It does and doesn't. If it is just rain or other just normal weather, all stadiums are enclosed, and are indoors. If it is a hurricane or a tornado, they would most likely end the game, and get all the people to shelter.
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cause if you are playin a sport such as soccer and it just rained the day before your game the field will be wet and the ball will be wet when it hits the ground. the goalie also cant catch the ball that well unless he or she has goalie gloves. you also have to sit on the ground to stretch and your butt gets wet.
Yes it does if you are playing outdoors on grass or clay if it is rainy there is an increased danger of slip injuries.
If it is sunny the tennis players get tired and dehydrate easily.
The weather will also affect the play of the court surface and the flight of the ball.
A hot climate can affect someones sport performance because the heat causes so many different conditions that make the body more unstable. The heat can make someone very dehydrated to where they pass out. Also, when being dehydrated it can lead to a heat stroke. When exercising or practicing in a hot climate it affects the body to where the body slows you down to re cooperate.
Weather can affect the performance in a sport in a number of different ways. Obviously when it rains or snows the surface will be slick which can cut down the athlete's ability to cut while running. Also, the ball will be slick which affects the player's ability to throw a ball.
As a side note, when it is extremely cold outside, it can affect a player's psyche. Rather than concentrating on the game the player may be thinking about how cold it is. Once you reach a certain level (ie. professional athletes) the athletic abilities are fairly close by each player. Many players will tell you what separates a good or average player from a great player is mental toughness.
Environmental factors greatly affect sports because it can change the way players play. If it is too hot, it can cause people to move more slowly.