ranking the title contenders for 2026-27 seasonlist 3 of 4Premier League is back: All to know as the 2026-27 season kicks offlist 4 of 4Arsenal defend title against revamped challengers as Premier League returnsend of listNearly two-thirds (64.7%) complained of dizziness during matches or training, while 56.6% had severe dehydration and 13% suffered lapses in consciousness.“The fact that over 7...