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NEWS: IFSC Boulder World Cup: Meiringen Report

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 UKC News 10 Apr 2017
Shauna Coxsey returns to form after her injury, 4 kbDespite the ongoing IFSC and Flosports livestreaming debacle, the 2017 IFSC Boulder World Cup kicked off in Meiringen, Switzerland and was free to watch live on Youtube as a compromise whilst discussions continue.

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"where they held up red cards in front of officials."

Really, I thought the athletes were all on stage and just held thier cards up for an excellent photo op. The cards were not directed at the officials!.
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 stp 10 Apr 2017
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> it is not yet clear if and how the deal will be renegociated or how the following rounds will be broadcast, although it appears that a subscription will still be necessary for livestreams and replays whatever happens

Well if true that a subscription is definitely required that seems pretty clear. The entire issue is about the subscription vs free livestream. It also seems like the IFSC board meeting on Wednesday won't have any power to change it. So presumably it'll be more about managing the P.R.
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 alx 11 Apr 2017
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If it is a done deal so to speak, more affirmative action against the decision would be the next step. No one seems to be happy with this arrangement.
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