Bolivia to fight against altitude ban
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La Paz: Bolivia will take its complaint against FIFA ban on international games in altitude for Swiss at the base the Court of Arbitration for Sport, the country head of soccer official said. “… We are determined to fight for our rights,” the federation bolivia President Carlos Chavez said in announcing that it will formally lodge his appeal next week. Ratified earlier this month, FIFA requires players to acclimatize for at least a week before international games above 2750 meters, and two weeks for matches more than 3000 metres. Connections - especially games qualifying World Cup - often scheduled in the days of one another and in the league accessories mounted, the state virtually ban games at these altitudes. FIFA said it was concerned about the adverse effects on the health of players not used to the thin air. At 3640 meters above sea level, the Bolivian capital of La Paz is affected by the rule. Bolivia President Evo Morales campaigned against the ban and Major recently announced that the country was preparing a legal action against FIFA, but without giving any details or say to which entity would be filed. |