Category Archives: Sports

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Accenture Joins The R&A as Consulting Partner and Championship Patron in Long-Term Collaboration Supporting Golf’s Future

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has formed a six-year partnership with The R&A that appoints the company as the governing body’s Official Business and Technology Consulting Partner while also making it an Official Patron of The Open, AIG Women’s Open and ISPS … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Research Project Invites Women Football Fans to Share Experiences to Improve Stadium Safety

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University is collaborating with Northumbria University and the Football Supporters’ Association on the Safer Stadiums research initiative, which aims to improve safety and inclusivity for women attending men’s football matches. The project invites women fans to share … Read the full press release

Continental Expands Terra Range with New Terra Competition Gravel Tire Designed for Speed and Multi Surface Riding

(IN BRIEF) Continental has launched the Terra Competition, the fastest gravel tire in its Terra Range, designed to combine road-bike efficiency with reliable performance on light off-road terrain. The tire features an aerodynamic tread design with a continuous center section … Read the full press release

Gorenje Appoints Football Star Luka Modrić as Brand Ambassador for European Marketing Campaigns

(IN BRIEF) Gorenje has appointed football star Luka Modrić as its new brand ambassador in a partnership built around shared values of simplicity, family life, and everyday balance. The collaboration will feature Modrić in advertising and marketing campaigns across Europe, … Read the full press release

AVL RACETECH Strengthens Collaboration with Ed Carpenter Racing Through Advanced Vehicle Simulation Technologies

(IN BRIEF) AVL RACETECH and Ed Carpenter Racing have expanded their collaboration into an official technical partnership, with AVL becoming the team’s Official Dynamic Vehicle Simulation Partner in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. The partnership centers on the use of AVL … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Recognised for Sustainability Leadership and Sports Research Podcast at Industry Awards

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has been shortlisted in two categories at the 2026 Sports Industry Awards, recognising achievements in environmental sustainability and sports communication. The Environmental Sustainability nomination highlights climate-focused initiatives across the University’s sports facilities, including the decarbonisation of … Read the full press release

Viaplay Group Secures Long Term EFL Championship Rights to Deliver Complete English Football Coverage Across the Nordics

(IN BRIEF) Viaplay Group has signed a multi-year agreement to retain exclusive Nordic broadcast rights to the EFL Championship until 2028, allowing the platform to stream every match live, including the Play-Offs at Wembley. The deal adds to Viaplay’s existing … Read the full press release

Atos Supports UEFA Futsal EURO 2026 Across Three Countries While Strengthening Long-Term Partnership with UEFA

(IN BRIEF) Atos has successfully delivered comprehensive IT and digital operations support for UEFA Futsal EURO™ 2026 across Latvia, Lithuania, and Slovenia, deploying on-site and remote teams to manage accreditation, infrastructure, networks, and user support, while also completing its first … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Becomes Exclusive Education Partner to Team England Ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has secured a landmark partnership with Team England ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, becoming the team’s exclusive education sector partner and the first institution in Games history to feature on official podium kit. … Read the full press release

ABN AMRO Expands Commitment to Inclusive Sport with New Scholarship Supporting Pathway to Elite Wheelchair Tennis

(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO has launched a new multi-year Sport Scholarship for wheelchair tennis players at the ABN AMRO Open, based on research showing that ambitious wheelchair athletes face significantly higher annual sports-related costs of €16,000 to €26,500 compared to … Read the full press release

CTS EVENTIM Opens Italy’s Largest and Most Advanced Indoor Arena in Milano Ahead of the Winter Olympics

(IN BRIEF) CTS EVENTIM has opened Italy’s largest and most innovative indoor arena in Milano, initially operating as the “Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena” for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, with its debut marked by a women’s ice hockey … Read the full press release

CharterWay’s Mercedes-Benz Arocs Fleet Ensures Reliable Winter Logistics for Major Sporting Event

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Arocs dump trucks from the CharterWay rental fleet were deployed at the Biathlon World Cup in Oberhof in January 2026 to manage snow removal and maintain safe access routes for athletes, officials, and spectators under challenging winter … Read the full press release

Barclays strengthens global sports portfolio with strategic partnership with Williams Formula 1 Team

(IN BRIEF) Barclays has signed a multi-year sponsorship with the Atlassian Williams F1 Team, becoming its Official Banking Partner and primary corporate bank while securing prominent branding on the 2026 FW48 car and team apparel. The partnership will focus on … Read the full press release

Allianz Names Tennis Champion Jannik Sinner as Global Brand Ambassador in Multi-Year International Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Allianz has announced a multi-year global partnership with tennis star Jannik Sinner, naming the four-time Grand Slam champion as its Global Brand Ambassador as part of a broader effort to strengthen emotional engagement with audiences worldwide. The collaboration … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA and Turkish Basketball Federation Renew Strategic Partnership to Support National Teams and Youth Development

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has extended its partnership with the Turkish Basketball Federation for another five years, continuing the longest-running sponsorship in Turkish basketball history. Since 2001, the collaboration has supported all national teams, youth programmes, and basketball schools, helping … Read the full press release

Bentley Introduces New Supersports to Europe and the Middle East with Landmark Regional Launch Event in Dubai

(IN BRIEF) Bentley has introduced the new Supersports to the Europe, Middle East and Africa region with a high-profile launch event in Dubai, combining a global film premiere, live performance moments and an exclusive customer gathering. The event marked the … Read the full press release

Indra Group Brings Sovereign Artificial Intelligence to Formula One Through Alpine Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Indra Group has formed a strategic partnership with BWT Alpine Formula One Team to deploy its sovereign artificial intelligence platform, IndraMind, within the team’s Formula One operations. The collaboration will support real-time data analysis and strategic decision-making in … Read the full press release

Loughborough Lightning and Loughborough Sport Partner with boobydoo to Advance Breast Health and Performance in Women’s Sport

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough Lightning Netball and Loughborough Sport have entered a new partnership with sports bra specialist boobydoo, appointing the brand as official sports bra partner to the Lightning squad and fitting and retail partner across the university campus. The … Read the full press release

Papendal and Eneco eMobility Strengthen Sustainable Sports Infrastructure with Major EV Charging Plaza Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Papendal and Eneco eMobility have opened a charging plaza with 59 new EV charging stations at the Papendal Olympic Training Centre, supporting athletes, employees, and visitors in making the switch to electric mobility. Developed and operated by Eneco … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Confirmed as Custodian of Spirit of 2012 Social Impact Archive

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has been appointed as the official custodian of the Spirit of 2012 archive as the organisation prepares for its planned closure in January 2026. Founded to extend the social legacy of the London 2012 Games, Spirit … Read the full press release