Abstract The paper focus on Sports and Information Technology for decision making process in West African University Games, due to the development of technology in the advancement of Sports among athletes. Also highlighted is on the...
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The paper focus on Sports and Information Technology for decision making process in West African University Games, due to the development of technology in the advancement of Sports among athletes. Also highlighted is on the internet and high-speed multi-way digital communication and the use of computer appreciation on decision making during performance level among competitors. While development and Information technology in line with Biomechanics and sports science was also discussed. Also discussed was the computer judgement during competitive events to enhance the technological practice. It was further- highlighted that during the NUGA GAMES, the use of computer in Sports has put a stop to the practice of cheating with effect from 2014 of the 24th edition of NUGA held in Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife, computer was successfully used as a check to the practice. To this end, the use of computer in sports has been able to put a stop to the practice as regards the Nigerian University Games with effect from 2014, that is, the 24th edition of the NUGA held in February 2014 at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife, computer was successfully used as a check to the ugly practice. LOC and NUGA in collaboration with JAMB agreed unanimously to carry out the screening exercise which eventually curbed the unethical practice of using mercenaries in sports at the NUGA level in Nigeria. Again, screening by JAMB urns only made possible through the computerised data base of candidates the board (JAMB) had offered admissions. Thanks to the use of computer for this remarkable achievement in sports development.
Keywords: Sports Information, Technology, Decision Making Process, WAUG, Computers.