IIT Delhi has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the University of Exeter, UK, to host a first-of-its-kind training program in Sports Technology, Machine Learning, and Data Analytics.
Scheduled from March 2–6, 2026, the intensive in-person program will take place at IIT Delhi’s campus and aims to upskill sports coaches, physiotherapists, fitness professionals, sports scientists, and entrepreneurs.
The initiative emphasizes experiential learning, giving participants direct exposure to advanced sports technologies used in high-performance environments and cutting-edge research.
Key Highlights of the Program
- Expert Faculty: Trainers from IIT Delhi, University of Exeter, SAI scientists, and industry professionals.
- Core Sessions:
- Foundations of Sports Technology & Sensing
- Nutrition, Biosensing & Inclusive Sports Technology
- Sports Wearables & Neural Technologies
- Augmented Reality (AR) & Virtual Reality (VR) in Sports
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in Sports
- Applied Data Science in Sports
- Hands-On Demonstrations:
- Motion capture & biomechanical modelling
- Wireless EMG & neuromuscular assessment
- Wearable sensor technologies
- VR-based simulation training
- Data analytics & machine learning workflows
According to Prof. Biswarup Mukherjee (IIT Delhi), Coordinator of the Training Program, this initiative is designed to help participants move beyond theoretical knowledge and gain practical insights into technology-driven approaches for sports performance assessment and enhancement.
