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sport. to predict outcomes and analyze trends
• GPS Tracking: GPS technology is commonly in various sports. For instance, in kabaddi,
used to track an athlete’s movements on the machine learning algorithms help teams
field. In cricket, for example, it helps coaches identify weaknesses in opponents and
and analysts understand a player’s fielding design effective defensive strategies.
patterns, running speed, and endurance • Data-Driven Coaching: Coaches are
levels. In sports like football and hockey, increasingly relying on data-driven insights
GPS tracking provides insights into player to tailor training routines for individual
positioning and movement during a match athletes. By tracking progress and
and helps in strategy development. performance metrics, coaches can make
• Biometric Sensors: Wearable biometric informed decisions on skill development
sensors, including heart rate monitors and and strategy.
oxygen saturation sensors, are widely used
in Indian sports. Athletes can use these Conclusion
devices during training to monitor their The fusion of sports and technology has
physical condition. not only enhanced the performance of
• Video Analysis: High-speed cameras athletes but also enriched the experience
and video analysis software have become for fans. Wearable devices, advanced sports
essential tools for athletes. In sports such equipment, VR, AR, and data tracking and
as cricket and badminton, video analysis collection technologies will become an
helps players and coaches dissect their integral part of the Indian sports landscape
techniques and strategies. Coaches can in 2023. As technology continues to advance,
highlight areas for improvement and track the intersection of sports and data will play
progress over time. a crucial role in athlete development and
• Machine Learning and AI: Machine learning competitive success in India and around the
and artificial intelligence are being used world.
Sports and Diet
- Akshay Bhosale
Athletes and professional coaches today athletes and fitness enthusiasts. The goal
are more aware than ever before of the is to use the correct nutrients in the right
importance of nutrition in sports. While proportion to increase strength and vitality
there is an array of factors that contribute for optimum performance. Hydration is
to an athlete’s overall performance in their maintaining muscle health by the regulation
chosen sport, food is a critical piece to the of fluids and electrolytes. The goal is to
puzzle, providing the energy needed. There is prevent dehydration and injury. Recovery
a famous quote that says, “Abs are made in refers to using nutrients to help body tissue
the kitchen”. This quote itself throws light on recover from performance fatigue and/or
the importance of nutrition when it comes to injury. The goal is to promote healing.
playing a sport. A major part of sports nutrition is controlling
The three basic principles of sports nutrition the macronutrients, namely carbohydrates,
are – fuelling, Hydration, and Recovery. protein, and fat. Each macronutrient has its
Fuelling refers to the use of nutrients to significance and is responsible for many
enhance the stamina and performance of functions. Carbohydrates are the primary
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