Orange Lion Sports Debuts AI Sports Solution at CIFTIS
Orange Lion Sports, founded by Alibaba Group, has unveiled Smartshot 2.0, its upgraded AI sports solution, at the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing. The system integrates electronic line calling with AI broadcasting.
Orange Lion Sports, an entity founded by Alibaba Group, presented its enhanced AI-powered sports solution, Smartshot 2.0, at the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing. The technology was showcased at the event, which ran from September 9-13, 2026, within the Sports Services exhibition.
The Smartshot 2.0 solution combines an electronic line calling system with AI-driven broadcasting capabilities. The company stated its aim is to offer a more inclusive "Sports + AI" experience. Further technical specifications or performance metrics for the system were not disclosed.
Details regarding the specific operational framework or market rollout plans for Smartshot 2.0 remain undisclosed. The precise relationship and operational autonomy of Orange Lion Sports within the broader Alibaba Group structure were not elaborated upon.
The CIFTIS fair serves as a significant platform for international trade and services, with AI's increasing integration into sports technology being a notable industry development.