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Years ago
FIBA Bans the Vuvuzela!
Basketball's gioverning body FIBA has officially banned the use of the vuvuzela at the upcomiong World Championships in Turkey and all other FIBA sanctioned events due to "health concerns".
Link: http://linky.com.au/oylix
From the article:
"FIBA is the first international sport federation to officially ban the vuvuzela from all of its events."
"The vuvuzela is simply not appropriate in a confined space such as a basketball arena. It's a very loud instrument and some medical experts believe the decibel level and frequency can be harmful to hearing."
"Besides our responsibility to protect the well-being of our athletes and fans alike, the sound level in an indoor sport arena could create communication problems between the referees and that could have a direct negative impact on the game."
I think the ban is great as we will be able to now hear all the action on court! What do you think?
