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From ballet to biomechanics

October 16, 2025

A startup from Northern Ireland is helping athletes to better understand their bodies. Its wearable device measures real-time movement data and supports intelligent and safe training.

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Innovative referee technology for tennis and gymnastics with AI-based evaluation

Is AI the better referee?

Is AI the better referee?

Can AI assess sporting performance more fairly? In gymnastics, AI tools use 3D analysis to help judges award scores. Tennis match officials also make decisions with the help of AI, but not everyone welcomes the change.
SportsOctober 16, 202501:48 min
A finger points to a screen showing people on a tennis court who will have their technique analyzed with AI.

Improving your serve with AI

Improving your serve with AI

An AI-powered tennis assistant helps players to improve their game. It’s already in use on more than 1,000 courts worldwide. But the machine isn’t putting coaches out of a job – yet.
SportsOctober 20, 202501:27 min
Handball players during a training session in a gym

Using AI to improve tactics in handball

Using AI to improve tactics in handball

With handball, AI helps to analyze plays more precisely, recognize patterns more easily and optimize training. Coaches hope it will give them strategic advantages; while team physios hope for a reduced risk of injury.
SportsOctober 20, 202502:47 min
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Yevgeny Savin has rebuilt his football club in Cyprus after being convicted for criticising war in his native Russia.
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Cancer survivor takes on Arctic endurance event

Greenland native Paneeraq Kreutzmann is crossing 160km of Arctic snow as part of her recovery from chemotherapy.
SportsFebruary 20, 202612:34 min
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Visually impaired youth in Delhi deal with fear and exclusion through acroyoga, finding strength in trust and movement.
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