FashionAhead of the gameSecurity in sports stadia is not just about access control and safety. There are many concerns to be taken into account in order to combat unforeseen events that could endanger spectators and players alike, not to mention the stadium itself. Crowd control is one thing, but ensuring undesirable and dangerous elements to not have access to major public sports events is critical. It is more about identifying who may not enter, rather than verifying who may |
Threats to stadium security range from terrorist attack and bomb scares to hooliganism and criminal intent. Ever since the Munich massacre during the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany, when members of the Israeli Olympic team were taken hostage and eventually murdered by Black September, a militant group, security against terrorist acts, has become of major concern. But never before has this been as important as in today’s world. And it is evident everywhere. Scares are frequent in European stadiums. In Bangalore India recently, two Champions league matches at a stadium were delayed after explosive traces were found. 
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