The punishing heatwave that swept through the region over the past week forced the cancellation of multiple local sporting fixtures as temperatures soared past 43°C.
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Among the sports affected were golf, weekend pennant bowls, and scheduled matches in the Murray Valley Cricket Association with officials prioritising player safety amid the extreme conditions.
The match between Tocumwal and Katamatite in the MVCA C-grade competition on Sunday was the only match to go ahead with cooler conditions at the end of the weekend.
The MVCA Board of Management made the call on Wednesday night to cancel all cricket scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, citing the risk posed by prolonged exposure to high temperatures.
The decision affects senior and junior competitions, with A-grade and under-15s two-day matches now rescheduled as one-day games next weekend, while all other one-day matches have been abandoned and points shared.
With the heatwave disrupting not just play but finals preparations across multiple sports, local clubs are now recalibrating their strategies, hoping for cooler conditions and a clear run to the finish.
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