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Adjoint Professor (Senior Lecturer) in Meteo-Hydrology & Weather Risk Management - Politecnico di Torino

🌤️ Meteorology Meets Sport: A Critical Perspective 🎾 Reflecting on my journey just a year ago, I was met with skepticism about the application of meteorological science in sports. Today, I'm thrilled to share a significant development: the Italian Air Force now provides a dedicated meteorological service for the Rome International Tennis Championship, a testament to the successful integration of meteorological science in sports. This news is not only exciting but also a collective achievement. Historically, many advances in meteorology emerged from military applications, as we discussed in a previous post. We're witnessing a renewed investment in leveraging weather science for sports and recreational activities, a testament to our shared belief in the importance of weather forecasting for various sectors, including sports. Reflecting on my years of combining Atmospheric Science with Sport Science, I find immense satisfaction in being a pioneer of this interdisciplinary approach in Italian research. It shows that our work in this area has been time well spent and is gaining the recognition it deserves. Why is it often thought that sports is just "a game for spoiled children" instead of acknowledging its benefits for health and economic development? Share your thoughts in the comments! #Meteorology #SportsScience #Innovation #ItalianAirForce #WeatherForecasting 🔗 For more information, check out https://lnkd.in/dHQEm82y

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