RAVI SHASTRI, cricketer-turned-commentator and former head coach of the Indian team, has invested in and joined the AI-powered sports technology company Smartan FitTech as its mentor.
Per a press release issued by the Chennai-headquartered sport technology start-up, Smartan FitTech aims to redefine athlete training and recovery. The company uses real-time motion analysis to help coaches detect movement errors, prevent injuries and improve athletic performance.
Co-founded by Arunesh Raja (CEO) and Sanjay Thiyagarajan (CTO), the company combines computer vision and biomechanics to help athletes train smarter, reduce injuries, and enhance performance.
“Smartan has attracted investment and mentorship from Ravi Shastri, former head coach of the Indian cricket team,” the press release stated.
Commenting on his association, Shastri said: “Smartan is revolutionising how athletes train. It is not just fitness tech – its a game-changing performance tech. Proud to be part of the Smartan tribe.”
Smartan plans to implement its technology across more than 100 sports academies within the next two years, focusing initially on Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai.
Raja noted: “Our goal is to make scientific coaching accessible to every player, not just professionals. Every training session should give measurable feedback, helping athletes improve safely and systematically.”
