Written by: Aryan Silwal - 23012, Grade XII
Posted on: 16 August, 2022
Modern life has been impacted by technological improvements in every aspect. The sports business is not an exception. Technology has changed a number of aspects of the sports sector, starting from training, nutrition, and refereeing to the playing field.
In order to perform at their best, athletes need to be physically fit. Thanks to technical improvements, modern athletes can take advantage of advanced training facilities and gym equipment.Due to technology like artificial intelligence, trainers can now concentrate on more specialized training regimens. Every athlete is different and has particular needs. Fitness instructors can monitor athletes' heart rates, body temperatures, levels of hydration, and cognitive function with wearable technology. Athletes can use this information to plan their rest periods.
The importance of nutrition in an athlete's conditioning cannot be understated. Nutritionists can create tailored food menus for athletes depending on their body mass index and other physical factors using AI and other technology.Technology developments have also greatly benefited referees and umpires. Before technological advancement, referees were condemned for favoring one team over the other because of a bad call.
With the advent of quick replays, officials could look more attentively at each incident before deciding. Recently, the Video Assistant Referee has made headlines. Soccer referees were given technology to aid in making more decisive decisions. Despite considerable debate, the VAR enables the match referee to reevaluate the incidents in order to get the best conclusion. Typically, it is applied to decide on penalty kicks, red cards, and whether a player was on or offside. Remember that referees are only human and will occasionally make mistakes.
The development of digital media has a significant impact on the sports industry as well. Cable television is no longer necessary for sports fans to follow their favorite teams. Thanks to the internet and smartphone technology, sports fans from all around the world can watch live games.
The power that athletes have on social media must equally be managed in the twenty-first century. Due to their performance ranking highly, they have experienced both opportunities and difficulties. They should also act as role models for the younger generation, which keeps an eye on their online behavior.
Technology has an impact on almost every element of modern culture. Several aspects of sports have been improved, thanks to technological advancements in the profession. However, there is still a long way to go in terms of appropriately implementing technical improvements into athletics.
