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From London to Paris: Digital Games: The Rise of Sports Technology in the 21st Century Summer Olympics

Londra’dan Paris’e Dijitalleşen Oyunlar: 21. Yüzyıl Yaz Olimpiyatlarında Spor Teknolojilerinin Yükselişi

Abdullah Şimşek(MUNZUR ÜNİVERSİTESİ, ÇEMİŞGEZEK MESLEK YÜKSEKOKULU)0000-0003-1070-2623
Pages
133–150
Publication Date
2026-03-19
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In conclusion, the technological advancements observed throughout the Olympics have redefined the interaction between humans, the environment, and technology—extending beyond athletic performance.

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Objective & Hypothesis:The 21st century has witnessed a rapid evolution in sports technologies and the digital transformation of the Olympic Games.
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Key Findings & Data:The Olympics, as international events hosted by different nations and cities, have become arenas where technological advancements not only enhance athletic performance, spectator engagement, and managerial efficiency, but also integrate innovations across diverse domains such as wearable devices, goal-line technologies, and advanced analytical systems.
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Conclusion & Impact:In conclusion, the technological advancements observed throughout the Olympics have redefined the interaction between humans, the environment, and technology—extending beyond athletic performance.
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⚙️Variables:Spor · Olimpiyat · Teknoloji

Abstract

The 21st century has witnessed a rapid evolution in sports technologies and the digital transformation of the Olympic Games. The Olympics, as international events hosted by different nations and cities, have become arenas where technological advancements not only enhance athletic performance, spectator engagement, and managerial efficiency, but also integrate innovations across diverse domains such as wearable devices, goal-line technologies, and advanced analytical systems. This study examines the technologies employed in the Summer Olympic Games from Sydney 2000 to Paris 2024, aiming to reveal the digitalisation process of the Olympic Movement. Conducted as a literature-based review, the research first analyses the technologies utilised in each Olympic edition. Information was gathered through a comprehensive review of news articles, official organisational websites, technology providers’ platforms, event reports, and related audiovisual materials. The technologies observed in the Olympics were categorised into several dimensions, including performance technologies, officiating and decision-support systems, fan experience and engagement technologies, organisational and infrastructural technologies, and analytical innovations. In conclusion, the technological advancements observed throughout the Olympics have redefined the interaction between humans, the environment, and technology—extending beyond athletic performance. The technological transformation within the Olympic Games demonstrates that sport has evolved from a mere arena of competition into a laboratory of innovation, data management, and sustainability.

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21. yüzyıl, spor teknolojilerinin hızla geliştiği ve olimpiyat organizasyonlarının dijital dönüşüm geçirdiği bir dönem olmuştur. Olimpiyatlar, katılımın uluslararası seviyede olduğu fakat organizasyonun düzenlendiği ülke ve şehirlerin değiştiği organizasyonlardır. Bu organizasyonlarda yaşanan teknolojik gelişmeler sporcu performansı, taraftar katılımı ve yönetimsel verimliliğin arttırılmasının yanında giyilebilir cihazlar, çizgi teknolojileri, gelişmiş analitik uygulamalar gibi farklı alanlarda kullanılmaktadır. Bu araştırma, 2000 Sidney’den 2024 Paris’e kadar düzenlenen Yaz Olimpiyatları’nda kullanılan teknolojileri inceleyerek olimpik hareketin dijitalleşme sürecini ortaya koymaktadır. Araştırma, derleme türünde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırma sürecinde ilk olarak olimpiyatlarda kullanılan teknolojiler incelenmiştir. Bu teknolojiler her bir olimpiyat için ayrı bir şekilde incelenirken; haber siteleri, organizasyonların web siteleri, teknolojileri üreten firmanın web siteleri, organizasyonlarla ilgili raporlar ve organizasyonlara ait videolar incelenerek bilgi derlenmiştir. Olimpiyatlarda kullanılan teknolojiler; performans teknolojileri, hakemlik ve karar destek sistemleri, taraftar deneyimi ve etkileşimi teknolojileri, organizasyonel ve alt yapı teknolojileri, analiz teknolojileri vb. farklı boyutlarda incelenmiştir. Sonuç olarak, olimpiyatlarda yaşanan teknolojik gelişmeler, sporun yalnızca performans boyutunu değil, aynı zamanda insan, çevre ve teknoloji arasındaki etkileşimi yeniden tanımlamıştır. Olimpiyatlarda gözlemlenen teknolojik dönüşüm, spor endüstrisinin yalnızca bir rekabet alanı değil, aynı zamanda yenilik, veri yönetimi ve sürdürülebilirlik laboratuvarı haline geldiğini göstermektedir.

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Şimşek, A. (2026). From London to Paris: Digital Games: The Rise of Sports Technology in the 21st Century Summer Olympics. Yalova Üniversitesi Spor Bilimleri Dergisi, Cilt: 5 Sayı: 1, 133–150. https://doi.org/10.70007/yalovaspor.1810770

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