Unexpected 'breakthrough' of Vietnamese sports: Bringing AI into training

On the morning of July 4, the Vietnam Sports Administration and Dreamax Technology Joint Stock Company signed a cooperation agreement on applying artificial intelligence (AI) in high-performance sports training.

Piloting the use of AI in athletics

The ceremony was held in Hanoi, with the presence of Director of the Vietnam Sports Administration Nguyen Danh Hoang Viet. Mr. Viet affirmed: "Although there are still many difficulties, this is a historic step in bringing technology into the sports industry. I believe that, with the determination and support of all parties, the efforts made today will bring worthy results in the future."

Aiming to elevate the level of national sports and accompany the country's development, the Vietnam Sports Administration is currently actively implementing the digital transformation revolution. And bringing AI into training is considered an important turning point.

According to Director Nguyen Danh Hoang Viet, the technology will be piloted in four sports, with the expectation that by the end of the year an effective model will be built, serving as a basis for nationwide replication next year. In the immediate future, athletics will be selected for a 2-3 month pilot, before expanding the application to other sports.

Director of the Department of Sports and Physical Training Nguyen Danh Hoang Viet (left) believes that applying technology to training and management will bring worthy results.

PHOTO: DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Will expand the model soon

Not only focusing on the central level, the Vietnam Sports Administration also aims to expand the application of technology to localities, aiming to build a data system and modernize training work nationwide.

"In the immediate future, athlete data records will be built and managed. The goal is to create a centralized database system to help manage athletes right from the moment they start training. This system will be connected to each locality and each sports training center nationwide through a shared electronic information portal," Director Nguyen Danh Hoang Viet added.

Currently, the Vietnam Sports Administration has also developed a comprehensive digital transformation project for the high-performance sports industry. This project is not only for the central level, but is also designed as a model, so that localities can implement it together according to the same model.

Director Nguyen Danh Hoang Viet hopes that when the project is approved, the entire sports management, training and development system nationwide will be digitized in a synchronous, effective and sustainable manner.

Meanwhile, Mr. To Hoang Anh, Chairman of Dreamax emphasized: "This is not only a technical agreement but also a strategic commitment, aiming to serve national interests, aiming at major arenas such as the Olympic Games, Asian Games (ASIAD) and Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games). We expect to work with the Vietnam Sports Administration to gradually realize the cooperation contents in an effective, substantive and sustainable manner."

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/cu-dot-pha-bat-ngo-cua-the-thao-viet-nam-dua-ai-vao-cong-tac-huan-luyen-185250704151424682.htm