Extreme Sports

The Podium Welcomes the Conquerors of 2023 Taklimakan Rally!

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Friday, June 2, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230601005748/en/
    As the 15th edition of Taklimakan Rally, the 2023 Taklimakan Rally lasts for 13 days.
  • Team BAIC contributes to the podium with Zhang Guoyu/Oriol Mena Valdearcos and Liu Yangui/Chen Feng listed the 2nd and 3rd place.
  • Taklimakan Rally is established in 2005, during its 15 editions, the Rally has grown into the largest off-road rally in Asia.
  • The beautiful Xinjiang welcomes the racing teams as well as travellers from the world to join the Taklimakan Rally, to feel and enjoy the west pearl of China.

CrossFit Introduces Momentous as the Official Supplements and Sports Nutrition Partner of CrossFit and the CrossFit Games

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

CrossFit today announced a new partnership with Momentous, naming the brand the Official Supplements and Sports Nutrition Partner of CrossFit and the CrossFit Games through the 2025 season.

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  • CrossFit today announced a new partnership with Momentous, naming the brand the Official Supplements and Sports Nutrition Partner of CrossFit and the CrossFit Games through the 2025 season.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230510005291/en/
    Momentous - The Official Supplements and Sports Nutrition Partner of CrossFit (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “Momentous has a deep portfolio of innovative products and world-class experts working on bringing new solutions to market.
  • This strategic alignment will positively impact all levels of CrossFit, including athletes, coaches and affiliates, throughout the length of the partnership.
  • “By aligning with CrossFit, Momentous is taking a natural step forward in creating authentic partnerships that reflect our shared visions and philosophies,” said Jeff Byers, CEO of Momentous.

The Rossignol Group passes the milestone of €400 million in revenue with 28% growth and continues its all-season diversification and its commitment to a more responsible economic model

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

The Group also aims to develop one-third of its ski ranges within a circular economy approach by 2028.

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  • The Group also aims to develop one-third of its ski ranges within a circular economy approach by 2028.
  • The strong market recovery observed during the winter of 2021-2022 continued in the 2022–2023 season.
  • The main thrust of this plan is to reconcile qualitative growth, industrial performance and a more sustainable approach.
  • We have therefore passed the milestone of €400 million in revenue, in advance of our Ascension 2026 Strategic Plan.

General Ticket Sales Commence for New International Skateboarding Event, “Uprising Tokyo Supported by Rakuten”

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

Rakuten Sports today announced the start of general ticket sales for Uprising Tokyo Supported by Rakuten, an international skateboarding event to be held at Ariake Arena from May 26-28, 2023.

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  • Rakuten Sports today announced the start of general ticket sales for Uprising Tokyo Supported by Rakuten, an international skateboarding event to be held at Ariake Arena from May 26-28, 2023.
  • Tickets are now available via Rakuten Ticket , Rakuten Group’s ticket service (*Japanese site).
  • "I'm thrilled to announce I will be competing in Uprising Tokyo, a new skateboarding event held in my hometown of Tokyo in May.
  • Horigome made history as the first gold medalist in men's street skateboarding at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Bad Bunny to Host Backlash® Live in Puerto Rico on Saturday, May 6

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced that the two-time GRAMMY® award-winning and global recording artist Bad Bunny will host Backlash on Saturday, May 6, live from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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  • WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced that the two-time GRAMMY® award-winning and global recording artist Bad Bunny will host Backlash on Saturday, May 6, live from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • Backlash marks the first WWE premium live event to take place in Puerto Rico since January 2005.
  • “In 2005 when I was a kid, I wasn’t able to attend New Year’s Revolution at el Coliseo,” said Bad Bunny.
  • “Bad Bunny is one of the world’s most-popular entertainers and nowhere is that more evident than in his native Puerto Rico.”
    To learn more about registering for general ticket presale opportunities, please click here .

ZCG Announces Partnership With Scuderia Ferrari for 2023 Formula 1 Season

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

("ZCG") today announced it has signed as a Team Partner to Scuderia Ferrari for the 2023 season.

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  • ("ZCG") today announced it has signed as a Team Partner to Scuderia Ferrari for the 2023 season.
  • Through this partnership, ZCG’s logo will appear on the SF-23 livery starting at the Bahrain Grand Prix, the first round of the 2023 Formula 1 World Championship.
  • As Formula 1 continues to grow in popularity across the globe, this partnership will align ZCG with one of the sport’s most storied names.
  • 2023 will be ZCG’s second year supporting the growth of Formula 1 as a Team Partner and its first year working with Scuderia Ferrari.

Winners Announced in Prestigious GCCA Photo Competition Which Highlights Beauty and Essential Role of Concrete Throughout World

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

It wins a top prize of $10,000 (ten thousand US dollars) in a global competition, which highlights the essential role that concrete plays around the world.

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  • It wins a top prize of $10,000 (ten thousand US dollars) in a global competition, which highlights the essential role that concrete plays around the world.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230215005136/en/
    Ferdz Bedana, winner Urban Concrete Professional and overall winner, Concrete in Life Photo of Year.
  • Location Sharjah, UAE
    The photo , taken by professional photographer, Ferdz Bedana, in Sharjah, was announced as the overall winner in a live Instagram broadcast, on 15th February.
  • Thomas Guillot, GCCA Chief Executive said: “Concrete is the second most used substance on earth after water and plays a vital part in modern infrastructure and society.

Jimmy Chin and Baker Tilly Embark on New Adventure

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Leading advisory CPA firm Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) announces filmmaker and adventurer Jimmy Chin as its new brand ambassador.

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  • Leading advisory CPA firm Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) announces filmmaker and adventurer Jimmy Chin as its new brand ambassador.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230125005570/en/
    Baker Tilly announces filmmaker and adventurer Jimmy Chin as its new brand ambassador.
  • Chin and Vasarhelyi are executive producers of the epic 10-part series Edge of the Unknown With Jimmy Chin on the National Geographic Channel.
  • “I admire how Baker Tilly is forging its own path in a storied profession,” said Jimmy Chin.

Advance Auto Parts Launches “Diehards Choose DieHard” Campaign, featuring Kirstie Ennis

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider, and DieHard®, America’s most trusted auto battery* and part of Advance’s portfolio of owned brands, announced a 60 second documentary-style video and campaign featuring former Marine sergeant and world-renowned climber, Kirstie Ennis.

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  • Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider, and DieHard®, America’s most trusted auto battery* and part of Advance’s portfolio of owned brands, announced a 60 second documentary-style video and campaign featuring former Marine sergeant and world-renowned climber, Kirstie Ennis.
  • “Kirstie is one of the most inspiring figures in society today,” said Jason McDonell, Advance’s executive vice president of merchandising, marketing and eCommerce.
  • “She has been a great partner of the Advance brand for several years, and we’ve witnessed first-hand how Kirstie defines what it means to be a diehard.
  • “I enjoyed this opportunity to partner with Advance and DieHard in a unique way to share my story,” said Ennis.

The Arena Group to Acquire Digital Assets of Men’s Journal and Adventure Network From a360media

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

For years, consumers have trusted Mens Journal for exclusive lifestyle content and guidance on travel, gear, the outdoors, style, food & drink, and more, said Ross Levinsohn, Chairman and CEO of The Arena Group.

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  • For years, consumers have trusted Mens Journal for exclusive lifestyle content and guidance on travel, gear, the outdoors, style, food & drink, and more, said Ross Levinsohn, Chairman and CEO of The Arena Group.
  • Additionally, the titles within the Adventure Network have long stood for excellence with passionate enthusiasts within the Ski, Surf, Biking and Skateboarding communities.
  • This strategic investment underscores our commitment to diversifying and devoting resources to opportunities where we see the most value across The Arena Group.
  • The Arena Group will be a great home for these terrific brands and the teams that have made them so successful, said a360media President, Doug Olson.