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- Sport
- Yahoo
Student wins international award for AI injury prediction platform
A student has won an international award for creating an AI platform that predicts injuries in elite athletes. Abdulmalik Alshamari, a first-year software engineering student at the University of Brighton, developed Champions Hub, a web-based platform that uses open-access player data and a custom-built algorithm to predict injury risks with more than 80 per cent accuracy. Advertisement The system analyses nine key metrics, including fatigue, workload, recovery, and training load, to detect early warning signs of injury. Even in its development phase, the platform has shown remarkable predictive power. Abdulmalik's Champions Hub correctly predicted Gabriel Jesus injury in January (Image: University of Brighton) It correctly forecast a 71 per cent injury risk for Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus just eight days before his season-ending injury in January. It also accurately predicted injuries for Real Madrid defenders Dani Carvajal and Éder Militão just four days before they occurred. Over the past four seasons, clubs in Europe's top five football leagues have suffered more than 14,000 injuries, costing an estimated €2.3 billion. Advertisement Champions Hub aims to reduce these losses by helping teams proactively manage player health. Abdulmalik's innovation recently won second place for sustainability at the prestigious AI League, a global sports tech challenge featuring more than 1,800 participants from 20 countries and more than 600 advanced submissions. Abdulmalik, who moved from Saudi Arabia to Brighton to study his degree, was awarded 100,000 SAR (approximately £21,000) to further develop the platform. He said: "This platform isn't just about technology—it's about protecting athletes, saving clubs money, and using AI for good. Advertisement "Since arriving in Brighton, I've felt empowered not just as a student, but as a solution builder. "The support and environment here have helped me turn an idea into a global solution." Jennie Harding, senior lecturer and course leader of software engineering at the University of Brighton, praised Abdulmalik's achievement. She said: "These are the kind of practical, real-world problems that we love to see students thinking about and helping to solve. "At Brighton, we are proud to develop students who will tackle global challenges through technology. "What Abdulmalik has achieved in just his first year in the university is nothing short of remarkable and we're excited to see what he does next." Abdulmalik hopes to pilot his platform with professional teams in Europe and across the world, especially in the Middle East where he's from.
Leaders
11-02-2025
- Sport
- Leaders
AI League: Saudi Arabia Revolutionizes Sports with Tech-based Competition
Saudi Arabia has made a great stride in transforming the sports sector, by launching the first-of-its-kind AI League that harnesses AI and cutting-edge technologies. The Saudi Company for Artificial Intelligence (SCAI) on Monday announced the launching of the AI League, a revolutionary competition offering a lucrative prize pool of SAR 1mn, in a move that reinforces the Kingdom's commitment to deploying advanced technologies and bolstering AI role in sports, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). SCAI AI League In a press release, SCAI said that the AI League aims to enhance innovation, foster sports talent, and strengthen Saudi Arabia's global competitiveness in sports. Furthermore, the championship will play active role in enhancing data-driven decision-making, optimizing operational efficiency, delivering an exceptional sports experience, and building a sustainable sports ecosystem. The virtual sports-tech challenge, sponsored by the Saudi Ministry of Sport, the Saudi Authority for Data and AI (SDAIA), and other entities, aims to showcase AI's massive potential in transforming the sports landscape and improving performance. It also aims to support Saudi Arabia's preparations for hosting the FIFA World Cup 2034. Key Objectives The AI League focuses on leveraging AI technologies in the sports sector to foster talents to develop innovative solutions that reshape the sports landscape in Saudi Arabia. It also aims to engage AI and sports experts in an interactive environment to encourage sports-tech advancements. Moreover, the AI League aims to empower tech professionals to capitalize on AI technologies to develop sports and shape the future of the industry in Saudi Arabia. جاء الوقت اللي تغيّر فيه قوانين اللعبة! 🥅 مستعد تطور مستقبل الرياضة بشغفك وحماسك؟💻🏀 كن جزءًا من #دوري_الذكاء_الاصطناعي وسجل الآن: @mosgovsa @sdaia @surj_sports @TuwaiqAcademy @CODE_MCIT @McitGovSa #سكاي#الإثراء_عبر_الذكاء — SCAI | سكاي (@SCAI_AI) February 10, 2025 On this occasion, the Commercial Chief Officer at SCAI, Mubarak Al-Wadaani, said: 'With the AI League, SCAI is fostering a dynamic environment where innovation thrives, leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies to propel the sports sector forward.' AI League Main Tracks The AI League features four key tracks. The Game Strategy Optimization involves AI-driven tools for in-game and pre-game analysis, in addition to AI solutions to improve game strategies. The second track is the Smart Stadiums and Fan Experience. It focuses on innovative ticket sales and pricing solutions and harnessing innovative technologies to improve fan engagement and satisfaction. Meanwhile, the AI League's third track, Scouting Youth and Professional Talents, which uses AI to scout and evaluate the performance of youth and professional talents, forecast the market value of promising talents, and assess the player's fitness for the team. The fourth track is the Sports Broadcasting and Media, which harnesses generative AI to produce sports content and enrich it with creativity and efficiency, utilizes AI solutions to boost interaction and engagement with viewers, and enhance accessibility to people with special needs. Large Prize Pool The AI League offers lucrative prizes to celebrate creativity and excellence, amounting to SAR 1mn. The prizes are classified into three award categories: Best Solutions for the 2034 World Cup; Best Sustainable Solution; and Best Use of AI. The registration for the sports-tech competition is free and open until February 22, 2025. Accepted participants will be announced on February 23-24. The AI League competition will kick off on February 26. Participants can participate remotely, with teams of a minimum of two members and a maximum of four members. Saudi Arabia's AI Advancements The AI League aligns with SCAI efforts to accelerate development in the sports sector and position Saudi Arabia as a global hub for advanced technologies. It also supports SCAI's efforts to provide AI-driven solutions that positively impact various sectors. In the light of this, Al-Wadaani said: 'This initiative aligns with Vision 2030's goal of reshaping the global sports landscape through innovation and excellence. In collaboration with the Ministry of Sport and SDAIA, we invite talented developers, startups, and entrepreneurs to join the AI League and showcase their expertise to help shape the future of sports.' Short link : Post Views: 45
Asharq Al-Awsat
10-02-2025
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Company for AI Launches AI League with Prizes of Up to SAR1 Mn to Advance Sports Innovation
Reinforcing Saudi Arabia's commitment to integrating advanced technologies into sports, the Saudi Company for Artificial Intelligence (SCAI) announced on Monday the launch of the AI League – a groundbreaking competition running from February 10 to the end of April 2025, with a total prize pool of SAR1 million. The initiative strengthens AI's role in revolutionizing sports and marks a significant leap forward for the industry. In a statement, SCAI said the AI League aims to foster innovation, nurture talent in the sports sector, and elevate the Kingdom's global competitiveness in sports. It will also play a key role in advancing data-driven decision-making, optimizing operational efficiency, and delivering an exceptional fan experience, contributing to a more sustainable sports ecosystem. The virtual competition will spotlight the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in enhancing sports performance and supporting Saudi Arabia's preparations to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. "Participants will compete across four key tracks: optimizing match strategies, developing smart sports venues and fan experiences, discovering sports talent, and advancing sports broadcasting and media," said the statement. The initiative is supported by the Ministry of Sport and the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) as main sponsors, alongside leading organizations from the sports and technology sectors. Chief Commercial Officer at SCAI Mubarak Alwadaani stated: "With the AI League, SCAI is fostering a dynamic environment where innovation thrives, leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies to propel the sports sector forward." "This initiative aligns with Vision 2030's goal of reshaping the global sports landscape through innovation and excellence. In collaboration with the Ministry of Sport and SDAIA, we invite talented developers, startups, and entrepreneurs to join the AI League and showcase their expertise to help shape the future of sports," he added. The launch of the AI League reinforces SCAI's pivotal role in accelerating industry growth, positioning Saudi Arabia as a global hub for advanced technologies, and driving AI-powered solutions that create a meaningful impact across multiple sectors.
