The international soccer community has banned games to take place in areas that are over 2,750 meters above sea level. The ban came about after teams were complaining that they cannot play as well with the thinner air and frequent altitude sickness.
The ban will exclude Bolivian cities like La Paz, Oruro and Potosi from being allowed to host games in the Copa Libertadores, South America’s top competition for soccer clubs.
Bolivian President Morales is leading a similar petition to the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), after they made a similar ban decision.
Source: Xinhuanet
