The Brazilian Volleyball Confederation (CBV) announced last Thursday (13) a partnership with Sportradar AG. The company, a reference in sports technology, intends to boost Brazilian volleyball by modernizing the collection of statistical data, in addition to combating corruption and match-fixing.
According to the CBV, the agreement with Sportradar is for a period of five years. It also aims to expand the use of computers to capture in-depth data from games and training sessions, both on the court and on the beach.
Athlete Data and Tracking Hub
The partnership includes the installation of a data hub for Brazilian players to monitor and track athletes in all categories. In addition, the CBV will have automated technology installed for data collection and video production at the Enel Volleyball Development Center in Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro.
In collaboration with another CBV partner, VolleyStation, a company specializing in volleyball software, Sportradar will provide several new technological solutions for the confederation.
According to the CBV, the partnership has already enabled the modernization of statistical data collection and the implementation of the Video Review System (challenge system) in all Superliga matches. From then on, ensuring more accurate and efficient refereeing during the competitions.
CBV and Sportradar against corruption
Sportradar will also be responsible for safeguarding the CBV’s more than 7,400 matches annually. The company will act against corruption and match-fixing through its Universal Fraud Detection System (UFDS). It will also provide other integrity services, including educational workshops for athletes, officials and referees.
“We are very proud to announce that the CBV has chosen Sportradar to transform the sporting performance of Brazilian volleyball,” celebrates Sergio Floris, General Director of Sportradar in Brazil.
“Through this partnership, we are equipping the CBV with in-depth data and key insights to identify the next generation of champions and ensure the integrity of all competitions in which they are involved,” explains Jorge Bichara, technical director of the CBV.
“The partnership with Sportradar has already yielded important results, such as the implementation of the challenge system in all Superliga matches, bringing even more security and fairness to the matches. In addition, the specific data of each athlete is a fundamental tool for the development of national volleyball.”
“We are focusing and expanding our partnership with Sportradar, through its portfolio of products and services, to increase the technical, operational and commercial efficiency of the CBV. This is another important step in our ongoing improvement of the relationship between fans and sport.
“The data generated by Sportradar will enable the development of new experiences for fans and new revenue possibilities for the CBV,” says Henrique Netto, Director of Marketing and New Business at the CBV.
The CBV represents an important page in Brazilian sport, with 14 Olympic medals in beach volleyball and 12 in indoor volleyball. Thus, Brazil is one of the most successful countries in the history of the Volleyball World League, with nine titles.
About Sportradar
Founded in 2001, Sportradar Group AG is a leader in sports technology. The company therefore focuses on the intersection of the sports, media and betting industries.
Sportradar provides sports federations, media, consumer platforms and sports betting operators with a range of solutions to help grow their businesses.
Its portfolio includes partnerships with organizations such as ATP, NBA, NHL, MLB, NASCAR, UEFA, FIFA and Bundesliga.
About CBV
The Brazilian Volleyball Confederation (CBV) is the entity responsible for administering indoor volleyball and beach volleyball in Brazil. Founded in 1954, it is headquartered in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro.
Currently, the CBV is a member of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and the South American Volleyball Confederation (CSV), in addition to being affiliated with the Brazilian Olympic Committee.
