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Olympic hype drives growth in Chinese sporting goods
The 2024 Paris Olympics boost Chinese sporting goods market, with sales surging in key categories like shuttlecocks, swimsuits and outdoor gear.
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First-ever Icelandic triathlete at Paris 2024
Source: Jón Halldór Unnarsson Edda Hannesdóttir set to make history as the first triathlete from Iceland to compete at Olympic Games When Edda Hannesdóttir passes the triathlon finish line at the Olympic Games in Paris 2024, she will become the first Olympic triathlete from Iceland. A scholarship ...
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Nike unveils ‘Nike Jam’ sneakers for breakdancing debut at 2024 Summer Olympics
With the 2024 Summer Olympics on the horizon, Nike is set to make a splash in the debut of breakdancing as an official competition sport. Introducing the Nike Jam, a performance sneaker crafted specifically for breakdancers, which was unveiled at Nike’s “Nike on Air” Olympic preview event last month. Designed ...
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Finland’s Luhta reveals Olympic Collection from Rukka
Luhta Sportswear Company has been outfitting the Finnish Olympic team since 2017. As the Paris Olympics loom in July, the Finnish contingent will don the attire crafted by Rukka, the company’s specialized brand in technical and sports-specific apparel, footwear, and accessories. The team will sport Rukka garments during travel, at ...
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Lululemon unveils Team Canada’s kit for Paris 2024
Vancouver-based activewear brand Lululemon has revealed Team Canada’s summer athlete kit for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This initiative marks Lululemon’s second collaboration with the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic teams, but it’s the first time they’re crafting athlete kits tailored for warm weather. In a statement, ...
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Nike unveils new innovation cycle in preparation for Olympics
Nike’s latest innovation push follows CEO John Donahoe’s recent acknowledgment of the brand’s need to enhance its product innovation pipeline, citing it was “not performing at our potential.” The forthcoming products unveiled by Nike ahead of the Paris Olympics mark the commencement of a multiyear innovation drive, introducing “game-changing innovations” ...
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End of an era: World Athletics pays track&field gold medalists at 2024 Olympics
In a historic move, World Athletics has announced plans to award prize money to gold medalists in track and field events at the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris, marking a significant departure from traditional Olympic practices. A total of $2.4 million has been allocated for prize money at the 2024 ...
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“Biggest marketing investment ever”: Puma launches brand campaign
Puma wants to revitalize its brand identity to focus on “athletic excellence.” This is how.