<keyword id="21381873" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Priyanka-Goswami" source="keywords">Priyanka Goswami</keyword> is an accomplished Indian <keyword id="22673137" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="racewalker" source="keywords">racewalker</keyword> known for her dedication and achievements in the sport. The 28-year-old athlete from Uttar Pradesh has made significant strides in her career, notably winning a silver medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and another at the 2023 Asian Athletics Championships.<br /><br />Despite these impressive accolades (which includes her second appearance at the Olympics) Goswami has recently found herself at the centre of a <keyword id="20638490" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="social-media-storm" source="keywords">social media storm</keyword> — not for her performance on the track, but for a now-deleted video she posted showing her using an air conditioner in her accommodation.<br /><h2>Tough competition, somehow tougher critics</h2>As per reports, the Indian government had sent 40 AC units to the Olympic Games Village after the country’s athletes had complained of discomfort. Paris had begun to suffer from a sudden rise in temperature and humidity, which had impaired the quality of sleep of many athletes. Goswami and other Indian Olympians had made reels celebrating the move.<br /><br />However, social media platforms were quickly flooded with negative comments from disgruntled observers. Most of these were directed at Goswami, questioning her commitment and dedication to her sport. The criticism has been harsh, with some even blaming her less-than-stellar performance at the <keyword id="20201477" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Paris-2024-Olympics" source="keywords">Paris 2024 Olympics</keyword> as an outcome of the decision to “make reels” instead of “focusing on the sport”.<br /><br />At the Paris 2024 Olympics, Priyanka Goswami finished 41st in the women's 20km race walk with a time of 1:39:55, significantly behind her personal best and national record of 1:28:45 set in 2021. This was her second Olympic appearance, having previously finished 17th at Tokyo 2020. Many critics were “generous” enough to point out the regression in rankings over the past Olympics.<br />        <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="112283254" title="WATCH: Sweden’s Truls Moregard stuns Olympics crowd with an insane trick shot in table tennis final!" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>However, the fact that the 20km race walk is a demanding event that tests the limits of physical and mental endurance seemed to be lost on all of these faultfinders. Walking 20km in a single bout is challenging by itself; it is a whole other matter on the elite international stage. In racewalking, athletes have to maintain a rapid pace while adhering to strict technique rules, making it one of the most challenging disciplines in athletics.<br /><br />Many also pointed out that Goswami had been training in Switzerland on “taxpayer’s money”. While this may certainly be true, considering how the athlete herself had posted reels of the same, barely anyone seemed to acknowledge the fact that this was part of Goswami’s training. Athletes often train at high altitudes to prepare for big events because the thinner air means there is less oxygen to deliver to their muscles. This forces their bodies to work harder, leading to more efficient workouts.<br /><h2>The struggles of race walking in India</h2>Race walking is certainly not an established sport in India, often overshadowed by more popular disciplines like cricket, badminton, and other athletics. This lack of recognition translates into limited resources and support for athletes who choose to pursue it. In addition, race walkers in India frequently face uncertainties regarding training facilities, funding, and opportunities to compete on international stages.<br /><br />Even in preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympics, Indian race walkers had to reportedly overcome significant hurdles, including confusion over the selection process, a lack of inadequate training infrastructure and limited exposure to high-level competitions. Despite these challenges, athletes like Priyanka Goswami remained committed to their sport, striving to make a mark on the international stage despite the odds stacked against them.<br />        <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="112193514" title="Why have the Paris Olympics 2024 athletes been given over 2 lakh condoms?" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>However, the combination of these factors has led to India struggling to make a significant impact in Olympic race walking events so far. The best performance to date was by KT Irfan, who finished 10th at the London 2012 Olympics with a time of 1:20:21. In the men's 20km race walk this year, Vikash Singh finished 30th with a time of 1:22:36, and Paramjeet Singh Bisht placed 37th with a time of 1:23:48. Akshdeep Singh, who holds the national record, did not finish the race due to an early exit this year.<br /><h2>Paris Olympics is already pretty TikTok-ified</h2>It has become common for Olympians, even high-level ones, to make TikToks. The platform provides a way for athletes to share behind-the-scenes content, offering fans a glimpse into their lives at the Olympics. While many appreciate this transparency and the personal connection it fosters, there is some criticism. Detractors argue that making TikToks can distract athletes from their training and competition focus. However, supporters believe it humanises athletes and promotes their sports to a broader audience.<br />        <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="112227840" title="Paris Olympics: India beat Australia for first time in Olympics since 1972, finish 2nd in Pool B" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>Several international athletes have embraced TikTok to share their Olympic experiences, with team USA gymnast Suni Lee, Australian diver Sam Fricker, and rugby player Ilona Maher being notable examples. These athletes have provided unseen content, from life in the Olympic Village to personal training routines and competition moments.<br /><br />The backlash against Priyanka Goswami for using an air conditioner underscores the intense scrutiny athletes face, especially during high-stakes competitions like the Olympics. While her performance may not have met expectations, the harsh criticism highlights the pressures and challenges faced by elite athletes.<br />

Why is the internet mad at an elite Indian Olympian for using the AC?

<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="11804620" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="masatora-kawano">Masatora Kawano</keyword> finished sixth in the 50-kilometer racewalk at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.</li><li>It was a herculean performance from the Japanese athlete as he collapsed and vomited mid-race.</li><li>Competitors had to endure 90 degrees Fahrenheit heat in a near four-hour race.</li></ul><p>A 22-year-old athlete called Masatora Kawano threw up on himself and collapsed from exhaustion, but recovered to finish sixth in the men's 50-kilometer race walk at <a href="https://www.insider.com/category/tokyo-2020" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the Olympic Games in Tokyo</a>.</p><p>Few people had as eventful a race as Kawano, who appeared to be angry at his body for failing him in the middle of the competition on Friday, as he punched the ground when he collapsed in the unforgiving 90 degrees Fahrenheit heat.</p><p>Kawano is one of the best racewalking athletes in the world, and was in contention for a podium finish at the Tokyo Games.</p><p>But, in the middle of the event, Kawano appeared to throw up over himself. He then dropped to the floor and hit the ground, <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/olympics/article-9867079/Japans-Masatora-Kawano-VOMITS-collapses-floor-FINISHING-50km-walk-race.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to Mail Online</a>.</p><p>Olympic commentators suggested Kawano's race was over.</p><p>However, it was a herculean performance from the Japanese racewalker as he picked himself up from the ground, finished, and placed sixth with a time of three hours, 51 minutes, and 56 seconds.</p><p>He wasn't too far off the podium, either, as Evan Dunfee of Canada won bronze with a time of three hours, 50 minutes, and 59 seconds.</p><p>Jonathan Hilbert, of Germany, won the silver medal with a time of three hours, 50 minutes, and 44 seconds.</p><p>The gold medal heads to Poland as Dawid Tomala won the race with a three-hour, 50-minute, and eight-second finish.</p>

A 22-year-old race-walker threw up on himself and collapsed from exhaustion, but recovered to finish 6th

<p></p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/57b32a51dd08957f798b4717-2400/gettyimages-588688980.jpg" alt="Tom Bosworth Olympics" data-mce-source="Getty Images"><p class="source"><span>Getty Images</span></p><p class="caption">Tom Bosworth is a competitive race walker and one of about 46 LGBT athletes at the 2016 Summer Olympics.</p></img></div><p></p></div></div><p>First of all, yes, <a href="http://www.thisisinsider.com/walking-fast-is-an-olympic-sport-2016-8">racewalking is a real Olympic sport</a>.&#xa0;</p><p>Secondly, it led to one of the most moving moments at this year's Summer Olympics in&#xa0;Rio.&#xa0;</p><p>Tom Bosworth - an Olympic racewalker for Great Britain who finished sixth in the 20-kilometer race - proposed to <span>his boyfriend, Harry Dineley. Bosworth popped the question on one of Rio's many beaches, and shared&#xa0;the moment on Twitter after Dineley had said "yes." </span></p><p><span>As you can imagine, it went viral:</span></p><p><span><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>He said YES!!! <a href="https://t.co/roXsw7oq8f">pic.twitter.com/roXsw7oq8f</a></p>- Tom Bosworth  (@TomBosworth) <a href="https://twitter.com/mims/statuses/765281022200147968">August 15, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div></span></p><p>&#xa0;Meanwhile,&#xa0;<span>Dineley showed off his brand new engagement ring on his own account:</span></p><p><span><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Ok then. <a href="https://twitter.com/TomBosworth">@TomBosworth</a> x <a href="https://t.co/OzGvzTeJkS">pic.twitter.com/OzGvzTeJkS</a></p>- Harry Dineley  (@harryd1010) <a href="https://twitter.com/mims/statuses/765289987915051012">August 15, 2016</a></blockquote><script async="" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div></span></p><p>It has been an historic year for the LGBT community at the Summer Olympics. <a href="http://www.dailydot.com/irl/olympian-tom-bosworth-gay-engaged-rio/">According to The Daily Dot</a>, at least 46 openly LGBT athletes that we know about are participating at this year's games at Rio.</p><p>And yet, this isn't even the first LGBT proposal at this year's Olympics. Earlier in August,&#xa0;stadium manager&#xa0;<span>Marjorie Enya <a href="http://www.thisisinsider.com/olympics-rugby-marriage-proposal">proposed to her girlfriend</a>, Brazilian rugby player&#xa0;<span>Isadora Cerullo, following a match.</span></span></p><p><span><span>This year, love clearly wins&#xa0;at the Rio Olympic Games.</span></span></p>    <div class="margin-top">        <h3>NOW WATCH: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-cupping-benefits-of-cupping-2016-8">The whole world is talking about cupping because of the Olympics</a></h3>        <div>            <div>    <script src="http://player.ooyala.com/v3/6e12e8b3387a44daacfb73afba25a76e"></script>    <div class="ooyala-video-player" data-video-autoplay="false" data-video-id="BxeHE4NTE60HSvAuWYPd3Y8sidBMzJ41" data-player-variable="ooyalapopvideo" id="ooyalaplayer_popvideo" style="width:1280px;height:720px"></div>    <script>    if (typeof RunFunctions === 'undefined') { var RunFunctions = []; }     RunFunctions.push(function()    {         var ooyalapopvideo = OO.Player.create('ooyalaplayer_popvideo', 'BxeHE4NTE60HSvAuWYPd3Y8sidBMzJ41',{ autoplay: 'false' });     });    </script>    <noscript><div>Please enable Javascript to watch this video</div></noscript></div>        </div>        <script>(function() { function createPlayer() { OO.ready(function() { RunFunctions.forEach(function(ooyalaFunction) { ooyalaFunction(); }); RunFunctions = [];}); } createPlayer(); }()); </script>    </div>

An Olympic racewalker proposed to his boyfriend in Rio and it was heartwarming

<ul class="summary-list"><li>My family of four are Disney lovers who've been to eight Disney parks around the world.</li><li>Through preparation and planning we save considerable time and money.</li></ul><p>I live in Australia with my wife and twin sons, who are 16. I grew up being a huge Disney fan, but the cost of and distance to the theme parks made them prohibitive to visit. So I was excited when I finally made my first trip to a Disney park.</p><p>In 2018, the four of us visited Disneyland in Anaheim, California. Since then we've <a href="https://www.insider.com/i-took-a-disney-vacation-with-my-twin-teen-sons-2022-11">been to seven Disney parks</a> around the world, including four in Orlando, Florida, and two in Tokyo. To make the most of these trips, we put a lot of time into planning. It may seem like overkill, but doing the work before the vacation saves us a lot of time and money and makes it a far more enjoyable experience.</p><h2>Planning takes time, but it can literally pay off — and the knowledge stays with you</h2><p>Disney is fun, but it can be an exhausting and expensive experience if you don't plan.</p><p>There's a lot of free advice on the internet, and the "Disney family" loves to help each other. I spend a lot of time reading articles on Disney blogs <a href="https://www.disneytouristblog.com/">such as the Disney Tourist Blog</a> and <a href="https://www.disboards.com/">Disboards forums</a>. When I was a Disney novice, I discovered these websites and asked lots of questions of experienced parkgoers. Now I return to pay it forward.</p><p>Taking a family to Disney is expensive, so it's worth looking for discounts. I've learned that many travel operators specializing in Disney have better prices than the Disney website — by subscribing to their newsletters, you'll be the first to hear of discounts.</p><div type="image" title="In front of the magic castle." height="3024" width="4032" msid="96035810" hostid="261" sizebytes="1530298"></div><p>I've found that <a href="https://affiliate.insider.com?postID=638e41b116ce4f59b106c2f6&amp;site=in&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.undercovertourist.com%2F">Undercover Tourist</a> offers tickets to Disney parks that are cheaper than Disney direct, as well as better rates on accommodations. It's <a href="https://affiliate.insider.com?postID=638e41b116ce4f59b106c2f6&amp;site=in&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.undercovertourist.com%2Fauthorized-ticket-seller%2F">authorized</a> to sell Disney products, which alleviated fears I had about buying from a third party.</p><p>Some hotels also offer perks for guests that can be massive advantages, such as earlier entry to the parks or extended hours in the evening. When we went to Tokyo, we chose a hotel that gave us a 15-minute head start over other guests — this may seem like a short amount of time, but it was a huge deal. In Orlando, staying at a Disney hotel that offers free, convenient transportation to the parks can also save travel time.</p><h2>We learned to plan which rides we want to go on</h2><p>The Disney parks are massive, and it can be hard to do all <a href="https://www.insider.com/disney-parks-best-things-to-do-according-to-fans">rides and attractions</a>, so it's best to prepare a list of priorities. You can watch YouTube videos to assess what the attractions are like — just be aware that some videos may spoil the surprise. You can also check out spoiler-free reviews.</p><div type="image" title="Ash Jurberg and his family at a Disney theme park in Tokyo, Japan." height="2320" width="3088" msid="96035812" hostid="261" sizebytes="264932"></div><p>Once you know what you want to do, you can map out your itinerary. Many websites have optimal itineraries that can be tweaked for families, couples, or large groups. As a family, we review these and make a detailed plan to ensure we all get to take in our favorite rides and shows.</p><p>Of course, even the best-made plans may need to be adjusted. You can <a href="https://touringplans.com/disney-world-app">download apps</a> that consider live waiting times to optimize your itinerary even when you're at the park. Too many people walk around with no plan, resulting in wasted time.</p><h2>Our ideal itinerary starts early</h2><p>The early bird gets the worm, especially at Disney. The temptation to sleep in on your vacation may be strong, but the first hour or two at a Disney park are prime for knocking out many rides.</p><p>I like to arrive <a href="https://wdwprepschool.com/rope-drop-at-disney-world-how-this-one-tip-can-make-or-break-your-day/">an hour before "rope drop"</a> — the term <a href="https://wdwprepschool.com/disney-acronyms/">Disney fans use</a> to refer to when the park opens — to ensure we're in front of the crowds. Often Disney parks open earlier than advertised, and so while others are getting ready or eating breakfast at their hotel, you can be on your first ride. The side of the park's entrance you stand at is crucial, as you'll want to be as close as possible to your first ride, so check the map to see where that is.</p><div type="image" title="Ash Jurberg and his sons at the front of the line before the park opens." height="3024" width="4032" msid="96035813" hostid="261" sizebytes="1205204"></div><p>We love the excitement when Disney opens, and we act like Olympic racewalkers getting to our first ride — the adrenaline we get serves as our caffeine. We can ride three or four popular rides in the first hour.</p><p>Our early arrival for rope drop places us ahead of the pack — others might wait one or two hours at the same rides where we experienced no wait.</p><p>We have snacks for breakfast so we don't waste time at a hotel buffet or restaurant. In Anaheim and Orlando, we ordered supplies in advance from Amazon so we have a store in our rooms. In Tokyo, we stocked up <a href="https://www.insider.com/what-japan-convenience-store-looks-versus-us-7-eleven-photo-tour">at 7-Eleven</a>.</p><p>By following a plan and being well placed during rope drop, you can cross off most of your priority rides and then earn the well-deserved break of a sit-down lunch.</p><div type="image" title="Ash Jurberg and his family at a Disney theme park in Tokyo, Japan." height="2274" width="3024" msid="96035814" hostid="261" sizebytes="283236"></div><p>It's also good to research when restaurants open reservations, as the most popular are booked out months in advance. For example, in Disney World Orlando, you can book <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/index.php/faq/dining-reservations/advance-reservation-restaurants/">60 days</a> before you arrive if you're staying in a Disney hotel — yet another advantage of choosing the right place to stay.</p><p>The average <a href="https://www.insider.com/cool-facts-about-all-the-disney-world-rides">Disney parkgoer</a> isn't aware of most tips and tricks to elevate your day. We've found that by researching and planning, we achieve everything we want to do while saving money and stressing less at the parks. It may seem like overkill before a vacation, but the payoff for those who prepare is enormous.</p>

My twins, wife, and I have been to 8 Disney parks around the world. Here's how we plan ahead to save time and money.

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Temperatures during the Olympic Games reached 95 Fahrenheit with high humidity in Japan.</li><li>Scheduling events during the summer for greater viewership affected many athletes' performances.</li><li>Health officials say future Olympic cities will need to prioritize the <keyword id="6375923" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="climate">climate</keyword> crisis.</li></ul><p>I still remember the summer days when the workers at the rock-climbing gym I frequented turned away clients because it was too hot to climb. </p><p>The walls of that gym were 65 feet high. This was great for cardio laps, but there was no air conditioning, which made the gym feel like a sauna. During the muggiest days, heat rising to the top of certain sections could quickly cause metal climbing equipment to become hot to the touch.</p><p>Sport climbing was one of this year's <a href="https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/tokyo-olympics-101-new-sports">new events</a> at the Olympics in Tokyo, along with skateboarding, surfing, freestyle BMX cycling, and 3-on-3 basketball. But the heat and humidity have become serious issues for several types of athletes during the Summer Games, especially for competitors in outdoor endurance competitions.</p><p>Shooters, tennis players, archers, beach volleyball players, and even canoeists have commented on the effect of temperatures, which reached <a href="https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/athletics-tokyo-dishes-out-punishing-heat-dayside-competitors-2021-08-01/">104 degrees Fahrenheit</a> on Aug. 1 in one of the Olympic stadiums.  </p><div type="image" title="Canoeist Matej Beňuš paddles and propels his boat through a course at the Tokyo Olympics." height="3105" width="4657" msid="85274529" hostid="261"></div><p>"It's like a bath," the slalom canoeist Matej Beňuš of Slovakia <a href="https://www.latimes.com/sports/olympics/story/2021-08-01/tokyo-olympics-heat-hot-weather-athletes-competition">told the Los Angeles Times</a>. "It's like paddling in bathwater."</p><p>H​​umidity also ranged from 66% to 84%, often making competition feel even worse and more difficult for athletes to cool down.</p><p>"I've played tennis now professionally for 20 years, and I've never faced this kind of conditions in my entire life on a consecutive daily basis," the tennis star ​​Novak Djokovic <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/olympics/2021/07/28/die-will-take-responsibility-tennis-players-wilt-tokyo-heat/">told The Telegraph</a>.</p><p>In 2019, the International Olympic Committee shifted the marathon and race-walking events 500 miles north to Sapporo, a move that was expected to reduce temperatures by 10 degrees. But on July 19, the northern city recorded temperatures of 95 degrees, a number it had not hit in 21 years. <a href="https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20210720/p2a/00m/0na/005000c">More than 100 people</a> went to the hospital due to heatstroke.</p><p>The <keyword id="49089" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="Sustainability">sustainability</keyword> of many international athletic competitions is closely connected to rising temperatures in cities like Tokyo, which hosted the Olympic Games in October 1964.</p><div type="image" title="Tennis star Novak Djokovic wipes away sweat during a match at the Tokyo Olympics" height="2557" width="3836" msid="85274532" hostid="261"></div><p>While Japanese summers are notoriously hot and humid, Olympic events were moved to July and August for the past three decades for <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-olympics-2020-heat-explainer/why-the-summer-olympics-are-held-in-july-august-despite-heat-idUSKBN1KG17H">greater American viewership</a> (though, the audience of this year's Games <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/nbc-says-tokyo-olympics-tv-ratings-slide-15-mln-streaming-sets-record-2021-08-09/">fell to about half the ratings</a> of the 2012 London Games).</p><p>Temperatures in Japan have also increased three times as fast as the global average since 1900, <a href="https://basis.org.uk/rings-of-fire">according to a report</a> by the British Association for Sustainable Sport. </p><p>Experts had already issued serious warnings about the danger of heat illness on athletes during the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, even with higher TV ratings. And there's already research showing appropriate conditions for this level of competition will soon become increasingly rare.</p><p>A <a href="https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(16)31335-6/fulltext">2016 report</a> showed fewer major cities will be able to host a Summer Olympics by 2085. The effect of rising summer temperatures might ​​mean the Games would be run entirely indoors, in winter, or without the marathon and other heat-sensitive endurance events.</p><p>"If the world's most elite athletes need to be protected from climate change," wrote the authors in The Lancet, "what about the rest of us?"</p><p>If temperatures continue to grow beyond the extremes in Tokyo, especially due to emissions of carbon dioxide, the outdoor endurance events will end within the lifetime of the youngest fans who watched this year's Summer Games.</p>

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A 22-year-old race-walker threw up on himself and collapsed from exhaustion, but recovered to finish 6th

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An Olympic racewalker proposed to his boyfriend in Rio and it was heartwarming

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