Experts are working hard to provide accurate weather reports for the 14th National Games. This year, the games are featuring 35 competitive sports, with most events     1     (schedule) to take place in 13 cities or zones across Shaanxi. They     2     (open) on September 15 and will close on September 27, but some events had already been completed before the opening ceremony, including the men’s soccer, men’s volleyball and seven diving     3     (compete).

“Meteorology (气象学) and sports are inseparable,” said Cai Xinling, an expert from the Shaanxi Climate Center. “Bad weather such as rainstorms and     4     (extreme) high temperatures can cause outdoor events to be delayed. Other factors, including wind and humidity, also have an impact     5     the athletes’ performances,” she said,     6     (add) that wind can have a great influence on certain events. “For example, in events such as the javelin and discus (标枪铁饼), a light head wind can increase lift,     7     is beneficial to performances. ”

She noted that too much water vapor in the air can make     8     difficult for the athletes to breathe easily and perform well. But for marathons, a little rain will make the runners feel comfortable and even can make them get a     9     (high) mark.

In August 2019, a meteorological center and 65 staff members from across the province began operations in Xi’an. And now the team     10     (support) by the work of other forecasters in the province.