Singapore has taken a significant step in sports innovation with the opening of AiRENA, the country’s first A.I.-powered sports hub, in collaboration with Under Armour. This partnership introduces the UA Next Combine, a tech-driven fitness performance testing framework aimed at enhancing youth athletic development. The initiative positions Singapore as a leader in tech-enabled sports training in Southeast Asia.
AiRENA is more than just a facility; it is a comprehensive ecosystem integrating advanced technology, elite coaching, and strategic partnerships. At its core is the Project 95 (P95) Basketball Academy, which offers a unique development model combining technical coaching with real-time performance analytics. This makes P95 the first in Singapore to provide such a holistic approach to basketball training.
The UA Next Combine, previously launched in London and China, is now making its Southeast Asian debut through this collaboration. It uses six key metrics—agility, speed, reaction time, strength, power, and endurance—to provide athletes with personalised scorecards and training plans. Top performers may be selected for elite training camps across Asia.
Alan Lim, Director of AiRENA, stated, “AiRENA is more than a sports facility—we are a future-ready ecosystem designed to empower the next generation of athletes.” Alex Chung from Under Armour added, “This partnership places elite-level training tools into the hands of aspiring youth athletes.”
Over the next three years, the programme will expand its reach with testing sessions and training camps, aiming to nurture talent across all levels of sport and establish a data-driven performance standard in Singapore’s sports ecosystem.
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