TOI’s SFI Expo 2026: AI can assist, but human judgement must remain at the heart of sport
Indian sports are moving towards integrating science and technology for athlete development. Artificial intelligence will support coaches and experts, not replace their crucial human judgment. Wearable devices track athlete data, aiding in workload and recovery management. Expanding scientific support to grassroots levels is essential for injury prevention. Collective interpretation of data by specialists will keep athletes central to all decisions.
Indian sports are moving towards integrating science and technology for athlete development. Artificial intelligence will support coaches and experts, not replace their crucial human judgment. Wearable devices track athlete data, aiding in workload and recovery management. Expanding scientific support to grassroots levels is essential for injury prevention. Collective interpretation of data by specialists will keep athletes central to all decisions.
