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KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (Bernama) - The National Sports Institute (NSI) prohibits athletes from training when the Air Pollutant Index (API) reaches above 100 or unhealthy level. They are also prohibited from training if there are signs of shortness of breath, drowsiness and refrain from high intensity training in the afternoon or evening when pollution levels are highest. These are some of the ISN guidlines for athletes and coaches, especially those who will be take part in Malaysia Games (Sukma) from June 28-July 7, said ISN in a statement Friday. Other guidelines are to train in confined spaces as it is the most effective measure to pursue sports activities or by varying the physical exercise routine. For outdoor sports that require external training such as football and hockey, the team might consider training overseas to avoid the haze. Athletes are advised to drink lots of water to help prevent any probability of lung infection. ISN urged sports associations and event organise...

KUALA LUMPUR, 20 Jun (Bernama) -- Larian Hari Olimpik yang dijadual berlangsung di Padang Merbok di sini, Ahad ini, ditunda berikutan keadaan jerebu dan kualiti udara yang semakin merosot. Majlis Olimpik Malaysia, selaku penganjur acara itu, Khamis ini berkata keputusan menangguhkan acara tahunan itu diputuskan selepas berunding dengan penganjur bersama, McDonald's Malaysia. "Kami kesal dengan sebarang kesulitan yang dihadapi peserta tetapi kami mengutamakan kesihatan dan kesejahteraan semua peserta termasuk keluarga dan kanak-kanak yang dijangka menyertai acara ini," kata MOM dalam kenyataan di sini hari ini. Bagaimanapun, MOM tidak menyebut tarikh baharu acara tersebut. Larian Hari Olimpik diperkenalkan pada 1987 untuk memperingati penubuhan Jawatankuasa Olimpik Antarabangsa (IOC) pada 23 Jun, 1894 oleh Baron Pierre de Coubertin. Populariti acara larian itu terus berkembang di peringkat antarabangsa daripada 45 anggota Jawatankuasa Olimpik Kebangsaan (NOC) dalam ed...