WASF First Online AI Sports International Forum

The inaugural WASF Online AI Sports International Forum brings together researchers, engineers, sports federation leaders, and educators to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping refereeing, coaching, training, and athlete development worldwide.

Topics include: AI-assisted officiating and its role in fairness and transparency; computer vision and edge computing for real-time motion analysis; ethical and data-governance considerations for biometric and performance data; and the future of hybrid human-AI judging panels in international competition.

The forum lasted two hours and was held via Tencent Meeting. The following is a record of the meeting.
Inaugural AI Sports International Summit Forum (Online) – Guest List and Meeting Minutes
Date: August 2, 2026
Venue: Tencent Meeting
Number of attendees: 20
Minutes by: Chloe Wang 、 Zhuo Wang
Emcee： Julianne Wang
I. Brief Introduction to the Organizational Structure of the World AI Sports Federation (WAISF)
The organization comprises three board members, one deputy secretary-general, and three specialized committees.
The three specialized committee chairs introduce their respective committees and primary areas of work:
Julianne Wang, Princeton University
WAISF AR & VR Virtual Sports Committee
Researches and sets standards for augmented- and virtual-reality applications in sports training and competition, including AR glasses/HUD integrations and virtual/digital-twin training environments.
Isaac Xu, University of Toronto
WAISF AI Ethics & Data Governance Committee
Reviews WAISF's AI-assisted sports standards regarding privacy, fairness, and safety, and establishes data governance requirements—including on-device biometric processing and data retention rules—that certified AI systems must meet. Also oversees AI-themed short video production and scriptwriting.
Chloe Wang,
WAISF Youth & Development Committee
The Youth & Development Committee promotes AI and digital sports education for young people, organizes youth-focused AI sports events and training programs, and builds global partnerships to support grassroots sports innovation.

Introduction by Wang Shuangzhong:
Three Board Members: Wang Shuangzhong serves as Chairman, Xie Hao as Secretary-General, and Liu Shuai as Head of Finance. Federation affairs are decided via voting; funds generated are not distributed as dividends but are fully reinvested into the Federation's development, as it operates as a non-profit sports organization.
One Deputy Secretary-General: Chloe Wang (Wang Zhuo), who assists the Board in managing international affairs and is responsible for innovation in AI sports events.
The application for US federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status is currently in progress. The Federation aims to continuously recruit professionals from around the world and gradually refine its organizational structure.
Three Specialized Committees.
WAISF has currently established its first scientific research liaison office in Toronto, Canada. Isaac Xu coordinates research on sports AI ethics, data security, and privacy protection across various countries, and oversees the production of AI-themed animated short videos featuring AI robots. WAISF does not currently plan to establish cross-border branches or representative offices. III. Complete List of Attending Guests
(I) Special Guests
Chen Xunqi (Frankie Chan): Renowned Hong Kong director (TV series: *Heroes' Gathering*, *Shanghai Tango*; Jackie Chan films: *Operation Condor*, *Chinese Zodiac*); practitioner of White Eyebrow Kung Fu (Bak Mei), Dragon Style Kung Fu, Wing Chun, and Taekwondo.
Zhong Haiming: Senior expert and scholar in the fields of national broadcasting/television and nuclear submarines. Currently serves as a member of the National Radio and Television Standardization Committee, Executive Vice President of the China Cable TV Integrated Information Technology Society, and Director of the Martial Arts Medicine Professional Committee under the China National Health Association. Also holds positions including Chairman of the Oriental Culture Communication Promotion Association, Deputy Director of the Special Committee under the General Administration of Sport of China's Martial Arts Development Committee, former Director of the Academic Committee of the Beijing Wushu Association, and Permanent Honorary Chairman of the International Jeet Kune Do Alliance.
Lun Jian: Senior Chinese financial expert

(II) Guests from Professional Fields
Tao Jian: Coach of the Chinese National Para-Taekwondo Team; direct lineage practitioner of Wan Laisheng’s Ziranmen (Natural Style) martial arts.
Zhang Wanlong: Coach of the Chinese National Kickboxing Team; President of Shandong Canglong Martial Arts Academy.
"Coach Tao'er" (Ti-neng Tao'er): Physical conditioning coach for multiple Jiangxi provincial teams; martial arts content creator/blogger.
Gan Shulong: Coach of the Jiangxi Provincial Para-Taekwondo Team; founder of the Gan Family Taekwondo lineage; founder of the "Southern Fist, Northern Leg" (Nan Quan Bei Tui) tournament series.
Zhang Biao: Vice President of the Zhejiang Taekwondo Association; Chairman of Zhejiang Jinhua Hongwu Sports.
Xia Xiaochuan: Deputy Secretary-General of the Hainan Kickboxing Association; Muay Thai coach; direct lineage practitioner of Chaquan; expert in therapeutic massage and sports rehabilitation.
Zhang Chao: President of the Taizhou Boxing Association (Zhejiang); senior boxing coach who has trained multiple national champions; direct lineage practitioner of Southern Taiji.
Hu Xiaohui: Boxing champion at the Zhejiang Provincial and Hangzhou Municipal National Fitness Games. Former police officer (Municipal Public Security Bureau) and prosecutor (Provincial People's Procuratorate); executive at multiple futures companies; head of futures operations for a listed company; professional investor.
Recipient of a Second-Class Merit Award from the Ministry of Public Security; collaborative expert in sports therapy for psychiatric hospitals; boxing training expert. Possesses a wealth of case experience in sports, child education, and adult psychological regulation, as well as a strength training system for middle-aged and older adults. Liu Jianxu: Board Member of the Shanghai Taekwondo Association, Director of the Member Management Committee, and Founder of 3S Smart Sports
(III) Guest Speakers and Meeting Agenda (20:00–21:00 Beijing Time)
1. Opening remarks by Wang Quanhai, Chairman of UCODA (United States Community Integration and Development Association).
2. Ni Bin (Google Software Engineer with over 15 years of experience; expert in AI and IT fields; 10-minute presentation).
Topic: "Outlook on AI+Sports Application Scenarios in the AI ​​Era." Key insights—such as AI's impact on real-time athletic emotions and the prospects of AI sparring robots—received unanimous praise from professionals, including national team coaches, in attendance.
3. "Coach Tineneng Tao'er" (Martial arts and fitness content creator): Sharing insights on scientific physical training (10-minute presentation).
Key topics included the advantages and limitations of AI in sports, as well as the democratization and inclusive development of AI technology.
4. Hu Xiaohui (Zhejiang-based boxing training expert): Sharing experiences regarding psychological intervention training for youth boxers (7-minute presentation).
5. Wang Shuangzhong (Chairman of WAISF): Introducing an upcoming community public welfare event in New York—an AI-powered community jump-rope competition—and providing updates on global AI applications in fields such as Taekwondo, boxing, and soccer. He explained the concept of "AI Sports" in accessible language, emphasizing that the future of AI sports is already here and that stagnation means falling behind (3-minute presentation).
6. Zhang Qi (International Taekwondo Referee; 5-minute presentation; speech transcript included).
8. Mr. Zhong Haiming: The development trajectory of AI and sports (7-minute presentation).
IV. Open Discussion for Attendees (21:00–22:00) – Moderated by Xie Hao, Secretary-General of WAISF
The following guests delivered speeches or remarks; some shared materials—such as information regarding the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) and speech transcripts—in the meeting's discussion group:
Tian Shuai: Dean of China's first sports business school; expert in the integration of sports and medicine; expert in the R&D and formulation of national standards for multiple sports disciplines; senior ITF Taekwondo practitioner.
Gao Chunxing. Chief Promoter of Virtual Taekwondo in China; General Operations Manager for the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Hangzhou Virtual Taekwondo Asian Cup; one of my country’s first-generation Taekwondo athletes; senior sports management and operations expert; investment and financing analyst in the culture, sports, and tourism sectors.
Zhang Wanlong: Coach of the Chinese National Kickboxing Team; President of Shandong Canglong Martial Arts Academy.
Gan Shulong: Coach of the Jiangxi Provincial Taekwondo Team for Athletes with Disabilities; founder of the "Gan Family" Taekwondo lineage; founder of the "Southern Fist, Northern Leg" (Nan Quan Bei Tui) tournament series.
Zhang Chao: President of the Taizhou Boxing Association, Zhejiang Province; senior boxing coach; mentor to multiple national champions; lineage holder of Southern Taiji.
Liu Jianxu: Board member of the Shanghai Taekwondo Association; Director of the Membership Management Committee; founder of 3S Smart Sports.
Wen Dayong: One of China’s first-generation MMA athletes; senior martial arts and combat sports coach.
Huang Ting: First Chinese-American female Taekwondo school owner; owner of Phoenix Taekwondo Academy in New York.
Jiang Jing: Executive at a Hong Kong-based AI computing company.
Li Kun: Founder of the Yuxin Zhengde Taekwondo chain system.
Jiang Jing: Executive at a Hong Kong-based AI computing company.
Weng Yajun: Senior property manager; lineage holder of Chen-style Taiji.
Luo Yuxiang: Veteran of the New York financial industry (specializing in quantitative trading); first Chinese national middleweight boxing champion at the inaugural US Chinese Sports Games.
Liu Ziyan: National Class II Taekwondo athlete; Taekwondo coach.
Liu Shuai: Finance Officer for WAISF; specialist in the Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters) self-defense system.
Xia Xiaochuan: Deputy Secretary-General of the Hainan Kickboxing Association; Muay Thai coach; lineage holder of Chaquan; expert in therapeutic massage and sports rehabilitation (delivered the conference's concluding remarks).