Category Archives: Sports

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Loughborough University’s Impressive Contingent Ready for World Athletics Championships

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University will be well-represented at the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Budapest, with a significant number of current students and alumni set to compete. The university’s athletes will participate in various events, including the 800m, pole vault, … Read the full press release

Vivendi Demonstrates Strong Commitment as Official Entertainment Sponsor of Rugby World Cup France 2023

(IN BRIEF) Vivendi and its entities are fully engaged as the Official Entertainment Sponsor of Rugby World Cup France 2023. Various initiatives have been undertaken to promote the event, including embellishing monuments, producing signature films, broadcasting sports news programs, releasing … Read the full press release

Audi Sport Gears Up for 2024 Dakar Rally with Test and Baja Aragón Competition

(IN BRIEF) Audi Sport is preparing for the 2024 Dakar Rally with a test in Spain and participation in the Baja Aragón competition. Three Audi RS Q e-tron cars will be driven by pairs of drivers in the event. The … Read the full press release

Audi Extends Partnership with FC Bayern Women to Promote Women’s Soccer

(IN BRIEF) Audi and FC Bayern Women have announced a two-year extension of their partnership, emphasizing their commitment to promoting women’s soccer. As part of the alliance, Audi provides the team with company cars and recently launched the “Werde #12teFrau” … Read the full press release

Arkema Partners with French National Women’s Football Team to Support Women’s Football Development

(IN BRIEF) Arkema, the naming rights holder of D1 Arkema, has become a partner of the French national Women’s Football Team for the next two seasons, solidifying its commitment to women’s football and the development of the women’s game. This … Read the full press release

Allianz Launches Initiatives to Overcome Financial Obstacles for Women in Professional Football

(IN BRIEF) Allianz has introduced two new initiatives aimed at helping women overcome financial barriers in pursuing professional football careers. A survey by Allianz revealed that 64% of women are prevented from pursuing their passion due to financial obstacles. To … Read the full press release

Generali Presents Women in Sailing Trophy at Barcolana to Promote Equality

(IN BRIEF) Generali, as the presenting sponsor of the Barcolana sailing event, is supporting sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The event, organized by the Barcola and Grignano Sailing Club, will include the ‘Generali Women in Sailing’ Trophy, awarded to the … Read the full press release

Renowned Driver Sébastien Loeb Teams Up with ABT CUPRA for Extreme E in Sardinia

(IN BRIEF) Renowned World Rally driver Sébastien Loeb will join ABT CUPRA for the upcoming Extreme E race in Sardinia on July 8-9, 2023. Loeb, who has an impressive track record in Extreme E and nine World Rally Championship titles, … Read the full press release

CUPRA and Wilson Renew Partnership, Introduce Wilson Bela CUPRA V2 Padel Racquet

(IN BRIEF) CUPRA and Wilson have renewed their collaboration and launched the Wilson Bela CUPRA V2 padel racquet. This partnership highlights their shared passion for Padel and features a collection that includes the racquet, bags, and t-shirts. Padel ambassador Fernando … Read the full press release

Michelin Group Takes Full Ownership of ASM Clermont Auvergne, Ensuring Club Continuity and Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Michelin Group has acquired full ownership of ASM Clermont Auvergne, a renowned rugby club. The acquisition aims to ensure the club’s continuity and guide its transformation. Michelin shares the club’s ambition to restore its athletic goals while improving … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Start-Up ORB Innovations Acquired by Glidewell for Dental Wearable Technology

(IN BRIEF) Glidewell, a global leader in custom dental solutions, has acquired ORB Innovations, a start-up founded by Loughborough University engineering alumni. ORB Innovations has developed a pioneering technology platform called ORB, which measures physiological parameters and biomechanics. Unique among … Read the full press release

Landmark Partnership: Unilever Joins FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ as Official Personal Care Sponsor

(IN BRIEF) Unilever personal care brands, including Rexona, Dove, Lifebuoy, and Lux, have been announced as the Official Sponsors of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. This partnership is a first for FIFA, as it includes personal care brands across … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto provides 45 electric and hybrid vehicles for IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship

(IN BRIEF) Czech carmaker Škoda Auto has provided a fleet of 45 vehicles to the organisers of the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, as it has done since 1993. The vehicles, the majority of which are all-electric or plug-in … Read the full press release

Arkema supports women’s soccer with sponsorship of Marinette Pichon biopic

(IN BRIEF) Arkema, a chemical and materials company, is sponsoring the biopic “Marinette” about Marinette Pichon, a former French international footballer, to support the development of women’s soccer and promote social issues related to the role of women, inclusion and … Read the full press release

ABB and Formula E Launch ABB Driver of Progress Award for Most Progressive Driver

(IN BRIEF) ABB and Formula E have launched a new award, the ABB Driver of Progress, for the driver who gains the most positions during an E-Prix. The driver who can best balance speed, overtaking skill, and energy management will … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom partners with Riot Games, SK Gaming and epf for first-ever League of Legends tournament for women and non-binary players

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom, Riot Games, SK Gaming, and the esports player foundation (epf) have partnered to launch the Equal eSports Cup, a League of Legends tournament for female and non-binary players in the DACH region. More than 10 teams … Read the full press release

BPEA EQT to acquire IMG Academy from Endeavor Group Holdings for $1.25 billion

(IN BRIEF) BPEA Private Equity Fund VIII, an affiliated investment fund of BPEA EQT, is set to acquire IMG Academy from Endeavor Group Holdings for USD 1.25 billion. IMG Academy, headquartered in Florida, provides a sports-focused boarding school, sports camps, … Read the full press release

Loughborough coach George Bates appointed as Team UK Head Coach for Wheelchair Basketball at Invictus Games

(IN BRIEF) George Bates, the current Head Coach of Loughborough Lightning Wheelchair Basketball, has been appointed as the Team UK Head Coach for Wheelchair Basketball at the upcoming Invictus Games. The Invictus Games is a multi-sport international competition for wounded, … Read the full press release

Paris 2024’s Olympic Games Opening Ceremony to Take Place Along Seine

(IN BRIEF) Paris 2024 has partnered with 42 river companies to provide boats for athletes of Olympic delegations to parade along the Seine River during the Opening Ceremony. A total of 116 Parisian and regional boats will be used, with … Read the full press release

Groupe BPCE and Paris Musées sign partnership agreement for Petit Palais during Paris 2024 Games

(IN BRIEF) Groupe BPCE and Paris Musées have signed a three-year partnership agreement to create the “Petit Palais du Sport” venue for the company during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The partnership will fund the restoration of the … Read the full press release