Category Archives: Sports

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FDJ and SUEZ Renew Support for France’s Leading Women’s Cycling Team, Embracing Diversity and Excellence in Sports

(IN BRIEF) FDJ and SUEZ have renewed their sponsorship of France’s leading women’s cycling team, FDJ-SUEZ, for another three seasons, supporting the team’s development and commitment to diversity in sports. The extended partnership will help the team, led by General … Read the full press release

Heathrow Airport Welcomes NFL Teams for London Games Celebration

(IN BRIEF) Heathrow Airport is gearing up to host NFL teams and fans as they arrive in the UK for the much-anticipated 2024 NFL London Games. To mark this occasion, the airport is unveiling its own “gameday stats” and honoring … Read the full press release

Norwich City Women’s Football Player Millie Daviss Launches Academic Career at UEA

(IN BRIEF) Millie Daviss, a player for the Norwich City Women’s Football Club, has embarked on a new journey as a lecturer at the University of East Anglia (UEA). Starting her academic career, Millie will teach subjects related to academic … Read the full press release

Thorn and Zumtobel Illuminate SAP Garden, Enhancing Sports and Event Experience in Munich

(IN BRIEF) Thorn and Zumtobel have partnered with Red Bull Stadion GmbH to provide cutting-edge lighting solutions for the newly completed SAP Garden in Munich’s Olympic Park. The sports venue, designed by Danish architects 3XN, features a dynamic façade and … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Wins Sports University of the Year for the Fourth Time, Continuing Athletic and Academic Excellence

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has been named Sports University of the Year for the fourth time by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. This recognition follows a successful summer where athletes linked to the university won … Read the full press release

Newly Renovated TU/e Sports Center Opens, Unveiling Largest Student Facility in the Netherlands

(IN BRIEF) Eindhoven University of Technology has unveiled its expanded and renovated Student Sports Center, now the largest in the Netherlands. The center, which was opened by Olympic medalist Sander de Graaf, features a significant increase in space and new … Read the full press release

PUMA Appoints Indrajeet Sen as New Head of Global Sourcing as Anne-Laure Descours Transitions to Advisory Role

(IN BRIEF) PUMA has appointed Indrajeet Sen as Senior Vice President of Group Sourcing, taking over operational responsibilities from Anne-Laure Descours, who will not extend her contract beyond 2024. Sen, who has been with PUMA since 2016, will oversee global … Read the full press release

FC Bayern and MAN Truck & Bus Team Up to Launch Electric Vehicle Charging Hub at Allianz Arenal

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus, in partnership with FC Bayern Munich, has launched a project to build a public charging park for electric trucks and buses at the Allianz Arena in Munich. The charging park, featuring high-power and megawatt … Read the full press release

Capgemini Revolutionizes America’s Cup Viewing with Real-Time Wind Visualization Technology

(IN BRIEF) Capgemini and America’s Cup Media have partnered to introduce WindSight IQ™, a state-of-the-art technology that will bring real-time wind visualization to the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup broadcasts. This innovative tool leverages advanced LiDAR sensors and cutting-edge algorithms … Read the full press release

LEGO and Nike Unite to Inspire Global Creativity and Play Through New Partnership

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group and Nike, Inc. have announced a multi-year partnership to unite creative play and sport, aiming to inspire children and families globally. This collaboration will launch in 2025, featuring co-branded products, experiences, and content that merge … Read the full press release

Borussia Dortmund and RWE Unite for Landmark Sustainability Initiative at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK

(IN BRIEF) Borussia Dortmund and RWE have entered a six-year partnership to enhance sustainability at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, Germany’s largest football stadium. The collaboration includes installing the largest photovoltaic (PV) system on a stadium roof in Germany, with over 9,500 … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Powers Tour de France Femmes with Sustainability: Katarzyna Niewiadoma Takes Victory, Marianne Vos Wins Points Trophy

(IN BRIEF) Katarzyna Niewiadoma won the third edition of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, with Marianne Vos taking the points classification title. Škoda Auto, the main partner of the event, provided 70 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, including … Read the full press release

PUMA Recognized Among Europe’s Top Ten Climate Leaders by Financial Times

(IN BRIEF) PUMA has been recognized as one of Europe’s top ten Climate Leaders by the Financial Times, achieving its highest-ever ranking of eighth place. The company’s early achievement of its climate goals and new ambitious targets for 2030 highlight … Read the full press release

PUMA Strengthens GCC Leadership with Key Appointments in Middle East and Turkey

(IN BRIEF) PUMA has announced leadership changes to bolster its presence in the GCC and surrounding regions. Johan Kuhlo has been appointed as Managing Director for the GCC, overseeing key markets like the UAE and Saudi Arabia, effective September 1. … Read the full press release

TUM’s Innovative Software Boosts German Beach Volleyball Team to Olympic Silver

(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich (TUM) played a key role in helping the German beach volleyball team of Nils Ehlers and Clemens Wickler secure a silver medal at the Paris Olympics. The team’s success was supported by innovative … Read the full press release

University of Warwick and RFU Launch Innovative Partnership to Promote Women’s Rugby

(IN BRIEF) The University of Warwick and the Rugby Football Union (RFU) have launched a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) aimed at promoting women’s rugby in England through sociolinguistic insights. The initiative will explore how the language used by rugby coaches … Read the full press release

Webuild Launches Campaign to Inspire Women and Youth Through Sports Champions

(IN BRIEF) Webuild has launched a new communication campaign titled “We Dream, We Build, We Win,” featuring Italian sports champions to inspire women and youth. The campaign highlights themes of teamwork, commitment, and resilience, showcasing the journeys of athletes alongside … Read the full press release

Pirelli Partners with Hill-Climb Champion Simone Faggioli for “Set the Time” Event

(IN BRIEF) Pirelli is partnering with hill-climb champion Simone Faggioli for the first “Set the Time” event during the Rieti-Terminillo hill-climb race on August 4. Faggioli will drive a Porsche 911 (992) equipped with Pirelli’s P Zero Trofeo R tyres … Read the full press release

British Gas Extends PeakSave Offer to Support Fans During Paris 2024 Olympics

(IN BRIEF) British Gas is extending its PeakSave offer to provide half-price electricity to customers during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, from 28th July to 8th September. The offer, available every Sunday and on two Saturdays, encourages homeowners to use … Read the full press release

Kadeena Cox Partners with Experian to Promote Support Hub for Accessibility Needs

(IN BRIEF) Experian has partnered with World and Paralympic Champion Kadeena Cox to promote the Experian Support Hub, a service designed to improve accessibility to essential services for individuals with support needs. Through a series of videos, Cox will highlight … Read the full press release