![]() In terms of accessibility for those with reduced mobility, the organisation Qatar Mobility Innovations Centre (QMIC) has developed and implemented a network of IoT sensors across the country which fans can use to plan the most suitable routes to games and while travelling around. One app enables visually-impaired fans to listen to commentaries, and information and entertainment is available in Braille. Organisers have, however, implemented solutions to enhance inclusion in at least some aspects. Much of the global conversation – as well as criticism – around this year’s World Cup has been around accessibility and inclusion. Increasing accessibility and improving infrastructure The impacts on the broader worlds of technology and sport could be substantial as well. These will not only deliver a memorable World Cup experience for fans, clubs, and players but also attract investment in Qatar’s technology sector. Recently-developed innovations in 5G, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), the Internet of Things (IoT), biometrics, and other technologies are all being introduced during the tournament. While many aspects of Qatar’s successful bid to host the tournament have been widely questioned, the country’s aspirations to use the global event to drive and promote innovation in emerging technologies has created a lot of excitement. Not only are advanced, cutting-edge technological solutions used to optimise the game itself, but they are also used to improve the fan experience. Technology is one particular aspect in which the 2022 World Cup in Qatar could be particularly innovative. Many of the developments in football, such as VAR (Video Assistant Referees) have been controversial, though technology will continue to develop and the sport will likely continue to embrace it and allow it an increasingly prominent role. Sport is constantly changing with the times, and football is one of the most fitting examples. Beyond the 2022 World Cup – the future of tech in football. ![]() Real-time player and ball tracking with AI. ![]()
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