Comments on: Bolivia: A Country Unites Behind FIFA Ban on Stadiums at High Altitudes http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/05/31/bolivia-a-country-unites-behind-fifa-ban-on-stadiums-at-high-altitudes/ The world is talking. Are you listening? Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:19:58 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Global Voices Online » Bolivia: Unlikely and Historic 6-1 Win Over Argentina http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/05/31/bolivia-a-country-unites-behind-fifa-ban-on-stadiums-at-high-altitudes/comment-page-1/#comment-1561796 Global Voices Online » Bolivia: Unlikely and Historic 6-1 Win Over Argentina Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:52:29 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/05/31/bolivia-a-country-unites-behind-fifa-ban-on-stadiums-at-high-altitudes/#comment-1561796 [...] meters above sea level, which would have eliminated La Paz as a possible site for matches. However, a campaign led by President Evo Morales has been defending Bolivia's right to play in La Paz, where many other South American teams, including Argentina in 2005, have won without any [...] [...] meters above sea level, which would have eliminated La Paz as a possible site for matches. However, a campaign led by President Evo Morales has been defending Bolivia's right to play in La Paz, where many other South American teams, including Argentina in 2005, have won without any [...]

]]> By: Sergius http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/05/31/bolivia-a-country-unites-behind-fifa-ban-on-stadiums-at-high-altitudes/comment-page-1/#comment-1212446 Sergius Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:21:32 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/05/31/bolivia-a-country-unites-behind-fifa-ban-on-stadiums-at-high-altitudes/#comment-1212446 We definitely need to make sports as comfortable as possible for the players. I propose we ban any places that are over 1000m high, must be at least 500m high (to avoid the sea breeze), also humidity must be between 25% and 50% percent (not too dry, not too moist). Temperature must be exactly 18 degrees celsius, which is proven to be the best temperature a person can play at according to "several studies" of people I've met at the bar. Cities that have many cats and dogs should also be avoided, so that it doesn't trigger any allergies that players may have. White and black people should be banned from the stadium, only people with an average skin color should be allowed, to avoid distracting the players with the high-contrast crowd. If your country is a major honey producer, you can't host games, because the risk of a bee stinging a player is too high. We definitely need to make sports as comfortable as possible for the players. I propose we ban any places that are over 1000m high, must be at least 500m high (to avoid the sea breeze), also humidity must be between 25% and 50% percent (not too dry, not too moist). Temperature must be exactly 18 degrees celsius, which is proven to be the best temperature a person can play at according to “several studies” of people I’ve met at the bar. Cities that have many cats and dogs should also be avoided, so that it doesn’t trigger any allergies that players may have. White and black people should be banned from the stadium, only people with an average skin color should be allowed, to avoid distracting the players with the high-contrast crowd. If your country is a major honey producer, you can’t host games, because the risk of a bee stinging a player is too high.

]]> By: The Global Game | Left Wing (Crossing soccer with life) » Into thin air | Where llamas and footballers prosper, FIFA fears to tread http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/05/31/bolivia-a-country-unites-behind-fifa-ban-on-stadiums-at-high-altitudes/comment-page-1/#comment-1185332 The Global Game | Left Wing (Crossing soccer with life) » Into thin air | Where llamas and footballers prosper, FIFA fears to tread Fri, 15 Jun 2007 21:07:13 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/05/31/bolivia-a-country-unites-behind-fifa-ban-on-stadiums-at-high-altitudes/#comment-1185332 [...] when there was constant debate regarding matches at high altitude” (Eduardo Avila, “A Country Unites behind FIFA Ban on Stadiums at High Altitudes,” Global Voices, May 31). In the final salvo of a 10-point manifesto, the ad hoc [...] [...] when there was constant debate regarding matches at high altitude” (Eduardo Avila, “A Country Unites behind FIFA Ban on Stadiums at High Altitudes,” Global Voices, May 31). In the final salvo of a 10-point manifesto, the ad hoc [...]

]]> By: Filip Tetaert http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/05/31/bolivia-a-country-unites-behind-fifa-ban-on-stadiums-at-high-altitudes/comment-page-1/#comment-1184100 Filip Tetaert Thu, 07 Jun 2007 07:38:24 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/05/31/bolivia-a-country-unites-behind-fifa-ban-on-stadiums-at-high-altitudes/#comment-1184100 Is there a petition or something similar we can sign and send to the fifa? Is there a petition or something similar we can sign and send to the fifa?

]]> By: Culture of Soccer » Blog Archive » Bolivians Protest FIFA’s Ban on High-Altitude Games http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/05/31/bolivia-a-country-unites-behind-fifa-ban-on-stadiums-at-high-altitudes/comment-page-1/#comment-1183956 Culture of Soccer » Blog Archive » Bolivians Protest FIFA’s Ban on High-Altitude Games Tue, 05 Jun 2007 23:44:05 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/05/31/bolivia-a-country-unites-behind-fifa-ban-on-stadiums-at-high-altitudes/#comment-1183956 [...] to protest FIFA’s decision. Morales is planning to unite all of these voices of protest in a “unity meeting” tomorrow (June [...] [...] to protest FIFA’s decision. Morales is planning to unite all of these voices of protest in a “unity meeting” tomorrow (June [...]

]]> By: dipak http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/05/31/bolivia-a-country-unites-behind-fifa-ban-on-stadiums-at-high-altitudes/comment-page-1/#comment-1183583 dipak Sat, 02 Jun 2007 16:40:36 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/05/31/bolivia-a-country-unites-behind-fifa-ban-on-stadiums-at-high-altitudes/#comment-1183583 i think the fifa's decision to ban stadium at such a height is understandable. while the bolivian players might be all right playing in their home ground, what about others, who will not be able to withstand the extreme that exist at such height. at such height, the air is thin and there is lack of oxygen. you have to consider this for other players who will not be able to play their game. i think the fifa’s decision to ban stadium at such a height is understandable. while the bolivian players might be all right playing in their home ground, what about others, who will not be able to withstand the extreme that exist at such height.

at such height, the air is thin and there is lack of oxygen. you have to consider this for other players who will not be able to play their game.

]]> By: Barrio Flores » A United Bolivia Against FIFA Ban http://globalvoicesonline.org/2007/05/31/bolivia-a-country-unites-behind-fifa-ban-on-stadiums-at-high-altitudes/comment-page-1/#comment-1183300 Barrio Flores » A United Bolivia Against FIFA Ban Thu, 31 May 2007 23:39:30 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2007/05/31/bolivia-a-country-unites-behind-fifa-ban-on-stadiums-at-high-altitudes/#comment-1183300 [...] Cross-post of my most recent Global Voices article. [...] [...] Cross-post of my most recent Global Voices article. [...]

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