On April 22, the WFSGI (World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry) held its 2026 General Assembly in Boston, USA, and elected a new board. Mr. Ding Zhaoquan, Chairman of SBS Zipper, was successfully elected as a board member, becoming the sole representative from the textile and apparel manufacturing sector.
This is the first time the WFSGI General Assembly has been held in the United States. At the event, Dave Wheeler, Chief Operating Officer of New Balance, and Jorge Casimiro, Chief Public Affairs and Policy Officer of Nike, were elected co-chairs of the new WFSGI board. The new board consists of 31 industry representatives from five continents, working together to promote sustainable development and business growth in the industry.
About WFSGI
The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) is a non-profit organization. The WFSGI is the world authoritative body for the sports industry, officially recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Its membership covers the entire supply chain of the Sporting Goods Industry, by including manufacturers, brands, retailers but also national federations and associations.
