The Return to Play facility is designed to provide a holistic, sports science-backed framework for athletes recovering from injuries, ensuring a fast, safe and structured comeback to competitive performance. Powered by cutting edge equipment, comprehensive digitized diagnostics and AI-driven progress mapping, the facility enhances the orchestration between sports medicine and high-performance training.
The Speed 2.0 Athlete Management System by Digital Darwin is India’s largest Athlete Performance system and aims to create a digital operating system for Indian Sports ecosystem enabling other sportstech companies to co-innovate and help India become a dominant player in Sports. It is currently rolled out in 15 NCOEs across India.
Rahul Bajaj, Co-Founder, Digital Darwin, shared his vision on the occasion: “With Speed 2.0, we are not only standardizing Athlete Performance protocols; but also defining rules for creating an open innovation system for Sports in India. It’s a step towards democratizing access to elite performance technologies for athletes at every level.” Shitiz Ruhail, Co-Founder, Digital Darwin, added: “The Return to Play facility is a game-changer. Integrating our technology into NCSSR’s scientific framework enables early injury detection, optimized rehab, and enhanced performance outcomes — all while keeping the athlete at the center of the journey.” These landmark initiatives reaffirm the NCSSR’s commitment to marrying cutting-edge technology with evidence-based sports science to create a world-class athletic ecosystem in India.
About NCSSR: The National Center for Sports Science and Research (NCSSR) is a premier institution committed to the advancement of sports science, athlete health, and research-led performance optimization. With a pan-India presence through its NCOEs, NCSSR provides strategic support to India’s elite athletes.
About Digital Darwin: Digital Darwin is a forward-thinking sports tech company focused on leveraging AI, data, and digital platforms to accelerate athlete development, training intelligence, and return-to-sport solutions across India and beyond.
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