Author(s): Dr. Bharti Sharma

Abstract:
Technology has spread its wings everywhere, sports is no exception. Technology in sports encompasses the use of gadgets and equipment’s for availing advantage over the human performance. Participation in sports exhibits the strength and velour of the athlete but technology has brought sports to the next level. Use of technology has improvised the levels of performance beyond human body’s capacity and excellence. The use of Hawkeye, electronic timers, force plates, motion sensors, simulation computing systems, and wearable gadgets are some of the examples of growing technology. Bio mechanical analysis, sports physiology and other field researches have evolved to create the human excellence at par. This paper will present few examples of technology and its advantages. But then the use of too much technology has raised the question of ethical use of technology against competition among equals. Participation and winning in sports is a matter of pride for countries. The hunger for winning more medals has made technology stronger and needed.

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