Sports technology in the news
In this video, Elise and Harry explain how different types of sports technology matter to different people.
Watch the video and let everyone know the best piece of sports technology that you’ve seen or heard about?
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To help you answer, look in the news for an example of sports technology used at the recent African Cup of Nations football tournament (AFCON) or at the upcoming Winter Games.
You might want to structure your answer like this:
I think the best piece of sports technology is [name the technology] because [explain why it helps]. This technology was used at AFCON / will be used in the Winter Games, where [describe how it was used]. However, others might think [an alternative opinion].
Make sure you read the comments from other Topical Talkers and reply to someone whose opinion is different from yours.
Comments (1)
I think that the most impactful piece of sports technology is wearable GPS trackers like catapults and heart rate monitors. They are the best due to the ability to provide data-driven insights into performance ,optimise training, and prevent injuries. Athletes today view technology not as a cold replacement for hard work, but as a"silent coach" that understands their bodies better than they can alone like this sensors. Especially athlete in sports like Soccer and American football use GPS trackers and heart rate monitors during matches to monitor speed,distance covered, acceleration and physical exertion levels .Athletes also benefit from equipment innovations developed using Technology such as Aerodynamic fabrics in sports wear to reduce drag. These equipments will ensure the safety ,welfare,and the health of athletes. So, let's grow together by learning and diving into this data-driven Technology and wishing all the athletes to reach their career peak!