The Evolution of Artificial Intelligence in Sports

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Document Type : Original Article

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1 Department of Physical Education and Sport, Institute of Health Science, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Sivas, Turkey

2 Department of Sports Management,, University of Tabriz,, Tabriz,, Iran

10.22034/jsmk.2025.66054.1093

Abstract

The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) in sports, as a technological advancement, has transformed the way we train, compete, and experience spectators. This paper examines the key impacts of AI on athlete performance, data analysis, and coaching strategies. The main objective of the research is to identify and analyze scientific trends related to AI in sports through word cloud methods. Using data collected from the Web of Science database, 143 relevant articles were examined from 2020 to 2024. The results indicate a significant growth in scientific production in this field and an increased interest in AI-based technologies, including machine learning and data analytics. It also depicts common patterns in article titles, identifying keywords, and research trends. The study also addresses the challenges and opportunities in adopting AI in sports and provides suggestions for researchers and policymakers. Finally, given the research gaps in the field of long-term impacts and ethical challenges, this study seeks to fill these gaps and provide optimal solutions for utilizing AI in the sports industry. The results of this study can lead to improving the quality of competitions and optimizing training methods in sports.

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Journal of Sport Management Knowledge

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 09 March 2025

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  • Receive Date: 24 February 2025
  • Revise Date: 26 February 2025
  • Accept Date: 07 March 2025

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