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Data and artificial intelligence are transforming sport from elite performance to club and grassroots levels. Advanced analytics help athletes train smarter and recover faster, but success still depends on human instinct, coaching expertise, and team culture. Increasingly, club athletes and community coaches are using accessible data tools to improve performance, reduce injury risk, and support development, bringing valuable real-world perspectives beyond high-performance environments. Meanwhile, AI is reshaping fan engagement, enabling more personalised and community-driven experiences for both global audiences and local supporters. This panel brings together voices from elite, club, and grassroots sport to explore how innovation can scale inclusively, enhancing performance, growing participation, and strengthening the wider sporting ecosystem.