Journalist Hopewell Chin’ono has expressed strong criticism regarding the construction of a cricket stadium in Victoria Falls.
In a statement, Chin’ono argued that building a cricket stadium in Victoria Falls is misguided, as it disrupts the natural habitat and detracts from the tourist experience.
Here Reads the statement:
“Building a 10,000 seat cricket stadium in Victoria Falls is misgúided, as it disrúpts the natural habitat and tourist experience. Instead, stadiums should be built in other Zimbabwean cities needing economic development, preserving Victoria Falls’ unique environment and natural beauty.
Victoria Falls has no problem attracting tourists who come to see its purity and natural attractions.
Building a stadium there destroys the whole idea of Victoria Falls being a natural habitat.
There are many places in Zimbabwe that would benefit from having a lot of people coming in to watch cricket, such as cities like Mutare, Gweru, Masvingo, Marondera or Bulawayo. This would help these places develop, which you can’t say is not happening in Victoria Falls.
It is like building a stadium in Kruger Park or Niagara Falls, it is a plainly ridiculous idea! Imagine tourists coming from around the world to see this natural wonder being mixed up with sports fans—crazy.
While the idea of promoting sports is generally positive, it is essential to consider the potential impact on the natural environment and the overall experience of visitors.
Victoria Falls’ natural beauty and ecosystem are what draw tourists to the area, so it is essential to preserve this unique environment. Building a large stadium will harm the surrounding ecosystem, increase pollution, and disrupt the area’s natural beauty.
Mixing sports fans with tourists who come to see the natural wonder creates logistical challenges and potentially diminish the experience for both groups.
Promoting sports and tourism in areas that need more economic development could be a more effective strategy in the long run, while preserving the natural beauty of sites like Victoria Falls.
It is important for decision makers to consider the potential impact on the environment and the local community when planning new developments, and to find a balance between promoting sport and preserving natural habitats.
Promoting sports and tourism is important, but it should be done in a way that respects and preserves the unique environments that make places like Victoria Falls so special.”
Source Newsreportzim.com
