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The Chip Inside the World Cup Ball That Helped Confirm Qatar’s Most Controversial Goal

The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar won’t just be remembered for its sporting surprises or political backdrop, but also for the cutting-edge technology used on the pitch. One of the most talked-about innovations was the smart football, equipped with an internal chip that played a crucial role in validating the tournament’s most controversial goal.

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This Facial Recognition App Identifies an Athlete’s Emotional State Before Competing

In high-level sport, physical preparation is no longer the only factor that matters. Increasing attention is being paid to the mental and emotional side of performance — especially in the moments leading up to competition. In this context, a new and innovative tool has emerged: a facial recognition app capable of detecting an athlete’s emotional state before they compete.

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The Tokyo 2020 Robots Created by Toyota: How They Helped on the Field and Collected Javelins Without Human Intervention

At the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games (held in 2021 due to the pandemic), technology wasn’t just present in stopwatches or broadcast systems — it also stepped onto the field itself. As an official partner of the event, Toyota introduced a series of autonomous robots designed to support various tasks within the sporting venues. Among the most striking was the robot that collected javelins and other equipment on the athletics field without any human assistance.

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How the “Injury-Prevention” Cameras Used at the Tokyo Olympics Work

During the Tokyo Olympic Games, many athletes had a quiet but highly advanced ally by their side: biomechanical analysis cameras, often referred to as injury-prevention cameras. Although invisible to the general public, these systems played a key role in both the preparation and monitoring of elite athletes.

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The Smartwatch That Predicts Whether You're at Your Peak to Compete

Technology is no longer just a supporting tool in the world of sport — it now wants to help make decisions for us. The latest development comes from smartwatches, which have gone far beyond simply counting steps or tracking heart rate. Some high-end models are now equipped with algorithms capable of predicting whether you’re in optimal condition to compete.

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Which Country Uses Artificial Intelligence to Select Its Youth Athletes?

It might sound like science fiction, but it’s very much a reality: some countries are already using artificial intelligence (AI) to identify athletic talent from a young age. The goal is simple — to find future champions before they even know it themselves, using data, algorithms, and predictive analysis to streamline the selection process.

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Is Technology Making Us Better Coaches, or Just More Dependent?

Nowadays, training without technology seems almost unthinkable. Smartwatches, apps, sensors, platforms to design routines, AI that "adjusts" your workouts… we're surrounded by tools promising to optimise every aspect of the process. But the inevitable question arises: is all of this actually making us better coaches, or simply more dependent?

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It’s Not Just a Stopwatch: Apps That Track Emotions, Sleep, and Recovery

A few years ago, having a fitness app basically meant counting reps or timing how long you could do burpees without collapsing. But that’s changed. Today, workout apps don’t just want to be your stopwatch or routine scheduler—they want to know how you’re sleeping, how you’re feeling, and whether your body is ready to train… or if you should take a break instead.

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Blockchain and sport: Tokens, NFT entries and more

While the world debates on cryptocurrencies, sport is already adopting blockchain to solve historical problems: counterfeit inputs, lack of transparency in sponsorships or transmission rights. But how does this technology work in stadiums and equipment?

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How artificial intelligence is revolutionizing sports training

Artificial intelligence (AI) has ceased to be a futuristic concept to become a key tool in high performance sport. From tactical optimization to injury prevention, algorithms are transforming how athletes and coaches address performance. Platforms like Bekeep already use this technology to offer custom insights, but how does it really work?

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