Chennai: Chennaiyin FC has announced an innovative partnership with Ultrahuman, the world’s most comprehensive self-quantification platform, as their Official Wearables Partner for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 seasons. This collaboration underscores Chennaiyin FC’s commitment to leveraging technology to enhance player performance, recovery, and overall well-being.
The partnership introduces Ultrahuman Ring AIR, the world’s lightest smart ring, into Chennaiyin FC’s training regimen. The ring, designed to provide real-time biomarker insights, will help players optimize training, matchday performance, and recovery.
Key features of the Ultrahuman Ring AIR include:
- Monitoring heart rate (HR), heart rate variability (HRV), stress, movement, and skin temperature.
- Delivering detailed insights into sleep patterns, a crucial factor for rest and recovery.
- Enabling players to sustain endurance and maintain energy levels during matches.
Ekansh Gupta, Vice President of Chennaiyin FC, emphasized the importance of technology in modern football, “Technology plays a crucial role in modern football, not just in improving performance but also in ensuring player safety and well-being. This partnership with Ultrahuman reflects our commitment to staying at the forefront of innovation, both on and off the pitch.”
Mohit Kumar, Founder of Ultrahuman, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration: “We are thrilled to partner with Chennaiyin FC. With the Ring AIR, players and coaches will benefit from advanced insights derived from powerful biomarkers to support their performance, cognition, and recovery.”
As part of the partnership, Ultrahuman will use its platform to spotlight the importance of health monitoring and recovery in sports. Fans will experience the benefits of advanced health tracking through:
- LED displays within the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai.
- Engaging content on Chennaiyin FC’s social media platforms.
- Collaborative initiatives promoting health and wellness.
Chennaiyin FC players will debut the Ultrahuman Ring AIR in their next Indian Super League match against Mohammedan SC on January 15, 2025. This marks the beginning of a transformative journey in harnessing technology to elevate sports performance.
The partnership between Chennaiyin FC and Ultrahuman is set to redefine how technology and sports come together to enhance athletic excellence and promote well-being on and off the pitch.
