空气质量成健康隐患，印媒担忧空气污染影响印度申奥

Group 1 - The core issue highlighted is the severe air pollution in India, which has led to athletes withdrawing from competitions and has been recognized as a significant barrier to India's aspirations of becoming a global sports powerhouse [2][3] - The International Olympic Committee's Athlete Commission is in communication regarding health concerns raised by athletes during the India Badminton Open held from January 13 to January 18 [2] - Predictions indicate that by 2025, New Delhi will not have a single day of air quality meeting standards, and by 2030, the frequency of heatwaves in India is expected to double, posing challenges for hosting international events like the Olympics [2] Group 2 - Domestic athletes are also affected by air pollution, which has deteriorated their training quality and health, with reports of increased allergic reactions and training difficulties [3] - An investigation revealed that severe winter pollution combined with summer heat is causing a "slow and steady erosion" of training cycles for top athletes in India [3] - The harsh reality of air pollution is leading to a "brain drain" in sports, where capable athletes are leaving northern India for better training conditions, while grassroots athletes face significant challenges in their development [3]