Anta Presents Team China’s High-tech Podium Uniform for Tokyo Summer Olympics

BEIJING, Jul 1, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Chinese sportswear brand Anta presented Team China's podium uniform for the Tokyo Olympics, called 'Champion Dragon Clothes' on June 25 in Beijing. The uniform is designed by Tim Yip, also known as Ye Jintian, the renowned art director, visual artist and Oscar winner for best art design.

According to Ye, the uniform combines Chinese traditional cultural icons, beauty and advanced sportswear technologies. The designer said he hoped to show the beauty of Chinese culture in the most creative design language to the world.

"This is probably the longest time in history it took to design the Champion Dragon Clothes for Team China. It's different from designing costumes for movies or shows. We need to show the beauty of athletes' body, so we have conducted many studies," said Ye.

"We also used many advanced technologies and high-quality materials for different functions of the uniform. During the process, I've been impressed by Anta's technologies, especially the shoes. It's fresh and interesting for me to learn about making sneakers lightweight, yet with good breathability and durability at the same time."

Working with the Chinese Olympic Committee for 16 years, Anta has invested over 3 billion yuan ($460 million) in the research and development of sportswear technology. Throughout the years, Anta has provided sportswear to 28 Chinese national teams in different Olympics.

Anta also launched specially-designed sportswear and equipment for different sports at Friday's event. For example, the custom-made weightlifter's shoes are 2.5 times stronger than regular footwear and can handle weights of more than a ton.

The unique support system of the weightlifting suit can improve waist support and prevent muscle strain; while the wrestling uniform, with anti-grab fabric technology, reduces the chance of being grasped by the opponent. Gymnastics and trampoline suits are tailored in 3D to protect the human body from injury in every movement, particularly high-intensity aerial movements, and from being affected by wind resistance.

With the help of the competition equipment created by Anta, Chinese athletes have won 111 medals in various world competitions, including the Olympics. Anta has applied each of these sports science and technology achievements to commercial sports equipment, using technology to protect every sports enthusiast.

"Sponsoring Olympic teams has always been one of our focuses. We have provided sportswear for Olympics in different climates as well, and we have more than1,400 patents to show for it," said Wu Yonghua, executive director of Anta Group.

"We work closely with the Chinese Olympics, yet we work with Chinese sports generally. As we designed the Team China podium uniform to show the best of Chinese culture, we also use the best sports technology to manufacture it."

Media Contact:
Kennth Ko
overseas@anta.com
www.ANTA.com
400-885-6000

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MainettiCare Becomes Official Face Mask Supplier of Hong Kong, China Delegation to Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

HONG KONG, Jun 24, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Mainetti Group ("Mainetti" or the "Company"), the leading global retail solutions provider, is pleased to announce that MainettiCare – the Company's high-quality PPE range – has become the "Official Face Mask Supplier" of the Hong Kong, China Delegation travelling to the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics Games (Tokyo 2020), under a partnership with the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC).

As Official Face Mask Supplier, MainettiCare will provide 100% Made in Hong Kong high-performance HK96 Nanofiber Filter 3D Face Masks (HK96(TM)) and the MainettiCare Disposable Masks (ASTM Level 3) to the travelling Hong Kong, China Delegation. This essential PPE will safeguard athletes and officials from Covid-19 while providing maximum performance and comfort.

MainettiCare's HK96(TM) masks offer better breathability and maintains more than 98% Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE), Particle Filtration Efficiency (PFE) and Viral Filtration Efficiency (VFE) even after 96 hours of continuous use, as tested by Intertek, an independent international laboratory. The ergonomically designed masks also feature adjustable earloops for a tight fit while ensuring comfort during workouts.

Mr. Paul Tai, Regional Director of the Far East & Global Head of MainettiCare, said, "We are incredibly honored that MainettiCare has been selected as the "Official Face Mask Supplier" to the Hong Kong, China Olympic Delegation to Tokyo 2020. With sustainability being a key focus of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Games, the ability of the HK96(TM) mask to be used for up to 96 hours is an important feature, and also highlights Mainetti's own commitment to sustainability as part of its 60th Anniversary celebrations.

"We look forward to the many proud moments that our local Olympians and Paralympians are sure to provide. We wish them every success as they go for gold in Japan."

About Mainetti
For sixty years, Mainetti has been a trusted partner to the world's most respected and well-known retail and apparel brands. Our 6,000 employees in 90 locations on 6 continents come to work every day with a mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers.

As the largest hanger company in the world, the name Mainetti is synonymous with superior quality and exceptional service. Mainetti pioneered garment hanger reuse and recycling, introducing sustainability practices that continue to lead the industry.

Mainetti's diversified portfolio includes Packaging, Branding, Supply Chain, and Intelligent (RFID) Solutions, and in 2020, we introduced a line of Health and Safety products that help customers in their efforts to mitigate Covid-19 risks. Our holistic supply chain process uses innovative materials to create products with less energy and more renewable sources every year.

Mainetti is a proud Member of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, working with the world's leading and most influential organizations to accelerate the global transition to a circular economy. Please visit www.mainetti.com for more information.

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Oscar De La Hoya, King Of Pay-Per-View To Return To The Ring on Triller

LOS ANGELES, CA., Jun 19, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Triller today announced that 11-time Boxing World Champion Oscar De La Hoya will return to the ring to face Former UFC Superstar Vitor Belfort on Saturday, September 11, 2021 in Las Vegas, NV as part of the new TrillerVerz, the first-ever festival bringing together the power of Verzuz and Fight Club into one massive weekend festival. This will be the first of the TrillerVerz festivals.

The inaugural TrillerVerz will launch Friday, September 10 with a live Verzuz, followed by a full Saturday festival concert lineup with fight night entertainment produced by "So You Think You Can Dance" co-creator Nigel Lythgoe with the festival continuing on Sunday and Sunday Night.

De La Hoya and Belfort, two of the most respected and followed tacticians in their respective disciplines, will meet in a boxing ring for the first time Saturday, September 11.

TrillerVerz is a partnership developed between Triller-owned Verzuz and Triller owned Fight Club bringing together the cultural phenomenon the two have created throughout the music and sports worlds.

"We continue to create the biggest and most talked about events of the year, and we're thrilled to introduce TrillerVerz, a spectacular weekend of music and events programmed by the legends themselves, Swizz Beatz and Timbaland," said Bobby Sarnavesht, Triller co-owner, co-founder and Chairman. "There is no more anticipated and talked about return to the ring than Oscar De La Hoya, and his matchup with a legendary UFC Champion in Vitor Belfort will be a must-watch for entertainment and athleticism," said co-founder Ryan Kavanaugh.

"I am ready to return to the ring, and I am proud to be part of Triller and Verzuz and their game-changing model of reimagining the boxing business as four-quadrant entertainment," De La Hoya said. "I have nothing but the utmost respect for a champion like Vitor Belfort as we show the world what high level boxing is all about."

"It was incredibly important to me my comeback was on this date as it represents such an important moment in history for me, my fans and the words culture. This is much bigger than just me and this event, for all those with ties and or roots in and to Mexico."

Said Belfort, "It will be a pleasure to represent MMA again, this time in the ring against one of the biggest names in the history of boxing. It will be a war not to be missed and a fight my kids will be talking about. This is certain to make combat sports history."

Known as 'The Golden Boy' Oscar De La Hoya won 11 world titles in six weight classes, including the lineal championship in three weight classes as well as being an Olympic gold medalist. He's one of the best drawing boxers in the sport's history and was named The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year in 1995, and was its top-rated fighter in the world, pound for pound, in 1997 and 1998. He announced his retirement as a fighter in 2009, following a professional career spanning 16 years.

Brazilian MMA fighter Vitor Belfort is known to fight fans as "The Phenom" for his explosive striking power that helped him secure the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship title and tie for third for the most finishes in UFC history. His fights became part of two of the biggest all-time best-selling UFC Pay-Per-View events in a successful career that includes fighting in UFC's Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight and Middleweight divisions, fighting for the Strikeforce, Pride and Affliction promotions and winning the Cage Rage championship.

The full festival lineup and details will be announced shortly accompanying the world class boxing card.

The TrillerVerz weekend festival comes on the heels of the Triller's record-breaking Tyson-Jones event in November followed up by the chart-topping Jake Paul-Ben Askren event Triller Fight Club event in April.

Verzuz, recently acquired by Triller, has become a cultural phenomenon breaking barriers in music with co-founders Swizz Beatz and Timbaland and 43 of the world's top hip hop artist as partners including, John Legend, DMX, Alicia Keys, 2 Chainz, Rick Ross, Too $hort, Patti LaBelle, Gucci Mane, Jeezy, E-40, Bounty Killer, D'Angelo, Ludacris, RZA, The Dream, Babyface, Nelly, Jagged Edge, Fred Hammond, Jadakiss, Fabolous, Brandy, Monica, Gladys Knight, Boi-1da, Hit-Boy, Ne-Yo, Johnta Austin, Scott Storch, T-Pain, Lil Jon, DJ Premier, Mannie Fresh, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, 112, Kirk Franklin, Sean Garrett and D'Angelo and has shattered social records often breaking millions of concurrent views across triller, fite.tv and Instagram.

"This is a first step in expanding the Verzuz ecosystem but certainly not the last. It has not only changed culture but is the center of a paradigm shift. We listened carefully to the audience and are giving them what they asked for," said Sarnavesht.

CEO and chairman Mahi de Silva said "Triller changed social media, Fight Club changed boxing, Verzuz changed music. The TrillerVerz will shift culture".

CONTACT:
Joe Favorito, jfavorito@triller.co, 201-746-0005 (Triller Fight Club)
Bernie Bahrmasel, BernieBahrmasel@yahoo.com, 773-592-2986 (Triller Fight Club)
Chris Day, cday@triller.co, 310-993-5513 (Triller)

SOURCE: Triller

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ADO Debuts A20 Urban Off-Road Commuter Ebike across EU on May 6

FRANKFURT & LONDON, May 3, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Innovative startup ADO officially debuts the A20 off-road commuter Ebike across EU countries on May 6. The A20 is positioned as an urban off-road Ebike, able to conquer all urban terrains.

Crush the commute with A20 e-bike, 20-inch, max speed 25km/h, 36V10.4AH

ADO will hold the momentum for a June launch in the UK, Russia, and Ukraine. With years of effort and an accumulated experience in the Ebike industry, ADO will cooperate with more than 20 local distributing partners in Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Ukraine, extending its business across Europe.

ADO's electric bicycle A20, positioned as urban off-road, can conquer all urban terrains:

— 350W (CE version: 250W) and 380r/min motor, rated as off-road power drive, provides excellent obstacle crossing ability, can easily conquer all urban terrains
— Shimano 7 speed transmission system offers an easy cycling experience
— Full body shock absorption system provides a smooth riding experience
— 36V10.4AH, automobile-level battery and energy recovery system provide with excellent cycling distance
— 886 Type HD LCD display, crystal clear under the sunshine
— USB charging/gravity handle follows ergonomic design principles

ADO G-DRIVE frequency conversion control system can instantly receive signals from motors, sensors and adapt to various cycling and bicycle modes with a super-strong motor drive. Meanwhile, it helps reduce energy consumption to increase the riding distance.

The energy recovery system and 3.25 gold transmission ratio design increase the power conversion efficiency by more than 92% through the power sensor and control system, thus improving the battery life.

Hassle-free after-sales support, warranty up to 10 years

Besides launching an accessible Ebike with high quality, ADO spares no effort to set up strong and long-term after-sales support in Europe. This has been a pain in the neck for years that local customers find it difficult or inconvenient to get simple issues fixed.

ADO promises to provide consumers with localized hassle-free technology and after-sales service in European countries. Fast dispatch from local European warehouses and real-time online technical information, advice, guidance available. Plus, free replacement for a new Ebike when maintenance is not available due to quality issues is guaranteed.

For warranty policies, ADO offers a 10-year warranty for the frame and a 1-year warranty covering structural parts – front fork, seat tube, handlebar, headset stem, brake handle, brake lever, sprocket crank, chain wheel, thumb shifter, derailleur; and electrical components – charger, battery, motor, controller, instrument, booster, USB charger, acceleration handle, 2in1 switch, and headlight.

To provide better after-sales support, ADO has set up a technical service centre in the industrial area of Broussard, Germany, with a self-built warehouse of 3,000 square meters and an office of 400 square meters. In addition, three other maintenance centres, in Germany, the UK, and Poland, provide instant follow-up to customer repair requests in Europe.

Green commuting

ADO is a brand born in the middle of the pandemic when the world is facing changes in all walks of life. Sustainability is becoming ever more crucial and Ebike marketing is booming. Practising a green commute is important for not only personal health but for ensuring that we have a healthy planet to inhabit in the future.

"Riding your bike or walking to work can help you show up awake, sharp, and focused. When you choose an active commute, you're incorporating physical activity into your daily routine in a necessary way," said Sen, founder of ADO and an advocate of a green and healthy lifestyle himself.

To provide a smoother riding experience in European countries with mountainous roads, ADO is embracing more fat-tire electric bicycles in product development. Solar energy Ebikes and hubless Ebikes will also be considered in the coming future.

The A20 Ebike is available on www.banggood.com at a premiere price of EUR 639 from May 6th to 31st. Additionally, there will be 100 EUR619 coupon offers to Redditors.

About ADO

ADO is short for 'A Dece Oasis', or Oasis in the Desert. ADO is taken from Crescent Lake in China, a diamond on the ancient Silk Road, and a bridge connecting China and Western. Flowing for thousands of years in the desert, Crescent Lake is symbolic of Green and Challenge, and also Inheritance and Hope. ADO was founded in 2020, committed to building a green commuting ecology by advocating the riding culture and philosophy of Green, Challenge, Inheritance & Hope.

In 2021, ADO launched the first Ebike A20, equipped with competitive electric power and a multiple shock absorption system. Based on the complex road conditions in many old cities in Europe and the uncomfortable riding experience, ADO has a clear direction for product development: ADO products are positioned as urban off-road Ebikes suitable for all urban road conditions. With the highest requirements for electric power and shock absorption systems, ADO Ebike was born for pursuing the ultimate in quality. Learn more at www.adoebike.com.

Media contact:
Sen Xie, ADOEBIKE
E: ado@adoebike.com
W: www.adoebike.com

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Libertex Client Receives One-of-a-Kind Experience

LONDON, Apr 8, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – On 25 March, one online trading enthusiast received an unexpected gift from Libertex in the form of a one-of-a-kind customised car presented at the home grounds of Tottenham Hotspur football club.

Custom Yiannimize Audi RSQ8 handed to Libertex lucky client

A 36-year-old from London had won the top prize in the latest promotion from Libertex: a brand new Audi RSQ8 customised by the Yiannimize team. The standard RSQ8 is already a premium vehicle of the highest degree, but thanks to Yianni and his team, this one exudes style like no other.

Top stars from the Tottenham Hotspur Football Club called up Yiannimize to arrange the custom job for the Audi RSQ8, and the enhanced vehicle was presented to the Libertex client in A-list style at the club's home field of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium by Yianni himself.

"Our entire philosophy can be summed up in this simple mission statement: Trade for More," said Libertex Chief Marketing Officer Marios Chailis. "Trading isn't about charts or moving numbers on a spreadsheet. It is a real chance to empower people to go for that little extra they want in life. We started this platform to make asset trading easy and accessible for everyone, and this is the perfect way for us to show just what is possible using our technology."

Tottenham Hotspur Partnerships Executive Ross Dickson said, "Libertex have been fantastic partners and it is great to be a part of something so exciting. Being able to welcome the winner into our home to collect their prize was truly a magnificent event! I'm sure we will be able to do some more events like this soon."

The Spurs players themselves were excited to see how the prize would be received. They recorded personalised greetings, saying, "We hope you enjoy it! Remember, Trade for More and Come on, you Spurs!"

Both Yiannimize and Libertex had their expectations vindicated when the lucky client was bowled over at the sight of being presented with the car. He had no reason to expect the car at all. It was a total surprise for him, just a reward for being a loyal client.

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Libertex: Trade for More

Libertex is a fast, user-friendly trading platform that enables users to trade on the financial market 24/7 on the web or via smartphone. The broker offers over 250 financial instruments, including stocks, shares, currencies, indices, oil and gas, precious metals and more. With over 20 years of financial market and online trading experience, Libertex has won over 40 international awards, including two accolades for Best Trading Platform from Forex Report and European CEO magazine in 2020.

Libertex has long been at the forefront of trading technology, but with the advent of its new Trade For More initiative, the company is set to take access to market success to the next level. As well as further special events, Libertex shares the love of the beautiful game with all its clients via football prizes and VIP access to Tottenham Hotspur and Valencia CF, their official football partner.

London is the latest port of call for Libertex as the company sets its sights on establishing a new headquarters in the UK capital in the near future. To stay up to date with more information, visit Libertex.com.

Libertex Group
Vashiotis Business Center, Neapoli 3107, Cyprus
media@libertex.com
https://libertex.com

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SOURCE: Libertex Group

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The Great Outdoors RV Announces Partnership with Top Off-grid Manufacturer Taxa Outdoors

Greeley, Colo., Apr 5, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – The Great Outdoors RV (TGORV), with its stunning displays, rustic charm, and state of the art, fifteen-acre facility since its move in July of 2020, has announced a truly unique experience for the avid outdoor enthusiast. The dealership will feature three new mobile habitats that focus on multi-purpose, high performance, and bringing the outdoors in: Cricket, Mantis, and TigerMoth – designed by award-winning former NASA senior architect, Garrett Finney.

"We're proud to partner with TAXA here at The Great Outdoors," says Matt Brown, General Manager of TGORV. "We've found the perfect complement to our vision for the Colorado camper: an unparalleled product and build, and an unforgettable experience unlike any other, which is the very thing we've seen emanate from TAXA Outdoors and its team. These habitats are just super cool, and you have to see them to appreciate all they will allow you to do. We've found a product that allows the true off-grid enthusiast to take off-road, and truly get lost in the great outdoors. Out is in(TM), and TAXA is as Colorado as it gets."

Speaking further of the TAXA announcement, Kyle Ellinger, Sales Manager of TGORV, speaks to the quality of the product. "This is a product that is designed to maximize efficiency. Everything TAXA has produced doesn't fit into any category of the RV market and we can't wait to show Colorado just how remote and off the grid RVing is about to get."

"TAXA is excited to have a true partner in the Colorado region that embodies the TAXA values of quality, customer-focused service and a love of the outdoors. Our TAXA customers in Colorado will have an excellent resource for all their TAXA needs with TGORV's highly rated service and sales center," said Divya Brown, TAXA Outdoors President.

The Great Outdoors RV is based in Greeley, Colorado. For more information, visit www.tgorv.com.

About The Great Outdoors RV
Providing a unique experience for the RV enthusiast, The Great Outdoors RV is a locally-owned RV retailer based in Greeley, Colorado. In business for fifteen years, TGORV has built a fast-growing company out of a passion for quality products and exceptional service, and their customers one happy camper at a time. The company's mission is founded on the concept of doing right, by doing good; they strive to serve in each opportunity they are afforded and honor the contributions of their team members and the loyalty of their customers. For more information, visit ww.tgorv.com.

About TAXA Outdoors
TAXA Outdoors is an outdoor lifestyle company formed to design and manufacture high-performance adventure equipment that helps people reach their goal of connecting with the outdoors. Its products are crafted by hand in Houston, TX from durable, premium, eco-friendly, high-performance material. TAXA's habitats are designed to make camping fun, comfortable, and secure. TAXA Outdoors attracts a diverse demographic including RV users, but primarily those who love camping and the outdoors but require more than a tent. For more information, visit www.taxaoutdoors.com.

Media Contact:
The Great Outdoors RV
Matt Brown
Email: mbrown@tgorv.com
Website: https://www.tgorv.com

SOURCE: The Great Outdoors RV

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Yutong Bus to serve FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020

ZHENGZHOU, China, Feb 14, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – On 4 February 2021, the 17th edition of the FIFA Club World Cup(TM) officially kicked off in Qatar, with top football clubs from five continents gathered in Doha. Among them are UEFA Champions League winners FC Bayern Munchen and host country representatives Al-Duhail SC, with other teams including SE Palmeiras from Brazil, Ulsan Hyundai FC from the Korea Republic, Mexican team Tigres UANL and Egyptian side Al Ahly SC. They will present a feast of football for fans around the world.

Joining hands with Mowasalat (Karwa), Qatar's major transportation service provider, Yutong Bus will be devoted to serving FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020. Yutong Bus's star product ZK6122H9 will also provide full service to launch international events, bringing players a safe, comfortable and high-end event travel experience.

Professional Quality, Choice of Champions

Taking into consideration the special geographic conditions of Qatar, and to better serve the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020, Yutong Bus has specifically customized the buses. It has improved the air conditioning systems and vehicle heat-shielding performance to adapt to the local hot climate. Yutong also upgraded the vehicle sealing and chassis protection, etc., to guarantee the lasting operation of the vehicles in windy and sandy weather, and to ensure the sustainable operation.

What's worth mentioning is that Yutong Bus cooperated with Mowasalat (Karwa) on the vehicle design and made adjustments and optimizations with regard to driver protection, interior layout and color collocation. It then optimized the buses' design accordingly to satisfy the needs of clients.

Win-Win Cooperation brings 'Better Bus Better Life'

The order was placed by Mowasalat (Karwa), the Qatar public transport company. This marks the second cooperation between Yutong and Mowasalat (Karwa) after Yutong received an order of 1002 buses in November, 2020.

It is Yutong Bus's strong professional technical strength, high-quality products and services, and rich experience in operation assurance in the field of new energy buses, that won trust from its partner and guaranteed the second cooperation with Mowasalat (Karwa).

Yutong has always provided more than just buses, but opportunities for a Win-Win cooperation. The company has signed an agreement with Qatar to establish KD factory for electric buses in this country, to serve Qatar's environmentally friendly vehicle transformation strategy, enhance the supporting capabilities of the auto industry, drive the development of the auto industry cluster, and help optimize local transportation upgrades.

In retrospect of the year 2020, the passenger car industry faced severe challenges. Yet as an industry shepherd, Yutong Bus has made outstanding progress, including active deployment in emerging fields, such as hydrogen-fueled buses and autonomous driving; and continues to consolidate its leading advantages in the fields of traditional buses and electric buses.

Yutong Bus maintained a fast-growing global presence in 2020 including 760 units of buses delivered to Kazakhstan, 130 units to Mexico as the world's largest order of dual-powered trolleybus, 102 units to Norway and held the official opening of its spare parts centre in Lens, France. Those orders demonstrate the strong brand strength, but also reflect Yutong's industry responsibility to actively promote the recovery of global transportation.

Adhering to the brand concept of 'Better Bus, Better Life', Yutong Bus continues to broaden the road to internationalization, and hopes to gain greater world recognition and trust with the strength and reputation of its brand.

Media contact:
Hao Yanyan, PR Specialist, Yutong Bus
E: haoyy@yutong.com, U: https://en.yutong.com/

Source: Zhengzhou Yutong Bus Co., Ltd. (Yutong Bus, SHA: 600066)

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AC Milan to Join Sports Crypto Movement with Launch of $ACM Fan Token

MILAN, Jan 18, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Italian football giants AC Milan, in partnership with fintech blockchain company Chiliz, have announced plans to launch an $ACM Fan Token on the fan engagement and rewards platform Socios.com in the coming weeks.

Socios.com & Chiliz CEO Alexandre Dreyfus (left) with Chief Revenue Officer for AC Milan Casper Stylsvig (right) at the official signing of the partnership in the new studio at the club's Casa Milan headquarters.

AC Milan are among the most successful clubs of all time, with 18 FIFA and UEFA trophies to their name in addition to 18 Serie A titles and a massive global fanbase estimated at 450 million, including a significant following throughout Asia.

$ACM Fan Token owners will be able to access a wide range of benefits including the right to vote in multiple club decisions each season, VIP rewards & experiences, exclusive club and sponsor promotions, games, competitions and 'super-fan' recognition.

The club joins a list of 19 major sporting organizations who have partnered with Socios.com to launch Fan Tokens, including FC Barcelona, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain, AS Roma, Atletico de Madrid, Galatasaray and Trabzonspor. Leading esports organizations Team Heretics, NAVI, OG and Alliance have all launched Fan Tokens on the platform, while UFC have signed a global fan engagement agreement and fellow MMA organisation the Professional Fighters League will launch a Fan Token in the coming months. More major clubs are set to launch Fan Tokens in the near future.

Notable examples of fan engagement through Socios.com include fans of Apollon FC choosing the first team for a friendly match and the club's home and away kit for the 2021/22 season. Juventus fans chose the club's new goal celebration song, decided on a limited edition redesign of the iconic 'J' logo and the first team bus for the 2020/21 season. Supporters of FC Barcelona placed a unique fan designed artwork at the heart of the Camp Nou dressing room, Roma fans delivered questions direct to head coach Paolo Fonseca in a live press conference and PSG fans chose a unique message for the captain's armband as well as voting on their end of season awards through the app.

Powered by the utility token Chiliz $CHZ, Socios.com is one of the most active non-financial, consumer-facing mainstream blockchain products in the world. In just over a year it has been downloaded by more than 450,000 people, over 14M Fan Tokens have been sold, and over 700,000 votes registered on the blockchain. In total, Fan Tokens have generated over $30M USD for clubs and partners in a little over 12 months. In late December and early January several Fan Tokens were listed on major global exchanges driving significant activity, with $PSG and $JUV trading volumes hitting a 24 hour high of $300M in late December.

Fans who purchased 'Milan Devils' Tokens using Socios.com pre-sale feature Locker Room will have their tokens transformed into $ACM Fan Tokens upon launch. Locker Tokens for Manchester Blue and The Galacticos have sold out.

Casper Stylsvig, Chief Revenue Officer of AC Milan said: "We are happy to join hands with Socios.com and welcome them to our family as a global partner. This partnership allows us to give our 450 million fans across the world another exciting way to interact with AC Milan, which is particularly important under the current circumstances created by the Covid-19 pandemic.

"As an innovative Club, one of our focus areas is modernization and this partnership helps us complete another important step in that direction."

Alexandre Dreyfus, CEO and Founder of Chiliz and Socios.com said: "I'm delighted to welcome AC Milan and their 450 million fans from across the world to Socios.com.

"Fans of the I Rossoneri will be able to enjoy unprecedented engagement with their favourite team, influencing the club in polls, accessing VIP rewards, exclusive promotions, chat forums and much more.

"The AC Milan partnership is a great start to a year in which we will work harder than ever on our mission to fully establish Fan Tokens as the ultimate fan engagement tool and as a powerful new revenue generator for the sports industry."

About Chiliz

Chiliz ($CHZ) is a fintech blockchain company that provides sports & entertainment entities with tools to help them engage & monetize their global audiences. The company's consumer facing app Socios.com launched in late 2019. To date, 20 major sporting organisations, including FC Barcelona, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain have partnered with Socios.com to launch Fan Tokens.

Fan Tokens are digital assets that provide owners with engagement opportunities, including voting rights in exclusive polls. Fan Token owners can also connect with other fans in Socios Chat, access exclusive organisation and sponsor-related promotions, enjoy VIP rewards and take part in games, competitions and quizzes on the app. In early 2020 Chiliz launched Chiliz.net (Chiliz Exchange) the world's first tokenised sports exchange, with the goal to create a new ecosystem, drawing participation from sports fans and cryptocurrency enthusiasts who can trade and exchange Fan Tokens on the platform. All of these projects are fueled by the Chiliz token ($CHZ), a chain-agnostic digital currency which is currently available on leading crypto exchanges around the world, including Binance. For more information please visit www.socios.com / www.chiliz.com

For Further Information:
Chiliz / Socios.com
Andrew Clarke – Head of PR
andrew@chiliz.com

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Mohammad Reza Goodary, Tri-Martial Arts World Champion

BANGKOK, Jun 10, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – Mohammad Reza Goodary, known as Reza (the Persian Leopard) Goodary, was born on December 14th, 1988 in Tehran to a noble family. Due to childhood hyperactivity, his father took him to practice Judo. June 24th, 1995 was his first day in a dojo (martial arts gym) and the day the world opened the window of martial arts for him. When asked what he remembers about that day, he says, "I don't remember much. I just know I never thought I would be motivated enough to practice and fight after 25 years."

It wasn't long before he was introduced to Kung-Fu by a friend. Physical and mental endurance training had caused him to become a self-made man, but that wasn't enough. He needed to fight. He needed an opportunity to be able to promote himself. He did some research on martial arts and eventually found Karate. After many years of training with Kancho Hamid Soltani, one of the greatest Karate geniuses of Iran and the world, he promised him that he would soon be flying at top levels. Hard non-stop daily training turned him into the young man who set a record for 299 professional Karate fights years later.

It was no longer an invincible peak in Iran for him. He had been a member of the national team for many years, winning the Super Karate League and about 20 championship titles. He had built up years of presence in Iran. Finally, at the same time as his teacher emigrated to Germany, he decided to pursue his dreams and traveled to Thailand. It took only five years in Thailand for Reza to win the World Karate Championships in Japan and Thailand, professional Muay Thai fighting in Thailand and the World Martial Arts Masterships as Martial Arts Olympics (South Korea).

Reza was no longer the little boy who started Judo at the age of seven. Now we're talking about a young man with bags of history. He still feels he has enough potential to progress, especially given the popularity of mixed martial arts (MMA) and the emergence of outstanding heroes. He identified his next goal and wasted no time starting to practice Jujutsu, the only weakness stopping him from entering the hexagon. He trained under the supervision of Professor Celso Rolim Junior and Professor De'Alonzio Jackson, one of the leading heroes of jujutsu and MMA. With unparalleled speed he covered one after the other, overcame the obstacles to progress, and won the prestigious SIAM CUP and COPA De Bangkok competitions. He proved himself and received the blue belt of Jujutsu and with it, his presence in the hexagon of dreams.

Reza Goodary is currently waiting for an MMA fight to prove himself for the last time in the world of martial arts. He has a 4th Dan karate black belt, world-class Grade (A) certification in coaching and refereeing, Jujutsu blue belt, 299 Karate fights with 253 wins, seven Muay Thai fights with three wins and 11 Jujutsu fights with nine wins. He said, "I'm always hungry for a fight and I'll never get tired of training and fighting. Martial arts polish my soul and brighten my wellbeing. Martial arts have changed the course of my life for many years. In a word, martial arts are everything to me."

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TANAKA to Provide Pure Gold, Pure Silver, and Pure Bronze Medals for the Tokyo Marathon 2020 on March 1

TOKYO, Feb 10, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – TANAKA HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and CEO: Akira Tanae) will provide and donate gold, silver, and bronze medals to the top three men and women finishers of the marathon and wheelchair marathon events at the Tokyo Marathon 2020 (a total of 12 medals). The Tokyo Marathon 2020 is organized by the Tokyo Marathon Foundation, and will be held on March 1, 2020; the wheelchair marathon has been an officially sanctioned as an international event since 2016.

The Tokyo Marathon medals provided by TANAKA HOLDINGS are made from pure gold, pure silver, and pure bronze – this makes them unusual and unique among sports medals and rarities of considerable value. The medals presented to the top three finishers are approximately 65 mm in diameter, with the pure gold medal weighing approximately 180 grams, the pure silver medal approximately 100 grams, and the pure bronze medal approximately 85 grams.

For the 14th edition of the Tokyo Marathon, the medal designs are based on traditional Edo komon patterns that have been used to decorate kimono ever since the Edo period. Six distinctive patterns – sakura (cherry blossom), shippo tsunagi (seven treasures), seigaiha (blue ocean waves), asanoha (hemp leaf), kanoko (fawn), and kouji tsunagi ("kou"-character) – are combined on the medals to resemble the collar of a kimono, signifying a fusion of this unbroken Japanese tradition with the overlapping thoughts of runners and the spectators who support them. "Running" is the key visual concept of the Tokyo Marathon 2020, and people who enjoy running in all its forms will gather at the event. With their traditional Edo motifs, the medals communicate the message that "the Tokyo Marathon will be the starting point for many diverse stories" in a design of great originality.

The medal ribbons feature a design based on the tapestry-like Tokyo Marathon logo, in which each thread represents an individual runner, volunteer, and spectator. The reverse sides of the gold, silver, and bronze medals that will be presented to the top three finishers of each marathon event depict the course map and the TANAKA PRECIOUS METALS logo.

The TANAKA KIKINZOKU Group has produced the winner medals and finisher medals for every Tokyo Marathon since the first was held in 2007. The Tokyo Marathon was added to the World Marathon Majors (currently the Abbott World Marathon Majors) in 2013, attracting global attention as one of the world's six premier marathons. The TANAKA KIKINZOKU Group has produced and sold various commemorative medals other than for the Tokyo Marathon, including the official commemorative medals for the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games. The TANAKA KIKINZOKU Group will continue to produce medals made of precious metals and support various events in a way unique to the Group.

Overview of the Tokyo Marathon 2020 Medals
Material, weight, and size (from left)
– Silver Medal: Pure silver; approx. 100 g; approx. 65 mm in diameter and 2.8 mm thick
– Gold Medal: Pure gold (24K); approx. 180 g; approx. 65 mm in diameter and 2.8 mm thick
– Bronze Medal: Pure bronze; approx. 85 g; approx. 65 mm in diameter, approx. 2.8 mm thick

TANAKA HOLDINGS is also holding a Tokyo Marathon Medal Exhibition for top-ranked finishers in the first floor entrance lobby of its GINZA TANAKA main store in Ginza, Tokyo, from February 1 to February 27, 2020. Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be exhibited on a unique paper-art display that features the silhouettes of runners and some of the capital's most famous buildings; the front of the display shows runners finishing the marathon against the backdrop of Tokyo Station.

Tokyo Marathon 2020 Medal Exhibition Schedule
GINZA TANAKA Main Store
– Exhibition period: February 1 to 27, 2020; 10:30 to 19:00
– Exhibition location: 1F, GINZA TANAKA Main Store, 1-7-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
https://www.ginzatanaka.co.jp/en/shop/ginza.html
*Visitors are invited to see the exhibition free of charge

The gold, silver, and bronze medals will also be exhibited on the following dates:
– Exhibition period: February 28 (For the media)
Tokyo Marathon 2020 Press Conference, Keio Plaza Hotel

Through the provision and exhibition of medals that pay tribute to courage of marathon runners, TANAKA HOLDINGS intends to actively support the Tokyo Marathon 2020.

Press release (PDF): http://www.acnnewswire.com/clientreports/598/20200210.pdf

About the Tanaka Precious Metals

Since its foundation in 1885, the Tanaka Precious Metals group has built a diversified range of business activities focused on precious metals. Tanaka is a leader in Japan in terms of the volumes of precious metals handled. Over the course of many years, Tanaka Precious Metals has not only manufactured and sold precious metal products for industry, but also provided precious metals in such forms as jewelry and resources. As precious metals specialists, all Group companies within and outside Japan work together with unified cooperation between manufacturing, sales, and technological aspects to offer products and services. In addition, in order to make further progress in globalization, The TANAKA KIKINZOKU Group welcomed Metalor Technologies International SA as a member of the Group in 2016.

As precious metal professionals, Tanaka Precious Metals will continue to contribute to the development of an enriching and prosperous society.

The TANAKA KIKINZOKU Group is cooperating with the Tokyo Marathon.

Press Inquiries
Tanaka Holdings Co., Ltd.
E-mail: thdpr@kyodo-pr.co.jp

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