Zheng Jie, Executive Director And Group President Of Anta Group, Was Elected Chairman Of The World Sporting Goods Federation.

On the evening of January 29th, at the World Sports Goods Federation (WFSGI) conference held in Munich, Beijing, Mr. Zheng Jie, executive director and group president of Anta group, was elected chairman of the World Sporting Goods Federation for a term of three years. This is the first time that WFSGI has been held by the Chinese for 42 years since its establishment. In addition, Mr. Zheng Jie was elected co chairman and President of Asics (Arthur) and CEO Motoi Oyama (Kanno Katsuo).

Speaking at the scene, Mr. Zheng Jie said, "I am honored to be the first Chinese president in the history of WFSGI. During my term of office, I hope to contribute to the development of the world sporting goods industry through this excellent platform, promote the popularization of healthy sports mode, actively promote the sustainable development of the industry, and integrate the sports spirit beyond ourselves into everyone's life.

The World Sporting Goods Federation (WFSGI) said that with the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo and the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022, the joint chairperson system is the best choice under this great background. "Mr. Zheng Jie and Mr. Kanno Katsuo are the best candidates for CO chairmen. They are all outstanding representatives from the global sporting goods industry. This will give us more confidence to send the right voice to the world."

After nearly 30 years of development, Anta group has developed from a traditional private enterprise into a global sporting goods group with modern governance structure and international competitiveness. In 2019, Anta group successfully completed the acquisition of AMER SPORTS, built three major brands and three sharing platforms, became the official sports apparel supplier of International Olympic Committee, and laid a solid foundation for the successful Anta Anta center in Shanghai. In 2020, Anta group's global strategy will be fully opened, integrating global resources to create multi brand clusters that make the global consumers love, and seek the long-term sustainable development of the group with the idea of refactoring.

The World Sporting Goods Federation (WFSGI) is an official authority of the sports industry officially recognized by International Olympic Committee (IOC) and an industry representative in the Olympic family. It is an independent association of sports goods brands, related manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, national and regional associations, industry and trade associations and all sporting goods related enterprises. Since its establishment, the Federation is committed to voice the global sporting goods industry, promote the popularization of healthy sports lifestyle, enhance the sustainable development of the industry, and promote global sports activities and communication.