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The Future of Sport
Sport has developed at a fast pace both in term of the fitness, performance and stamina of sportsmen and women but also in the technology used in both measuring and improving sporting achievement and decisions. We can now see the ‘3rd eye’ or ‘3rd referee’ or ‘Hawkeye’ being used to question human decision in sports [...]
Technology In Sport
The Future of Sport
Sport has developed at a fast pace both in term of the fitness, performance and stamina of sportsmen and women but also in the technology used in both measuring and improving sporting achievement and decisions.
We can now see the ‘3rd eye’ or ‘3rd referee’ or ‘Hawkeye’ being used to question human decision in sports such as cricket, rugby, tennis and other popular sports although perhaps the most universal sport of all, football has yet to adopt the this sort of technology much to the dismay of fans (especially when a decision has gone against their team) football managers (when their job may depend on it) and football club owners (when the financial security of their club depends on it). However I can see it playing a huge part in things to come including in football.
Technology and other advances from electronic components suppliers have also allowed for developments in sporting equipment where the slightest thing needs to be recorded. For example fencing: the accuracy of the point of contact is key in close fencing matches. Developments in timing mechanisms allow for measurements to be made more accurately and movement censors promote fair play in races both at the start and finish.
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Fencing
En garde for one of the oldest events at the Games
The fencing event is as old as the modern Games itself, one of four sports to have survived since Athens in 1896, when it consisted of men’s foil and sabre. Epée was added four years later, and as long ago as 1924, women were allowed to take part. Action at London 2012 will take place [...]
Why Fencing Is Considered to Be A Good Sports
Fencing is considered to be a good sports because there is great dynamics and high intensity of combat attached to it. Every single participant is required to have abilities like; self assurance, coordination, self confidence, accuracy and speed. Fencing involves a great deal of physical and mental activity. A good fencer is one who is [...]
What Is Fencing?
This definition of fencing is taken from Wikipedia and according to the definition; “Fencing is the action or art of using sword scientifically”. The origin of fencing dates back to the 16th century during the renaissance period. The current form of fencing which is in action today has been originated from France. It was in [...]
Fencing Events
En garde for one of the oldest events at the Games
The fencing event is as old as the modern Games itself, one of four sports to have survived since Athens in 1896, when it consisted of men’s foil and sabre. Epée was added four years later, and as long ago as 1924, women were allowed to take part. Action at London 2012 will take place [...]
Different Forms of Fencing
There are various forms of fencing and they differ from each other on the basis of the competition format. Also the fencing rules are interpreted in different ways for every single format. Olympic fencing Olympic fencing is a current form of fencing competitions. The fencing rules of such type of competition are laid down by [...]
Fencing Commonwealth Major Events
Fencing is included in the Commonwealth Games and is one of the major events for British Fencing. The Commonwealth Fencing Open Championships are held since 1950 in the same year as the Commonwealth Games, every four years. Commonwealth Fencing Junior Championships, for under 20 years old fencers, are held every three years since 2006, and [...]