Can technology make sports more equal, or does it only widen the gap between competitors?

Does technology truly enhance athletic performance? Especially in the wake of the recent Winter Olympics in Italy. We have been witnessing innovations in sports technology designed to make athletes preformance better. Things like Performance Monitoring Vests, Smart Shoes, and Smart Mouthguards that track the frequency of head impacts, alerting coaches to concussions or telling them players need hydration. It's amazing, right? However, the sad reality is that not every athlete can access them. The global sports landscape is known for having some inequality, where athletes face numerous challenges because of their access to training tools and technologies. This inequality is deeply unfair, many talented athletes from regions or nations simply cannot afford these enhancements. And it isn’t even their fault. But technically, isn’t it all? Sport doesn’t really rely on new tech to make you good. You have to be ready to improve. Some of the best athletes in the world have said that being good at a sport is a mindset. You have to be ready to improve; it doesn’t just happen.

I mean, look at Alphonso Davies, who is a figure in Canadian soccer.

He was born in a refugee camp in Ghana, and he faced challenges from the start. After immigrating to Canada with his family, he had his family's support and his own mindset to carry him to being a professional soccer player. Despite many people doubting him about his potential, proved them wrong and proudly represents Canada on the Canadian national men's team. His journey shows that success is not reliant on technology or resources but driven by talent and never giving up hope that you can achieve89. Alphonso Davies is a reminder that with the right mindset, incredible achievements are possible, regardless of the obstacles in the way. All athletes deserve someone on their side to cheer them on, just like he did.

I believe that we should focus on making sure the playing field is fair for all, so that some don’t have more than others. Is this going to happen? Probably not. But all athletes should get a fair chance at being number 1. There’s so much potential that hasn’t been realized yet, just due to them not having the resources to exceed. I want to see a world where every athlete uses technology to reach their goals. It’s important to ensure that opportunities are available to everyone, not just a few.