Metro, balloons, umbrellas and other things banned by Qatar at Football World Cup

Fan is expected to follow Qatari rules and their culture

This year’s biggest football extravaganza, the 2022 FIFA World Cup, began on 20 November in Qatar. It’s only been four days now, but the tournament has already seen its fair share of controversies due to the strict rules enforced by the Qatari government. Although Qatar’s leaders have made it clear that they want to be hospitable to fans, they also expect everyone to follow their rules and their culture. Fans have been asked to be mindful of Qatar’s laws and cultural customs, including policies on alcohol, drugs, sexuality and dress codes.

Here is a list of everything that has been banned in the FIFA World Cup:

Liquor

Just two days before the tournament’s first match, officials made the surprise announcement that fans would not be allowed to drink beer in the country’s eight World Cup stadiums. According toGuardianAlcohol will only be available in hospitality boxes, and also in the fan zone after 7pm, with Budweiser at £12 (Rs 1164) for 500ml.

Meal

According to yahoo news, No food of any kind is allowed – unless it is for infants or if it is medically necessary. Fans will be able to avail food and soft drinks from kiosks on the ground floor of the stadium.

rainbow hats

In the Arab country where homosexuality is banned, people wearing rainbow T-shirts and caps have been tightened. One US journalist was reportedly briefly detained Security forces on Monday tried to enter a World Cup stadium wearing a rainbow T-shirt after a former soccer player was asked to do so. Remove rainbow bucket hat before entering stadium, Flying of pride flag is also prohibited in FIFA World Cup 2022.

to undress

Fans coming from other countries have been advised to wear clothes that are not too revealing. If one fails to do so and exposes too much skinThey can also go to jail according to Qatari laws.

Queue official tourism website notes, “Attitudes towards dressing are lax in Qatar, but visitors (men as well as women) are expected to demonstrate respect for local culture by avoiding overly revealing clothing in public. Men and women usually are advised to ensure that their shoulders and knees are protected. Covered.”

play football

In one of the biggest ironies ever, fans have been told not to watch the game outside Doha’s Khalifa International Stadium. While some attendees from different countries decided to have a quick game on Wednesday afternoon, officials soon intervened and ordered the group to disperse. Metro informed of.

singing and kirtan in metro

At such a large sporting event, it is customary for fans to be a little louder while chanting and supporting their team. However, fans have been asked to reduce the ‘noise’. Excited World Cup fans were told they were shouting too loudly by police in Qatar after a troubled local complained on the subway, according to a daily star Report good.

Sporting Equipment and Inflatable Items

According to Stuff.co.nzFrisbees, bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, kick scooters and electric scooters, or inflatables such as balloons are not permitted inside the stadium. Large items such as stairs, benches, folding chairs, boxes, cardboard containers, umbrellas, large bags, backpacks, suitcases and sports bags may also not be taken to the event.

musical instruments

a sky News The report states that the device or equipment Loud noises have been banned inside the stadium. This includes vuvuzelas, whistles, loudspeakers, etc.