This is something new for the Marcel-Michelin stadium in Clermont-Ferrand: from this Saturday, November 30, visually impaired supporters will be able to follow rugby matches live. Thanks to a partnership between the Trait d'Union association, France Bleu Pays d'Auvergne and ASM, supporters will have access to match comments in real time.
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Imagine experiencing a match, without seeing the players. This is the experience that visually impaired people have at the Marcel-Michelin stadium in Clermont-Ferrand. To fully enjoy the game, supporters have gotten into the habit of using their ears by listening to rugby match commentary. Cédric Thévenet, supporter, says: “When I came I was already listening to the local radio but the comment came 4 or 5 seconds after the action. Sometimes the stadium rose without me immediately understanding why”.
With this delay, supporters like Cédric have difficulty following the progress of the match and must rely on their supporters. But a new QR code should change the situation. Simply download an application upstream and prepare your headphones to listen to the local radio France Bleu Pays d'Auvergne. Stéphane Hourlier, technical manager of France Bleu Pays d’Auvergne, explains: “The application opens. We have two streams available: the France Bleu Pays d'Auvergne stream and the stream from the opposing team's host station. All you have to do is press and the sound arrives, with a minimum of delay compared to what is happening on the air and in the stadium. We can shout very loudly to support the ASM”.
Highly awaited by the visually impaired public, this instant broadcast to the stadium was created thanks to the Trait d'Union association. A device that is still very little used in sports infrastructures. Michel Andanson, vice-president of the Trait d’Union association, underlines: “Inclusion is important. Everyone must have the right to the same thing, to enjoy the atmosphere, the moments of life. I believe we are the only field in the Top 14 to have this technology in place. If this could be emulated that would be really great.”.
The association now hopes to extend the system to the Clermont-Ferrand football stadium.
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