AI-SPORTED is a 36-month international joint project with partners from leading sports universities, vocational training institutions, innovation networks, and deep tech and AI-focused companies from the sport sector across Europe. By integrating deep tech and AI competencies, strategic foresight, and practical work-based learning, AI-SPORTED will empower sports professionals, educators, and students to use AI for performance optimisation, fan engagement, operational efficiency, and future-proofing. Key activities include: - Conducting in-depth research on AI trends and challenges in sports, - Developing foresight-driven roadmaps for sports innovation in Europe, - Co-creating and piloting AI-focused curricula for higher education and vocational training, and - Organising collaborative hackathons and workshops to prototype real-world solutions. Aligned with European priorities (e.g., Digital Education Action Plan, European Skills Agenda), the project supports digital transformation, inclusivity, and sustainability. AI-SPORTED aims to create a robust, future-ready sports ecosystem in Europe—one that not only meets current industry needs but also anticipates and navigates emerging opportunities and disruptions by promoting ongoing collaboration among educational institutions, academia, and enterprises.