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The 2014 World
Cup is being held in Brazil this year. The ceremony kicked off on 12th
June with a colorful ceremony before Brazil, the hosts, beat Croatia
3-1. 32 nations in total will compete in 64 games and may the best
country win. As the games continue, here are 9 mind blowing facts about the 2014 World Cup that you didn’t know:
1. Goal-line technology will be used for the first time in history
Due to the controversies that have sometimes surrounded world cup goals
in the past years, the referee will now be able to tell if a goal is
scored. 14 cameras have been set up where 7 of these focus on one goal
and the other 7 on the opposite one. These are then connected to a
central mainframe computer that analyses each goal. The referee feels a
vibration when the match ball crosses the goal line. A visual sign
‘Goal’ appears on a special watch he will be wearing on his wrist. No
more Lampard situations anymore!
2. Drones and US robots will be used
For safety
purposes, Israeli drones and Robots will be used. The unmarked drones
will monitor the crowds for security and defense purposes. PackBot
510 robots used in the US military will also be used to protect
tourists and citizens. These can be operated remotely and will detect
and examine any suspicious objects. They also explore any dangerous
environments. To enhance security, they will also use facial recognition
camera glasses, high tech surveillance equipment, helicopters with
thermal cameras and night vision and Brazilian Armed Forces soldiers.
3. A paraplegic teenager Took The First 2014 World Cup Kick
The paraplegic
teenager had on a mind controlled exoskeleton suit. Though paralyzed
from the waist down, the suit helps them feel the kick due to sensory
feedback. The suit helped the kid stand up from his wheelchair, walk to
the midfield and take the kick. This is a huge technological step and
wheelchairs may one day cease to exist.
4.‘Darth Vadar’ police
Brazilian police in all the 12 states that matches will be held, have masks that are inspired by the Darth Vader
character in Star Wars. They protect the police from gas attacks, can
withstand high temperatures, and are equipped with a visor that will not
fog and a voice amplifier. They will be used in case riots break out.
5. Brazil has worn 5 world cups
World Cup Tournaments
have been held since 1930. 19 of them have been held but only 8
countries have ever won. They include Brazil, Italy, Spain, England,
Germany, France, Argentina and Uruguay. Brazil has won five times,
Italy Four times, Germany thrice, Uruguay and Argentina twice while
England, Spain and France have each won once.
6. Strange demands by the teams
You
think superstars have strange demands, wait till you hear what the
football teams asked for during the World Cup. Some of the craziest
things demanded include:
- Portugal demanded 6 security guards with two assigned to Cristiano Ronaldo.
- France
demanded two types of liquid soaps: one for washing hands and the other
for showering. The players’ room should also be identical even in color.
- Uruguay demanded that each room should have silent air-conditioning units.
- Algeria wanted each room to have a Quran.
- Ecuador demanded every room should have an everyday basket of Ecuadorian bananas.
- Japan wanted a Jacuzzi in each room
- Germany on
the other hand didn’t like the accommodations provided and went ahead
and built their own World Cup Hotel and training camp. Beat that!
7. Bazuka ball
Adidas designed
this year’s World Cup named ‘Bazuka’. ‘Bazuka’ is slang for national
pride and the name was chosen by fans. The ball maintains it roundness
and weight even in the thickest of weathers. It also produces faster
flight speeds. The ball also has an innovative camera that uses six
different lenses to capture a 360° view of the action on the field.
EDIT
: The chances of the ball with the cameras to be used in the actual
matches is very less. They were put in just a few of the balls to make a
montage of players having a kick-about which will be released as a
promotional video for the WC2014.
8. It’s the most expensive World Cup ever
Brazil was not
holding back in terms of expenditure when it came to preparing for the
World Cup. It’s the most expensive with over 14-16 billion dollars used.
In fact, it’s more expensive than the combined cost of the last two
world cup events held. Costs incurred were from transport, stadiums and
security. The Brazilians were not too happy about this considering their
economy and they took to the streets about the issue.
9. “All In One Rythym” is the official slogan
The
2014 World Cup slogan is “Juntos num só ritmo” in Portuguese translated
as “All in One Rhythm” in English. It refers to the Brazilian culture
that has rhythm everywhere.
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