Published 18:38 IST, September 13th 2019

Tokyo 2020 Olympics: snow machines go on trial to beat the heat

Organizers of the Tokyo Olympics 2020 sprayed fake snow on the volunteers on September 13 as a part of a trial to beat the heat ahead of the games next year

Reported by: Avantika Shukla
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organizers of Tokyo Olympics 2020 sprayed fake sw on volunteers on September 13 as a part of a trial to beat heat ahe of games next year. organizers planned it in hopes of keeping spectators who come to watch sports next year remain cool and comfortable. It was done to measure if it can lower down heat and humidity levels. 

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Fake swfall as a trial

ice that was showering was t light fluffy swflakes, but rar some heavy shaved ice. Some people in crowd enjoyed  fake sw pelting down, and y even found effect refreshing. One of senior officials of organising committee said that y want to test all ideas that can help people beat heat during tournament and this was one idea that was on ir minds. He even said that it won't help in lowering temperature but it may help people feel cool. Around 300 kgs of ice were used with help of swmachine mounted on a truck to spray over stands of Sea Forest Waterway venue.

organisers have alrey tried out some or ideas at various or events such as shed or air-conditioned areas to rest, distribution of water packs and ice packs, and vapour sprays. organizers refused to comment on budget of fake swfall. 

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major problem with idea is that  fake swfall lasts only for a while giving spectators temporary relief. After sw is sprayed all over, however, people are left wet and floor gets too slippery. official denied any risks to environment with this method like emission of harmful gases from machine used. Officials earlier mitted that cost would affect overall budget.

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Tokyo 2020 organizers have been lauded worldwide for efforts y are putting in preparation of tournament that is next year. heat of summers in 2020 at Tokyo is still a major concern for organizers as y want everybody related to games to be comfortable.

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