Technology In Sport ( For Officials )

Question 1

What type of technology are used ?

Answer 1

• VAR/TMO
• Wireless Communication
• Hawkeye

Question 2

Discuss the suggestion that an increase in technology in sport that helps officials make the correct decision has improved the sporting event ? ( just the agree section )

Answer 2

• Wireless communication technology has made it easier for officials to communicate which leads to faster decision making.
• Technology such as Hawkeye ensures that decisions that are more accurate are made.
• This means that players will have more confidence that the decisions being made are accurate, which means they are less likely to argue
• Technology such as Hawkeye means that the pressure will be taken off the officials to make the final decision.
• In sports such as athletics, more accurate measurements and timings are made

Question 3

Discuss the suggestion that an increase in technology in sport that helps officials make the correct decision has improved the sporting event ? ( just the disagree section )

Answer 3

• The officials may lose the respect of the players, as they may question their decision-making.
• Breaks in play when awaiting a decision can be disruptive which can potentially increase aggression from players.
• Media can also use technology and highlight mistakes made by the officials.
• Technology can still produce inaccurate results due to the subjectivity of some decisions.
• (E.g. In football, the referee must have made a ‘clear and obvious’ error in order to overturn a decision)
  Also due to its cost, it is not available at all levels of competition