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Adidas and F1 amongst shortlistees for Global Sports Technology Awards.

Today (31st January) the 2019 Yahoo Sports Technology Awards’ shortlist was revealed, showcasing leading innovations from the sector’s most dynamic brands.

 

 

Judged by a panel of global industry experts, the technology and brands which impressed most included industry mainstays Hawk-Eye, Formula 1 and Adidas, as well as disruptive newcomers Livelike VR and Guided Knowledge.

 

Rebecca Hopkins, Sports Technology Awards Group CEO, said: “We are in the sixth cycle of the Yahoo Sports Technology Awards and this year’s entries, once again, push the boundaries of innovation across the sector.

 

“The shortlist highlights frontrunners in every area and proves that these Awards highlight the industry’s technical progress like no other.

 

“Every successful brand should be proud to have made it this far given the high standard of competition. We look forward to unveiling the winners on 2nd May in London.”

 

See the full shortlist here

 

 

Devon Fox, Director of Digital Platform Innovation at the PGA Tour and one of the 2019 judges, added: “There were, as always, a wealth of amazing innovations to review, making shortlisting a difficult task.

 

“It has been fascinating to judge these awards and enjoy advance knowledge of what influences the sector. Investors searching for the next big tech disrupter should check out the work we’ve seen.”

 

The 2019 ceremony will be hosted at the Roundhouse, London, on May 2nd, an experience enjoyed by leading industry figures, innovators and international athletes, who will be flying in from around the world for the event.

 

Tickets are available through the Group’s Global Ticketing Partner, Ticketmaster Sport, on its Universe platform.