January 26, 2022

WFSGI Magazine 2022: The New Age of Disruption

The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) is pleased to announce the release of our annual publication, the WFSGI Magazine 2022 edition!

As the WFSGI pushes forward during these unprecedented times, the magazine offers a retrospective of the sporting goods industry during the past 18 months along with a look into the future and how the industry can perform at its best! The publication covers highlights of WFSGI working areas and successful practices, along with opinion pieces from industry experts, advocacy to increase physical activity and sport participation, case studies, best practices, and identified trends and developments in the sporting goods industry.

Click here to view the electronic magazine and here to download the electronic pdf version. As always, the WFSGI has distributed printed copies all over the world, which should be arriving shortly.

We would like to thank all of the authors and advertisers for their contribution and hope you find the content to be valuable and inspiring.

Table of Contents

The Disruption in Sports:

The NOC Competition Uniform Support Programme: Demonstrating the Olympic Spirit of Solidarity
Uniting through Digital Acceleration
Representing the Athletes’ Voice in the Olympic Movement
International Federations are at 10 Minutes to Midnight?
Sportstech Goes Mainstream – Drivers, Trends & Effects

The Disruption in the Environment:

From Individual (Physical) Actions to Collective (Digital) Action
Fit for Life: Activating Smart Investments in Sport to Build Back Better
Reaching the SDGs by Bike
Sustainable Sportswear: Working Towards Sustainable Sporting Fashion

The Disruption in the Sporting Goods Industry:

World Cycling Forum 2021 Brings Bicycle Industry Together
Shifting the Dates was not only a Bold move – It was a Necessary Move
Distribution Rules of Sporting Goods in Europe 2022 – A Different Ballgame?
Digitization of Product Information Taskforce – A Synergy Dedicated to Sports Users
Product Recalls: Better Safe than Sorry
The Future of Sports and Sporting Goods: How Smart Technology is Changing the Landscape
Time to Rethink the Obvious – Urgency of a Global movement to Dismantle Trade Barriers for the Footwear Sector
Unprecedented Times? Absolutely

WFSGI Magazine 2022: The New Age of Disruption

WFSGI Magazine 2022: The New Age of Disruption

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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.