The ice requirements for the Paris 2024 Games are expected to substantially exceed those of the Tokyo Olympics.
Ice consumption during the summer Olympics has soared to record heights, but many of its applications lack scientific validity, experts say.
An international team of researchers has expressed concerns about ice consumption in a recent opinion piece published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.Ice packs, compression devices, ice baths, and cold water immersion—collectively known as cryotherapy—are widely used in sports medicine to manage injuries and aid recovery.
In 2020, the Tokyo Summer Olympics required a substantial amount of ice: 22 tons for medical facilities at competition venues and an additional 42 tons for athletes in the Olympic Village. However, the actual ice consumption and wastage during the games remain unknown.are expected to substantially exceed those of the Tokyo Olympics.
While ice can temporarily numb pain, its long-term effects are often misunderstood. According to studies, it may actually interfere with muscle repair and strength growth.
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