Paris suspends Seine open water World Cup over pollution

Lprove world cup of open water swimming This Sunday, August 6th at Seine (Paris) already pause because pollute In river waters, the World Aquatics Association has declared.Paris has been hit by unusually heavy rains in recent weeks, causing water quality at a level that is “below acceptable standards” Safeguarding the health of swimmers’” the agency explained in a statement.

This test is the fourth match of the World Cup special competition, which is divided into women’s and men’s competitions, and the distance is more than 10 kilometers.Carlos is registered here in Spain Gallagher

Angela Martinez and maria Valdes.

international federation president hussein muslimconsidered the suspension “disappointing,” but ” healthy Our athletes must always be our workhorses priorities“. The decision could have taken into account the events of last weekend Sunderland (UK) Dozens of triathletes have been blamed for gastroenteritis after competing in the World Cup coli contamination Waters where swim tests are held.detected in Paris same bacteria There has been much more rain than normal in recent weeks.

The situation led to the suspension of training on Friday, put off The women’s test will take place ahead of the men’s test from Saturday to Sunday to give a final chance for fresh analysis of the waters, but the results are Negative.

The Paris Test aims to be rehearsal Open Water Swim Test and General Requirements for Swim Test triathlon

will be held on the same stage Olympic Games Just one year later. The starting point is the same as the Olympic trials, on the bridge of Tsar Alexander III.

Bathe the Seine in and around the capital Banned for health reasons in 1923but the authorities promise It will be possible again in 2024, An ambitious program to improve wastewater and stormwater management was implemented, with an investment of approximately EUR 1.4 billion.

The World Aquatics Association recalled that there are still several infrastructure projects that need to be completed in the coming months in order to guarantee the quality of the waters. “It is clear that much more needs to be done for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and local authorities to ensure that strong contingency plans are in place for next year,” World Swimming warned.

The Paris authorities ensured that several facilities, such as a large rainwater tank with a capacity of 50,000 cubic meters, They will be finalized in early 2024 To ensure the smooth progress of the Olympic trials. The city council has announced that by 2025, three bathing areas will be created on the Seine, which flows through the capital.