some say sport can be traced back to ancient Greece

making it at least 3,000 years old

others say its roots go much deeper

back to tribal war games

sport captures the imagination of spectators

fans look forward to the spectacle

the uncertainty of the outcome creates a lot of tension

victory is sweet but defeat leaves a bad taste

modern day sport has embraced technology

fitness training is now totally science based

coaches use computers and data analysis to assess performance

high tech materials are used for sports equipment

many sports rely on a referee to enforce the rules

but technology is now replacing refereeing decisions

cameras are focused soccer goal lines

lighting up the referees watch to confirm a goal

more cameras are used to monitor ever play in soccer

today there is no guarantee a goal will stand

even if the referee on the field signals a goal

the players and fans all wait for distant judges to review the video

imagine the joy of scoring a winning goal

to be taken away by a video playback review

which uses technology to zoom into plays

and declare a player 3mm out of position

players do not carry microscopes or tape measures on the field of play

they play the game in real time with their hearts, eyes and minds

when a team makes a great play and scores

why punish that team and their fans with microscopic video playbacks

technology has enhanced sport in so many ways

but video playbacks are destroying the soul of the game

players may eventually be replaced by sensor filled robots

stadiums will be empty as fans will pack the video playback booths