Winter Sports

Telecommunications company KT has entered into a partnership with the Korean Luge Federation ahead of its home winter Olympic Games in 2018.

German carmaker Audi has consolidated its top-tier presence in winter sports following Presenting Sponsor agreements with ski jumping’s Vierschanzentournee Four Hills Tournament and the Ski Cross World Cup.

International private banking and asset management group LGT has been signed up as the main sponsor of the 2016 World Men’s Curling Championship in Basel, Switzerland.

The PyeongChang Organising Committee for the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic winter Games (POCOG) has signed information and operation services company Ssangyong as a tier-two commercial partner.

Swiss cheese producer Le Gruyère AOP has extended its title sponsorship deal for the European Curling Championships.

International education company EF Education First has furthered its connection to the Olympic Movement by entering into a partnership with the PyeongChang Organising Committee for the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic winter Games.

The Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI) has agreed a partnership with tyre manufacturer Pirelli.

Multinational sporting goods retailer Intersport has extended a deal to continue as main sponsor of the 2015-16 Vierschanzentournee, ski jumping’s showpiece series that is also known as the Four Hills Tournament.

Golf and lifestyle apparel brand Loudmouth has renewed its partnership with the Norway men’s curling team.

German automotive manufacturer Audi has reached a sponsorship agreement with the China Winter Sports Administration.

Korean financial services company KB Financial Group has reached a three-year sponsorship agreement with the Korean Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (KBSF).

South Korea’s national airline Korean Air has signed an official partnership agreement with the organising committee of the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Games (POCOG).

Japanese gas appliance manufacturer Rinnai has reached an agreement to become an official sponsor of the International Skating Union’s 2015 World Figure Skating Championships.

Russian airline Aeroflot has secured the main sponsor berth for the 2015 World Women’s Curling Championship.

Snack food manufacturer San Carlo has entered into a commercial agreement with the Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI).

Transportation insurance company TVM is using sports sponsorship as a story-telling platform and a tool to drive client engagement.

Agricultural equipment manufacturer and supplier New Holland has reached an agreement to become an official partner of the Canadian Curling Association and its Season of Champions series.

Japanese agricultural cooperatives federation Zen-Noh has reached a deal to become the title sponsor of the 2015 World Women’s Curling Championship.