Sportradar has agreed an exclusive multi-year partnership with the Brazilian Volleyball Confederation (CBV).
The partnership will see Sportradar capture data from CBV matches and training sessions to create detailed metrics and dynamic visualisations for every rally, point and match.
The company will also work closely with CBV partner VolleyStation to implement additional technological upgrades for the federation, including a new video-checking system to improve officiating at 22 training venues.
CBV will also benefit from a new player data hub to track athlete development, as well as automated data collection and video production capabilities for the Brazilian national team training centre.
“We are delighted CBV has selected Sportradar to transform sports performance for Brazilian volleyball,” said Sportradar Brazil managing director Sergio Floris. “Through this partnership, we are equipping CBV with the deep data and insights to identify the next generation of champions, as well as ensuring the integrity of their competitions.”
Jorge Bichara, technical director at the CBV, commented: “The partnership with Sportradar yields important results, such as the implementation of the challenge system in all Superliga matches, bringing even more security and fairness to the games. In addition, the specific data of each athlete is a fundamental tool for the development of national volleyball.”
Henrique Netto, director of marketing and new business at the CBV, added: “We are pleased with our partnership with Sportradar through its portfolio of products and services to enhance CBV’s technical, operational, and commercial efficiency.
“This is another important step in our ongoing efforts to improve the relationship between fans and the sport. The data provided by Sportradar will enable the development of new experiences for fans and new revenue opportunities for CBV.”
Shares in Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ:SRAD) gained 2.40 per cent to close at $20.08 per share in New York Friday.