WFSGI Address Haus des Sports, Talgut-Zentrum 27, 3063 Ittigen bei Bern, SWITZERLAND
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Grow Sport, Physical Activity & Movement

Industry Impact

Sporting Goods Industry
Facts and Figures

WFSGI brings together brands, manufacturers, retailers, federations, and partners from across the world. We serve as the collective voice of the global sporting goods sector, operating where business, policy and society meet.

Annual Revenue
$614B
GDP
$675B
Total Supported Jobs
28M
Direct Supported Jobs
10.5M
Sponsorship
Cash sponsorship, 2024
$5B
Innovation
Faster growth in patents than global average
70%
NEWS & EVENTS
Physical Activity

The One Goal. Move the World. gathering explores how stakeholders of major sporting events can collaborate to deliver...

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ESG

WFSGI Members have an updated Code of Conduct after the 2026 General Assembly approved revisions to ensure...

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Focus Areas
01.

Grow Sport, Physical Activity & Movement

Drive unified and systemic impact to empower more people be physically active and support sustainable business growth.

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02.

Trade

Focused on championing free and fair trade by addressing barriers and defining trends impacting the industry.

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03.

International Sports

Deeping collaboration and engagement between members and federations supported innovation for elite and everyday consumers.

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04.

Cycling

The leading global forum for technical collaboration and industry advocacy in cycling.

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05.

Legal & Compliance

The Legal Committee facilitates and enhances the interaction, information exchange and co-operation between the WFSGI members on the latest international legal developments within the Sporting Goods Industry.

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06.

Environment, Social & Governance

Enabling sustainable business by establishing industry baseline standards for ESG and responsible business while supporting members to comply/act on ESG issues.

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Who We Are & What We Do

We are the global federation representing the sporting goods industry.

WFSGI brings together brands, manufacturers, retailers, federations, and partners from across the world. We serve as the collective voice of the global sporting goods sector, operating where business, policy and society meet.

Member Benefits

Expert Consulting

Access to experts from across the industry on legal and compliance, trade, regulation, ESG, manufacturing and advertising among others.

WHO Official Relations

Benefit from WFSGI’s unique Official Relations with the World Health Organisation, putting sport, physical activity and movement at the heart of global health policy.

Olympic and Paralympic Movements

WFSGI is the recognised sporting goods organisation for the Olympic movement, connecting your business to the world's biggest sporting stage.

Business at OECD

Engagement with Business at OECD (BIAC) leaders supporting business diplomacy for competitive economies.

Sport Federation Engagement

A seat at the table with World Athletics, World Aquatics, and other international federations where the rules that affect your products are written.

Ticketing & Accreditation

Access to Olympic and Paralympic Games ticketing and accreditation support for other global events.

Regulatory Intelligence

Early access to policy updates, compliance changes, and regulatory trends before they affect your business.

Global Network Access

Invitations to member-only roundtables, webinars, and flagship events connecting you to decision-makers across sport, policy, and business.

Exclusive Reports & Newsletters

Member-only publications covering trade, public affairs, and ESG with curated intelligence straight to your inbox.

Membership

United for Sport. Driven by Purpose.

Membership is open to brands, manufacturers, retailers, federations and trade bodies across the sporting goods value chain.

Simon Rowe

SVP, Canterbury, Mitre & Global Sports Marketing, Pentland Brands

"I encourage the whole industry to join the WFSGI Physical Activity Committee to work together to drive meaningful change and create a healthier, more active world."

Elena Korf

Director, Engagement & Partnerships, Social & Community Impact, NIKE

“With a solid strategy in place, the Physical Activity Committee is dedicated to aligning the industry to move the world towards a more active future. We are committed to creating change by sharing best practices, inspiration, innovation, and fostering collaboration.”

Rajesh Kharabanda

MD Nivia Sports, WFSGI Board Member

“It’s probably the only platform where all of us come together and discuss about the diversity and the unity among this diversity.”

Alexandra Vitard

Global Head of Public Affairs, Decathlon, WFSGI Board Member

“Together we’re stronger”

Raymond Geese

Director, Pon Mobility, WFSGI Board Member

“If we all join together, we are the strongest organization and the strongest voice we can create.”

WFSGI Address

Haus des Sports,
Talgut-Zentrum 27,
3063 Ittigen bei Bern,
SWITZERLAND