The HPSC ESPORTS LAB has just been launched in Tokyo. This research center, established within the Japan High Performance Sports Center (HPSC), has the mission of exploring the links between eSports, virtual sport and athlete well-beingHe will collaborate with experts in sports science, medicine, and technology to better understand human performance in physical and digital environments. World Rowing is one of the project partners, with the idea of to advance research on virtual rowing.
« Rowing has always been open to innovation when it allows more people to discover our sport., comments Jean-Christophe Rolland, president of World Rowing. For over 40 years, rowing has demonstrated how technology can encourage physical activity, create links between communities and give rise to enriching competitions beyond traditional venues. The HPSC ESPORTS LAB represents an exciting opportunity to build on this legacy through research, in order to to ensure that the future of virtual sport is based on science, inclusion and the values of sport. »
« The HPSC ESPORTS LAB reflects our commitment to exploring the future of sport through the integration of science and innovation.said Satoshi Ashidate, president and CEO of the Japan Sports Council. By bringing together expertise in the fields of eSports, virtual sports, and athlete well-being, we hope generate knowledge that supports athletes while encouraging healthier and more active communities. We are delighted to continue our collaboration with World Rowing to shape this future together. »
