SportsSouth Korean footballers call for stronger extreme-heat protections

A Korea Pro-Footballers Association survey found widespread heat-related problems among South Korean players, including dizziness, severe dehydration and temporary loss of consciousness. The union urged mandatory heat protocols, while the Korea Football Association said it was adjusting schedules and enforcing cooling breaks to reduce risks.

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