Category Archives: Sports

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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

Die innovative Technologie von ABB unterstützt nachhaltige Mobilitätslösungen für den deutschen Elektrofahrzeugmarkt

(IN KÜRZE) Die ABB FIA Formel-E-Weltmeisterschaft kehrt auf den Berliner Flughafen Tempelhof zurück, den größten Elektrofahrzeugmarkt in Europa. ABB bietet Robotik- und Automatisierungslösungen für die deutsche Automobilbranche und hilft beim Aufbau der landesweiten Ladeinfrastruktur für Elektrofahrzeuge. Die Batterieproduktion ist ein … Read the full press release

ABB’s innovative technology supports sustainable mobility solutions for Germany’s EV market

(IN BRIEF) The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returns to Berlin’s Tempelhof Airport, the largest EV market in Europe. ABB provides robotics and automation solutions for Germany’s automotive sector and helps establish the country’s EV charging infrastructure. Battery production … Read the full press release

Il CEO di Audi condivide i progressi del progetto di Formula 1 sostenibile all’Auto Shanghai

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) Audi presenta per la prima volta il suo progetto di Formula 1 all’evento Auto Shanghai in Cina. L’amministratore delegato del marchio, Markus Duesmann, ha fornito informazioni sugli attuali progressi del progetto, che vedrà Audi competere nel campionato … Read the full press release

Audi CEO shares progress of sustainable Formula 1 project at Auto Shanghai

(IN BRIEF) Audi is presenting its Formula 1 project at the Auto Shanghai event in China for the first time. The brand’s CEO, Markus Duesmann, provided insight into the project’s current progress, which will see Audi compete in the FIA … Read the full press release

Decathlon partners with SGS to accelerate green building certification across stores

(IN BRIEF) Global sports retailer Decathlon has partnered with testing company SGS to adopt the EDGE green building certification standard as part of its real estate sustainability strategy. EDGE, which has built-in baselines for each country worldwide, will help Decathlon … Read the full press release

Colas Foundation Contributes Over €20,000 to Support Education and Vocational Training for Young People in Marrakech

(IN BRIEF) The Colas Foundation, after 30 years of supporting contemporary art, has decided to shift its focus to social issues. The foundation will now support initiatives that promote social and professional integration of children and young people through education, … Read the full press release

University of St Andrews commits to gender equality in golf through The R&A Women in Golf Charter

(IN BRIEF) The University of St Andrews in Scotland has signed The R&A Women in Golf Charter, committing to gender equality and diversity in the golf industry. The charter, launched in 2018, promotes the recruitment, retention and progression of women … Read the full press release

Scania prepares for world finals of Top Team workshop excellence competition

(IN BRIEF) Scania is preparing for the world finals of the Top Team competition, which celebrates workshop excellence and customer care. Twelve finalist teams from around the world will compete in Södertälje for the chance to win the top prize … Read the full press release

German FIFA esports players and content creators collaborate with Deutsche Telekom to develop fair play guide

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom and the esports player foundation are developing the FIFA Fairplay Guide, a code of conduct aimed at promoting fair play and sportsmanship in the FIFA video game community. The guide is part of the “Against Hate … Read the full press release

Loughborough University and ISH partner to offer new Master’s in Leadership in Sport

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University London and the Institute of Sports Humanities have announced the launch of a new Master’s in Leadership in Sport, set to begin in Autumn 2023. The course is designed for professionals in the sports industry and … Read the full press release

Four Loughborough Sporting Alumnae Named in BBC Woman’s Hour Power List 2023

(IN BRIEF) Four women with links to Loughborough University have been named in the BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour Power List 2023: Women in Sport. Alice Dearing, a Loughborough alumna and the first black woman to swim for Great Britain … Read the full press release

Loughborough University’s world-leading gym space equipped with latest technology and training equipment

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has opened a brand new extension to its Powerbase gym, doubling its size to 3,200 m2, home to Loughborough’s elite strength and conditioning environment. The facility has been designed to be fully inclusive and accessible, with … Read the full press release

Husqvarna partners with Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed 2023 golf tournament

(IN BRIEF) Husqvarna has partnered with the Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed 2023 golf tournament as the main sponsor, expanding its brand into the golf industry and positioning itself as a leader in autonomous green space technology. Robotic mowers provide a … Read the full press release

Loughborough University retains its crown as world’s best for sports-related subjects

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has been named the world’s top university for sports-related subjects for the seventh year in a row by the global QS higher education league table. The ranking takes into account survey results from academic staff and … Read the full press release

L’Université de Warwick et la Football Association of Wales s’associent pour étudier la langue et les équipes de haute performance

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) L’Université de Warwick collabore avec la Football Association of Wales pour analyser la communication entre les analystes de jeu et les entraîneurs d’équipe afin d’améliorer le travail d’équipe et de mieux comprendre comment les équipes sportives professionnelles … Read the full press release

University of Warwick and Football Association of Wales Partner to Study Language and High-Performance Teams

(IN BRIEF) The University of Warwick is collaborating with the Football Association of Wales to analyze communication between game analysts and team coaches to improve teamwork and gain insights into how professional sports teams can gain a competitive edge through … Read the full press release

Iconic Bentley Blower to return to Le Mans track after 93 years

(IN BRIEF) Bentley’s Blower Continuation Series to debut with Car Zero racing at events in 2023. Car Zero, the first car of the Blower Continuation Series, will race at various events in the UK, France, and Belgium in 2023. The … Read the full press release

Taking a Stand Against Online Hate Speech: Deutsche Telekom and FC Bayern Launch New Campaign to Promote Respectful Behavior in Soccer

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom and its partner FC Bayern are launching an ad campaign to raise awareness about online hate speech in soccer. The campaign aims to educate and support everyone affected by hate speech on the internet, and emphasizes … Read the full press release

Associated British Ports sponsors Humber Property team member’s quest for Team GB

(IN BRIEF) ABP has sponsored Paul Durrant, Property Manager (Humber), who is set to compete in three planned athletics events for Team GB in 2023. Durrant will participate in his first sprint race of the season in Poland at the … Read the full press release

New research project explores sports arenas as sites of cultural dynamics and relations

(IN BRIEF) The University of Freiburg is leading a German-French research project on the significance of sport arenas as spaces for cultural dynamics and relations, as well as socioeconomic and political conditions. The project involves six researchers from the fields … Read the full press release

Annual Colours Boat Races on River Liffey to take place on 25th March

(IN BRIEF) The annual colours boat race between Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin is set to take place on Saturday, March 25. The race, which began in 1947, consists of the Gannon Cup for senior men’s 8+, the … Read the full press release

Capgemini partners with rugby legend Jonny Wilkinson to promote digital transformation in sport

(IN BRIEF) Capgemini has announced its partnership with rugby legend, Jonny Wilkinson, as the company’s global rugby ambassador. The announcement comes as Capgemini is gearing up to become the Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup France 2023 and World Rugby’s … Read the full press release

Henkel’s Purposeful Growth Initiative: New Application Center in India to Promote Skilled Workforce Ecosystem for Sports Industry

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has opened a new Application Center in Vellore, India, aimed at showcasing its sustainable adhesive solutions for the sports industry, particularly footwear automation. The facility offers a platform for labs and factories to exchange technologies and ideate, … Read the full press release

Marks & Spencer augmente ses investissements dans les vêtements de sport avec le lancement de la plateforme The Sports Edit sur M&S.com

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Marques & ; Spencer (M&S) a lancé The Sports Edit, une nouvelle plateforme de vente au détail de sports sur M&S.com, avec plus de 200 vêtements et vêtements de sport disponibles auprès de marques tierces telles que Beyond … Read the full press release

Marks & Spencer ramps up investment in sportswear with launch of The Sports Edit platform on M&S.com

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer (M&S) has launched The Sports Edit, a new sports retail platform on M&S.com, with over 200 sportswear and apparel products available from third-party brands such as Beyond Yoga, FP Movement, Girlfriend Collective, YMO, Veja, and … Read the full press release

Il gruppo Viaplay assume la leadership nello streaming di sport motoristici di livello mondiale nella regione nordica

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) Viaplay Group ha esteso i suoi diritti di streaming esclusivi per le corse motociclistiche MotoGP™ in cinque paesi nordici (Svezia, Norvegia, Danimarca, Finlandia e Islanda) fino al 2028. Viaplay fornirà fino a 400 ore in diretta del … Read the full press release

Viaplay Group Takes the Lead in Streaming World-Class Motorsports in the Nordic Region

(IN BRIEF) Viaplay Group has extended its exclusive streaming rights to MotoGP™ motorcycle racing in five Nordic countries (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland) until 2028. Viaplay will provide up to 400 live hours of the world’s leading motorcycle racing … Read the full press release