South Korea players want K League season change due to ‘worsening climate’
Summary
South Korea’s Pro Footballers Association wants to change the K League football season from spring-fall to fall-spring to avoid the hot summer months. Players are concerned about extreme heat causing health problems and want better protection during matches.Key Facts
- The KPFA suggests moving the K League season to align with other Asian and European leagues to avoid summer heat.
- August temperatures reached record highs, with Yangsan hitting 42.5°C (108.5°F), causing health warnings.
- Extreme heat led to suspending a Korean baseball league for a week.
- A player survey showed 86.2% felt the heat caused physical problems like dizziness and dehydration during matches.
- Players want more cooling breaks and better heat-response rules during games.
- Winter cold (below freezing) in South Korea makes changing the schedule difficult, but a winter break could help.
- Suggestions include improving stadium heating and installing hybrid grass to deal with weather changes.
- A rugby player in Japan recently died from severe heatstroke, highlighting risks of training in extreme heat.
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