Rising with Technology: 18 Game-Changing Sports Milestones That Shaped Athletic History

Instant Replay (1963)

Instant replay, first used in 1963 during a football game, transformed how sports were viewed and officiated. It allowed for critical plays to be reviewed, ensuring accuracy in officiating. Instant replay has since evolved, with technologies like VAR (Video Assistant Referee) in football and Hawk-Eye in cricket and tennis, further enhancing the role of technology in sports.