Sports Equipment

Is Naomi Osaka Set To Be Asia’s Next Endorsement Darling?

September 19, 2018

Fresh from sealing Japan’s maiden Grand Slam title, tennis sensation Naomi Osaka is set to become a commercial magnet for major homegrown brands ahead of Tokyo 2020.

Racquet Sports Specialist Head Eyes China For Growth, Seals CTA Deal

December 13, 2017

The Chinese Tennis Association (CTA) has announced a four-year partnership with Head, beginning in 2018.

Deepika Padukone Reigns In India’s Celebrity Endorsement Landscape

March 24, 2017

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone has become the face of Chinese mobile brand Oppo.

La Liga Partners Emerging Fantasy Sports Platform, Ballr

February 23, 2017

Live fantasy sports app Ballr has sealed a three-year sponsorship with La Liga, one of the most followed football leagues in the world.

Is Another Sponsorship Kerfuffle Brewing For Chinese Swimmer Ning Zetao?

January 11, 2017

Chinese swimming hunk Ning Zetao’s recent lucrative endorsement deal worth over US$1.5m with adidas is likely to get him in hot soup with the nation’s swimming authority.

Anta Knocks Out Nike With Pacman Play

November 7, 2016

At the tail end of his career, boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao has finally scored a new sporting partnership deal with Chinese sports major Anta, after he was dropped…

Cycling's "Ferrari" Eyes China With Sponsorship Play

October 7, 2016

Italian racing bicycle brand Colnago is poised to sponsor TJ Sport-Lampre’s team with bicycles from next year as a way to break into China’s nascent cycling scene.

Latest Kohli Endorsement Comes Across As Insincere

September 19, 2016

Indian cricket’s golden boy Virat Kohli has bagged yet another lucrative brand endorsement; but this one is going to be more of a challenge than previous partnerships.

Chennai Fixes The IPL Void With A State League, Attracts Several Big Partnerships

August 22, 2016

With powerhouse Chennai Super Kings serving a two-year suspension from the IPL, a new T20 cricket tournament - the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) - has filled the…

Taiwanese Cycle Giant Plumps For Middle Eastern Market With Fresh Partnership

August 2, 2016

Taiwanese bicycle manufacter Merida, the second largest in its category, is set to partner the first Middle Eastern pro-cycling team as their title sponsor and official equipment supplier,…