Technological Innovations in Sports Science for Sustainable Sports Development in Nigeria

Advances in science and Technology had led the world through many ages/eras. More importantly, the use of Technological innovations in the 21st century is a welcome development. Technology has taken all aspects in life and sport is not an exception. Lighter and stronger racquets, new material compounds and everlasting rubber soles, the possibility of having telemetry data available are just few of the developments that have set a remarkably highly competitive level among amateurs and professionals. Observation indicates that Nigeria sports industry is yet to utilize some of these advantages offered by technology to make sports performance and officiating easy and effective for her athletes. This paper stems from the quest to discover technological innovations needed to bring notably sustainable developments to global sports with focus on Nigeria. Therefore, Infrastructure development, the use of various technological devices for participation and officiating in some sports, future innovation in Sports Technology and Merits of Technological innovations were discussed in this paper. This paper therefore used Narrative Methodological Review approach, on the current trend in Technological innovations in sports science. Though, these are really effective but some are lacking in Nigeria. While global sports industries harness cutting-edge technologies to elevate performance, fan experience, and data analytics, Nigeria grapples with structural, socioeconomic, and policy-based obstacles. The paper also pointed out sporting activities that require the deployment of technological innovation to achieve sustainable development in the country. Reference was also made to other countries within and outside Africa on how the use of technological innovation has brought sustainable development in Sports. It was therefore concluded that should Nigeria employ most of these technological advancements in sports such as wearable technology, data analytics, and environmental sustainability measures, Nigeria can ensure the long-term viability and success of sports activities while minimizing their environmental impact and promoting sustainability in Sports.