Swimming NSW Welcomes Hawk-Eye Technology at SOPAC

Swimming NSW has unveiled Hawk-Eye know-how on the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (SOPAC), marking the venue as the primary within the state to undertake the globally recognised system used at main worldwide occasions, together with the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The improve, funded by the NSW Government, aligns with Swimming NSW’s long-term strategic route and positions the organisation to strengthen competitors integrity, improve technical officiating, and enhance high-performance improvement throughout the pathway.

Swimming NSW CEO and Olympic silver medallist, Kirsten Thomson OLY, stated the know-how is a significant milestone for the game.

“Technology and innovation are key pillars of our 2032 Strategic Plan, and we are grateful for the NSW Government’s significant investment in the future of swimming.” 

“Importantly, this upgrade strengthens the accuracy of officiating and provides our Technical Officials with the opportunity to develop world-leading skills using technology recognised by World Aquatics,” Ms Thomson stated.

Hawk-Eye’s multi-angle imaginative and prescient processing instruments will help fairer and extra constant competitors environments, whereas giving athletes and coaches deeper efficiency insights—an more and more useful part of elite swimming applications as the game strikes towards Brisbane 2032.

Technical Officials will function the system as soon as a staged coaching and onboarding program is accomplished, with rollout occurring throughout Swimming NSW occasions throughout the 2024–25 summer season season.

Swimming NSW acknowledged the NSW Government and Sydney Olympic Park Authority for backing efforts to take care of world-class operational requirements at Olympic legacy venues.

The funding reinforces SOPAC’s continued function as a nationwide high-performance hub whereas strengthening NSW’s broader aquatic ecosystem by means of technology-driven officiating and improvement pathways.

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