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Bochum ban fans from jumping in unison over sickness fears

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  • ‘Trampoline effect’ can make some feel unwell

  • German club ‘regret the ​unavoidable measures’

The German club Bochum have banned their supporters from ⁠jumping up and down in unison in part of their stadium as ⁠the tribune ⁠movement ​makes some spectators feel unwell.

Engineers ⁠investigated the structure as part of a Ruhrstadion upgrade plan and cleared its load-carrying ⁠capacity. Their report, however, also highlighted the fact that synchronised jumping during ‌matches created what they called a “trampoline effect” ‌in the tribune that could trigger discomfort among those who are not used to it.

Continue reading…‘Trampoline effect’ can make some feel unwellGerman club ‘regret the ​unavoidable measures’The German club Bochum have banned their supporters from ⁠jumping up and down in unison in part of their stadium as ⁠the tribune ⁠movement ​makes some spectators feel unwell.Engineers ⁠investigated the structure as part of a Ruhrstadion upgrade plan and cleared its load-carrying ⁠capacity. Their report, however, also highlighted the fact that synchronised jumping during ‌matches created what they called a “trampoline effect” ‌in the tribune that could trigger discomfort among those who are not used to it. Continue reading…