TECHNOLOGY AND SPORTS EQUIPMENTS

Technology serves many functions in sports. It has a constituent function. Without ball and bats, there is no cricket. Without the bike, bicycling races are impossible. Technology might enhance performance, such as the new fast skin swimsuit that is said to reduce water friction, to the new alpine carving skis that seen that seem to help beginners master more easily the basic techniques of the sports. Other kinds of technology, such as helmets and body protection in boxing and ice hockey are supposed to prevent injuries. The possible use of video cameras in the refereeing of cricket matches is thought to enhance justice. It is no wonder, then that sports communicates regularly engage in controversies over technological development, implementation and use.