Communities in the sporting goods industry – Page 5
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News briefsJordan Brand’s cultural celebration of basketball and community in Paris
Source: Jordan Youssouf Fofana Jordan Brand is launching District 23, described as “an unprecedented elevation of Paris’ diverse 18th arrondissement into a global sport and cultural hub.” The initiative celebrates the diasporic cultures and international youth that also characterize basketball. District 23, under the creative direction ...
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ArticleWhich sports brands are among Time Magazine’s most sustainable companies?
Time Magazine and data intelligence platform Statista have created a list of what they consider the world’s most sustainable companies for 2024. So, how are sports brands, companies and retailers ranked? Several companies qualified for the list, and one brand performed so well in sustainability that it ranked third ...
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News briefsPro pádel gains an association for coaches
The Professional Padel Players Coaches Association is making its debut at Premier Padel’s BNL Italy Major, running from June 15 to 23 in Rome. It has gathered 80 members so far, along with a president, Francisco Javier “Pozanco” Sánchez, a vice president, Jorge Bellmont, and a secretary, Ángel González. Its ...
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News briefsIOC proposes creation of 'Olympic Esports Games'
The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, announced that the Executive Board is proposing the creation of “Olympic Esports Games” for the 142nd IOC Session, which will be held during the Olympic Games Paris 2024. The IOC is already “in advanced discussions with a potential host,” the ...
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ArticleX Games plans to launch innovative X Games League
X Games is set to launch a bold new global team-based format in 2026. Backed by MSP Sports Capital (MSP), a portfolio company of Najafi Cos., the new X Games League (XGL) will provide a year-round international competition calendar for the X Games that will allow athletes to earn compensation ...
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News briefsSaudi Arabia’s PIF reportedly in talks to create new boxing league
The Public Investment Fund (PIF), the sovereign wealth fund of the Kindgom of Saudi Arabia, is “in discussions with multiple boxing stakeholders to create a league, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape of the sport,” Reuters has unveiled in an exclusive report. The discussions involve promoters like Matchroom Boxing and Golden ...
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News briefsPickleball hits the famous red clay
The French Tennis Federation (FFT) and former French tennis pro Amélie Mauresmo put on pickleball demonstrations on the red clay of Roland-Garros during this year’s tournament, The Dink reports. The FFT has embraced the American sport and is petitioning the French government to hold a national championship. The demonstration took ...
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ArticleIBA and IOC tangle over plan to pay out prize money to boxers
The International Boxing Association (IBA) says that it will be awarding a purse for every medal in boxing at the Paris Olympics. Half will go to the athlete, a quarter to the national federation, and a quarter to the boxer’s coach. The purse will be $100,000 for gold, $50,000 for ...
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News briefsFootBalance wins at 2024 Sports Technology Awards with 3D foot scanning tech
Finnish company FootBalance clinched the top spot in the Medical category at the 2024 Sports Technology Awards with its MyFootBalance 3D foot scanning technology. The awards ceremony, held in London on May 9, 2024, celebrated the forefront of sports technology innovation, recognizing leaders across 23 different categories. The company’s founder, ...
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News briefsUK Gov announces £35 million investment into grassroots cricket
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a £35 million (€40.8m) investment to boost grassroots cricket over the next five years. The package will enable the construction of 16 new all-weather cricket domes in cities due to host the Women’s T20 World Cup in 2026 and Men’s T20 World Cup ...
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News briefsEuratex announces initiative to promote upskilling in the textiles, clothing, leather and footwear industry
The European Apparel and Textile Confederation (Euratex) is launching a new project to promote upskilling and reskilling in the textiles, clothing, leather and footwear (TCLF) industry. The new “TCLF Skillbridge” initiative, supported by the European Commission’s department for growth (DG GROW), will focus on establishing regional skills partnerships. In the ...
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News briefsUEFA opens bidding for women’s soccer gear rights
UEFA has initiated a tender process to secure rights for match balls and apparel exclusively for its women’s competitions throughout the 2025-2030 period. Included in this cycle are five editions of the UEFA Women’s Champions League, the 2029 Women’s European Championship and various age-group tournaments. The tender process will kick ...
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News briefsAsics EMEA introduces a young exercise influencer team
Asics has announced the launch of what it claims is “the world’s youngest exercise influencer team.” Asics “Little Reminders” is a group of seven and eight-year-olds from across the UK who are on a mission to remind adults to exercise for how it makes them feel, not how it makes ...
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News briefsTwo Ten Footwear Foundation names new Board Chair and Vice Chair
US nonprofit Two Ten Footwear Foundation, which has been supporting the interests of employees in the US footwear industry since the 1930s, announced its new Board Chair and Vice Chair at the foundation’s Board of Directors meeting last month. Joe Preston, President & CEO of New Balance, succeeds David Kahan, ...
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ArticleTechnogym’s strong wholesale growth driven by three regions
Technogym achieved 42 percent growth in wholesales revenues in 2021 to €145.3 million, driven by South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, India and the central-northern region of Europe. For the year, the Italian wellness company delivered 75 percent growth in net income attributable to shareholders at €63.1 million versus ...
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Y-3 and Real Madrid collaborate, celebrate anniversaries
20 years of partnership between Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto and Adidas on one side, 120 years of Real Madrid on the other. This year, Y-3 and Real’s anniversaries result in a collection that includes a limited edition jersey with hand-painted looking back numbers, as well as training sportswear and accessories. ...
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Decathlon signs agreement with ADESP
According to CMDsport, Decathlon has signed an agreement on inclusivity, equality and sustainability with the Spanish Sports Association (ADESP). One of its programs is to mentor female managers in sports federations, another is to promote the employment of handicapped athletes, and yet others aim to have athletes test Decathlon products ...
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News briefsPolartec sponsors 3D design online training with Portland Apparel Lab
In October 2021, Polartec launched a partnership with 3D solutions provider Browzwear and is now pushing further into the 3D design space. Starting in April 2022, the fabric specialist is sponsoring three design courses by the Portland Apparel Lab (PAL) to certify designers in VStitcher software, an industry-standard program from ...
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News briefsNew Global Category Manager for cross training at inov-8
After an eight-year absence, Chris Melton has returned to British running, hiking and fitness brand inov-8 as the new global category manager for cross training. Starting March 14, he is also responsible for the sales of footwear and apparel in Central and South America. Source: innov-8 Chris Melton ...
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News briefsDecathlon partners with GIZ on sustainability efforts in Vietnam
Decathlon and the German Development Agency (GIZ – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) will be collaborating this year on two joint initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of Vietnam’s garment and textile factories. The two joint projects are “Climate Protection through Sustainable Bioenergy Markets in Vietnam” (GIZ BEM) and “Fostering ...
