Every day, new technological inventions are being introduced, which keep on making our lives better. Nearly every industry has benefited from technology, including the sporting industry. Sporting events can now happen smoothly because of technological inventions which can even control the weather!
Several sports events have been greatly enhanced by technology. In soccer, for instance, the introduction of goal-line technology helped deal with goal disputes. Also, recently, video assistant technology was introduced to check on other on-field incidents. It is not just soccer that has benefited from technology; major sporting events, including the sls 2016 have benefited.
Here are some of the top ways technology has enhanced sport:
Fairness in the Game
Nowadays, there are many synthetic drugs out there that can significantly affect the game’s balance if we are not careful. These drugs give players extra strength, bringing about undue advantage if one team’s player does not use these drugs. This amounts to cheating, and thanks to technology, this has been eradicated.
There now exist sophisticated testing methods that can help identify any player involved in any form of cheating. Additionally, technological devices like humidors have been planted in several pitches so that the playing conditions in each stadium are leveled.
Better Sporting Equipment
If you compare the sporting equipment used in the 70s and the ones players use right now, you will notice a huge difference. Modern sporting equipment has been made better to improve how players train and, consequently, the pitch results. Sporting equipment that previously was made of wood and rubber has now been replaced with titanium and nylon.
Tennis and golf have more especially benefited in terms of the sporting equipment used. On top of that, we have shoes and sports clothing that are much more comfortable than those used in the prior years.
Improved Safety of Athletes
There has been a constant challenge about concussions, especially on sporting activities that are a bit rough, like football and baseball. Even though players used to wear safety helmets, they still ended up having horrific concussions and severe neck injuries. Thanks to technology, these risks can now be avoided. New helmets that are much better and enhanced have been introduced, limiting head and neck injuries for players. Athletes can now concentrate on the game without the fear of getting hurt.
Instant Replays to Correct Mistakes
The world of sports has, for a long time, been marred by officiating problems. Teams in the soccer world, NFL, MLB, and ATP have complained of results not going on their way because of bad officiating. Because of technology, we can now have instant replays that can be used to correct any officiating errors. This has contributed significantly to promoting game fairness.
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