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Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 (July 28) Live Updates | Léon Marchand breaks Michael Phelps' 16-year old Olympic record in men's 400m individual medley

Catch all the live actions and updates about the Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 (July 28) as Léon Marchand breaks Michael Phelps' 16-year-old Olympic record in men's 400m individual medley.

Jul 28, 2024, 6:18 AM1 min read

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 (July 28) Live Updates | Léon Marchand breaks Michael Phelps' 16-year old Olympic record in men's 400m individual medley

Hello and welcome to Sportz Point's LIVE Coverage of the Paris Olympics 2024. Today, we will bring you all the updates of Day 2 (28th July). Thirteen medals are due to be handed out on Day 2 of Paris 2024.

This is Abishek Goswami, Koushik Biswas will join us later to give you all the updates on Day 2 from our web desk.

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Read Also: India at Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 (28th July) LIVE Updates

LIVE Updates

Jul 28, 2024, 7:27 PM

Swimming: Léon Marchand breaks Michael Phelps' Olympic record

Paris Olympics 2024 Day 2 (July 28) Live Updates - Léon Marchand breaks the Olympic record in men's 400m individual medley - sportzpoint.com

 

A new Olympic record!

Yes, you heard me right!

 

Léon Marchand breaks the men's 400m individual medley Olympic record with a timing of 4:02.95. He breaks Micheal Phelp's previous Olympic record of 4:03.84, set at the Beijing Olympics in 2008.

Jul 28, 2024, 4:31 PM

Archery: Republic of Korea win women's team gold!

Archery: Republic of Korea win women's team gold! - Paris Olympics - sportzpoint.com

 

The trio of Lim Si-hyeonNam Su-hyeon and Jeon Hun-young won the Gold medal as the Chinese team had to be satisfied with Silver. Mexico peeped over the Netherlands to win the Bronze.

 

🥇Rep. of Korea
🥈People's Rep. of China
🥉Mexico

 

This is their 12th consecutive Gold in this event in 12 Olympic Games.

Jul 28, 2024, 4:08 PM

Tennis: Nadal vs Djokovic in second round

Rafael Nadal beats Marton Fucsovics of Hungary 6-1 4-6 6-4. This means he will see Novak Djokovic in the second round at Paris Olympics 2024.

Jul 28, 2024, 4:06 PM

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot (FRA) wins women's cross-country gold

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot (FRA) wins women's cross-country gold - sportzpoint.com

 

The five-time World Champion finally won her first Olympic gold in her fourth Olympics in France. 

 

🥇Pauline Ferrand-Prévot (FRA): 1:26:02
🥈Haley Batten (USA): 1:28:59
🥉Jenny Rissveds (SWE): 1:29:04

Jul 28, 2024, 3:13 PM

Basketball: South Sudan win first game in Olympic history!

South Sudan defeated Puerto Rico by 90-79 to win their first match in Olympic History. Their Basketball association was established just 13 years ago and they are winning games at Olympics.

Jul 28, 2024, 3:11 PM

Artistic Gymnastics: USA advance to team final

Artistic Gymnastics: USA advance to team final - sportzpoint.com

 

The U.S. Women score a 172.296 in qualifying to lock in their spot for the Team Final! 

Jul 28, 2024, 1:07 PM

Arjun Babuta qualifies for 10m air rifle finals

Indian shooter Arjun Babuta qualifies for the 10m air rifle final at the Olympic Games after finishing seventh in the qualification round. The 25-year-old Babuta scored 630.1 points (105.7, 104.9, 105.5, 105.4, 104.0, and 104.6).

Paris Olympics 2024: Arjun Babuta qualifies for men’s 10m air rifle final -sportzpoint.com

Jul 28, 2024, 1:03 PM

Nikhat Zareen enters pre-quarterfinals with a brilliant win over Kloetzer

Paris Olympics 2024: Nikhat Zareen enters the pre-quarterfinals -sportzpoint.com

Nikhat Zareen advanced to the women's 50kg Olympics pre-quarterfinals with a 5-0 victory over Germany's Maxi Carina Kloetzer.

Jul 28, 2024, 12:16 PM

USA are through to the Artistic Gymnastics Team Finals

Simone Biles and the USA are through as top qualifiers. The team of Biles, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, Sunisa Lee, and Hezly Rivera earned the top score in all but one of the four apparatus to finish with a combined mark of 172.296. They are through to the team final on Tuesday.

Jul 28, 2024, 12:04 PM

Manika Batra progresses through the Round of 32

Manika Batra beats Great Britain's Anna Hursey 4-1 (11-8, 12-10, 11-9, 9-11, 11-5 ) to move into the Round of 32 of the women's table tennis singles event.

Manika Batra reaches the Round of 32 -sportzpoint.com

Jul 28, 2024, 11:29 AM

Simone Biles not stopping

Despite a big step backward after landing, Biles receives another big score: 15.800. She also becomes the first woman to land the vault in an Olympic competition.

Jul 28, 2024, 11:23 AM

Dhinidhi Desinghu shines in 200m Freestyle Heat

Dhinidhi Desinghu, the 14-year-old swimmer, finishes at the top in the women's 200m Freestyle Heat with a timing of 2:06.96.

Dhinidhi Desinghu shines - sportzpoint.com

Jul 28, 2024, 11:22 AM

The G.O.A.T at its best

Simone Biles just smashed her beam routine in women's qualifying. The four-time Olympic gold medallist didn't suffer a single wobble on the apparatus and nailed the landing with the smallest of hops. It's a massive score of 14.733.

Jul 28, 2024, 11:08 AM

Oh Ye Jin sets a new Olympic record

Oh Ye Jin (KOR) has just set an Olympic record to win gold. The 2023 World Cup champion scores 243.2 to claim victory ahead of her compatriot Kim Yeji (KOR). It's the first-ever gold medal for Korea in this event.

Paris Olympics 2024: Women's 10m air pistol podium -sportzpoint.com

Jul 28, 2024, 11:05 AM

Manu Bhaker creates history

Manu Bhaker won her nation's first-ever Olympic medal in women's shooting, and India's first medal of Paris 2024.

🥇Oh Ye Jin (KOR): 243.2 OR
🥈Kim Yeji (KOR): 241.3
🥉Manu Bhaker (IND): 221.7

Paris Olympics 2024: Historic moment for Manu Bhaker-sportzpoint.com

Jul 28, 2024, 9:43 AM

Badminton: Easy win for PV Sindhu

Easy win for Indian ace shuttler PV Sindhu in the first round against Maldives' Fathimath Razzaq in straight sets (21-9, 21-6).

 

 

Jul 28, 2024, 9:42 AM

Shooting Update: Ramita in the finals of 10m Rifle event

Brilliant comeback from Ramita to qualify for the finals. 105.3, 105.3, and 105.7 in the last three series, and she goes to the final.

She finished fifth with 631.5 points. Qualification record from Korea's Hyojin Ban.

Jul 28, 2024, 7:14 AM

10m Air Rifle Women's Qualification to start

Elavenil Valarivan, and Ramita Jindal will be in action in 10m Air Rifle Women's Qualification.

Jul 28, 2024, 7:09 AM

Brazil vs Hungary - Handball

The first handball game of the day has started between Brazil and Hungary - it's currently level at 1-1.

Jul 28, 2024, 6:53 AM

Rayssa Leal would love to clinch the gold medal once again

Women's street skateboarding medals will be handed out on Day 2 of Paris 2024. Brazil's Rayssa Leal is the defending champion and will be in action.

Paris Olympics 2024: Rayssa Leal in Olympic Qualifier Series -sportzpoint.com

Jul 28, 2024, 6:42 AM

Indian athletes on Day 1

  • Balraj Panwar with a season-best performance 🚣
  • Indian shooters failing in the mixed event 🔫 
  • Sarabjot Singh failed to qualify in Men's 10m Pistol
  • Manu Bhaker qualifying for finals 🔫
  • Lakshya Sen and Sat-Chi in the next round 🏸
  • Harmeet Desai in the next round 🏓
  • Indian Men’s Hockey team winning 3-2 against New Zealand 🇳🇿 🏑
  • Preeti Pawar wins her first bout against Vo Thi Kim Anh of Vietnam 🥊
  • Ashwini Ponappa and Tanisha Crasto exit from Women's doubles in the first round 🏸

Read the full Day 1 highlights here.

Jul 28, 2024, 6:39 AM

Where and how to watch Paris Olympics 2024?

Indian fans can watch the Indian athletes in action on the Jio Cinema App and Website alongside Sports 18 TV Channels across India.

Jul 28, 2024, 6:38 AM

Medal events on Day 2

Archery

  • 16:48–17:34: Women's team medal matches

Canoe slalom

  • 17:45–18:30: Women's K-1 final

Cycling (mountain bike)

  • 14:10–15:30: Women's cross-country

Fencing

  • 20:50–22:40: Women's foil individual medal bouts; M épée individual medal bouts

Judo

  • 17:18–17:48: Men's -66kg medal contests;
  • 17:49–18:19: Women's -52kg medal contests

Shooting

  • 09:30–10:15: Men's 10m air pistol final; 
  • 12:00–12:45: Women's 10m air pistol final

Skateboarding

  • 17:00–18:30: Women's street final

Swimming

  • 20:30: Men's 400m individual medley final;
  • 20:45: Women's 100m butterfly final;
  • 21:54: Men's 100m breaststroke final

Jul 28, 2024, 6:29 AM

India's schedule on Day 2

Badminton

  • Women's Singles Group Play Stage Group M - PV Sindhu vs Fathimath Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq (Maldives) - 12:50 PM
  • Men's Singles Group Play Stage Group K - HS Prannoy vs Fabian Roth (Germany) - 8:00 PM

Shooting

  • 10m Air Rifle Women's Qualification - Elavenil Valarivan, Ramita Jindal - 12:45 PM
  • 10m Air Rifle Men's Qualification - Sandeep Singh, Arjun Babuta - 2:45 PM
  • 10m Air Pistol Women's Finals - 3.30 pm

Rowing

  • Men's Single Sculls Repechages 2 - Balraj Panwar - 1:18 PM

Table Tennis

  • Women's Singles Round of 64 - Sreeja Akula vs Christina Källberg (Sweden) - 2:15 PM
  • Men's Singles Round of 64 - Achanta Sharath Kamal vs Deni Kožul (Slovenia) - 3:00 PM
  • Women's Singles Round of 64 - Manika Batra vs Anna Hursey (Welsh) - 4:30 PM

Swimming

  • Men's 100m Backstroke Heat 2 - Srihari Nataraj - 3:13 PM
  • Women's 200m Freestyle Heat 1 - Dhinidhi Desinghu - 3:30 PM

Boxing

  • Women's 50kg Preliminaries Round of 32 - Nikhat Zareen vs Maxi Kloetzer (Germany) - 3:50 PM

Archery

  • Women's Team Quarterfinal - 5:45 PM
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Every Neeraj Chopra records you should know

Wherever Neeraj Chopra goes, he does not return empty-handed. So, it's time we take a look at every Neeraj Chopra records that he has made in his tremendous career so far.

May 18, 2025, 10:23 AM5 min read

Every Neeraj Chopra records you should know

Wherever Neeraj Chopra goes, he does not return empty-handed. This series started in 2016 when this rising star made a record for the first time at the Under-20 World Athletics Championships. From that day itself, we got a glimpse of the future to come, in which many records were to be made and broken one after the other.

On Friday night of 16 May, Neeraj maintained the same trend in Doha Diamond League 2025 and got his name registered in history, becoming the first Indian to breach the 90m mark in the sport. So, it's time we take a look at every Neeraj Chopra records that he has made in his tremendous career so far.

Also Read: Neeraj Chopra’s best throws: Here are all the top throws by javelin ace Neeraj Chopra

Every Neeraj Chopra records you should know

Every Neeraj Chopra records you should know

  • First Indian to breach the 90m mark: Neeraj Chopra’s best throw is 90.23m, achieved at the Doha Diamond League on May 16, 2025. The mark stands as the men’s national record in India and Neeraj Chopra’s personal best. It was the first time an Indian had breached the 90m-mark in the javelin.
  • First Indian to win Olympic medal in athletics: At the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, Neeraj Chopra produced a historic performance in the men's javelin throw event. Neeraj won the gold medal in the final with a throw of 87.58m, giving India its first Olympic medal in athletics. With this win, Neeraj Chopra also became the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal in a track and field event at the Olympics.
  • First Indian to win silver at World Athletics Championships: Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won a historic silver medal at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon. He recorded a throw of 88.13m in his fourth attempt to claim the second spot. Chopra thus is the first Indian to win a silver medal at the World Athletics Championships and only the second medallist from the country after Anju Bobby George in 2003.
  • First Indian track and field athlete to win world championship: Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal at the 2016 IAAF World U20 Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland. With this win, the then 18-year-old Neeraj became the first Indian track and field athlete to become a world champion in any event and any age level.
  • First Indian World Record holder in track & field: Neeraj Chopra Threw 86.48m at the junior championships in Poland to win the title. With this, he set the new under-20 world record, beating the 84.69m mark established by the previous holder, Latvia's Zigismunds Sirmais. Neeraj’s 86.48m attempt at Bydgoszcz still stands as both the U20 world record as well as the U20 Asian record in the javelin throw.
  • Indian national javelin throw record holder: Neeraj Chopra’s best attempt to date came at the Stockholm Diamond League 2022 in Sweden on June 30, 2022, where he managed his personal best of 89.94m to establish the new national record.
  • First Indian to win javelin throw gold at Asian Games: Neeraj Chopra is the first Indian javelin thrower to win a gold medal at the Asian Games. Before him, Gurtej Singh was the only men’s javelin thrower from the country to win a medal – bronze at the 1982 New Delhi Asian Games. Neeraj threw  88.06m to claim the 2018 Asian Games title.
  • First Indian to win a Diamond League meet: Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian to win a Diamond League meet after he topped the field in Lausanne in 2022. With a depleted field that had world champion Anderson Peters missing, the Indian comfortably led the charts with an 89.08m throw, in his first attempt. 
  • First Indian to become Diamond League champion: Neeraj Chopra is the first Indian athlete in history to clinch the Diamond League trophy, by winning the Zurich Diamond League 2022 Final. The Indian ace recorded a best throw of 88.44m to beat Tokyo 2020 silver medallist and 2016 champion Jakub Vadlejch to the title.
  • First Indian to become world champion: Neeraj Chopra became India's first world champion after he clinched the gold medal in the men's javelin throw final at the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest with an effort of 88.17m. It was Neeraj Chopra's second straight medal at the world championships after his silver at Oregon 2022.

Also Read: India at Olympics: India's Olympic medal tally by every edition

Neeraj Chopra Records: Best throws at major competitions

Event Edition Distance Result
Diamond League
Doha 2025 90.23m Second place
Olympic Games Paris 2024 89.45m Silver medal
Asian Games Hangzhou 2023 88.88m Gold medal
Diamond League Stockholm 2022 89.94m Second place
Commonwealth Games Gold Coast 2018 86.47m Gold medal
World Championships Oregon 2022 88.39m Second place - Q
Asian Championships Bhubaneshwar 2017 85.23m Gold medal
World U20 Championships Bydgoszcz 2016 86.48m Gold medal
Asian Junior Championships Ho Chi-Minh 2016 77.60m Silver medal
South Asian Games Guwahati 2016 82.23m Gold medal
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Neeraj Chopra’s best throws: Here are all the top throws by javelin ace Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra’s best throw is 90.23m, achieved at the Doha Diamond League on May 16, 2025. The mark stands as the men’s national record in India and Neeraj Chopra’s personal best.

May 17, 2025, 10:11 AM4 min read

Neeraj Chopra’s best throws: Here are all the top throws by javelin ace Neeraj Chopra

Indian javelin ace Neeraj Chopra bettered his throw of 89.94m with a season-best throw of 90.23m at the at the Doha Diamond League 2025. After this, he became the first Indian to breach the 90m mark in the sport.

Read Also: Every Neeraj Chopra Records You Should Know 

Despite the historic achievement, Chopra missed out on the top podium spot at the Doha Diamond League, where Germany’s Julian Weber stole the show with a massive throw. Chopra’s previous best was 89.94m, set on June 30, 2022, at the Stockholm Diamond League — a mark that stood as both his personal best and the men’s national record.

Neeraj achieved his target

  • Neeraj Chopra’s best throw is 90.23m, achieved at the Doha Diamond League on May 16, 2025. The mark stands as the men’s national record in India and Neeraj Chopra’s personal best.
  • The second-best throw of Neeraj Chopra's career is 89.94m. Neeraj had thrown this throw in the Stockholm Diamond League on 30 June 2022. This throw is a national record and one of Neeraj Chopra's best throws.
  • Neeraj Chopra's third-best throw of 89.49m came at the Lausanne Diamond League 2024This is Chopra's best throw ever at a global championship and his third-best overall.
  • Neeraj Chopra's fourth-best throw in javelin throw came at Paris Olympics 2024 where he bagged the silver medal with an 89.45m throw. 
  • His fifth best throw came in Paavo Nurmi Games in 2022 where he went close to that 90m mark once again.
  • In the Lausanne Diamond League 2022, held in the month of August, Neeraj Chopra had thrown the sixth-best throw of his career. Neeraj had thrown the javelin 89.08 meters.
  • Neeraj's seventh-best throw came in the Asian Games 2023 held in Hangzhou. In this round, Neeraj had achieved a distance of 88.88m.
  • Neeraj Chopra's eighth-best throw came in the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest. In this competition which was held on August 25, 2023, Neeraj showed excellent performance and achieved a distance of 88.77m.

Also Read: India at Olympics: India's Olympic medal tally by every edition

Neeraj Chopra’s best throws | Full list to date

Rank Throw Competition Date
1 90.23m Doha Diamond League 2025 May 16, 2025
2 89.94m Stockholm Diamond League 2022 June 30, 2022
3 89.49m Lausanne Diamond League 2024 August 22, 2024
4 89.45m Paris 2024 Olympics - F August 8, 2024
5 89.34m Paris 2024 Olympics - Q August 6, 2024
6 89.30m Paavo Nurmi Games 2022 (Turku) June 14, 2022
7 89.08m Lausanne Diamond League 2022 August 26, 2022
8 88.88m Asian Games 2023 (Hangzhou) October 4, 2023
9 88.77m World Athletics Championships 2023 (Budapest) - Q August 25, 2023
10 88.67m Doha Diamond League 2023 May 5, 2023
11 88.44m Zurich Diamond League Final 2022 September 8, 2022
11 88.44m Doha Diamond League 2025 May 16, 2025
13 88.39m World Athletics Championships 2022 (Oregon) - Q July 21, 2022
14 88.36m Doha Diamond League 2024 May 10, 2024
15 88.20m Doha Diamond League 2025 May 16, 2025
16 88.17m World Athletics Championships 2023 (Budapest) - F August 27, 2023
17 88.13m World Athletics Championships 2022 (Oregon) - F July 23, 2022
18 88.07m Indian Grand Prix 3 2021 (Patiala) March 5, 2021
19 88.06m Asian Games 2018 (Jakarta) August 27, 2018
20 88.00m Zurich Diamond League Final 2022 September 8, 2022
21 87.86m Brussels Diamond League Final 2024 September 14, 2024
22 87.86m ACNW League Meeting 1 2020 (Potchefstroom) January 28, 2020
23 87.80m Federation Cup 2021 (Patiala) March 17, 2021
24 87.73m World Athletics Championships 2023 (Budapest) - F August 27, 2023
25 87.66m Lausanne Diamond League 2023 June 30, 2023
26 87.58m Tokyo 2020 Olympics - F August 7, 2021
27 87.46m Stockholm Diamond League 2022 June 30, 2022
28 87.43m Doha Diamond League 2018 May 4, 2018
29 87.03m Tokyo 2020 Olympics - F August 7, 2021
30 87.00m Zurich Diamond League Final 2022 September 8, 2022
31 86.92m Paavo Nurmi Games 2022 (Turku) June 14, 2022
32 86.84m Stockholm Diamond League 2022 June 30, 2022
33 86.82m Brussels Diamond League Final 2024 September 14, 2024
34 86.79m Kuortane Games 2021 June 26, 2021
35 86.69m Kuortane Games 2022 June 18, 2022
36 86.67m Stockholm Diamond League 2022 June 30, 2022
37 86.65m Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Q August 4, 2021
38 86.52m Doha Diamond League 2023 May 5, 2023
39 86.48m World U20 Championships 2016 (Bydgoszcz) July 23, 2016
40 86.47m Commonwealth Games 2018 (Gold Coast) April 14, 2018

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AI in Sports: How It's Changing Player Performance & Fan Experience

The introduction of Artificial Intelligence or AI in sports is rapidly growing as it is revolutionizing the experience for both fans and players, bringing significant changes for greater communication.

Feb 10, 2025, 10:16 AM9 min read

AI in Sports: How It's Changing Player Performance & Fan Experience-sportzpoint.com
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Artificial Intelligence has been improving the sports we watch and analyze for nearly the past 20 years, but the latest generation of ultra-modern AI tools is revolutionizing every aspect of sports, from improving player and team performances to ensuring safety along with fan engagement and the experiences.

AI can process and store large amounts of data, which allows us to gain insights that we couldn't see before. This capability is at the center of the revolution. For the players, this brings improved strategies, varied training methods, and a significantly lower risk of injury.

The fans enjoy a whole new level of engagement in the game, thanks to Al-powered platforms providing content tailored to them, such as virtual reality experiences and more.

The massive impact of AI in the Sports Industry

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the Sports Industry rapidly by offering solutions to common problems such as individual performance, tactical requirements, injuries and recoveries, variations in training, etc.

The capacity of AI and GenAI tools to analyze complex data and provide instant insights is ushering in a new era of athletic performance and fan engagement as well.

From predictive analytics that improve player safety and performance to AI-powered viewing experiences for fans, the influence of artificial intelligence is setting the bar higher across the industry.

1. Player and team performance

AI in Sports – How is AI Transforming the Sports Industry?
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GenAI can analyze team and player behavior to reach conclusions that would contribute to improved training and coaching. For example, they can monitor and analyze the movements of players with computer vision.

In this way, they can assess whether an athlete is moving wrongly or could be injured. Machine learning algorithms can watch game videos to identify patterns of the opposing team. Sports coaches can be made to develop wiser game plans and strategies by artificial intelligence.

Some techniques, including motion tracking and motion analysis, can capture changes in the posture, movement, or technique of a player that indicte fatigue or poor motor control.

According to a study by Grand View Research, the sports analytics market size was valued at $1.9 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach $5.2 billion by 2028, showcasing the rapid growth and demand for advanced analytics tools in sports.

The following two tools are widely applicable to player and team analysis:

  • SportVU: This system tracks detailed player and ball motion in a game with computer vision and machine learning. It can analyze shot mechanics, accelerations and decelerations, speed, and distance.
  • KINEXON: This system tracks positional and motion data in real-time by equipping players with sensors.

2. Injury Prediction and Prevention

Predictive modelling and its use to identify injury risk - Sportsmith
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Injuries occur regularly in professional sports. Identifying and preventing injuries before they even occur is likely one of the most thrilling applications of AI.

Teams can utilize AI algorithms to monitor an individual's motion as they move their joints and strain their muscles. It can search for patterns or instabilities that signify an injury before the symptoms themselves appear.

AI can recognize a slight deviation in the amount of strain a soccer player puts on their knee joint and warn the coaches or medical staff. Way before the injury became acute enough to cause the player to miss games, the team could either give them rest or do exercises to help them recover.

A report by MarketsandMarkets estimates that the global sports medicine market, which incorporates AI-driven health monitoring solutions, is projected to reach $9.3 billion by 2026, underlining the significant role of AI in athlete well-being.

The following two tools could be used in the AI-powered prediction and prevention of injuries:

  • Sparta Science: It uses computer vision and motion sensing in analyzing movement patterns of an athlete. Based on motion data, biomechanical deficiencies, and especially risks of increased injury, machine learning models are able to identify those. 
  • Zone 7: It measures injury risk using factors such as workload, degree of fatigue, and others through artificial intelligence and research in sports science. Their methods take age, position, body composition, and medical history into account. 

3. Training Through AI-Powered Analytics and Wearables

10 ways how Artificial Intelligence will impact sports in a big way
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Smartwatches and fitness trackers are examples of wearable technology that have become essential for tracking many of the parameters mentioned earlier.

Wearable GPS devices that can track athletes' speed and location, overall distance traveled, and movement patterns are available to provide relevant information.

Wearable heart rate monitors use optical sensors to measure blood flow in real-time, tracking the heart rate. This is an important aspect of monitoring heart health, fitness levels, and recovery. It also helps in tracking blood oxygen levels, which is another important component of modern-day fitness trackers. They use optical sensors to track the oxygen saturation level of blood.

Since the 2010s, Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), such as GPS tracking vests, have been commonly used in professional sports. Such vests are offered with discrete and effective GPS tracking and sensors located on the back and shoulders; they are typically worn as tank tops.

In football and rugby, the vest is mainly utilized to track the location and movement of a player and, thereby, report strengths and weaknesses.

4. Sports Commentary and Reporting

Sports commentary and reporting can automatically be generated from match events and live data by employing natural language processing (NLP) methods like GPT-3. Artificially intelligent commentary not only comments on a strategy but also summarizes the critical events of match play. 

Similarly, GenAI can create such highlights, summaries, and post-match data reportage for viewing audiences as well.

NLP methods can make the commentary more dramatic and interesting by taking into account the game statistics and situations in real-time data. With the use of generated personalities and tones, it is possible to accommodate various fan interests in the coverage.

Automated GenAI reporting enhances sports coverage and commentary without losing interesting and captivating stories.

5. Sports Officiating

The Role of AI and Computer Vision in Sports | Griffon Webstudios
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The use of AI in sports officiating is not without controversy, including traditional backlash and concerns regarding technology's influence on the game. Yet, the improvements it introduces, such as real-time analysis and decision support, are dramatically enhancing the accuracy and fairness of officiating.

Its capabilities to review plays from multiple angles and analyze them in seconds are proving invaluable in high-level games where every call matters.

Despite initial doubts, the use of AI in officiating is increasingly being accepted, with many seeing its potential to eliminate human error and ensure a level playing field.

As the technology improves and its uses extend, its role in assisting fair play and accuracy in sports is poised to increase, ushering in a new era in the use of technology and sportsmanship.

6. Player Scouting

AI in Sports: Practical Uses, Impacts, Examples & Trends
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Team owners are using artificial intelligence to review the performance of the players. To determine the most skilled people to invest in, they use data analysis using artificial intelligence. It takes millions of dollars to find talent in the sports world.

So, team owners would like to ensure that scouting one player is the best decision. Artificial intelligence is used widely in scouting players for any sport, be it cricket, football, or basketball.

AI-powered Change in Fan Engagement and Experiences

1. Personalized Fan Engagement

To provide customised fan experiences, GenAI algorithms can model the preferences and behaviours of audiences. Sports teams and broadcasters can use these insights to optimize engagement across media channels.

For example, social media platforms can deliver tailored video highlights, personalized promotions, and AI-recommended content to resonate with each fan.

Based on their past interactions and activities, the Generative AI identifies what content types, sports stats, and topics each fan finds most appealing. It creates and sends personalized content for each person. This level of customization, enabled by GenAI in sports, helps sports organizations connect more deeply with their audiences.

2. Viewing Experiences

GenAI can process live video to generate augmented reality (AR) overlays and graphics that enhance broadcasts or live streams.

For example, shot trajectories, real-time player stats, and situational analysis can be visualized and overlaid onto the gameplay footage. For virtual reality (VR), GenAI can create real-world simulated environments for an immersive in-game perspective.

The key innovation is using Generative AI to dynamically generate and adapt AR/VR overlays and environments on the fly, customized to each moment. As the narrative and action of the game shift, the GenAI-powered augmented experiences shift with them, elevating viewing to multidimensional engagement. 

A survey conducted by PwC found that 65% of sports fans are interested in using AR or virtual reality (VR) devices to watch sports, indicating a growing appetite for immersive experiences enabled by AI-driven technologies.

Conclusion

AI collaboration with sports is making the place safer as well as fairer. Predictive modeling and algorithms in AI are becoming a must for injury prevention. AI guarantees that more accuracy and fairness can be introduced in the outcome of a game by enhancing officiating. Both the aspects of performance and integrity are vital components in ensuring the prosperity and popularity of sports continue.

The impact of AI reaches sports journalism, advertising, and the creation of next-gen sports equipment, beyond the field or court. These innovations create new revenue streams and provide more exciting ways for fans to engage with their beloved sports and teams.

In this sense, artificial intelligence in the sports field could be said to be, by itself, a change not only for the athletes or for the coaches but for the sports system in general. With AI, the sports of the future could easily be foreseen because technology would harmoniously mix with manly athleticism at its highest levels.

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Puma ropes in PV Sindhu as brand ambassador

Puma announces Indian badminton superstar PV Sindhu as its brand ambassador in a multi-year deal, marking the German sports apparel giants' official entry into Badminton.

Jan 13, 2025, 12:54 PM3 min read

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PUMA has roped in the Indian Badminton sensation PV Sindhu as its new brand ambassador, partnering in a multi-year deal. 

The German Sports Apparel brand has chosen India as the first country to expand its orbit in the world of sports, marking its official appearance in Badminton

Ahead of the announcement, PUMA has executed a pioneering move, changing its brand signage to 'PVMA'  at several official stores in the country for almost a week.

PV Sindhu becomes the new brand ambassador of PUMA 

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PV Sindhu is undoubtedly one of the greatest Indian badminton icons of this generation, surging the excitement of the game into millions of fans in India. The two-time Olympic medalist has achieved numerous accolades throughout her career, popularizing the game among Indian sports fanatics.

Sindhu has not only become the first Indian to conquer five badminton world championship medals, but also she has earned noteworthy honours such as the Khel Ratna, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Arjuna Award.

However, Sindhu's unparalleled achievements have injected interest among the youth, and PUMA has adopted the plan to capitalize on the popularity of the 29-year-old. 

According to the Google-Deloitte Think Sports report from 2024, India has a growing fanbase of Badminton, which stands at nearly 57 million. 

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PUMA adopted an unprecedented marketing strategy to draw the interest of Indian sports fans, changing their brand name to 'PVMA' in several stores and many billboards across India for almost a week.

This move left the netizens and fans wondering as some speculated the possibility of onboarding PV Sindhu, whereas the partnership has been made official today. 

However, The partnership between PUMA and Sindhu will debut at the India Open 2025 in New Delhi. This exciting collaboration will bring a high-performance badminton range soon, featuring specialized footwear, apparel, and accessories. 

Sindhu has expressed her elation regarding this move, stating the following.

I’m excited to join the PUMA family, a brand that shares my belief in the power of sport to inspire. This partnership with PUMA India isn’t just about being part of something bigger—it is an opportunity to connect with those who value pushing boundaries and embracing challenges.

“Badminton has always been a platform for growth and self-discovery for me, and through this collaboration, I hope to encourage others, especially women, to take risks, believe in themselves, and strive for more—both on and off the court,

Karthik Balagopalan, Managing Director of PUMA India, said:

PV Sindhu is a legend and a trailblazer, and we are proud & delighted to welcome her into our PUMA family. She is the most followed badminton athlete in the world. Her extraordinary legacy in Indian sports which includes a lot of historic firsts has not only placed India on the badminton map globally but has also inspired millions, pushed the boundaries, and paved the way for future generations of athletes.

“As we make our first-ever step into badminton, this association will further our goal to increase PUMA’s footprint in the rapidly growing sports landscape in the country, inspiring more youngsters to take up the racquet-sport,

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Commonwealth Games 2026: A trailer for permanent shut down?

The Commonwealth Games 2026 faces rejections from Victoria, Australia, and Malaysia due to overwhelming costs, with Glasgow grabbing the opportunity, reducing it to a 10-discipline event.

Oct 24, 2024, 8:43 AM6 min read

Commonwealth Games 2026: A trailer for permanent shut down?

On Tuesday, the organizers of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 confirmed that only 10 sports will be played in limited venues to keep the finances in check. 

A previously proposed event, that had a minimum of 20 disciplines was reduced to half, which has sparked disappointments amongst many Indians. The reason is quite simple. The Indian-dominated sports like badminton, hockey, cricket, and weightlifting have been axed. 

Not only that, a sport like squash, which gets major highlights in the CWG due to its absence in the Olympics, has been eliminated.

The IOA (Indian Olympics Association) president, PT Usha, too expressed her despondency towards the decision. But, why? 

The point is, how relevant are "Commonwealth Games," previously known as "British Empire Games," in a decolonized era?

The Idea behind Commonwealth Games

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A brainchild of revered Canadian sportswriter and editor Melville Marks Robinson, the Commonwealth Games had its origin in 1930, bearing an essence of still-accepted colonialism. A total of 54 countries, who were once colonies of the British Empire, participated in this event.

The 2022 version, however, saw 72 nations participating.

Inspired by the 1911 Inter Empire Championships, this unique event has been hosted across nine countries. Australia and Canada lead with five editions each

Standing in 2024, when the phrase "third-world country" seems nonexistent, who would ever succumb to the pre-established boot-licking attitude toward the English, that too spending some billion dollars for hosting?

Finance definitely raises eyebrows, but the motto it has been carrying for so long should come into question, even in countries like India.

U-turn from Australia to Glasgow

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Opening Ceremony in the Gold Coast CWG, 2018

Australia, a country that has hosted the event at least five times, has denied hosting it. Initially, it was Victoria's assignment to conduct the event. However, the arrangement costs skyrocketed from an estimated Aus$2 billion to an alarming Aus$7 billion.

Premier Daniel Andrews, in the press conference in Melbourne, clearly stated that he would never dare to pluck in a huge sum from the funds of hospitals and schools for a sporting event. 

The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) scrambled to find a replacement, offering Malaysia £100 million to step in. Even with such a hefty financial contribution, Malaysia turned down the offer, citing insufficient preparation time and the prohibitive costs of hosting the event.

Even Canada's Alberta province last year withdrew its support for a bid for the 2030 Games.

Financial Suffering

The rejections have somehow brought in a raw, uncut picture to the world. The sentiments, accompanied by the suffering, take a long time to recover.

Countries are unwilling to foot the massive bill for an event, even when provided with financial assistance. The event brings in little to no economic return and dwindling global interest.

The Commonwealth Games, which seemed like a prestigious event, has been a burden — a relic of the past whose significance is diminishing in a world with far more pressing priorities.

Glasgow steps in

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Opening Ceremony in 2014 CWG

Following the repeated rejections, there was a point when the Commonwealth Games future looked uncertain for the 2026 version. Countries backing out brought clouds of a postponed tournament before its centenary year in 2030.

At that point, Glasgow stepped in. Glasgow had its experience of hosting a CWG, as it did in 2014. This time, it made the event easy.

Glasgow decided to host a severely pared-down version of the CWG in 2026, with 4 venues in an 8-mile radius. Not only that, the number of participants will also be restricted.

Birmingham's Commonwealth Games: A Legacy of Financial Strain?

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Birmingham stepped up to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games when Durban withdrew, promising a grand event to boost the city. However, financial issues soon arose, leading to political tension and public concern.

Max Caller, former adviser to Birmingham City Council, called the decision to host the Games "a mistake" amidst longstanding financial problems. Hosting the event diverted attention from the council’s critical issues, including a £760 million bill for equal pay claims and a botched IT system that may cost £100 million to fix.

While the Games were an "amazing event," their financial aftermath sparked debates, with citizens worried about budget cuts affecting essential services. Community centres, libraries, and even the famed German Christmas Market could face closures as the council struggles with bankruptcy.

But is finance the real concern?

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India had hosted the 2010 CWG, followed by financial turmoil in the country. It took years for the country to overcome. India has now successfully bid for the Olympics 2036. 

Hosting the Olympics has also led to never-ending financial scars for many countries. Athens is a prominent name in that. 

But yet, countries hardly step back to host it. Is it really the finances or the pride that pushes them to bid for the Olympics?

Will India suffer from the reduction?

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Manpreet Singh and PV Sindhu—flagbearers for the Indian contingent at the 2022 CWG

In the idealistic world of sport, India shouldn't. In such a situation, the question comes: how relevant is CWG to the sporting world? 

With the rising popularity of the Asian Games that have dominated countries like China and the Olympics, which is the oldest and largest form of multidisciplinary sports event, CWG falls short in both glamour and relevance.

The limited exposure giving year-old consolation to the country with an "international medal" has been falling short repeatedly in the Olympics. The count of CWG medalist athletes who have earned a medal in the Olympics is relatively low. A Mirabai Chanu, a PV Sindhu, or a Neeraj Chopra is countable. 

When at one corner, it is justified to be upset knowing that Indian dominance has been restricted, then at the other corner, another question gets tossed—why does India need going-to-be-abolished events to prove its excellence? 

India, which takes pride in being a sporting excellence and a country that tried to push cricket hard in the Olympics, should think if it's really dominant or not.

Does Commonwealth participation assure greatness?

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Usain Bolt, at his peak point in his career, decided to participate only in the 4x100m relay in Glasgow (2014). Not only that, he was nowhere in New Delhi (2010) too, despite India's desperate request to have him.

Sir Chris Hoy, too, stayed away from the Delhi games because a win wouldn't have added any decorated feather to his already stellar career.

In the harshest reality, a hundred medals won't assure at least 50 medals in the Asian Games itself. Olympics are out of reach!

Medal tally for India in CWG, in its popular sport

Event Medal
Hockey 1 gold, 4 silvers, 1 bronze
Shooting 63 golds, 44 silver, and 28 bronze
Badminton 10 gold, 8 silver, and 13 bronze
Wrestling 49 gold, 39 silver, and 26 bronze

 

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