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Reflecting on her own era, Anju observed that technological progress has revolutionized training, techniques, and equipment in sports. She noted that today’s athletes benefit from advanced gear—such as carbon-fiber spikes and biomechanical analysis—that provide tangible performance advantages.
She highlighted that readily available data, improved equipment, and specialized training tools have elevated India’s medal prospects. She also expressed concern about the dual-edged nature of technological advancements, which could lead toward artificial intelligence and automation, raising ethical and safety questions.