Adidas extends 21-year China volleyball partnership
Adidas and the Chinese Volleyball Association have extended their 21-year partnership, with the German sportswear brand unveiling new 2026 season national team jerseys designed by its Shanghai Creative Center. Adidas will continue supplying professional gear for China’s men’s, women’s, and beach volleyball teams as well as youth squads. The partnership dates to 2005, with former and current players including Yang Hao, Hui Ruoqi, and Gong Xiangyu attending the announcement event.
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