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ATHENS, Ohio -- Ohio Athletics announced a multi-year agreement with adidas and Game One that makes the companies the official providers of apparel and equipment for the Bobcats.
"We are excited to continue our collaboration with adidas, a leader in the global sports industry, and to establish a new partnership with Game One," Ohio Director of Athletics Julie Cromer said. "This will improve resources and support to our student-athletes, coaches, and the broader university community, while also elevating the Ohio brand."
adidas became the official outfitter of Bobcat Athletics on July 1, 2017 with an initial eight-year agreement. The new deal is an extension that allows adidas to remain the official athletic footwear, apparel and accessory brand of Ohio's 16 Division I intercollegiate sports programs through June 30, 2027.
"We are thrilled to launch our partnership with Ohio University," said President and CEO of Game One Pat Weber. "Our sales and service team appreciates Director of Athletics Julie Cromer and her talented staff that we consider teammates, as we provide an elevated commitment to Ohio University Athletics and an elite student-athlete experience. What a great opportunity to lock arms with adidas while celebrating the momentum in Athens."
Game One is the fastest growing sports equipment, apparel and uniform supplier in the country, serving a loyal customer base of more than 140 colleges, universities, and conferences nationwide. It is the largest team supplier of adidas in the nation.
"It has been a pleasure to work with Ohio University to initiate this new service model with adidas," noted Tim McMurray, Vice President of Collegiate Partnerships for Game One. "With the collegiate athletics landscape ever evolving, we strive to continue to be innovative and a changemaker in the space. Special thanks to Ryan O'Connor and Katharine Palmer for their collaboration throughout the process. As a proud PMSA graduate from Ohio, it is an honor to add the Bobcats to the Game One family."
About adidas
adidas is a global designer and developer of athletic and lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories with the mission to be the best sports brand in the world. As an innovation and design leader, adidas engineers the best in high-performance products to make athletes better, faster and stronger and creates a range of classic and fresh lifestyle and high-fashion lines.
About Game One
Game One is a one-stop shop for premium intercollegiate athletic uniforms, apparel, equipment, facility products, and more. From partnerships with teams and organizations to work and dedication with local communities, Game One continually strives to take on every day, season, and competition with excitement and purpose. Focused on an intercollegiate athletics business model that has grown by 33 percent in the past year, Game One continues to expand their sales and service model throughout the nation. For partnership opportunities, please contact Vice President – Collegiate Partnerships Tim McMurray at tim.mcmurray@game-one.com.
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