Apparel/Sport

ASICS sponsors Penang Bridge Marathon

August 20, 2012

Footwear and apparel company, ASICS, will be the new apparel sponsor of the Allianz Penang Bridge International Marathon.

Li Ning to spend 2 billion yuan on Chinese basketball

July 5, 2012

Industry insiders say that Chinese sports apparel company Li Ning will spend between 1.5 and 2 billion yuan sponsoring the China Basketball Association.

Li Ning praises Chinese basketball as it renews sponsorship

June 15, 2012

Sports equipment and apparel company Li Ning has renewed its sponsorship of the Chinese Basketball Association for a further five years.

Nike extends AFC sponsorship

May 15, 2012

Footwear sports apparel and equipment giant, Nike has renewed its sponsorship of the Asia Football Confederation for at least four years.

Li Ning to focus on badminton in as it enters India

March 29, 2012

Chinese sporting equipment and apparel brand, Li-Ning, entry into the market in India is likely to see the brand quickly pick up a few major sponsorships to spearhead…

Nike sponsors Vietnam SEA Games tennis squad

November 9, 2011

Sports apparel and equipment giant, Nike, has become a major sponsor of the Vietnam Tennis Federation and will back the nation's tennis team in the upcoming Southeast Asian…

Li Ning targets grassroots badminton in Kuala Lumpur

July 18, 2011

Chinese sporting equipment and apparel brand Li Ning has become a major sponsor of the Kuala Lumpur Badminton Association (KLBA) and will target aspiring juniors through the sponsorship.

Nike renews India cricket deal for five years

May 2, 2011

Sports apparel brand, Nike, has renewed its sponsorship of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for a further five years. Nike will remain the official…

Xtep reports impressive figures on the back of strong 2010 sponsorship campaigns

March 23, 2011

Chinese sporting apparel company and prolific sport sponsor, Xtep has increased revenue by 25.7% to RMB4,457 million in 2010. The company’s annual results also show operating profit surged…

Nike signs ambassador deal with Japanese MMA fighter

February 22, 2011

Apparel brand Nike has signed Japanese MMA fighter and former Olympian, Kazuyuki Miyata as a brand ambassador. Miyata said he was keen to work with Nike to encourage…