STRI (Sports Turf Research Institute) Bulletin October 2014 | Page 2

An overview of STRI’s role at the FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil – read full story on page 5 Pitch preparation of the two designated training sites in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte – read full story on page 12 The challenges faced at Arena da Baixada in Curitiba before and during the World Cup – read full story on page 37 2 Bulletin October 2014 Issue 267