Close decisions and controversies became big talking points at the Paris Olympics, where referees and officials came under more scrutiny than ever in the face of improved technology and instant reactions shared on social media.
In judo, Japanese Shinichi Shinohara’s disputed defeat to Frenchman David Douillet in their 2000 Sydney Olympics final triggered the introduction of video reviews. The availability of video records and cutting-edge technology is now allowing other sports to develop similar systems while developing better referee training.
In Paris’ men’s…
