Communities in the sporting goods industry
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News briefsLuhta has been awarded the ESG Transparency Award 2024
Finnish Luhta achieved the highest excellence class level in the evaluation and was awarded the Leading Companies Prize as the winner in its category.
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News briefsNine social enterprises to receive grants through Olympism365
These grants support social enterprises that are working on sport-for-development projects.
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ArticleSGI Europe founder publishes book about sport industry dynamics
A new book by Eugenio Di Maria is designed to be a reference for decision-makers to help navigate the global sporting goods and outdoor market.
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ArticleThree sports companies on the Forbes list
When Forbes business magazine published its annual list of the World’s Best Employers, three sports companies were among the top 50. Almost.
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News briefsIOC election rules could affect the presidential aspirations of some candidates
The new IOC President will be elected in March 2025.
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News briefsEuropean Week of Sport aims to get kids moving
With thousands of activities all around Europe, the EU wants to inspire its young population to move more.
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News briefsOlympism365 Innovation Hub announces inaugural recipients of the Ignite365 Awards
The new awards recognize creative and innovative solutions that use sports to solve important societal and social problems.
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News briefsSport 2000 partners with Running Industry Alliance
Sport 2000 will support RIA’s retail and brand members with learnings from international markets.
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ArticleWFSGI extends uniform support and “Road to Paris” to Paralympics 2024
While ”Road to Paris” aims to enhance the visibility of Paralympic athletes, the Uniform Support Program provides critical assistance to NPCs that need support in securing competition-compliant uniforms.
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ArticleSexual harassment and social beauty norms keep women from exercising
A representative study by the Munich-based fitness company shows that almost half of all women are sexually harassed while working out.
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ArticleIOC and WFSGI continue to support underprivileged NOCs with apparel
The Uniform Support Program was first introduced at the Rio 2016 Games to address the needs of NOCs struggling to provide their athletes with appropriate competition attire and was renewed for Paris 2024.
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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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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 ...
