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Panasonic and Olympic Gold Medalist Malaika Mihambo Partner for Sustainability Goals

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Panasonic is collaborating with Olympian Malaika Mihambo in the lead-up to the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

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  • Panasonic is collaborating with Olympian Malaika Mihambo in the lead-up to the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
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    Panasonic and Olympic Gold Medalist Malaika Mihambo Partner for Sustainability Goals (Photo: Business Wire)
    Malaika Mihambo comments, “I have been interested in social and environmental issues since primary school.
  • Panasonic has been a proud Worldwide Partner of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) since the beginning of the TOP programme at the Olympic Winter Games Calgary 1988.
  • Junichi Suzuki, Chairman and CEO of Panasonic Europe B.V. comments, “Malaika is a fantastic addition to our Team Panasonic Family.

GULF OIL AND BOSTON CELTICS ANNOUNCE OFFICIAL PARTNERSHIP

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

WELLESLEY HILLS, Mass., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston-based company, Gulf Oil today announced a multi-year partnership with the Boston Celtics, in which the fuel brand becomes the Official Fuel Partner of the 17-time World Champions. 

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  • WELLESLEY HILLS, Mass., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston-based company, Gulf Oil today announced a multi-year partnership with the Boston Celtics, in which the fuel brand becomes the Official Fuel Partner of the 17-time World Champions.
  • "Gulf and the Celtics are two organizations with rich history in the Boston area.
  • Outside of the arena, the Gulf brand will utilize Celtics digital platforms to provide Celtics fans with offers to save at the pump at participating Gulf locations with the Gulf Pay mobile app.
  • "We are excited to extend our partnership with Gulf, a great Boston-based company," said Ted Dalton, Boston Celtics Chief Partnership Officer.

Monster Energy's Giovanni Vianna and Rayssa Leal Claim World Championship Titles in Street Skateboarding at SLS Super Crown World Championships in Brazil

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

SÃO PAULO, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Let's welcome our new Street League Skateboarding (SLS) World Champions! Monster Energy congratulates team riders Giovanni Vianna and Rayssa Leal on taking first-place spots at the SLS Super Crown World Championships in São Paulo, Brazil.

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  • Monster Energy congratulates team riders Giovanni Vianna and Rayssa Leal on taking first-place spots at the SLS Super Crown World Championships in São Paulo, Brazil.
  • Monster Energy congratulates team riders Giovanni Vianna and Rayssa Leal on taking first-place spots at the SLS Super Crown World Championships in São Paulo, Brazil.
  • - Rayssa Leal
    In the official world championship event presented by Street League Skateboarding (SLS), 22-year-old Vianna from Santo Andre, Brazil, earned the title in the down-to-the-wire Men's Street Skateboarding final.
  • In the Women's Street Skateboarding final, 15-year-old Leal from Imperatriz, Brazil, took first place to claim her second career SLS Super Crown World Championship title in front of an ecstatic hometown crowd.

PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE AND ESPN ANNOUNCE MULTI-YEAR U.S. MEDIA RIGHTS RENEWAL

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Professional Fighters League (PFL) and ESPN have announced a new multi-year media rights agreement which includes live event distribution of the PFL Regular Season, Playoffs and World Championship on ESPN linear networks and ESPN+. ESPN+ PPV will also distribute the new PFL PPV Super Fight Division in the U.S. when it launches in 2024.

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  • Agreement includes live event distribution of PFL MMA Global Regular Season, Playoffs and World Championship on ESPN Platforms
    NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Professional Fighters League (PFL) and ESPN have announced a new multi-year media rights agreement which includes live event distribution of the PFL Regular Season, Playoffs and World Championship on ESPN linear networks and ESPN+.
  • ESPN+ PPV will also distribute the new PFL PPV Super Fight Division in the U.S. when it launches in 2024.
  • "We've had five successful seasons on ESPN and we're excited for the next phase of growth for MMA and the Professional Fighters League with this agreement," said PFL CEO Peter Murray.
  • The PFL PPV Super Fight Division will be a global platform for some of the best MMA fighters and combat sports stars.

Taiga Motors is proud to announce its exclusive PWC partnership with the UIM E1 World Championship

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

MONTREAL, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Taiga Motors Corporation, Canada's leading electric powersports brand is set to be the exclusive Personal Watercraft (PWC) supplier of the UIM E1 World Championship, the world's first and only all-electric powerboat championship.

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  • MONTREAL, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Taiga Motors Corporation, Canada's leading electric powersports brand is set to be the exclusive Personal Watercraft (PWC) supplier of the UIM E1 World Championship, the world's first and only all-electric powerboat championship.
  • The first official E1 World Championship race is scheduled to take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on February 2 and 3, 2024.
  • We look forwards to supporting the innovative E1 World Championship with Taiga's OrcaTM watercraft."
  • As the world moves towards more sustainable technologies, Taiga Motors and E1 are leading the way towards a cleaner future for the world of boat racing.

Zendure Champion Sustainability and Innovation in MotoGP with BOÉ MOTORSPORTS

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Friday, November 24, 2023

As sponsor of the BOÉ MOTORSPORTS team, Zendure showcased its sustainable energy solutions at MotoGP races, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in both the world of sports and business operations.

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  • As sponsor of the BOÉ MOTORSPORTS team, Zendure showcased its sustainable energy solutions at MotoGP races, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in both the world of sports and business operations.
  • The partnership between Zendure and the BOÉ team consistently propels their shared values of speed, sustainability, and innovation.
  • With robust R&D teams, both Zendure and BOÈ MOTORSPORTS continually strive for excellence and spearhead innovation.
  • "We want to thank the BOÉ MOTORSPORTS team for the incredible journey together, and wish David, and Anna the best of luck in their racing career."

Zendure Champion Sustainability and Innovation in MotoGP with BOÉ MOTORSPORTS

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Friday, November 24, 2023

As sponsor of the BOÉ MOTORSPORTS team, Zendure showcased its sustainable energy solutions at MotoGP races, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in both the world of sports and business operations.

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  • As sponsor of the BOÉ MOTORSPORTS team, Zendure showcased its sustainable energy solutions at MotoGP races, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in both the world of sports and business operations.
  • The partnership between Zendure and the BOÉ team consistently propels their shared values of speed, sustainability, and innovation.
  • With robust R&D teams, both Zendure and BOÈ MOTORSPORTS continually strive for excellence and spearhead innovation.
  • "We want to thank the BOÉ MOTORSPORTS team for the incredible journey together, and wish David, and Anna the best of luck in their racing career."

The Global Wellness Summit Honors Diverse Group of Pioneers for Their Achievements in Mental Wellness, Innovation and the Science of Wellness

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

MIAMI, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), the foremost gathering of international leaders in the $5.6 trillion global wellness economy, wrapped up its annual conference in Miami last week, where the organization presented three prestigious awards to high-profile (and very different) leaders for their impact not only on the wellness industry but the world.

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  • Her transparency about needing to focus on her mental health sparked a global conversation on how it is as important as physical health, for athletes and for all.
  • "We're thrilled to recognize the incredible achievements of Simone Biles at this year's Global Wellness Summit, both as a superhuman athlete and a deeply human champion for mental wellbeing," said Susie Ellis, GWS chair & CEO.
  • The Debra Simon Award for Furthering Mental Wellness was presented to Biles by the CEO of Fountain Life Bill Kapp, MD, on behalf of the GWS Advisory Board.
  • The Bennett Family Award for Collaboration in the Science of Wellness was presented to Roizen on behalf of the GWS Advisory Board by Nicola Finley, MD.

Title-deciding Bahrain win for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Toyota City, Japan, Nov 6, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing brought the curtain down on a thrilling 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season with a one-two victory in the 8 Hours of Bahrain to decide the destination of the drivers' title.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, Nov 6, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing brought the curtain down on a thrilling 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season with a one-two victory in the 8 Hours of Bahrain to decide the destination of the drivers' title.
  • TOYOTA GAZOO Racing confirmed its fifth consecutive World Championship double of manufacturers' and drivers' titles for the perfect end to an exciting season of Hypercar competition which featured fierce challenges from Cadillac, Ferrari, Glickenhaus, Peugeot, Porsche and Vanwall.
  • That challenge continued into the final race of the season, which began on a hot, sunny afternoon in Bahrain.
  • That brought the 2023 season to an end after seven events, 64 hours of racing and six wins for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, including four one-twos, to take the team's tally to 45 victories since its WEC debut in 2012.

Peter Vanderkaay, Olympic Gold Medalist and Big Blue Swim School Owner, Inducted into Michigan Athletic’s Hall of Honor

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Big Blue Swim School , one of the country’s fastest-growing franchises in the $3 billion learn-to-swim industry, proudly announces that one of its owners, Peter Vanderkaay, was inducted into the University of Michigan athletic department’s 2023 Hall of Honor class.

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  • Big Blue Swim School , one of the country’s fastest-growing franchises in the $3 billion learn-to-swim industry, proudly announces that one of its owners, Peter Vanderkaay, was inducted into the University of Michigan athletic department’s 2023 Hall of Honor class.
  • Vanderkaay joined the ownership group behind the Big Blue Swim School in Sterling Heights in 2022.
  • Vanderkaay was introduced to Big Blue Swim School by Chris DeJong, University of Michigan teammate and founder of the swim school.
  • To learn more about Big Blue Swim School, visit https://bigblueswimschool.com .