China
Adidas reports 15-per-cent revenue growth; committed marketing spend slows
Sportswear giant Adidas generated revenues of €21.2bn ($23.4bn) last year, its latest financial report shows.
Justin Tan | Five observations from Beijing 2022
The managing director for China at Mailman selects the most significant sports marketing developments and trends witnessed at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.
Alibaba’s cloud technology soars to new heights at Beijing 2022
From a virtual influencer to immersive event experiences, Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, delivered innovative solutions for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games. Presented in association with Alibaba.
NBA China strikes deal with Puma
Sportswear brand Puma has struck a “long-term” sponsorship agreement with NBA China.
The brand becomes an official partner of the basketball league in China.
iQiyi pulls Premier League coverage in China over Ukraine support
Chinese streaming platform iQiyi Sports pulled live coverage of English Premier League matches over the weekend due to the league’s displays of solidarity with Ukraine.
IPC swiftly reverses decision on Russian, Belarusian athletes at Beijing 2022
The International Paralympic Committee has changed course on the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes at the forthcoming 2022 winter Paralympic Games, removing them from the event in Beijing…
Russia, Belarus to compete at Paralympics as neutral athletes
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has today (Wednesday) ruled that Russian and Belarusian athletes will be able to participate in the winter Paralympics in Beijing, albeit as neutral competitors
Kuaishou acquires Uefa Champions League rights
Chinese online video platform Kuaishou has acquired rights for full, live matches from the Uefa Champions League, in a deal covering the knockout stage of the competition this season
World Team Table Tennis Championships postponed
The International Table Tennis Federation has announced the postponement of this year’s World Team Table Tennis Championships until September.
UFC, Thorne HealthTech extend global marketing partnership
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has secured a multiyear extension of its global marketing partnership with science-driven wellness company Thorne HealthTech.
ATP Tour returns to China with four events; Russian tournament relocated
The ATP Tour is to return to China for the first time since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Association of Tennis Professionals has announced
Chinese leagues to resume home-and-away fixtures amid financial problems
The Chinese Football Association has outlined its intention for the top domestic football leagues in China, including the Chinese Super League, to resume home-and-away fixtures from April
Xiangfeng Fruit Company becomes latest Hangzhou 2022 sponsor
Agricultural enterprise Xianfeng Fruit Company has been unveiled as the latest sponsor of the 2022 Asian Games, which takes place in the Chinese city of Hangzhou later this year
Beijing to host IBSF World Cup for five years; development deal agreed with World Curling
Yanqing National Sliding Centre in Beijing is to host International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) World Cup events for the next five years as part of an agreement between local officials and…
Bach calls for ‘solidarity’ as Beijing 2022 closes
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach called for “solidarity and peace” during his speech at the closing ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, which ended yesterday (Sunday).
Beyond Beijing: Sustained growth expected for China’s winter sports industry
Industry insiders confident that participation boom is real
Growing middle class seeks active lifestyles and new pastimes
Home-grown elite events and athletes expected in coming years
DP World Tour replaces disrupted Asian events with two $2m tournaments in Spain
The DP World Tour has added two new tournaments carrying a $2m (€1.8
IOC proposes age cap after Valieva episode, Bach rebukes political remarks
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach has suggested implementing a minimum age limit for athletes at the Olympics after the much-criticised participation of 15-year-old Russian figure skater…