Bogle has been subsequently heard in a radio interview confirming this. "I know I did my part; it's unfortunate that others didn't make it, but that's just how life is. It's really sad because I hate to see my brothers falling, but I did what I had to do under very tough conditions...," Bogle said in a radio interview. "I persevered and it was really, really tough to witness what I witnessed yesterday," Bogle said yesterday from Mexico.
It is the first time that so many match officials have failed fitness tests ahead of a major FIFA tournament, it is being said. But considering it's Mexico, it's not surprising to many. The organisers will replace those who did not pass the physical, as the tournament starts in few days' time. Nine additional match officials were listed as reserves, but with the unexpected high number of original officials failing, they will get to referee U-17 World Cup games. (Source: The Observer)
The Dutch FA media officer offered more details: "The test was in very heavy circumstances at a height of 2400 meters above see level, while the temperature was above thirty degrees Celsius. We understood that at first 18 of 40 referees faild the test. Boonman was not eligible for a second chance, because he did not recover optimally. Only a restricted number of referees could do the test again". (Source: De Telegraaf)
The Dutch FA media officer offered more details: "The test was in very heavy circumstances at a height of 2400 meters above see level, while the temperature was above thirty degrees Celsius. We understood that at first 18 of 40 referees faild the test. Boonman was not eligible for a second chance, because he did not recover optimally. Only a restricted number of referees could do the test again". (Source: De Telegraaf)