Author: Karl

21/06/202319/06/2023

Kukri Sports are delighted to announce our multi-year partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University. As part of the deal Kukri will provide sportswear for Manchester Met students and staff.

The collaboration will cover over 40 different sports, including football, basketball, netball and hockey, that are brought together at Manchester Metropolitan’s Institute of Sport.

The Institute of Sport unites research excellence from across the University to champion every aspect of sport and health, from strengthening communities and building a healthier society, to inspiring the next generation of athletes and pushing the limits of human performance. Find out more

The Institute supports Manchester Met’s Sport Scholars and sports teams, while helping students prepare for a sporting future through a range of undergraduate sporting degrees and opportunities for further study in its Graduate School of Sport – the first of its kind in the UK.

“Kukri Sports are very proud to enter partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University. By capturing student feedback as part of our initial process, we are able to produce a range of designs which students have helped create in order to showcase their association with the university and the city. As alumni myself, I am thrilled that business can support the university with kit provisions and also the wider engagement with students and their university experience.”
Josh Beal, Sales Director, Kukri Sports.

“We are extremely proud and excited to begin a new partnership with Kukri. The high-quality product was clearly a significant part of our decision, but we are also excited to explore other areas of the relationship in order to support the MMU Sport vision and enhance the student experience here at Manchester Met.”
Neil Hurren, Strategic Lead for Sport at Manchester Metropolitan University.

About Manchester Metropolitan University
Based in the city of Manchester the university has over 40,000 students and over 4,000 members of staff. It houses four faculties (Arts & Humanities, Business & Law, Health & Education and Science & Engineering) and it is one of the largest universities in the UK. Find out more

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13/06/202308/06/2023

Kukri Sports are proud to announce our 4-year partnership with the University of Exeter. The deal will see Kukri provide sportswear for Exeter students, staff and members of the athletic union.

This exciting partnership will provide students with market leading, bespoke sportswear to help them perform at their best and represent the university with pride.

“We are looking forward to working with the University of Exeter and their sports teams, students and staff over the next four years. This is a fantastic partnership, and we are excited to be working on a completely bespoke range, designed to encompass the university and it’s history. The new range will aim to support performance, participation and provide a fresh offering to university’s sports kit. Josh Beal, Sales Director at Kukri Sports

“We are very excited to be working with Kukri following a thorough and competitive tender process. Launching our new kit designs in line with the new University branding ready for the upcoming academic year and BUCS season provides us with a great opportunity to develop our partnership with Kukri. We have been working with students and staff to design our uniform and playing kit options. The feedback has been extremely positive, we will continue this engagement throughout the partnership. We look forward to working with Kukri over the next 4 years as our official sportswear partner.”

Alison Davidson, Director of Sport, University of Exeter

About the University of Exeter

Established in 1851, the University of Exeter is a world-class education provider in the south west of England. They have established an international reputation for both teaching and research – Find out more

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02/06/202301/06/2023

Kukri Sports are proud to announce our new partnership with Special Olympics GB, ahead of this summer’s Special Olympics World Games.

As the new Official Kit Partner of Team Special Olympics GB for the next two years, Kukri will ensure that all 82 athletes (and unified partners), 35 coaches and eight support staff are supplied with its range of sportswear for the Special Olympics World Games.

As the biggest inclusive sporting event of 2023, Berlin 2023 opens at the Olympiastadion Berlin on 17 June and will see more than 7,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities compete in 26 sports over nine days of competition.

Colin Dyer, Chief Executive of Special Olympics GB, said: “Team Special Olympics GB athletes are participating in 17 sports at Berlin 2023, so it’s great to know that they will be kitted out to perform in the best possible way.

Kukri Sports is one of the world’s most respected performance sportswear brands and it works with multiple teams and athletes at elite and grassroots level. We’re very excited to secure this new partnership and to work with the Kukri team on at least three major events in the Special Olympics GB major events calendar.”

Kukri Sports, which has released three items for Team Special Olympics GB supporters in its online store, will also supply for the 2024 National Winter Games and the 2025 World Winter Games through the partnership.

Josh Beal, Sales Director at Kukri Sports, said: “We are incredibly proud to have been chosen as the sportswear partner of Team Special Olympics GB at the Berlin 2023 Special Olympics World Games.

“It’s an honour to see our products worn by such talented athletes on a world stage. We believe that our high-performance sportswear will help the team achieve their best results and are delighted to be part of the event. We will be cheering the team on every step of the way.”

Team Special Olympics GB athletes participating at Berlin 2023 are part of the 6,500 athletes who regularly engage in sporting opportunities across England, Scotland and Wales.

Across the United Kingdom, Special Olympics GB is the largest provider of year-round sports training and competition for children and adults of all abilities with intellectual disabilities. Its registered athletes participate at one of the 95 accredited programmes, which are delivered by a devoted team of around 3,500 volunteers.

About Special Olympics GB

• Special Olympics Great Britain (GB), set up in 1978, is a non-profit charity which provides year-round sports coaching and athletic competition in summer and winter sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

• Special Olympics GB currently has 95 accredited programmes in England, Scotland and Wales and provides coaching and competition opportunities in 27 sports. These programmes are run by over 3,500 volunteers who support more than 6,500 athletes with intellectual disabilities to take part.

• Special Olympics GB is more than just an opportunity to take part in sport – it transforms lives.  It provides opportunities to increase confidence, realise potential, develop physical fitness and mental well-being, demonstrate courage and experience new friendships.  And above all for both athletes and their families – to have some FUN.

• The work of Special Olympics GB is currently funded by individuals, trust and corporate donations and financial support is crucial to enable us to continue our work.

• Over a quarter of British adults (27%) have had heard of Special Olympics GB and 98% think that it is an inspirational organisation. (Two Circles, National Representative Omnibus Survey for Special Olympics GB) 

About Special Olympics

• Special Olympics is a global, IOC (International Olympic Committee) recognised organization.

• Founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver to end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities, Special Olympics now reaches more than five million athletes in over 190 countries.

• Unlike the Olympics and Paralympics which focuses on elite sport with events every four years, Special Olympics aims to offer opportunities for athletes of ALL abilities to take part in a range of sport every day of the week, every week of the year.

About Intellectual Disability

• An intellectual disability (ID) is: ‘A significantly reduced ability to understand new or complex information, to learn new skills (impaired intelligence) with a reduced ability to cope independently (impaired social functioning) which started before adulthood, with a lasting effect on development’ Source: Department of Health (2001) Valuing People.

• There are an estimated 1.5 million people with intellectual disabilities in Great Britain (Source: Papworth Trust 2010).

• Two hundred babies are born each week with intellectual disabilities in the UK (Source: Papworth Trust 2010).

• Eight out of ten children with intellectual disabilities are bullied and ALL are socially excluded. (Source: Mencap 2007).

• Changing social activities and a changing environment mean that younger generations* have more of a connection to or are aware of people with ID (*under 45 years old). (Two Circles, National Representative Omnibus Survey for Special Olympics GB)

31/03/202312/04/2023

Kukri Sports, the leading provider of bespoke teamwear and leisurewear, are proud to announce a new partnership deal with Plymouth Marjon University. This new partnership will provide all sportswear for Marjon students, staff, and members of the Student Union.

Plymouth Marjon University has partnered with the international sportswear brand to provide comfort, durability and performance enhancing features for all their athletes and sports students.

The partnership between Kukri Sports and Marjon will begin this year and will run until at least 2028. The brand are already sportswear providers for the renowned sports establishment, Loughborough University, as well as Nottingham Trent University and the University of Derby, with a commitment to excellence in sport.

“We are excited to collaborate with Plymouth Marjon University. Our sportswear will provide the university the most comfortable performance, helping them to achieve their goals. We look forward to a long and successful collaboration.” Josh Beal, Sales Director, Kukri Sports

“As a university with a reputation for sporting excellence we are pleased to partner with Kukri Sports for the next 5 years. Plymouth Marjon University are is looking forward to releasing a functional and affordable range of leisure wear and sports kit with the help and support of Kukri – our key aim is to have one identity for staff and students on campus. We are delighted to be associated with Kukri, a leading brand in the sportswear industry as demonstrated by their existing partnerships”. Mr Laurence Gully – Director of Sport & Physical Activity, Plymouth Marjon University

Based in Devon, Plymouth Marjon University offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in a fantastic learning environment, offering industry leading education provision. For more information on Plymouth Marjon University visit www.marjon.ac.uk

If you are interested in partnering with Kukri Sports or want to find out what is on offer, contact us.

27/03/202312/04/2023

Kukri Sports has announced their most sustainable Hong Kong Sevens merchandise range to date, as the world’s premier rugby event, the Hong Kong Sevens returns on 31 March.

Kukri Sports who provide all the Official Merchandise for the event have produced three of the new replica shirts purely from recycled polyester, with all packaging and carrier bags across the full merchandise range also produced from recycled materials.

The fashion forward range of leisure wear and accessories includes T-shirts, hoodies, and polo shirts, as well as a full range of replica home and away shirts for men, women, and kids, enabling everyone to take home a piece of history from the 2023 event and build towards a more sustainable future.

Kukri Sports will operate a name and number printing booth for the first time in the Hong Kong Stadium, where fans can get their products personalised. As well as supplying the official Hong Kong Sevens merchandise range, Kukri Sports are also official suppliers to the Hong Kong Rugby Union teams across men’s, women, and national age grade teams.

The Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens is one of the most popular sporting events in Asia and attracts some of the world’s top rugby players and thousands of fans from around the globe.

Clare Millington, General Manager – Asia at Kukri Sports said: “The Hong Kong Sevens event has always been special for Kukri Sports and this year is no different. Our global Product Design Team have made huge efforts in developing the sustainable apparel for the event and we can’t wait to see how it is received.

“We have absolutely no doubt it will be another event to remember, and we are proud of our efforts in being able to produce these products for fans and athletes alike.”

The online store is now live with merchandise available to purchase ahead of the tournament, or during the event itself from one of the stadium stalls.

The three-day event takes place from March 31 to April 2, with 16 teams competing on rugby’s greatest stage.

16/03/202312/04/2023

Kukri Sports are proud to announce our partnership with UCI Cycling World Championships, for the upcoming 2023 event in Glasgow.

Kukri are the official provider of workforce and volunteer clothing for the event, which will combine 13 existing UCI World Championships together into one mega event for the first time, making it one of the biggest sporting events on the planet.

For more information on the even visit www.cyclingworldchamps.com

“It is fantastic to welcome Kukri Sports as our official provider of workforce and volunteer clothing for the 4,000 plus staff and volunteers working at the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships. With an exceptional reputation for supplying high quality sport and leisurewear clothing, we can be confident our staff and volunteers will be looking their best as Scotland welcomes athletes and spectators from around the world to the biggest cycling event in history this summer.” – Trudy Lindblade, CEO of the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships.

“We are extremely excited to be supporting the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships in Glasgow and across Scotland this summer. It is such a huge event and the first of its kind in the cycling world. We take great pride in supporting the thousands of staff and volunteers who will be supporting such a monumental event.” – Josh Beal, Sales Director, Kukri Sports

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14/03/202305/04/2023

Kukri Sports are excited to announce a multi-season partnership extension with Somerset County Cricket Club (CCC).

The partnership renewal will see Kukri remain as the Club’s Official Kit Supplier until at least 2024.
As part of the deal Kukri will continue to be the exclusive supplier of all playing kit and training wear. We will also continue to provide kit for the Academy and Pathway for the Club, as well as provide a specific range for Somerset ladies team for the first time.

Situated in Taunton, Somerset CCC are a first class county club, within the domestic cricket structure of England and Wales – Find Out More

“We are extremely pleased to have extended our relationship with Kukri Sports for at least two more years.

“Lloyd Alley and his team go above and beyond in delivering excellent service combined with cutting edge, bespoke design.

“The 2023 player and training kit is innovative, comfortable and eye catching. We hope it will continue to be popular with fans of all ages.” – Caroline Herbert, SCCC Commercial Director.

“Kukri Sports are delighted to partner with Somerset County Cricket Club for the next two seasons. It is extremely exciting to produce both playing, training and leisurewear for the playing squads as well as producing a merchandise and retail range for the loyal Somerset supporters. A club with such rich history is an honour to work with and we are even more excited to see the success for the team over the next two seasons.” – Josh Beal, Sales Director, Kukri Sports.

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07/03/202314/03/2023

Kukri Sports are delighted to announce a multi-year partnership extension with British School Al Khubairat Abu Dhabi, who have been partnered since 2017.

Kukri will continue to provide a full range of bespoke sportswear for staff and pupils, both on and off field.

Founded in 1968, the school provides the excellence of a British academic education, while being firmly part of the Abu Dhabi community and the UAE.

Find out more about British School Al Khubairat Abu Dhabi

“Being director of sport in BSAK for 8 years now and working throughout my time with Kukri I can not speak highly enough of them as a company, they have kitted every sporting team throughout this period. We use a range of products from stock items to bespoke uniforms and we have always looked superb for every event. The customer service has always been exceptional.” Jonathan Coombs – Director of Sport, British School Al Khubairat Abu Dhabi

“It has been a great working with BSAK. They always strive to be the best on and off the field and that is why we love working with them. We look forward to showcasing our great bespoke products and to grow this partnership with BSAK” Kobus Cronje, Regional Manager, Kukri Sports.

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06/03/202314/03/2023

The sports brand has announced a record-breaking year, including successes with international sporting events and key partnership extensions.

Kukri Sports has announced significant global growth for their brand, after another hugely successful year in 2022. Sales figures rose significantly by a record 23%, whilst profits rose by 58%.

After adapting to the easing of pandemic restrictions around the world the business has sustained relationships with premium global sporting events, whilst a number of high-profile partnership announcements and extensions have taken place as the brand continues to be a leading provider for National Governing Bodies, education providers and sporting clubs across the world.

In 2022, Kukri continued to provide high-quality bespoke teamwear and leisure wear for the world stage, delivering an unprecedented service to partnered teams and athletes at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, with teams including Team England and Canada. They also continued their 17th year of sponsorship of the Hong Kong Sevens following its return in November.

As a global business Kukri also experienced exponential growth in various regions, including the Middle East, Ireland and North America, with an increase in custom-made teamwear orders from teams in the regions and an increased demand for their apparel online. To further solidify their presence, Kukri signed multiple sponsorship deals, including an extension with one of their longest serving clients, Dubai College, and a 3-year partnership with Cougar Volley as their official kit supplier.

Additionally, the sports brand also signed and extended agreements with a host of other partners such as Loughborough University, Welsh Gymnastics, British Wrestling, England Lacrosse, British Wheelchair Basketball, Rugby School and a number of other well renowned educational institutions.

Last year, the brand’s initiative to reduce their environmental effect while also caring for individuals who create and wear their products throughout the world, continued to excel.

Andrew Ronnie, Group Chief Executive at Kukri Sports, said: “This year has once again seen an exponential rise in sales numbers while we have also continued to ensure we are delivering excellent levels of customer service and satisfaction, despite some of the most challenging trading times.

Another focus for us has been our ambition to continue to improve our products and develop our sustainability ambitions, giving our partners across the world the choice of a more environmentally friendly kit provision – something you will see at our events this year.

The year ahead promises to be no less of a success for us and we have some exciting events to look forward to, including the bi-centential celebrations with our partner Rugby School amongst others. We continue to put a huge focus on supporting athletes across the board – be that youth, female, or male athletes.”