UEFA 2016 displayed an exciting and fun-filled football tournament with the Internet of Things (IoT) combining the best of virtual and real worlds by keeping a track on goals to real-time updates on player’s health and so much more. The IoT is all set to change the way sporting tournaments are going to be conducted all over the world – let’s take a quick glimpse about all the technological advancements that have taken place at the UEFA 2016.

The UEFA European Football Championship 2016 has been the biggest in the tournament’s history this time – and this is simply not just another typical marketing statement! There was a change during this tournament – 24 national teams took part as compared to the previous 16 tournaments in the past.

Everyone around the globe followed the Euro 2016 extensively on TV, radio stations and other mediums such as social media and their official website as well as mobile apps. Thus, any technical glitches would be very evident turning into massive PR disasters.

With the onset of Internet of Things (IoT) it has completely changed how these major sporting tournaments are going to be conducted over the next few years. Let’s take a look at how the UEFA has integrated tech into its tournament:

Staying in Sync with Goals:

To catch each hairline goal hits and misses, so officials don't get themselves the focal point of disputable results, UEFA is actualizing the latest technology to track goals. The Hawk-Eye possess 7 cameras and is being used for the matches to keep a stringent check on the ball's flight and with the help of vibrating gadgets the referee is immediately notified if a goal is scored!

Britain fans still grieve the monstrous refereeing choice when Frank Lampard's goal in the 2010 World Cup was wrongfully refused - and which is all well and good. Thankfully, we now have significantly more prevalent goal line observing technology set up, for example, Hawk-Eye and Goalref, so we are unrealistic to see a rehash of such a shock at Euro 2016.

No all the more refereeing slip-ups, touchline oversights or goal line goofs, with advancements is a sureshot way to show how this sort of technology can be utilized to give players real-time feedback on how they strike the ball.

Anti-Drone Blocker:

Anti-drone measures are extremely important to control the combined enthusiasm were a few supporters fly their drones over the pitch for a nearby view, even when team players are rehearsing. The stadiums everywhere have been announced to be no-fly zones and drones will be captured and taken control of. There have also been emergency steps set to keep a watch on drones which might be laced with any dangerous chemicals.

Track Players Through Devices:

Wearable technology is totally extensive; with small scale sensors being meshed into player pullover as well. This help screens player wellness and structure to guarantee they are in a suitable condition for the match to be played. There are also alternative wearable gadgets that can be worn on the player's individual that is teamed with GPS module with sensors to track heart rate and different measurements, for example, speed, separation, increasing speed and step equalization. A portion of the gadgets contain a player fatigue list and can even provide real-time reports of the crash. The information is provided to the coaches and managers in real-time.

Dealing with the Stadium and Fans

Virtual reality based technologies will be entirely pervasive as live spilling of the match crosswise over brilliant watches and moment score show by means of mobile applications will be broadly utilized. Further, smartwatches are being issued for ticketing as contactless payment wristbands that can be utilized by going to fans to visit the city where the match is being held.

On the pitch, sensors will ensure players are a considerable measure more secure, with sensors installed in wearables observing soccer players' heart designs and promptly informing club specialists on the off chance that they distinguish any real issues.

For the fans: applications, refreshments and Payments tech

From various perspectives, and as most consistent football fans will know, the marginally irksome parts of going to major sporting events live are down to purchasing the tickets for the occasion and afterward, once there, lining, to get in, to get some R&R, to get sustenance, to get to and from your seat. Etc.

This is the place the advantages of IoT are going to truly be a shelter for fans, who will be aided by enhancements in title applications that can give them ongoing data on tickets furthermore let them request food and beverage for half-time before they are even anyplace close to the stadium.

Besides, prepaid wristbands and other new types of installment innovation are additionally going to be substantially more basic everywhere donning occasions in future. Supporters can pay in a helpful and secure way with the tap of a wrist, while coordinators have better information and can enhance focusing to fans keeping in mind the end goal to get intelligent communication, marketing as well as loyalty programmes.