March 4, 2022

Global Sporting Goods Industry Support for Humanitarian Efforts in Ukraine

Bern, 4 March 2022 – The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) and its Members have been following the deeply disturbing developments in Ukraine with sadness and concern. The war has impacted many in the sporting goods industry and WFSGI expresses its solidarity with the people of Ukraine whose families, communities, and country are under unprecedented attack. WFSGI adds its voice to that of the global community in calling for peace.

After consultation with the WFSGI Board and as an immediate step, WFSGI, in cooperation with the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI), the Association of Japan Sporting Goods Industries (JASPO), the Sport and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), and the Taiwan Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (TSMA), will be donating to the UN Ukraine Humanitarian Fund to help provide urgent humanitarian aid to those in need. WFSGI recognises and thanks its Members who have already contributed financial and in-kind support via various means.

WFSGI encourages all its Members to donate to the UN’s Ukraine Humanitarian Fund by clicking on this link or to provide other support to humanitarian efforts via organisations of their choice.

Questions should be directed to Emma (Mason) Zwiebler emason@wfsgi.org.

Global Sporting Goods Industry Support for Humanitarian Efforts in Ukraine

Global Sporting Goods Industry Support for Humanitarian Efforts in Ukraine

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If you want to have more information please contact Emma Zwiebler at emason@wfsgi.org.

GET CONNECT TO AN UNRIVALLED PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

The WFSGI provides THE unique platform for members to exchange easily and openly on non-competitive issues, to develop common solutions, and to benefit from significant economies of scale (i.e. time and money savings)

The WFSGI offers an unrivalled network, facilitating the development of synergies among its members including industry leaders, decision makers and experts covering the whole supply chain (manufacturers, brands, retailers) and beyond (international federations)

GET IN TOUCH WITH THE INFORMATION THAT MATTERS

The WFSGI is in liaison with several Committees of CEN and ISO and does also report back to its members in case of important updates in the international standards and regulations.

The WFSGI offers free webinars with experts and industry leaders on specific topics that are of interest for the industry (and on demand).

DEFENDING THE INDUSTRY ON THE FRONT LINE

The WFSGI is the exclusive legitimate entity to represent the industry’s interests across the globe before:

· Governments
· International organizations (ILO, WTO, UN, etc.)
· International sport organizations (IOC, IFs etc.)

Whether for promoting sports participation and well-being, pushing for fair trade, or lobbying for more favorable regulations, the WFSGI is at the constant service of its members, to defend the industry on the front line.

EVENTS THAT DRIVE THE INDUSTRY FORWARD

The WFSGI is regularly invited to speak at trade shows and events, including the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the Conference of Parties, the World Health Assembly and the Business at OECD Health Committee meetings.