Apparel/Sport

INSIGHT: Women’s Sports Sponsorship Is 1 Billion+ Dollars Behind Parity with Men's Sport In Asia

July 13, 2016

Despite the trailblazing achievements of Asian female athletes on the global stage in recent years, commercial investment in women’s sport remains alarmingly low in Asia, in comparison to…

New Indian Boxing Event Punches Above Weight On The Sponsorship Front

July 12, 2016

The WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight Championship featuring Indian boxer Vijender Singh’s debut pro fight in New Delhi this Saturday, is turning out to be a promising new…

Sports Giant Adidas Piggybacks On Wanda As It Battles Nike In China

June 29, 2016

German sports brand Adidas is poised to collaborate with Chinese conglomerate Wanda, which includes an exclusive sponsorship deal for the two Ironman triathlon events in China, as it…

FORECAST: Grass Roots Sports in China Will Generate More Value for Brand Partners Than Glitzy Athlete Endorsements

June 24, 2016

Thanks to government social engineering, ASN is forecasting that Grass roots sports in China could see a glut of Sponsorship deals in the next 4 years. The Chinese government…

Indian Property Developer Sticks By Sharapova Endorsement... But Does It Really Matter…?

June 16, 2016

Gurgaon-based real estate group Count Homestead India, which has named one of its upcoming developments 'Ballet by Sharapova', will stick by the Russian tennis star, despite her two-year…

Money Wins In India As Death Knell Sounds For ILeague

May 23, 2016

With India’s domestic football on the crossroads, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and its chief commercial partner IMG-Reliance has finally revealed plans of ditching the Indian League…

Under Armour Now Turns Sights On Securing Headline Platform in China

May 19, 2016

The disruptive American sports brand Under Armour is slated to venture into China’s most popular sport with a big money investment in the country’s top-tier basketball league, according…

REPORT: Asian Football Fans Wave A Red Card At Fast Food And Beer Sponsors

May 18, 2016

Football fans in Asia perceive fast food and alcohol brands as a blemish for the beautiful game, even though these companies spend millions to back the sport through sponsorship…

UnderArmour Expands Deal With Asian MMA Platform To Take On The Big Guys

May 3, 2016

Challenger sports brand Under Armour, known for its provocatively humorous Rule Yourself campaigns, will collaborate with One Championship as an official partner across South-East Asia this year.

French Sportswear Brand Leverages China's Golf Scene For Growth

April 14, 2016

French sportswear brand Le Coq Sportif has agreed a title sponsorship deal with the China LPGA for this year’s Beijing Ladies Classic, which will be held in Shunyi…