Augmented reality transforms youth sports training
Combining entertainment and learning
Through these unique workshops, Al Dhaid Club continues its journey of integrating technology with sports, providing training content that inspires participants and contributes to establishing the foundations of creativity and innovation within a comprehensive summer programme that combines entertainment and learning in a safe and stimulating environment for excellence.
Introducing concepts of virtual and augmented reality
The workshop, which was organised on Tuesday, began by introducing participants to the concepts of virtual and augmented reality and how to employ these modern technologies to develop sports exercises and hone physical and mental skills. Participants used augmented reality glasses to engage in interactive sessions in digital environments that simulate future training and sports arenas.
Participants experienced an atmosphere of excitement and discovery, interacting with virtual content in a way that stimulated sensory and visual perception. This unique experience combined learning with enjoyment, and contributed to strengthening their understanding of the difference between the digital and real worlds through purposeful discussions and practical application.
Keeping pace with digital transformation
The workshop is part of Al Dhaid Club's vision to keep pace with digital transformations in the sports sector and instill the concepts of innovation and technology in the minds of the younger generation. This emphasises the importance of building future capabilities and enhancing national competencies in modern fields.
A generation capable of interacting with technological changes
For his part, His Excellency Humaid Abdullah Balsadriya Al Khatri, Vice Chairman of Al Dhaid Club's Board of Directors, emphasised that the workshop embodies the club's commitment to preparing a generation capable of interacting with technological changes in a sporting spirit. He noted that adopting augmented reality technologies in training programs is a qualitative step that opens new horizons for Emirati youth to discover their potential in a fun and innovative way.
Al Khatri explained that these initiatives come with the support of the Sharjah Sports Council (SSC) and the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to promote the concept of cognitive sports and prepare a conscious generation capable of excelling in the arenas of the future.
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