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Sports and Technology
- Vedant Panchwadkar
Sports and Technology are two different such as helmets and padding, in sports like
things. that have become closely connected. football and hockey, Concussion detection
Technology is being used in sports in many technology has been developed to monitor
ways, from helping athletes perform better to and address head injuries.
making it more fun for fans. This partnership 4) In Sports technology VR and Live Streaming:
between sports and technology is changing have improved the fan experience in virtual
the way we play and watch with Sports reality VR and live streaming. Fans can now
SPO the introduction of sports technology. enjoy immersive experiences and access
many ore experiencing improvements games and content from anywhere in the
and transforming. Technology has also world.
enhanced the unifying power of the sports 5) Statistical analysis: Data analytics and
industry. machine learning are used to analyze
In the ever-evolving landscape of sports, player and team performance and also
technology has emerged transformative offer insights that can influence strategy
force as a that modifies the way we play, and player selection.
watch, and analyze games This Collaboration 6) Doping detection: High-tech methods like
between sport and technology not only mass spectrometry and blood analysis, are
enhanced the athlete’s performance but used to detect doping in sports and ensure
also elevated the overall experience for fair play.
Sports Players. The following are some key These are some systems which are used in
factors as to how can we relate Sports and Cricket.
Technology.
1)Performance Analysis: Athletes today have Decision Review System (DRS)- that allows
access to a treasure store of data unthinkable teams to challenge on-field decisions made
a few decades ago. From GPS tracking to by the umpires. Here’s how it works:
wearable sensors, technology offers real- Player Challenges: In most forms of the game,
time insights into athletes’ performance. each team is allowed a limited number of
This data not only helps athletes fine-tune player challenges. If a player feels that an
their skills but also assists coaches in making umpire’s decision is incorrect (regarding
data-driven decisions. Whether it’s tracking things like LBW - leg before wicket or caught
running speed, analyzing jump heights, or behind), they can request a review.
monitoring heart rate, technology is the Technology Used: The DRS relies on several
coach’s best friend and the athlete’s secret technologies, including ball-tracking
weapon. technology
2) Instant replay and video assistance: have (Hawkeye), audio sensors, and slow-
transformed sports by allowing referees to motion replays. These technologies help in
review plays using high-definition cameras assessing whether the ball would have hit
and advanced technology. This means that the stumps or if there was contact between
controversial calls are now less common, the ball and the bat.
leading to fairer outcomes. Plus, for fans, it Third Umpire: The on-field umpire refers the
adds an exciting element of drama as they decision to the third umpire, who reviews the
wait for the final decision. footage and makes a judgment based on
3) Player Safety: Advances in materials the available technology.
and design have led to safer equipment,
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