How is KhiladiPro Transforming Player Assessments with KBA?
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Key Takeaways
- AI-driven assessments will enhance player development.
- KBA and KhiladiPro will empower over 1000 players.
- Annual assessments are expected to exceed 3000.
- Combining AI and expert feedback will improve training.
- The collaboration sets a new standard for sports technology.
Bengaluru, Nov 17 (NationPress) The AI-driven sports technology platform, KhiladiPro (KPro), has unveiled a collaboration with the Karnataka Badminton Association (KBA) aimed at elevating player growth and performance monitoring via AI-enhanced assessments.
This partnership will infuse technology-led insights into badminton training initiatives throughout Karnataka, benefiting more than 1000 players in the initial phase, with performance evaluations backed by data and tailor-made training assistance.
Through this collaboration, KBA intends to utilize KhiladiPro’s mobile-centric AI assessment platform to scrutinize players' movements, shot accuracy, grip, and technique patterns, supplemented by expert evaluations from seasoned coaches.
Utkarsh Yadav, Founder & CEO of KhiladiPro, remarked on this collaboration, stating, “This alliance with KBA reinforces our mutual vision. At KhiladiPro, our goal is to make sophisticated performance analytics available to all players, not just those at the professional level. We believe every athlete should receive data-driven feedback to realize their full potential. Together with KBA, we’re establishing new standards in merging technology and coaching to enhance both grassroots and elite badminton training in India.”
The program is set to execute over 3000 assessments each year, making performance data more quantifiable and actionable.
Building on the success of Kidminton Stars, an AI-powered badminton tournament that revolutionized talent scouting and development, KhiladiPro is now set to provide data-driven player evaluations and performance insights for badminton players in Karnataka.
“Our mission is to support the journey of every athlete. In today's competitive landscape, the integration of AI and technology is crucial to achieving that mission. We are thrilled to collaborate with KhiladiPro to introduce world-class AI assessment technology to Karnataka’s badminton community. This partnership enables players to gain a deeper understanding of their game and offers a tangible roadmap for improvement. It is a pivotal element of our strategy to lead in technological innovation, foster the sport, and provide our young athletes with the competitive advantage they deserve,” said Rajesh Reddy, Secretary of KBA.
Through this initiative, KBA and KhiladiPro are pioneering the integration of AI in sports development, empowering Karnataka’s badminton community. KhiladiPro’s platform merges AI, computer vision, and expert analytics to offer scalable and accessible assessments that democratize sports science for athletes of all levels. Beyond badminton, the company is also dedicated to nurturing talent across disciplines such as athletics, fitness, cricket, and golf.