- Published on June 21, 2025
- In AI Features
Grassroots to Glory: Growth of AI-Driven Sports Analysis in India
While Startups like ScoutEdge aim to address data gaps for athletes in tier two and three cities, experts stress the importance of human judgment in sports analysis.
Image by Nalini Nirad
- By Smruthi Nadig
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping sports analytics by providing insights that enhance performance, reduce injuries, and refine strategies. Platforms and applications collect and analyse data from wearable devices and video footage, helping coaches and athletes understand performance metrics and trends.
AI systems process large amounts of data from wearables, video analysis, and historical records, providing a comprehensive view of an athlete's performance and revealing previously undetectable patterns. When combined with computer vision (CV), AI increases the accuracy and depth of performance insights.
AI in sports analysis
In conversation with AIM, David Gladson, co-founder and chief AI scientist at KhiladiPro, said that performance data is used throughout practice
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Smruthi Nadig
Smruthi brings over two years of experience in reporting on the global energy industry. They hold a Master's Degree from the University of Leeds in International Journalism and a Bachelor's Degree from Christ University in Media Studies, Economics and Political Science.
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