THE HAGUE, The Netherlands, May 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kyocera Stadium of football club ADO Den Haag has today been delivered featuring a newly installed GreenFields® TX top-class hockey pitch as the main stadium for the 2014 Hockey World Cup. The nearby, temporary GreenFields Stadium - the second playing location of the tournament - was ready for play earlier. The Rabobank 2014 Hockey World Cup will be held in The Hague from 31 May through 15 June.

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The main pitch in the Kyocera stadium will form the heart of the international tournament and can accommodate 15,000 hockey fans. For two weeks this will be one of the largest hockey stadiums in the world. The main stadium will be the venue for all the matches to be played by the Dutch national teams as well as for the finals.

The Rabobank 2014 Hockey World Cup is the largest top sporting event in the Netherlands this year, with 24 hockey teams from 15 countries fighting it out for the world title - 432 top-flight players in 12 men´s teams and 12 women´s teams. A total of 76 matches will be played in the main stadium and the adjacent GreenFields stadium.

In order to make both stadiums suitable for top-level hockey, synthetic turf supplier GreenFields produced the pitch using a TenCate fibre that was specially developed for this sport. Henk Bijsterbosch, director, marketing & sales at GreenFields: 'Synthetic turf pitches are available for virtually all sports, but very specific requirements apply to a hockey pitch. It must for example be super-fast to play on and at the same time have optimal shock absorption to prevent injuries. Moreover, ball behavior must be identical in all directions. This is a pitch for champions. When it comes to the colour of the pitch, we have provided natural dark green for this international sporting event.'

In addition, the top-class Dutch hockey clubs where the 24 World Cup teams are staying and training all have the World Cup GreenFields^® TX synthetic turf carpet. Experiences of the pitch are positive. 'Nice and smooth, fast, with good ball rebound. The ball rolls evenly in every direction, so that fast play is perfectly possible', is the opinion of former international Floris Evers. The central midfielder of the Dutch women's team, Eva de Goede, is also enthusiastic: 'It's really great. The surface is soft, so there's less risk of injuries. Lifting and chopping are also fine'.

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G.H.MUMM, the Official Champagne of the Formula 1® Championship, recognisable over the world with its distinctive jeroboam of G.H.MUMM Cordon Rouge, announced its partnership with Formula 1® driver Romain Grosjean currently racing for the Lotus F1 Team. This is the first time the brand has appointed a F1 driver as an Ambassador.

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G.H.MUMM has officially supported the Formula 1® Grand Prix since 2000, and the new relationship with Romain Grosjean as a G.H.MUMM Ambassador is further proof of its commitment towards the partnership.

Romain Grosjean said, "I am delighted to be the Ambassador for G.H.MUMM, an iconic French brand and prestigious House of Champagne. G.H.MUMM has a lot in common with Formula 1® drivers; both have a passion for victory and a drive to be the very best in the field."

Philippe Guettat, CEO for G.H.MUMM & Cie added, "Romain is an amazing pilot, dedicated to his craft, continually pushing the boundaries to ensure he gets the most out of himself and his cars. In his own unique way, he represents all that is the best about our brand."

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• Experts prepare to advise and support up to 30,000 visitors in Brazil
• As the country takes the global stage, travellers need to be prepared

BEIJING, May 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --  As thousands of visitors prepare to spend June and July in Brazil, International SOS and Control Risks are offering travel security advice so they can stay healthy, safe and secure.

Travel in Brazil can be challenging and at times chaotic. By following some simple common-sense guidelines, visitors can have an enjoyable experience and avoid potential problems. Across the country crime poses a significant risk to travellers and no area of major cities is immune. 

Jean-Fernand PERENNE, Regional Security Manager at International SOS and Control Risks said:

“There will be a huge influx of people over a wide area—in many areas of Brazil that aren’t accustomed to so much international traffic. International SOS and Control Risks will be supporting up to 30,000 visitors and in many cases this will be their first experience of Brazil.

“Visitors face a variety of healthcare, travel, language and security challenges so it is essential to plan ahead. To pick one issue, the recent violent protests and demonstrations are likely to continue through the tournament period and will probably take place close to football venues.”

TEN TIPS FOR SAFE TRAVEL – from International SOS & Control Risks

1. Watch your surroundings
   Official data indicates that robberies have increased by almost 50% year on year in Sao Paulo, highlighting the risks posed by violent street crime.
   Although most violent crime occurs in poor districts of major urban centres, mugging is a risk in all parts of the country. When walking around, don’t carry valuables or more money than you need for the day. Avoid isolated or poorly lit locations after dark and travel in groups when possible. Keep hotel doors secured and locked. In public, be cautious around overly friendly strangers. Never accept drinks from strangers in a bar, as they could be drugged.
2. Don’t drive
   It is not a good idea for those unfamiliar with Brazil’s roads and driving habits to rent a vehicle and head out on their own because traffic can be fast and chaotic. Flying is the safest way to travel between events – but airline tickets are likely to be expensive, so plan accordingly.
3. Avoid protests and demonstrations
   Though foreign travellers are unlikely to be targeted in any unrest, if caught in a protest, leave the vicinity immediately. The use of crowd-control measures by the police, such as batons and tear gas, would pose incidental risks to anyone nearby. Also avoid spontaneous celebrations or protests that could develop and do not attempt to cross picket lines as this may prompt a hostile reaction from demonstrators.
4. Avoid the favelas (shanty towns)
   Do not visit deprived areas of cities due to increased crime risks - avoid all favelas as a basic security precaution.
5. Arrive at venues early
   Those attending events should arrive early at venues and minimise time spent outside near entrances. Plan routes to avoid known protest locations to minimise inconvenience and the risk of exposure to any unrest. Anticipate travel disruption in the vicinity of protests and allow additional time to complete important journeys.
6. Accept language may be a challenge
   Brazilian Portuguese is the local language; this is different from European Portuguese in pronunciation and some vocabulary. There are many English speakers in business and federal government circles, but visitors cannot rely on a contact's ability to speak English and should check in advance whether interpretation will be necessary.
7. Carry only what you need for the day
   If demands are made for your wallet, purse, cash or other valuables, give up the items. Consider carrying a “robbery wallet” with expired credit cards, old photos and a few dollars in cash that can be handed over. Criminals are often armed so avoid doing anything to resist or antagonise the assailant.
8. Understand limitations of medical care
   The quality of health care varies considerably across Brazil—and each region has its own challenges. Public healthcare in Brazil is universal and free for all, including travellers. But demands on the system outweigh supply. In rural areas and smaller cities there is a shortage of physicians and specialists. Private facilities are found in most major cities and are comparable to hospitals in the United States and Western Europe.
   Obtain routine medical and dental care before you leave for Brazil. In addition, see a travel health practitioner 6 to 8 weeks before departure. Some vaccinations require a series of doses spaced weeks apart. Certain malaria medications should be taken a week or more before arriving in affected areas.  Arrange a copy of your personal health record to carry with you when you travel. If you take prescribed medication carry a copy of the medical prescription and take enough medication for the duration of your trip.
   Please note that anti-malarial medications are strictly reserved for the treatment of infections and are not available for preventive purposes. In addition, doxycycline is not prescribed to prevent malaria. Bring adequate supplies of any medications in the original packaging, together with a copy of the prescription. There is a low risk the medication may be confiscated by customs officials.
9. Try to blend in
   Due to their perceived vulnerability, short-term travellers may be targets for opportunistic street crime such as purse-snatching, armed street robbery, car theft and carjacking. Such incidents are especially likely to occur in tourist areas, on public transport, outside major hotels, on beaches and in other densely populated areas, though there are also risks associated with very isolated areas, too.  Always be aware that this could occur and never forget that as a tourist you are easily recognised as a potential target
   Avoid displaying items of real or perceived wealth. Travellers and expatriates are advised to vary routines, choose a modest model of vehicle if you drive a car and maintain vigilance for signs of surveillance.
10. Do your research
    Most fans are probably spending more time researching food and social outings than health and safety issues. Spend some time researching what issues could affect your plans. Speak with your travel assistance company to get a personalised brief prior to travel, and check your government’s travel advisories and warnings, for example guidance from the US State Department or UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office.

BEIJING, June 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Exceed Company Ltd. (EDS) ("Exceed" or the "Company"), one of the leading domestic sportswear brands in China, today announced that it has received updated information regarding the availability of the financing contemplated to be received by Mr. Shuipan Lin ("Mr. Lin"), the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, in order to fund the consideration payable pursuant to the proposed Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated December 2, 2013, by and among the Company, Pan Long Company Limited ("Parent"), an exempted company with limited liability incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands and wholly owned by Mr. Lin, and Pan Long Investment Holdings Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent.

On April 16, 2014, the Company adjourned the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders that was called to authorize and approve the Merger Agreement. The board of directors of the Company determined that the adjournment was in the best interests of its shareholders because Mr. Lin had advised the Company that he required additional time to obtain the contemplated financing for the proposed transaction, which he anticipated receiving by May 31, 2014.

Mr. Lin has provided the Company with the following updates:

• Mr. Lin anticipates that additional time will be needed to obtain the contemplated financing, which he now expects to be reduced by US$5 million as a result of the Equity Financing described below and to be available by no later than June 20, 2014. The loan agreements with Ms. Weixin Zhuang and Mr. Guomin Chen have been amended to reflect the decrease in the aggregate principal amount of loans toUS $15 million (the "Debt Financing"), together with the lenders' obligation to deposit the principal amounts of such loans to a bank outside of the People's Republic of China by June 20, 2014.
• Wisetech Holdings Limited and Windtech Holdings Limited, two of the Rollover Shareholders named in the proxy statement, have agreed to invest an aggregate of US$5 million in cash in the Parent (the "Equity Financing"), which funds will be used to finance a portion of the transaction consideration. Mr. Lin has advised the Company that the full amount of Equity Financing is on deposit in accounts outside of the People's Republic of China and will be available at the closing of the proposed transaction. The Equity Financing means that, while Mr. Lin and the Rollover Shareholders will continue to own 100% in the Company immediately after the merger, their respectively ownership interests in the Company will be amended as follows:

The Company intends to resume the adjourned extraordinary general meeting of shareholders as soon as practicable following evidence provided by Mr. Lin to the satisfaction of the independent committee of the board of directors of the Company that the full amounts of the Debt and Equity Financings are on deposit in accounts outside of the People's Republic of China and will be available at the closing of the proposed transaction. The Company will give notice to shareholders of the date on which the adjourned extraordinary general meeting will be resumed as soon as a date is selected, and in any event not less than seven calendar days prior to such resumed meeting.

About Exceed Company Ltd.

Exceed Company Ltd. designs, develops and engages in wholesale of footwear, apparel and accessories under its own brand, XIDELONG, in China. Since it began operations in 2002, Exceed has targeted its growth on the consumer markets in second and third-tier cities in China. Exceed has three principal categories of products: (i) footwear, which comprises running, leisure, basketball, skateboarding and canvas footwear, (ii) apparel, which mainly comprises sports tops, pants, jackets, track suits and coats, and (iii) accessories, which mainly comprise bags, socks, hats and caps. Exceed Company Ltd. currently trades on NASDAQ under the symbol "EDS".

Forward-Looking Statements:

This announcement contains forward-looking statements that are based on our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about us and our industry. All statements other than statements of historical fact in this form are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as "may", "will", "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "plan", "believe", "is/are likely to" or other similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve various risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements made in this announcement relate only to events, including the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement described above, or information as of the date on which this announcement is published. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date this announcement is published or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

For further information, please contact:

Investor Relations
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- Inaugural competition will measure the global impact of each nation's scientific research to determine the world's research champion

PHILADELPHIA, June 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Intellectual Property and Science business of Thomson Reuters, the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, today announced the launch of the inaugural Thomson Reuters Analytics World Challenge, a unique competition designed to measure the research impact of countries participating in the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup tournament. The competition will begin Wednesday, June 4, and close with the naming of the global research champion on Monday, July 14. The Analytics World Challenge can be followed on Twitter @InCites_TR and the Analytics World Challenge website.

The FIFA World Cup may celebrate the football prowess of the 32 participating countries, but the Analytics World Challenge will put their scientific research efforts to the test. Beginning Wednesday, June 4, Thomson Reuters Analytics World Challenge will align the competing countries in five rounds of weekly competition to determine which country will be awarded the title of Global Research Champion.

Winners will be identified by reports pulled from Thomson Reuters InCitesTM, the leading web-based research analytics platform enabling institutions and governments to measure research output and impact, monitor trends, and benchmark performance against peers at the individual, departmental and global levels. The reports will be based on InCites indicators such as a country's percentage of international and industry collaborations as well as highly cited and hot papers. Highly cited papers constitute the top one percent of papers in a research field published in a specified year, while hot papers are those published within the past two years that received a high rate of citations in the most recent two-month period, placing them in the top 0.1 percent of papers in their field.

Football and research fans alike are invited to submit brackets with their predictions of the winners. Participants will be awarded one point for each correct guess. At the conclusion of the contest, the 20 entrants with the most points will each be awarded a $75 USD Amazon gift card. The final deadline for submission is 4:00 p.m. GMT, Friday, June 13. Early bird bonus points will be awarded to any participants submitting by June 6.

"We are excited to host the first-ever Analytics World Challenge to celebrate the international research impact and scholarly collaboration of the countries participating in the World Cup," said Gordon Macomber, managing director of Scientific and Scholarly Research at Thomson Reuters. "As an industry leader in evaluating the performance and impact of research on a global level, Thomson Reuters InCites offers a unique perspective of each country's efforts."

Analytics World Challenge fans can follow the game with the latest updates on the InCites Twitter Feed @InCites_TR and view the weekly updates on the official Analytics World Challenge bracket.

Learn more about InCites.

• Strategy Analytics Predicts Long Term Operator Benefits from Mobilizing the World Cup

BOSTON, June 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Cup represents a great opportunity for mobile operators to increase long term mobile video use among their customers, according to Strategy Analytics' Global Wireless Practice. Research from the Wireless Media Strategies (WMS) service, "Larger Screens, Better Video Quality and 4G LTE Essential to Stimulating Greater Mobile Video Usage", backs up recent findings from Openwave Mobility on mobile video usage and barriers this Summer.

Which of the following would make you watch more video on your mobile phone?

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During December 2013 Strategy Analytics surveyed over 500 mobile phone users in each of six mobile markets (China, France, Germany, Spain, the UK and the USA) about the consumption of media services on their phone. This research found that:

• 72% of respondents claimed they watched video on their mobile phones. 15% do so daily, 29% do so weekly and 28% less frequently.
• 40% of mobile video users claimed to watch less than 30 minutes per week, compared to 20% viewing between 30-60 minutes per week and a further 20% between 1-3 hours per week.
• 68% of mobile video consumption occurs over Wi-Fi compared to 24% over the mobile network.
• For occasional video users, higher video quality and 4G networks were most likely to increase their video consumption, with ad-supported video the most popular new business model option.

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Nitesh Patel, Director, Wireless Media Strategies, commented: "The World Cup offers an opportunity for Mobile Operators to let users experience the addictiveness of high quality video. Ensuring the availability of large screen, video optimized devices across handset portfolios, enhanced video quality delivered over the network and migrating users to 4G services will all serve to stimulate greater mobile video activity."

Susan Welsh de Grimaldo, Director, Wireless Operators & Networks, said: "Ad sponsored content, meter billing and time based billing will all contribute to growing video consumption on mobile but the bundling of branded content combined with no data charges ranked as the second key business model to accelerate video use in most markets."

Sue Rudd, Director, Service Provider Analysis, said: "Our results line up with Openwave Mobility's recent survey which found that of those mobile users interested in watching the World Cup on their mobiles, one in three in the UK and Germany and one in four in Spain said they were unlikely to do so due to video quality or pricing issues."

Openwave Mobility's survey results can be found at http://owmobility.com/press-release/world-cup-2014-fans-deterred-from-watching-games-on-mobile-devices

Strategy Analytics' Susan Welsh de Grimaldo will be participating in an RCR Wireless Google Hangout on mobile video trends and the World Cup on June 11th at 12:45-2pm ET on RCR's YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/RCRWirelessNews.

Strategy Analytics' Sue Rudd's blog: 'World Cup Fever creates a major Opportunity for Mobile Broadband Operators' - http://blogs.strategyanalytics.com/MBO/post/2014/06/05/World-Cup-Fever-creates-a-major-Opportunity-for-Mobile-Broadband-Operators.aspx

RIO DE JANEIRO, June 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --Explosive new videos on alleged FIFA corruption from Andrew Jennings British investigative journalist Andrew Jennings has released exclusive stories on the eve of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

The renowned author speaks candidly about his investigations into the alleged endemic corruption of the FIFA leadership and the high price paid by the people of Brazil to host the world's biggest sporting event.

As the fallout from the Qatar 2022 bribery scandal continues, Jennings' controversial reflections are an illuminating insight into the shadowy world of Football.

The interviews are now available from YouTube as six individual embedded clips (see below)

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDPjZKytz4E
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Q7rBA5ko40
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hu-WKqBl07I
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvJQMsrX1PA
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgjV1wXR94Q
6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWoWzdEB7qk

Please note: Television broadcast quality clips are available for television networks upon request. Please contact Todd.Deacon@unscriptd.com
Unscriptd.com is one of the world's fastest growing sports media sites. With traffic in already 184 countries, Unscriptd provides a new perspective for sports fans craving the 'stories behind the stories' on global sport.

All media enquiries regarding content please contact Andrew Jennings directly on cell: +44 758 424 6561 or landline +44 1768 840 025

OVERVIEW OF SIX (6) STORIES & SELECTED QUOTES

Part 1 -

The football stadia in Brazil are state of the art but the hospitals and schools are crumbling and understaffed. In the original series by unscriptd.com, Andrew Jennings describes how taxpayers' money is injected into high-tech FIFA sports grounds while medical and educational facilities decay.

"The best constructed football stadium you ever saw in your life.it cost three times more than it should've done because of the money going out to corrupt politicians, to corrupt contractors, corrupt football officials" says Jennings. "The money has not gone to schools and hospitals."

In this piece Jennings sets the scene for the next five videos on alleged corruption in FIFA.

Part 2 -

Jennings traces FIFA's past right back to its origins.

Jennings puts it bluntly, "FIFA is an organised crime syndicate."

Part 3 -

In 2010, Jennings' hunt to expose alleged FIFA corruption aligned with that of the FBI. He laments the fact that FIFA has become such that it's unable to police itself.

"It's a shocking thing isn't it, that football's unable to reform itself. We actually need the FBI and the brave street fighters of Brazil between them to bring some change to FIFA. It's sad football can't do it"

"The USA should have won the rights to stage the 2022 World Cup.it was stolen from them"

Part 4 -

Jennings discusses the underbelly of FIFA World Cup ticket distribution.
"That's the real world of ticketing in the World Cup. If you've got money you can go to a very, very big black market, which is not policed. FIFA doesn't want to police it'

"40% coming out of the back door of FIFA straight into this private world that ordinary fans aren't allowed to know about"

Part 5 -

An investigation chamber was created to scrutinize FIFA's internal affairs and alleged crimes. Jennings takes us behind the scenes.

"The people running it work for Sepp Blatter. He controls their wages, their pensions, their holiday pay, their promotions, the fact they could be sacked is controlled by the man who should be most investigated"

"This is Pyongyang. This is the Jo Stalin trials of the 1930s"

"You the public are not allowed to see the evidence"

"You're not allowed to know. It's none of your business"

Part 6 -

In the sixth and final video, Jennings explores how the development of Olympics allegedly further burdens the Brazilian taxpayers.

"The taxpayers' money has gone into these fantastically unnecessary stadia"

"At the end of the World Cup FIFA will depart Brazil with their big sacks of swag, their billions of dollars"

"Still there won't be a hospital for that father with his sick child"

Global Partnership is a First for Both Brands

BEIJING, June 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts and Ferrari today announced their partnership for the Ferrari Challenge Series at the Ferrari Racing Days in Shanghai. The collaboration, a first for both brands, will see the Hong Kong-based luxury hotel group as the official hotel partner in Asia Pacific and Europe for the legendary Italian supercar's season of racing events.

Greg Dogan, Shangri-La's President and CEO (right), and Luca di Montezemolo, Chairman of Ferrari S.P.A (left), announced a global partnership for the Ferrari Challenge Series. A first for both brands, the collaboration will see the Hong Kong-based luxury hotel group as the official hotel partner in Asia Pacific and Europe for the legendary Italian supercar's season of racing events.

Through the alliance, Shangri-La's global VIP clients will experience a new and highly charged environment of luxury with paddock access and a first-hand Ferrari experience that includes a garage tour; hot laps during the Ferrari Challenge European Series, the Ferrari Challenge Asia Pacific Series and the Ferrari Racing Days in China; as well as watching the Formula One World Championship with the fastest circuit-racing cars in the world.

As part of the branding execution, Shangri-La's logo will feature on all imagery and activities - including the racing cars, podium and official website - in conjunction with the Ferrari Challenge Championship. Meanwhile Ferrari fans will enjoy exclusive high-end travel experiences at more than 80 of the hotel group's distinguished hotels and resorts. In the near future, Ferrari Rally will stage charitable drives in the cities where Shangri-La's China hotels are located.

"We're delighted about the alliance with Ferrari, an exciting brand with a great product," said Greg Dogan, Shangri-Las president and chief executive officer. "Through our global collaboration, we will be able to reward both companies' loyal supporters with one-of-a-kind experiences and indulge their passion for the best and bespoke."

Marco Mattiacci, Scuderia Ferrari Team Principal, said, "We are really happy to have among our partners such a prestigious brand as Shangri-La. They have a lot in common with Ferrari, to begin with attention to details which can make the difference on the track as well as in providing a superior service to the customer."

BELFAST, Northern Ireland, June 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Ulster Rugby has signed a 10-year agreement with the Kingspan Group, the world's leading provider of sustainable building materials, for the naming rights to what will now be called Kingspan Stadium.

The agreement will result in significant investment for the game of rugby at all levels within the Province.

Kingspan, whose global headquarters are in Kingscourt, County Cavan, has been a sponsor of Ulster Rugby since 1999.

Commenting on the landmark deal, Chief Executive of Ulster Rugby, Shane Logan, said:

"We are delighted to have extended our partnership with Kingspan, one of Ulster's most successful international companies, and to have secured a stadium naming rights partner for the first time.

"This is a landmark deal and one that will have considerable benefits for all of rugby in Ulster.

"I want to thank Kingspan for its long-term commitment to the Province and I look forward to many more special rugby occasions, from school and club finals to European match nights, at Kingspan Stadium in the future."

Pat Freeman, Managing Director of Kingspan Environmental, said: "Both Ulster Rugby and Kingspan are successful globally recognised brands within their respective fields.

"We have been a partner of Ulster Rugby for 15 years and have witnessed the tremendous growth of rugby in the Province. We have also had extensive input into the redevelopment of the stadium through our high performance technologies. We are delighted to significantly extend our already strong association with Ulster Rugby by putting our name to such a wonderful sporting venue and are proud that the home of Ulster Rugby will be now known as Kingspan Stadium."

John Robinson, President, IRFU (Ulster Branch), warmly welcomed the new association when he said:

"This long-term deal, with a leading Ulster company, will result in a highly significant investment for rugby in the Province and is a contract of which all involved can be very proud. Rugby has never been stronger in Ulster and partnerships such as this will enable us to continue to grow the game at club and schools level and to remain competitive both in Europe and the PRO12."

STOCKHOLM, June 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the global eSports gaming channel Viagame is launched by MTGx. Viagame delivers premium live and on demand eSports content to a global audience and is marking its launch by exclusively broadcasting the world's biggest Hearthstone tournament. The site is an open beta.

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Viagame is an eSports enthusiast website providing the best streamed gaming content to a global audience. The focus is on premium live and on demand eSports content from the biggest leagues as well as top-notch casual content including talk shows and interviews.

An exclusive airing of the world's largest Hearthstone tournament, to be broadcasted on Viagame live from Dreamhack Summer between June 14-16, will mark the launch. Hearthstone is a spin-off from major Blizzard title World of Warcraft, and has reached over 10 million players since its launch in March 2014. The tournament will be held on iPads, which have been an unexplored niche within eSports.

"We are thrilled about hosting and broadcasting the world's largest tournament of this fast-growing game live from Dreamhack. We hope that the eSports community will be as excited as we are about the Viagame Hearthstone Championship," says Rikard Steiber, CEO MTGx and Chief Digital Officer MTG.

eSports, which is short for electronic sports, is a global phenomenon that has seen extreme growth over the past few years. It consists of organized computer game competitions, played particularly between professionals within genres such as real-time strategy, fighting, first-person shooter, card games and multiplayer online battle arena.

The Viagame website is available at http://www.viagame.com as well as on apps for mobile and tablets, enabling on-the-go watching. At the moment, the product is still in its beta stage, but there will be continuous development with new feature launches during the rest of 2014, where feedback from the community is highly appreciated. The first week after launch the content will run without ads.

Visit http://www.viagame.com

NEW YORK, June 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Brenda and Eddie is a British inspired lifestyle brand, with a focus on T-Shirts. The company's philanthropy, Inspiration Nation, has partnered with 3 time Olympic Gold Medalist Heather Mitts. Together they have designed a, one-of-a-kind, limited edition, T-shirt to raise funds for the Jillian Loyden Foundation. Inspiration Nation will continue to celebrate exemplary members of their community and support their charity of choice.

3x Olympic Gold Medalist, Heather Mitts, wearing Brenda and Eddie's first Inspiration Nation T-Shirt.

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Orenstein, a former President of the GH Bass & Co division of PVH, has an extensive background in retail and brand building, including stints at Lord & Taylor, Geoffrey Beene, and currently at Great Oaks Venture Capital. "I started Brenda and Eddie because I love t-shirts. I love every element of t-shirt design from start to finish; the creativity, the distribution, and the ability to express yourself through fashion. And more importantly, I have a passion for helping my community. Brenda and Eddie captures the Y generation's excitement for vintage related fashion and makes it fresh through the lens of modern influences such as graffiti, metallic and collage. Our passion is to deliver an amazing, well-crafted product and to engage and support our community through our philanthropy, Inspiration Nation."

As of today, Tuesday, June 10, merchandise is available for retail purchase exclusively online at www.brendaandeddie.com. Wholesale information is available by contacting the company directly.

Brenda and Eddie: Rock our T-Shirts!

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LONDON, June 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- A new global mentoring program is being launched today by EY's Women Athletes Business Network, in partnership with the International Women's Forum (IWF), to harness the untapped leadership potential of female athletes after their retirement from sport. Applications for the mentoring program open today on the Women Athletes Business Network website and close on 1 August.

Elite women athletes, who have transitioned or are in the process of transitioning from a career in sport, will be matched with prominent female business leaders from the IWF membership. For the duration of the program, mentees will also be connected with an EY liaison that will provide access and introductions to EY's internal and external global business networks. In this inaugural year, 25 "elite athletes" – defined as having currently or previously competed professionally or semi-professionally or at the national or international level – will be selected.

Beth Brooke-Marciniak, EY's Global Vice Chair, Public Policy, says: "Female athletes have leadership skills that can't be taught in the classroom. Our research shows that 96% of top female executives played sport, with more than half competing at the university level. The world needs more women leaders and we believe that elite female athletes are a unique talent pipeline. This new mentoring program is focused on building a bridge between women in the business world and women in sport to help open doors and create new career and leadership opportunities for these extraordinary individuals."

The partnership gives the Women Athletes Business Network access to IWF's membership of 6,000 senior women executives in 33 nations on six continents. Their mentor members – women who have reached the pinnacle of leadership in their respective field – will share their insights, lessons and leadership expertise with athlete mentees. 

Deedee Corradini, Immediate Past President and Global Ambassador, International Women's Forum, says:  "For more than 20 years, IWF has lifted the prospects and expanded the reach for emerging women leaders around the world. We are especially excited to join with EY on this new mentoring program to support elite women athletes as they move forward in their leadership journeys. IWF knows the value these women of talent and potential can bring to the world."

Olympic champion and former president of the Women's Sports Foundation, Donna de Varona, serves as the lead advisor to EY's Women Athletes Business Network and its new mentoring program. "Connecting accomplished women athletes with the world's most pre-eminent women outside the sporting community can only enhance the talent pool of those who are eager to lead, inspire and make a positive impact in our changing world," says de Varona.

Online community for female athletes also launched

EY has also recently launched a new online community for female athletes to facilitate connections among current and retired athletes around the world. The online community provides individualized career assessments, resume building tools, networking tips, stories of post-sport career success and a host of other resources.

View recent webcast of female sport champions sharing lessons of success

To view a recording of a recent webcast featuring some of the greatest female champions of sport and business – tennis legend Martina Navratilova, Olympic gold medalist and TV host Summer Sanders, Brazilian Olympic swimmer turned CEO Fabiola Molina, British Olympic champion and DKH Legacy Trust Founder Dame Kelly Holmes, and Newton Investment Management CEO Helena Morrissey – sharing their lessons of success and failure on the field and in the workplace, click here.

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• 90 jerseys from 32 teams tested
• FIFA World Cup oracle predicts all games
• Banned plasticizers widely used
• Cadmium and carcinogenic substances discovered in fan jerseys
• 30% of fan jerseys contain prohibited substances

HONG KONG, June 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Before World Cup kick-off, the first world champions have already been crowned. TUV Rheinland has purchased 90 fan jerseys for all teams participating in the FIFA World Cup (in both the countries themselves and online) and tested them against the relevant European limit values for textiles. The TUV Rheinland textile oracle pitted all of the jerseys against each other in the group stage and the knockout games to determine the 2014 world champion.

The T-shirts purchased are not official FIFA or DFB (German Football Association) products or T-shirts from the jersey manufacturers. Instead, the children's T-shirts tested came from markets, souvenir shops or the Internet, with an average price of EUR15 per jersey. The 90 fan T-shirts were then tested in TUV Rheinland's textile laboratory in Turkey for toxic substances and quality. The "textile teams" competed against each other based on the draws in the group stage and subsequent games. A textile winner was then chosen in each match. The TUV Rheinland textile oracle used this method for each match right through to the final, with surprising and sometimes alarming results.

Frank Dudley, TUV Rheinland spokesperson: "Originally, we planned the campaign simply as an alternative oracle to predict the results and did not buy any cheap shirts. Nevertheless, the results of the test were alarming. Every third fan jersey is so full of toxic substances that it should not be sold at all -- at least in Europe or the USA -- and only every third T-shirt actually passed all of the tests."

TUV Rheinland has specialist test laboratories around the world for many areas including textile testing. The TUV Rheinland test laboratory in Istanbul tested the fan jerseys for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil based on internationally recognized standards and test criteria and used European limit values as the benchmark for all products.

The jerseys were tested in accordance with the following standards and test criteria:

• Use of specific azo dyes verified in accordance with DIN EN 14362-1 and -3: Certain azo dyes are suspected of being carcinogenic and are therefore banned from use in textiles.
• Identifying cadmium in accordance with DIN EN 1122:
  • Cadmium and its compounds are rated from "hazardous to health" to "highly toxic." Cadmium has been strictly prohibited since December 2011, for example in dyes.
• Testing method for phthalates in accordance with DIN EN 15777 and DIN EN 14372:
  • Certain phthalates, which are used as plasticizers in plastics, may cause health problems because they are suspected of acting like hormones and causing infertility, for example.
• Odor tests by test subjects in accordance with SNV 195651, which deals with the development of odors in textile finishes.
• Appraising product labeling in accordance with the European regulation of textiles labeling (Regulation 1007/2011).
• Visual impression of textiles after wash cycles
• Workmanship and overall impression of products through visual inspection.

Overview of the Results

The laboratory tests established that more than 30% of the fan T-shirts exceeded the limit values for the toxic substances tested. 32 shirts exceeded the European limit for phthalates, which are plasticizers primarily used for prints on textiles. Plasticizers are suspected of acting like hormones and are therefore banned from use in textiles. They can easily be replaced with other substances.

Five T-shirts even exceeded the European limit for cadmium. A heavy metal, cadmium can also prove hazardous in higher concentrations and can cause skin reactions, for example. Another product (a fan jersey from Belgium) even overstepped the European threshold for azo dyes. Certain azo dyes are carcinogenic and are therefore banned from use in textiles.

In 25 of the shirts, the quality of workmanship was also inadequate. The T-shirts also presented further problems after washing, with testers pointing out changes in 28 of the products. 

Only 30 fan jerseys were free from toxic substances and passed all of the laboratory tests.

Favorites Fall in the Preliminary Round

After the group stage, Mexico, Cameroon, Australia, Chile, Greece, Costa Rica, Uruguay, Switzerland, Honduras, Nigeria, Argentina, Ghana, Korea and Russia all had to pack their bags and watch the rest of the 2014 textile world cup from the sidelines. The TUV Rheinland textile oracle predicted that World Cup favorites Argentina and Germany would also be knocked out before the last sixteen due to breaching the rules on permitted toxic substances.

The final of the first fan T-shirt world cup saw Portugal face off against Bosnia and Herzegovina. According to the TUV Rheinland oracle, Bosnia and Herzegovina were the victors with the best jersey.

TOKYO, June 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- "nakata.net Cafe2014@Sao Paulo" produced by former Japanese star footballer Hidetoshi Nakata held an opening reception in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on June 11, joined by over 150 Brazilian and foreign guests and other parties concerned.

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"nakata.net Cafe2014@Sao Paulo," developed in collaboration with popular local cafe "Octavio Cafe," will be open only during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil competition. The Nakata cafe will offer a variety of Japanese things, ranging from sake (rice wine) and Japanese cuisine to tableware and confectionery, sending a message to the world about the fine traditions of Japanese culture.

Artisans who are in charge of the Japanese sake and dishes served at "nakata.net Cafe 2014@Sao Paulo" participated in the reception held on the eve of its formal opening day. The all Japan team of people representing various sectors of Japan's traditional culture, commissioned to communicate Japanese culture to the world together with Mr. Nakata, got together and served the same sake and food as provided at the cafe to the party guests. The opening reception was made livelier by the presence of football legends, including Arsenal Football Club manager Arsene Wenger. Mr. Nakata commented, "I am delighted to see our cafe put in place in Sao Paulo, the host of several World Cup games. Upon seeing today what has been actually completed, I felt once again that a great thing has been accomplished. I hope visitors to our cafe will enjoy Japanese food, sake and other
ingredients of Japanese culture."

TOKYO, June 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

- Company to Serve as Official Tire of Olympic Games -

Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) announced on June 13 it has entered into an agreement with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that makes the world's largest tire and rubber company an official TOP worldwide Olympic partner through the 2024 Olympic Games. The announcement was made in Tokyo at a press conference and ceremonial signing of the TOP agreement attended by IOC President Thomas Bach; Masaaki Tsuya, Bridgestone CEO and Chairman of the Board and other company and IOC dignitaries and guests.

The Bridgestone relationship with the Olympic Games and the Olympic Movement is effective immediately and includes activation in connection with the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. In addition, Bridgestone has been granted sponsorship activation rights in Brazil, Korea, Japan, and the United States through 2016. Beginning in 2017, Bridgestone's activation rights will extend globally and will include the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and the Olympic Games to be held in 2022 and 2024 in cities yet to be elected by the IOC. The agreement also includes the activation rights at any Youth Olympic Games which may be held during the term 2017 to 2024.

The product categories covered by the Bridgestone sponsorship agreement include: seismic isolation bearings, which are used to protect structures from earthquake damage; non-motorized bicycles, a product segment in which Bridgestone has been innovating for more than 60 years; and the full range of tires manufactured by the company, making Bridgestone the Official Tire of the Olympic Games. 

In commenting on Bridgestone's TOP sponsorship, Bridgestone CEO and Chairman of the Board Tsuya said, "As a global corporation, Bridgestone is excited to partner with the entire Olympic Movement, a group of organizations that not only brings together the world's athletes at the greatest athletic festival, but also blends this celebration of sport with a spirit of service to community, social responsibility, a respect for diversity and a commitment to the fundamental principles of Olympism." He continued by saying, "We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship where, through this partnership, we will communicate on a global basis our commitment to society as well as our brand message."

IOC President Bach said "The TOP programme is a truly global sponsorship programme as it benefits all future Games organisers and all the National Olympic Committees and their athletes, ensuring athletes from all over the world, and not just the largest countries, are able to compete at the Games. Indeed, the IOC redistributes over 90 per cent of its revenues to the wider sporting movement.Bridgestone is a global leader in its field and we are delighted to welcome the company to the TOP programme and are excited for the long term commitment they have shown to the Olympic Movement."

The partnership, born of a mutual selection process, gives Bridgestone a strategic global platform which will allow it to reach its customers with new activation and communication methods; build awareness of its brands and technologies; and continue globalizing its operations through the support of its proud teammates around the world.

The press conference was also attended by John Coates, IOC Vice-President; Tsunekazu Takeda, the IOC's Marketing Commission Chairman, President of the Japanese Olympic Committee(JOC), and Vice-President of the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games; Yoshiro Mori, President of the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games; Naoko Takahashi, Executive Board Member of JOC, and Sydney Olympic gold medalist in marathon; and Kosuke Kitajima, Athens Olympic and Beijing Olympic gold medalist in swimming (breaststroke).

Bridgestone operates in alignment with its mission of "Serving Society with Superior Quality" and endorses the fundamental principles of Olympism, the goal of which is to place sport at the service of the harmonious development of humankind, with a view to promoting a peaceful society and the preservation of human dignity.

Three Top Footballers from Kitchee Football Team appointed as Campaign Ambassadors to heat up the frenzy

HONG KONG, June 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- JCDecaux Transport proudly announced the launch of "2014 MTR Advertising Soccer Fever" and the appointment of Kitchee Football Team as the Campaign Ambassador.  Kitchee is Hong Kong's football powerhouse and one of the longest established sports clubs in the territory. Boasting an unbeaten record of championship achievement, Kitchee won again this year's First Division League.  In addition, Kitchee has been committed to training local football talents through its Kitchee Escola, a non-profit football school aiming at enhancing competitiveness of Hong Kong's football community.

JCDecaux Transport has proudly invited
Kitchee Football Team players as Ambassadors of
"2014 MTR Advertising Soccer Fever".

Kitchee Football Team's strong support to "2014 MTR Advertising Soccer Fever" is unprecedented, including the engagement of three Hong Kong Top Footballers, namely Roberto Losada Rodríguez (2010/11), Lo Kwanyee (2011/12), and Huang Yang (2012/13) as the campaign's ambassadors, as well as the participation of five young students from Kitchee Escola in the shooting of publicity photos.  During the campaign, "Soccer Fever Zones" will be staged at MTR Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui, Mong Kok, Central and Causeway Bay stations, allowing passengers to enjoy the unique fun and play the exciting interactive soccer game!

The "Soccer Fever Zone" at MTR Hong Kong Station featuring an exhibition of 7-Eleven's life-size iconic 3D Line characters is the first zone of the campaign.  The creative themed decorations will heat up the fever more, Kitchee Football Team Captain Lo Kwanyee and Vice-Captain Lam Ka-wai have visited the zone and experienced the innovative "Soccer on Mobile" interactive game frenzy via the QR Code and NFC of the MTR Ads there!

"As the No. 1 outdoor media company in Hong Kong, JCDecaux Transport is dedicated to encouraging and promoting development of local sports community through organizing advertising campaigned themed with various creative sports (e.g. swimming, volleyball, table tennis, soccer, etc.).  This year, we are extremely honored to join hands with Kitchee and Kitchee Escola through '2014 MTR Advertising Soccer Fever' to concertedly promote soccer sport, while offering the public an excellent opportunity to learn more about the soccer development in Hong Kong," said Ms Amy Chan, managing director of JCDecaux Transport.

During the campaign period, 30 "Soccer Fever MTR Trains" and advertising panels in 52 MTR station platforms are installed with QR Code or NFC for the Soccer Fever Interactive Mobile Game. Passengers can simply login to the game via their smartphones to experience the extraordinary fun and excitement of the soccer game and have a chance to win weekly fabulous prizes and the ultimate grand prize -- 2 sets of SONY Xperia Z2 Smartphone and SmartWatch valued at more than HK$15,000.

Numerous brands and advertisers have shown support to and participated in "2014 MTR Advertising Soccer Fever", including 7-Eleven, Canon, Sony Mobile, Tower of Saviors and Visa, among others (brands listed in alphabetic order).  "Soccer Fever Zone" will continue to be launched at different MTR stations, details will be announced soon.

IRVINE, Calif., June 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Due to a crash sustained in practice late on June 11, Craft-Bamboo Racing has been forced to withdraw its #99 Aston Martin V8 Vantage GTE from the 2014 24 Hours of Le Mans race.

​The driver of the car, Fernando Rees (Brazil), was taken to the medical center immediately following the incident, which occurred at Porsche Curves. Fortunately, however, Rees has now been released after being treated for an ankle injury.

"The impact with the barrier was at a very high speed," commented Richard Coleman CEO of Craft-Bamboo Racing. "It is disappointing to have to withdraw from the race, but the car cannot be fixed from here. Our mechanics worked relentlessly on the car throughout the night, but it was impossible to restore it to the safety standards required for racing."​

​Very fortunately for Interush, the #99 race car's major sponsor, Coleman took immediate action and was able to secure major sponsor visibility on the #97 Aston Martin. The #97 Aston Martin is considered the lead race car from this year's formidable Aston Martin Racing team, ensuring Interush race fans have a very strong presence in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race.

"We are disappointed for O'Young and MacDowell who, along with Rees, all lost their opportunity to compete in this year's iconic Le Mans Race," commented Martin Matthews, CEO of Interush. "However, we are so delighted to be part of such a wonderful team as Aston Martin Racing (AMR), who quickly agreed to position all of the intended Interush graphics on the #97 car, which also has an excellent chance to podium at this year's race!"

The #97 AMR entry will be driven by Darren Turner (UK), Stefan Mucke (Germany) and Bruno Senna (Brazil), who are among the top competitors at this year's highly anticipated race.

For more information about the 24 Hours of Le Mans race and how fans can follow the race live on Saturday, June 14, 2014, visit: http://en.lemanslive.com/. To learn more about Interush, go to http://www.interush.com.

RIO DE JANIERO, June 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobileum (formerly known as Roamware), a leading Telco Big Data Analytics company, announced that Telefonica Global Solutions has deployed its innovative Customer Experience Management (CEM) solution RoamFix to monitor subscriber experience during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Over 600,000 international tourists are expected to visit Brazil during the tournament. Mobileum RoamFix is a CEM solution that helps operators test and monitor subscriber QoE (Quality of Experience) in real-time inter-operator environments.

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Telefonica's Global Solutions division earlier announced that it will monitor roaming services to ensure access during the tournament. Telefonica has created a global management centre of operations and services. Through the platform, Telefonica will centralise test execution during the opening phase of a roaming agreement by any operator with Telefonica. Telefonica will boost the resources and communication tools to facilitate roaming for customers. It will use robots installed in strategic locations in host cities and technologies based on users' mobile phones to produce measurements of 3G and LTE in stadia, media centres, hotels, embassies and airports.

"Football is a true global sport and the world cup host country is the most visited country during the world cup. We are delighted that Telefonica has chosen our CEM solution for the FIFA world cup. Operators use Mobilem's RoamFix solutions to monitor QoE through robots and apps and allow for proactive problem solving. We look forward to ensuring a great experience for every subscriber on the Telefonica network during the World Cup," said Ori Sasson, Chairman & CEO, Mobileum Inc.

HONG KONG, June 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Goldenway, a global financial services provider, has today confirmed the two-year extension of Swansea City Football Club's sponsorship. This sponsorship is the largest agreement in the club's proud 102-year history and is to run until the end of the 2015/2016 season.

Goldenway Announces the Two-Year Agreement Extension of Swansea City Football Club as Their Major Sponsor

As a fast growing company with common values to the club, Goldenway has identified the Barclays Premier League as a platform to strengthen their brands images globally. It is also identified as a channel to communicate with the Premier League's huge Asian fan base that currently makes up over 30% of the total global audiences.

Earlier in the year, Goldenway ran a joint Chinese New Year celebration with the Club's players at the Liberty Stadium which helped to raise global recognition for both parties. Following the success of the initial one year partnership, Goldenway will continue to work alongside the Swans to create a partnership that brings both the club and the Premier League closer to their Asian fans. Planning for the new season is well under way starting with a visit to Goldenway's headquarters in Hong Kong to arrange future Asian tours and coaching exchange programmes.

Working with sports marketing agency, SportQuake, Goldenway has enjoyed a strong relationship with Swansea City over the last 12 months, and looks to continue building this affinity with the club and the fans globally over the coming seasons.

Goldenway Investment General Manager, Brian Tsui, said:
"I am proud that Goldenway, as a brand, is growing its portfolio of sports sponsorship globally. It is a valuable relationship with Swansea City. The association with such a passionate football club will definitely enhance our brand value and create a positive impact in driving our expansion globally. We look forward to an even more successful seasons working together." "

Swansea City vice-chairman, Leigh Dineen, said:
"We are excited and delighted to extend our partnership with Goldenway for another two seasons and announce the biggest sponsorship deal in the club's history. We have developed an excellent working relationship with Goldenway over the past 12 months that has been extremely beneficial to both parties. We are not only honoured to be backed by one of the world's fastest growing financial services providers, but their prestigious presence throughout Asia has helped lift the club's global brand to a whole new level."

HONG KONG, June 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- 361 Degrees International Limited ("361 Degrees" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"; HKSE stock code: 1361), one of the leading sports brand enterprises in China, is pleased to unveil its official uniforms designed for the 2nd Summer Youth Olympic Games as the Official Sportswear Company.

Member of CPC Nanjing Municipal Committee, Vice Mayor of Nanjing, Deputy Secretary-General of the Organizing Committee of the Nanjing Youth Olympic Games Mr. Liu Yian (fifth from left) and 361 Degrees’ President and Executive Director Mr. Ding Wuhao (third from right) jointly unveiled the official uniform designs for the 2nd Summer Youth Olympic Games.

361 Degrees is proud to be the Official Sportswear Company for the 2nd Summer Youth Olympic Games which will be held in Nanjing, China from the 16th to 28th of August this year.  First formally adopted in 2007 by Jacques Rogge, the then President of the International Olympic Committee, these games cater to the youth of the world between the ages of 14 and 18 in three groupings over 28 sports disciplines.

The Games in Nanjing are expected to attract over 3,000 young athletes from 200 countries, providing an excellent platform for education and cultural exchange programs which are an integral part of the Youth Olympics.

At a ceremony on May 29th, the official uniforms were revealed. Designed and developed by 361 Degrees, exclusively for the Games, the uniforms come in four different colours and its motifs incorporate the unique characteristics of the rich cultural and historical background of Nanjing, including the Qinhuai River and the Yuhua stone. The uniforms are made of high-tech fabric that absorbs moisture and discharges sweat. The sports pants also feature an innovative zip that allows the length to be adjustable.

Nanjing, the ancient capital of six dynasties, has a rich cultural and historical heritage, ranking third in China for the most number of universities and colleges, including the highly acclaimed Nanjing University which was founded in 1902. These Games will probably be the last international multi-sport event to be held in China for the foreseeable future.