WORLD CUP 2010: Vuvuzelas may be banned, reveals organising chief Danny Jordaan

By Sportsmail Reporter
Updated: 09:04 EDT, 13 June 2010

World Cup organising chief Danny Jordaan has revealed he may consider banning vuvuzelas from the tournament.

The sound of the trumpet-like instruments has droned through every match since the competition got under way in South Africa on Friday.

Singing from the stands has generally been drowned out as a consequence and Jordaan, the chief executive of the World Cup organising committee, admits action may have to be taken.

Turn it down: Vuvuzelas could be banned during the tournament following complaints, revealed World Cup organising chief Danny Jordaan

Asked if it was a possibility that fans could be prevented from bringing the instruments into the stadiums, Jordaan told BBC Radio 5 Live's Sportsweek programme: 'If there are grounds to do so, yes.

'We have heard from the broadcasters and other individuals and it is something
we are evaluating on an ongoing basis.'

He continued: 'We have tried to get some order with it. We have asked for no vuvuzelas during national anthems or when anyone is making an announcement.

'I know it is a difficult question but we are trying to manage it as best we can.

Making a noise: Even England fans entered the spirit of blowing the traditional trumpet-like instrument during the Group C draw with USA in Rustenburg

'This matter has been raised on many occasions and my personal view is that I would prefer singing. It has always been a great generator of a wonderful atmosphere in the stadiums and we will try to encourage them to sing because that is the strength.

 

'In the days of the struggle, we were singing - we did not blow anything, we were marching and singing.

'All through our history it is our ability to sing which really inspires and draws the emotions.

'It is a huge debate and it will continue, but we did say that if one lands on the pitch in anger then we will not think twice and take action.'