The Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI) is looking to get athletes acclimatised before Paris 2024 by encouraging them to turn up the heating at training bases, according to Irish newspaper The 42.

The move comes with Paris 2024 organisers opting not to install air conditioning in athletes’ rooms as part of environmental efforts.

With French officials aiming to deliver a carbon-neutral Games, the Athletes’ Village in Seine-Saint-Denis has been designed to cool using geothermal energy.

Concerns have been raised over the plans but Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has defended the approach and criticised suggestions that teams might pay for their own air conditioning.

Nearly 15,000 athletes and other staff are due to stay in the Village during the Paris 2024 Olympics.

It is claimed that its site next to the Seine means it will also benefit from the river's cooling impact.

During a heatwave of 39°C, the Village interior is said to be able to maintain temperatures of 28°C.

French officials hope carbon emissions in the Village will drop by 45 per cent when compared to an air-conditioned building.

The OFI has announced partnerships with the Irish Cultural Centre and O’Sullivan Group in a bid to enhance athlete and fan experience at Paris 2024.

The O’Sullivan Group is set to play a key role in hosting and entertaining Irish fans who will be visiting the French capital to support the team.

The official Team Ireland Supporters' House is due to be located at O’Sullivan’s By The Mill, located next to the Moulin Rouge in Pigalle, where up to 950 fans will be able to watch the action and see live music and entertainment.

Parents and families are set to be accommodated at the Team Ireland Family House at O’Sullivan’s Franklin D Roosevelt near the Champs Élysées.

The OFI said the Irish Cultural Centre in Paris would be able to offer an opportunity for athletes to unwind after competition.

"I am delighted to see the progress made on this important area to ensure that athletes, their families, and wider supporter groups can enjoy what we all hope will be a very special Games for Team Ireland," said OFI President Sarah Keane.

"I want to thank our partners in Paris for their work, along with our own team and sponsors in helping to develop this special experience package."

OFI chief executive Peter Sherrard added: "Today’s announcement brings into focus an important strand of our Paris 2024 planning with an emphasis on athlete, family, and supporter experience.

"Working closely with our partners in Paris, we look forward to making the Games of Paris 2024 a very special centenary celebration for Team Ireland."