Communities in the sporting goods industry
Learn more about associations, the most relevant awards in the sports business and get some knowledge in training and webinars.
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News briefsWPA and IPPA seek to boost women’s padel in Asia
New alliance aims to boost memberships, train coaches and professionalize the sport across the continent.
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ArticleInt’l Padel Cluster appoints new head of operations
Former Babolat and Ternua executive Michel Gogniat takes the helm as industry body prepares new strategic plan.
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News briefsA B2B event for Italy’s sporting goods industry alongside Milano Cortina 2026
The Italian Trade Agency and Assosport are connecting domestic brands with international buyers at an event on 8 February during the Winter Games.
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ArticlePTPA seeking outside capital, per report
Players’ union explores $1bn raise to reshape tennis governance and commercial control.
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ArticleFIBA launches sustainability strategy
FIBA unveils its Sustainability Strategy 2025-2029, focusing on environmental responsibility, social impact, governance and economic sustainability.
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ArticleItalian tennis tops football in revenues
Italy’s tennis federation generated over €230m in 2025, surpassing football’s €200m – the result of a decade-long structural transformation.
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ArticleLPGA launches team golf league WTGL
The LPGA partners with TMRW Sports to create WTGL, a new team golf platform featuring LPGA Tour stars in fast-paced match play starting winter 2026.
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ArticleWFSGI launches Sustainability Academy with XU Group and EY
WFSGI introduces a new learning platform to help brands and manufacturers strengthen sustainability skills and meet global ESG standards.
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ArticleFESI elects new president and debates the future of sport
FESI elects Michael Nendwich as president and welcomes EU Sport Commissioner Glenn Micallef for strategic talks on Europe’s sport future.
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News briefsSpain creates Sports Executive Committee
Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez announced a Sports Executive Committee uniting Olympic and Paralympic bodies under one inclusive national sport model.
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News briefsIOC to host 14th Olympic Summit Dec. 11
The IOC will host the 14th Olympic Summit on Dec. 11 in Lausanne, focusing on Milano Cortina 2026, LA28, and anti-doping measures.
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News briefsWFSGI joins International Chamber of Commerce
WFSGI joins ICC to strengthen policy influence, expand global networks, and amplify voice on trade, ESG, and physical inactivity.
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ArticlePTO partners with Saudi Triathlon Federation
The Professional Triathletes Organisation and the Saudi Triathlon Federation have signed an MOU to develop triathlon in Saudi Arabia from grassroots to elite level, up to the hosting of the T100 Triathlon World Tour.
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ArticleUS Soccer names Deloitte’s Dan Helfrich as COO
The US Soccer Federation has appointed Dan Helfrich, outgoing Chairman and CEO of Deloitte Consulting, as its new Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2026
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ArticleUK launches “Let’s Move!” child activity campaign
The UK Government has launched “Let’s Move!,” a nationwide campaign backed by Sport England and sports stars to help families keep children active year-round.
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ArticleIOC hosts first Olympic AI Engagement Forum
The IOC hosted the first Olympic Movement AI Engagement Forum in Lausanne on Nov. 12-13, focusing on responsible AI use in sport and athlete support.
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ArticleIOC backs UN sport declaration in Doha
UN Member States adopted a declaration on sport’s role in achieving SDGs at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, with IOC support.
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News briefsThe Running Event 2025 promotes inclusion
The Running Event returns with partnerships in diversity, mentorship and community-building to strengthen the running industry.
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ArticleWFSGI joins child inactivity coalition
WFSGI has joined a global coalition that seeks to address the child-inactivity crisis, committing industry to drive engagement and community activation.
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Article86% of Olympic venues still in use
New IOC research shows 86 percent of all permanent Olympic venues since 1896 remain active, with 94 percent of 21st-century facilities still hosting sporting and cultural events.
