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Sports Analytics Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Component, Analysis, Sports, End-use (Sports Team, Sports Leagues/Associations, Individual Players/Coaches, Media Organization, Sports Betting, Others), Region, and Segment Forecasts, 2024-2030

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  • 125 Pages
  • June 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Grand View Research
  • ID: 5415591
The global sports analytics market size is expected to reach USD 14.41 billion by 2030 and expand at 21.5% CAGR from 2024 to 2030. The sports analytics market has witnessed substantial growth and evolution in recent years, emerging as a crucial component in the global sports industry. As technology continues to advance, teams, leagues, and organizations are increasingly recognizing the importance of data-driven insights to gain a competitive edge. Sports analytics involves the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data related to various aspects of sports, including player performance, team strategies, and fan engagement. The market encompasses a wide range of solutions and services, including player tracking systems, performance analysis software, predictive analytics tools, and data visualization platforms.

The demand for sports analytics is growing across various sports fields, including soccer, basketball, baseball, and rugby. Major sports leagues and teams are making significant investments in analytics to enhance scouting, recruitment, and strategic planning. The adoption of Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms has further enhanced the capabilities of sports analytics, enabling more accurate predictions, injury prevention strategies, and advanced game simulations. ML algorithms can recommend players for certain positions based on their performances on home grounds, overseas performances, game conditions, and opponents they are facing.

The adoption of advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and deep learning in the sports industry is revolutionizing the sports technology field. Several cameras are used to capture the game from different angles. This data is then fed into AI and ML models to address the challenges faced in previous games and improve player performance and management. The integration of AI with sports-related data helps optimize data collection and analysis tasks, which further helps sports clubs and organizations distribute essential resources and expertise toward more critical operations. Wearable computers are utilized for the real-time tracking of an athlete’s health. Wearables have made a difference in the lives of many players by supervising hydration, pulse rate, and temperature through their microscopic and wireless health monitoring system. This, in turn, reduces health risks such as dehydration or heart attacks among players. The technology has expanded from simple biometric monitoring to the implementation of the sports teams’ psychological and perceptual aspects, thereby enhancing their performance.

Sports Analytics Market Report Highlights

  • Software component growth is attributed to the rising adoption of analytics software by large sports organizations for analyzing and assessing the strength and weakness of players and improving their performances
  • On-field analysis metrics enable teams to determine how to improve in-game strategies, nutrition plans, and other methods for elevating their athlete’s performance levels
  • Technologies such as predictive measurements, data analytics, wearables, and mobile apps are changing the global baseball landscape. Baseball clubs and associations are adopting technological analytics for scouting, devising winning strategies and diagnosing and preventing player injuries
  • The segmental growth of sports teams can be attributed to the increasing emphasis on data-driven decision-making by sports teams and clubs. In football, analytics are used to enhance various aspects of the game, including player performance, scouting, injury prevention, and fan engagement
  • The market has seen the highest growth in Asia Pacific region due to upsurge in popularity of sports and the technology advancements in the countries including China, India, Japan, Australia, and South Korea. More and more organizations in the region are leveraging sports analytics solutions to gain insights into player performance, fan engagement, and team strategies
  • In January 2024, SAP SE partnered with FC Bayern Munich to utilize AI technology in soccer scouting. The collaboration aims to enhance the club’s scouting processes by leveraging SAP Sports One, an innovative sports-specific software solution

Why should you buy this report?

  • Comprehensive Market Analysis: Gain detailed insights into the global market across major regions and segments.
  • Competitive Landscape: Explore the market presence of key players worldwide.
  • Future Trends: Discover the pivotal trends and drivers shaping the future of the global market.
  • Actionable Recommendations: Utilize insights to uncover new revenue streams and guide strategic business decisions.

This report addresses:

  • Market intelligence to enable effective decision-making
  • Market estimates and forecasts from 2018 to 2030
  • Growth opportunities and trend analyses
  • Segment and regional revenue forecasts for market assessment
  • Competition strategy and market share analysis
  • Product innovation listing for you to stay ahead of the curve
  • COVID-19's impact and how to sustain in these fast-evolving markets

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definitions
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Information analysis
1.3.2. Market formulation & data visualization
1.3.3. Data validation & publishing
1.4. Research Scope and Assumptions
1.4.1. List of Data Sources
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Sports Analytics Market Snapshot
2.2. Sports Analytics Market- Segment Snapshot (1/2)
2.3. Sports Analytics Market- Segment Snapshot (2/2)
2.4. Sports Analytics Market- Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Sports Analytics Market - Industry Outlook
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.3. Market Dynamics
3.3.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.3.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.3.3. Industry Challenges
3.3.4. Industry Opportunities
3.4. Industry Analysis Tools
3.4.1. Porter’s analysis
3.4.2. Macroeconomic analysis
3.5. Sports Analytics Market COVID-19 Impact
Chapter 4. Sports Analytics Market: Component Estimates & Trend Analysis
4.1. Component Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2030
4.2. Sports Analytics Market Estimates & Forecast, By Component (USD Million)
4.2.1. Software
4.2.2. Services
Chapter 5. Sports Analytics Market: Analysis Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. Analysis Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2030
5.2. Sports Analytics Market Estimates & Forecast, By Analysis (USD Million)
5.2.1. On-Field
5.2.1.1. Players & Team Analysis
5.2.1.2. Video Analysis
5.2.1.3. Health Assessment
5.2.2. Off-Field
5.2.2.1. Fan Engagement
5.2.2.2. Ticket Pricing
Chapter 6. Sports Analytics Market: Sports Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. Sports Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2030
6.2. Sports Analytics Market Estimates & Forecast, By Sports (USD Million)
6.2.1. Football
6.2.2. Cricket
6.2.3. Baseball
6.2.4. Basketball
6.2.5. Rugby
6.2.6. Others
Chapter 7. Sports Analytics Market: End-use Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. End-use Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2030
7.2. Sports Analytics Market Estimates & Forecast, By End-use (USD Million)
7.2.1. Sports Teams
7.2.2. Sports Leagues/Associations
7.2.3. Individual Players/Coaches
7.2.4. Media Organizations
7.2.5. Sports Betting
7.2.6. Others
Chapter 8. Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
8.1. Sports Analytics Market by Region, 2023 & 2030
8.2. North America
8.2.1. North America Sports Analytics Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
8.2.1.1. U.S.
8.2.1.2. Canada
8.3. Europe
8.3.1. Europe Sports Analytics Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
8.3.1.1. UK
8.3.1.2. Germany
8.3.1.3. France
8.3.1.4. Italy
8.3.1.5. Spain
8.4. Asia Pacific
8.4.1. Asia Pacific Sports Analytics Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
8.4.1.1. China
8.4.1.2. Japan
8.4.1.3. India
8.4.1.4. South Korea
8.5. Latin America
8.5.1. Latin America Sports Analytics Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
8.5.1.1. Brazil
8.5.1.2. Mexico
8.6. Middle East & Africa (MEA)
8.6.1. MEA Sports Analytics Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
8.6.1.1. UAE
8.6.1.2. Saudi Arabia
8.6.1.3. South Africa
Chapter 9. Sports Analytics Market - Competitive Landscape
9.1. Key Companies
9.1.1. Agile Sports Analytics LLC
9.1.2. Catapult Group International Ltd.
9.1.3. ChyroHego Corporation
9.1.4. Deltatre S.p.A.
9.1.5. Experfy, Inc.
9.1.6. Genius Sports Group
9.1.7. International Business Machine (IBM) Corporation
9.1.8. Oracle Corporation
9.1.9. SAP SE
9.1.10. Arecont Vision Coaster LLC
9.1.11. The Sportradar Group
9.1.12. Stats LLC
9.2. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
9.3. Company Categorization
9.4. Participant’s Overview
9.5. Financial Performance
9.6. Product Benchmarking
9.7. Company Market Share Analysis, 2023
9.8. Company Heat Map Analysis
9.9. Strategy Mapping
9.9.1. Expansion/Divestiture
9.9.2. Collaborations/Partnerships
9.9.3. New Product Launches
9.9.4. Contract
List of Tables
Table 1 Sports Analytics Market 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 2 Global Sports Analytics Market Estimates and Forecasts by Region, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 3 Global Sports Analytics Market Estimates and Forecasts by Component, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 4 Global Sports Analytics Market Estimates and Forecasts by Analysis, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 5 Global Sports Analytics Market Estimates and Forecasts by Sports, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 6 Global Sports Analytics Market Estimates and Forecasts by End-use, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 7 Sports Analytics - M&A, Collaborations & Partnership Scenario
Table 8 Software Component Market by Region, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 9 Services Component Market by Region, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 10 On-Field Analysis Market by Region, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 11 Off-Field Analysis Market by Region, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 12 Football Sports Market by Region, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 13 Cricket Sports Market by Region, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 14 Baseball Sports Market by Region, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 15 Basketball Sports Market by Region, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 16 Rugby Sports Market by Region, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 17 Others Sports Market by Region, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 18 Sports Teams End-use Market by Region, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 19 Sports Leagues/Associations End-use Market by Region, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 20 Individual Players/Coaches End-use by Region, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 21 Media Organization End-use by Region, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 22 Sports Betting End-use by Region, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 23 Others End-use by Region, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 24 Sports Analytics Market by Region, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 25 North America Sports Analytics Market by Component, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 26 North America Sports Analytics Market by Analysis, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 27 North America Sports Analytics Market by Sports, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 28 North America Sports Analytics Market by End-use, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 29 U.S. Sports Analytics Market by Component, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 30 U.S. Sports Analytics Market by Analysis, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 31 U.S. Sports Analytics Market by Sports, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 32 U.S. Sports Analytics Market by End-use, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 33 Canada Sports Analytics Market by Component, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 34 Canada Sports Analytics Market by Analysis, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 35 Canada Sports Analytics Market by Sports, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 36 Canada Sports Analytics Market by End-use, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 37 Europe Sports Analytics Market by Component, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 38 Europe Sports Analytics Market by Analysis, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 39 Europe Sports Analytics Market by Sports, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 40 Europe Sports Analytics Market by End-use, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 41 Germany Sports Analytics Market by Component, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 42 Germany Sports Analytics Market by Analysis, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 43 Germany Sports Analytics Market by Sports, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 44 Germany Sports Analytics Market by End-use, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 45 UK Sports Analytics Market by Component, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 46 UK Sports Analytics Market by Analysis, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 47 UK Sports Analytics Market by Sports, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 48 UK Sports Analytics Market by End-use, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 49 France Sports Analytics Market by Component, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 50 France Sports Analytics Market by Analysis, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 51 France Sports Analytics Market by Sports, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 52 France Sports Analytics Market by End-use, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 53 Italy Sports Analytics Market by Component, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 54 Italy Sports Analytics Market by Analysis, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 55 Italy Sports Analytics Market by Sports, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 56 Italy Sports Analytics Market by End-use, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 57 Spain Sports Analytics Market by Component, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 58 Spain Sports Analytics Market by Analysis, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 59 Spain Sports Analytics Market by Sports, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 60 Spain Sports Analytics Market by End-use, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 61 Asia Pacific Sports Analytics Market by Component, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 62 Asia Pacific Sports Analytics Market by Analysis, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 63 Asia Pacific Sports Analytics Market by Sports, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 64 Asia Pacific Sports Analytics Market by End-use, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 65 China Sports Analytics Market by Component, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 66 China Sports Analytics Market by Analysis, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 67 China Sports Analytics Market by Sports, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 68 China Sports Analytics Market by End-use, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 69 Japan Sports Analytics Market by Component, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 70 Japan Sports Analytics Market by Analysis, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 71 Japan Sports Analytics Market by Sports, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 72 Japan Sports Analytics Market by End-use, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 73 India Sports Analytics Market by Component, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 74 India Sports Analytics Market by Analysis, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 75 India Sports Analytics Market by Sports, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 76 India Sports Analytics Market by End-use, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 77 South Korea Sports Analytics Market by Component, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 78 South Korea Sports Analytics Market by Analysis, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 79 South Korea Sports Analytics Market by Sports, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 80 South Korea Sports Analytics Market by End-use, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 81 Latin America Sports Analytics Market by Component, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 82 Latin America Sports Analytics Market by Analysis, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 83 Latin America Sports Analytics Market by Sports, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 84 Latin America Sports Analytics Market by End-use, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 85 Brazil Sports Analytics Market by Component, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 86 Brazil Sports Analytics Market by Analysis, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 87 Brazil Sports Analytics Market by Sports, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 88 Brazil Sports Analytics Market by End-use, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 89 Mexico Sports Analytics Market by Component, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 90 Mexico Sports Analytics Market by Analysis, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 91 Mexico Sports Analytics Market by Sports, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 92 Mexico Sports Analytics Market by End-use, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 93 Middle East and Africa Sports Analytics Market by Component, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 94 Middle East and Africa Sports Analytics Market by Analysis, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 95 Middle East and Africa Sports Analytics Market by Sports, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 96 Middle East and Africa Sports Analytics Market by End-use, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 97 UAE Sports Analytics Market by Component, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 98 UAE Sports Analytics Market by Analysis, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 99 UAE Sports Analytics Market by Sports, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 100 UAE Sports Analytics Market by End-use, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 101 Saudi Arabia Sports Analytics Market by Component, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 102 Saudi Arabia Sports Analytics Market by Analysis, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 103 Saudi Arabia Sports Analytics Market by Sports, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 104 Saudi Arabia Sports Analytics Market by End-use, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 105 South Africa Sports Analytics Market by Component, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 106 South Africa Sports Analytics Market by Analysis, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 107 South Africa Sports Analytics Market by Sports, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Table 108 South Africa Sports Analytics Market by End-use, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
List of Figures
Figure 1 Sports Analytics Market Segmentation
Figure 2 Sports Analytics Landscape
Figure 3 Information Procurement
Figure 4 Data Analysis Models
Figure 5 Market Formulation and Validation
Figure 6 Data Validating & Publishing
Figure 7 Market Snapshot
Figure 8 Segment Snapshot (1/2)
Figure 9 Segment Snapshot (2/2)
Figure 10 Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Figure 11 Sports Analytics - Market Size and Growth Prospects (USD Million)
Figure 12 Sports Analytics Market: Industry Value Chain Analysis
Figure 13 Sports Analytics Market: Market Dynamics
Figure 14 Sports Analytics Mareket: PORTER's Analysis
Figure 15 Sports Analytics Marekt: PESTEL Analysis
Figure 16 Sports Analytics Market Share by Component: Key Takeaway
Figure 17 Sports Analytics Market, by Component: Market Share, 2023 & 2030
Figure 18 Software Component Market Estimates & Forcasts, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Figure 19 Services Component Market Estimates & Forcasts, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Figure 20 Sports Analytics Market Share by Analysis: Key Takeaway
Figure 21 Sports Analytics Market, by Analysis: Market Share, 2023 & 2030
Figure 22 On-Field Market Estimates & Forcasts, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Figure 23 Off-Field Market Estimates & Forcasts, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Figure 24 Sports Analytics Market Share by Sports: Key Takeaway
Figure 25 Sports Analytics Market, by Sports: Market Share, 2023 & 2030
Figure 26 Football Market Estimates & Forcasts, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Figure 27 Cricket Market Estimates & Forcasts, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Figure 28 Basketball Market Estimates & Forcasts, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Figure 29 Baseball Market Estimates & Forcasts, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Figure 30 Rugby Market Estimates & Forcasts, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Figure 31 Others Market Estimates & Forcasts, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Figure 32 Sports Analytics Market Share by End-use: Key Takeaway
Figure 33 Sports Analytics Market, by End-use: Market Share, 2023 & 2030
Figure 34 Sports Teams Market Estimates & Forcasts, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Figure 35 Sports Leagues/Associations Market Estimates & Forcasts, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Figure 36 Individual Players/Coaches Market Estimates & Forcasts, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Figure 37 Media Organization Market Estimates & Forcasts, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Figure 38 Sports Bettign Market Estimates & Forcasts, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Figure 39 Others Market Estimates & Forcasts, 2018-2030 (Revenue, USD Million)
Figure 40 Regional Marketplace: Key Takeaways
Figure 41 Regional Marketplace: Key Takeaways
Figure 42 North America Sports Analytics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 43 U.S. Sports Analytics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 44 Canada Sports Analytics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 45 Europe Sports Analytics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 46 Germany Sports Analytics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 47 UK Sports Analytics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 48 France Sports Analytics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 49 Italy Sports Analytics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 50 Spain Sports Analytics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 51 Asia Pacific Sports Analytics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 52 China Sports Analytics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 53 Japan Sports Analytics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 54 India Sports Analytics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 55 South Korea Sports Analytics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 56 Latin America Sports Analytics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 57 Brazil Sports Analytics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 58 Mexico Sports Analytics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 59 Middle East and Africa Sports Analytics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 60 UAE Sports Analytics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 61 Saudi Arabia Sports Analytics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 62 South Africa Sports Analytics Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018-2030 (USD Million)
Figure 63 Key Company Categorization
Figure 64 Company Market Positioning
Figure 65 Key Company Market Share Analysis, 2023
Figure 66 Strategic Framework

Companies Mentioned

  • Agile Sports Analytics LLC
  • Catapult Group International Ltd.
  • ChyroHego Corporation
  • Deltatre S.p.A.
  • Experfy, Inc.
  • Genius Sports Group
  • International Business Machine (IBM) Corporation
  • Oracle Corporation
  • SAP SE
  • Arecont Vision Coaster LLC
  • The Sportradar Group
  • Stats LLC

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