Introduction "Digital Olympic Games" refers to using present technological information to develop the information resources that are related to Olympic Games. Digital games aim to build an information environment, and to provide high-quality information services for each individual and organization. This article first defines the sports information technology connotation. From the angle of "digital Olympic Games" this paper analyzes the demanding condition of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games for the sports information technology talents. Further, this paper analyzes the necessity, importance and need for sports information technology towards personnel training. Methods This study utilized literature review, survey procedure and logical analytic methods. Results 1. In the field of sports teaching, research, training, competition, and entertainment, the information presented including visual images, text, and sound is used to identify concepts. The process of using technological means, including the computer, as a mechanism for communication and processing of sports related information is referred to as sports information technology. 2. The organizational and constructional work of the Olympic Games urgently needs sports information technology expertise. The digital advancement of the Beijing Olympic Games mainly manifests in the television broadcast, the information system, Olympic Games electronic commerce and policy-making information systems. This is a huge systematic project and will draw the market`s demand for the sports information technology expertise. 3. The enhancement of the sports competition results needs the assistance of sports information technology. At present, sports information technology is widely used for athletes` technical diagnosis, functional evaluation and technique analysis. The present Olympic Games field tests the strength of obtaining and processing sports information. 4. The development of sport in China requires sports information technology expertise. In comparison with developed countries, China`s sports information technology service level is still far behind. One of the main solutions is to strengthen the training of the sports information technology personnel to improve the knowledge level and the ability to acquire information. Conclusions The level of the sports information technology application has already become one of the important symbols of a nation`s sports development level. In each sports domain, by enhancing the application level of sports information technology can we realize the goal of the "digital Olympic Games" and promote China`s sports information construction thoroughly. At the turning point of Olympic Games, Chinese sport development urgently needs multi-skilled professionals with an in depth understanding of sports knowledge information technology.
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