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Hans India
02-08-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Decathlon and UK University Launch Circular Cricket Gear Initiative in India
Bengaluru: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, sportswear brand Decathlon has partnered with the UK-based University for the Creative Arts (UCA) to develop mass-market cricket gear rooted in circular economy principles. The collaboration, named the Circular Cricket Gear Partnership (CCGP), aims to redefine how cricket equipment is designed, manufactured, and reused—beginning with gloves and leg guards. The effort brings together Decathlon India's industrial capacity and market insight with the expertise of the Centre for Sustainable Design (CfSD) at UCA. It seeks to create gear that is not only durable and repairable but also designed for disassembly, recycling, and reuse—minimising waste and cost. With India being the largest consumer of cricket gear and cricket forming a central part of its sporting culture, the partners believe the project has the potential to make a global impact. Prototypes are expected by early 2026, and future plans include 'buy-back' schemes and refurbishment programmes aimed at making equipment more accessible for aspiring cricketers. 'This collaboration allows us to evolve not just the game but the way it's equipped,' said Rob Davies, Sport Director for Cricket at Decathlon. CfSD Director Prof Martin Charter added that embedding circularity in cricket gear from India could create scalable models for the global market. The CCGP also aims to become an open-source framework for circular design across other sports, marking what Decathlon calls a 'strategic shift' toward more regenerative and responsible manufacturing.
Associated Press
05-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Don't Let the Big Game Cause Big Problems
With legal sports betting in Pennsylvania AND a home team vying for the win, a record number of individuals living in the Commonwealth will be placing bets leading up to, and on, game day. AMBLER, PENNSYLVANIA / ACCESS Newswire / February 5, 2025 / The amount of money being wagered annually on the Big Game increases each year, with total bets anticipated to reach record levels in 2025. The American Gaming Association estimates that Americans will legally wager more than $1.39 billion on the game this year. With legal sports betting in Pennsylvania AND a home team vying for the win, a record number of individuals living in the Commonwealth will be placing bets leading up to, and on, game Logo Most individuals who participate in gambling activities have little, or no, negative repercussions. However, for some, it can be very problematic. In Pennsylvania, it is estimated that hundreds of thousands of individuals are experiencing issues related to their gambling activity. The number of folks who are at risk of developing significant problems is even higher. An estimated 16% of calls to the Pennsylvania Statewide Helpline in 2024 were regarding issues with online sports betting, the second highest category of problematic gambling types, topped only by internet slots. The Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania, Inc. (CCGP) raises problem gambling awareness throughout Pennsylvania and focuses on educating the public on help that is available. Josh Ercole, CCGP Executive Director, states, 'For sports fans, this time of year is very exciting, and having a Pennsylvania team in the game can make it even more thrilling. For anyone placing bets on the game, setting and sticking to safe limits is very important. If at any time that feels challenging, please consider speaking with someone.' In Pennsylvania, confidential help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 1-800-GAMBLER. In addition, confidential help is available via chat or text at Gambling problems can impact anyone. With help, recovery is possible. About the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania, Inc. The Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania is a nonprofit organization whose focus is to raise awareness and disseminate information through educational workshops on disordered gambling, and to facilitate referrals for assistance through the use of helpline services. For more information about the Council and its services, visit
