"However, it is far from clear that such a sporting venue will be able to host events that regularly attract the hundreds and thousands of spectators required in order for it to be financially viable.
As it was not unusual for the theatrical performances to last from ten to twelve hours, the spectators required refreshments, and we find that in the intervals between the several plays, they used to take wine and cakes (Athen. XI p464; Aristot. Eth. Nicom. X.5).
It isn't far-fetched to wonder if athletes, tourists and spectators will require miners' lamps and pith helmets given the embarrassing blackout that left southern Greece boiling on Monday, with the opening ceremony just a month away.
The positioning and fixing of large architectural sculpture may involve cooperation with builders and engineers; fountains may involve elaborate plumbing; the design and placing of outdoor bases, or plinths, in relation to the site and the spectator may require careful thought.
Competitors and spectators were required to wear badges and had to go through checkpoints.
It must also be understood that the sports that have most excited the passions of humankind, as participants and as spectators, have required a great deal more physical prowess than a game of shuffleboard.
Daft as it sounds, it is killingly funny to watch a mimed game of tennis for which the spectators are required to make an appropriate noise whenever the invisible ball makes contact with the racquet.
"However, the fact that the competition is planned inJune/July, the two hottest months of the year in this region, has to be considered as a potential health risk for players, officials, the FIFA family and spectators, and requires precautions to betaken".
Here's what it said on Qatar: "The fact that the competition is planned in June/July, the two hottest months of the year in this region, has to be considered as a potential health risk for players, officials, the Fifa family and spectators, and requires precautions to be taken".
It was therefore a surprising choice of venue for a wartime international match between England and Wales; on safety grounds, spectators were required to purchase tickets in advance, and numbers were limited to 25,000.
For insurance purposes, spectators are required to purchase a pit pass for a nominal fee.
