{"id":47315,"date":"2025-05-29T09:44:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T08:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kukrisports.com\/uk\/?p=47315"},"modified":"2025-05-29T10:13:42","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T09:13:42","slug":"kukri-sports-university-of-leicester-extend-partnership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kukrisports.com\/uk\/news\/kukri-sports-university-of-leicester-extend-partnership\/","title":{"rendered":"Kukri Sports and the University of Leicester Extend Successful Partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The successful partnership between Kukri Sports and the University of Leicester has been extended through a new multi-year agreement. This renewal strengthens Kukri\u2019s ongoing commitment to university sport, as we continue to deliver high-performance apparel to students and athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The partnership, which has flourished over recent years, will continue to see Kukri Sports as the official kit supplier for the University\u2019s sports teams, providing a full range of high-quality, customised sportswear and leisurewear for both performance and recreational use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cWe\u2019re delighted to extend our relationship with the University of Leicester,\u201d<\/em> said <strong>Josh Beal, Sales Director at Kukri Sports<\/strong>. <em>\u201cThis partnership reflects our shared values of excellence, inclusivity and innovation, and we\u2019re excited to continue supporting the University\u2019s vibrant sporting community with premium kit and service.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Leicester is home to a dynamic student sports scene, with over 50 sports teams competing across BUCS and local leagues. This extension ensures that athletes and students will benefit from Kukri\u2019s technical expertise, bespoke designs, and outstanding customer service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cWe\u2019re incredibly grateful to Kukri Sports for extending our partnership and their continued commitment to our teams and athletes. It\u2019s been a fantastic journey so far, and we\u2019re looking forward to the next two years of collaboration &#8211; united by our shared values and a passion for excellence in university sport.\u201d<\/em> <strong>Lewis Jones, Sport Experience Manager, University of Leicester.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kukrisports.co.uk\/teamshop\/leicesteruniversity\/landingPageNg.action\">Visit the Team Univrsity of Leicester Online Shop<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the University of Leicester<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The university offers an extensive range of courses, across a wide range of subjects for undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes. The university is unique as being the only university in Europe founded by its community as a memorial to those who made sacrifices during the First World War \u2013 the university motto is: Ut vitam habeant \u2013 So that they have life. <a href=\"https:\/\/le.ac.uk\/\">Find out more about the University of Leicester<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in partnering with Kukri Sports, or want to know how we can help \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kukrisports.com\/uk\/contact-us\/\">Get in touch<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The successful partnership between Kukri Sports and the University of Leicester has been extended through a new multi-year agreement. This renewal strengthens Kukri\u2019s ongoing commitment to university sport, as we continue to deliver high-performance apparel to students and athletes. 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