RYU Apparel Inc. entered a three-year partnership to become the apparel provider for Canada Skateboard.
The partnership includes developing and outfitting Canada Skateboard at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to be held in 2021. RYU Apparel also expects to achieve increased brand exposure through social media collaborations with the Canadian Skateboard Team.
“We are honored to launch this partnership with Canada Skateboard. There is no team in the world more exciting and important for an athletics brand to be part of. Our brand commends and supports the hard, dedication and discipline that these athletes have put into competing at the international level, and I believe the athletes will be extremely satisfied with the performance attributes of RYU Apparel” commented Cesare Fazari, chairman and chief executive officer of RYU Apparel.
“On behalf of Canada Skateboard’s board of directors, staff and volunteers I’m pleased to announce our multi-year partnership with RYU Apparel Inc. As the national governing body shepherding Canadian skateboarders toward their first Olympics, it has been paramount to partner with a domestic brand sharing in our vision and beliefs. RYU’s commitment to quality garments and sustainability makes them an ideal partner. We look forward to developing Canadian-made, high-quality apparel to showcase on the world stage” said Ben Stoddard, president of Canada Skateboard.
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