For several years, the International Judo Federation has understood its responsibility in the fight against climate change and global warming and has decided to take action to limit its impact on the planet. This has included the appointment of two Climate Ambassadors (Sabrina Filzmoser and Flavio Canto) and the launch of initiatives such as 'Plant a Tree,' which was the theme of World Judo Day in 2019.

Global warming affects every aspect of life, including sport and top-level athletics. The problem is getting worse every year, and unless there is a 180-degree turn in the policies of the IOC and politicians in general, the Gangwon Youth Games in 2024 or the Milano-Cortina Games in 2026 will be remembered as the last in the current format.

At first glance, there is no immediate concern, as the International Olympic Committee selected France on Wednesday, beating out two other contenders, Sweden and Switzerland, to enter into "targeted dialogue" about hosting the 2030 Winter Olympics

There was a risk sitting down to pen my post-World Athletics Championships reflections it would turn into a long list of incredible sporting moments it had been a privilege to have been here to witness.

Budge up W(indy). Move over A(ltitude). There's a new asterisk in town: GWA - Global Warming Assisted.

United States Ski and Snowboard have collaborated with Kappa and Protect Our Winters (POW) to produce a climate changing-themed race suit to combat the threats caused by global warming.

Might Beijing and its various subsidiary venues that were utilised earlier this year end up being the last entirely new Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games host?