Technology has undeniably revolutionized how we experience various sports; from training methods to performance to officiating. Two main examples of this are seen in the use of Video Assistant Referees (VAR) in soccer and anti-cheat systems in the video game Counter-Strike: Global Offensive popularly known by the acronym CSGO. Though these technologies adapted to sports have divergent applications, they were purposefully invented to achieve similar things: to ensure fair play, maintain integrity, and improve the experience of participants and spectators. In this piece, we will delve into the impact of technology on physical sports and e-sports with a focus on soccer and CSGO. We will equally compare their roles in their respective domains and explore the broader implications for fair play and accuracy. Let us kick off with the round leather game.
Technological Advancements in Soccer: VAR
Video Assistant Referee (VAR) is a technology introduced to assist referees in making more accurate decisions during soccer matches. First, it works with the use of video recording technology to capture and store live footage of a soccer match. Where a foul has been committed, a goal scored, a penalty awarded, or a card/s issued, off-field officials review these critical decisions made by the on-field referee by watching video replays recorded by the VAR from various angles of the soccer pitch. They then communicate to the on-field referee if there are discrepancies between the decision made and the rules of soccer. However, it is up to the on-field referee to decide what to do and what not to do.
The Implementation of VAR and Its Impact
The idea behind VAR was borne out of the Refereeing 2.0 project in the early 2010s conducted by the Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB). Early testing began in 2012/13 in the Dutch league before the first official live trial was done during a friendly match between PSV and FC Eindhoven in July 2016. VAR had its…
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Publish date : 2024-07-22 09:03:02
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