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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Flying tribute: Prayagraj skydiver unfurls ‘Op Sindoor' flag over Bangkok
Sangam city's Anamika Sharma, who became the youngest woman in the country to bag a professional skydiving license in 2022, jumped from the sky over Bangkok carrying the flag of 'Operation Sindoor' as a mark of support and to commemorate its success on Thursday. She made this leap from a height of approximately 12,000 feet successfully. The jump was executed at Drop Zone Thailand at approximately 11.30 hours IST. The aircraft took off from 150 kms north of Bangkok from a place called Khayo Yai, and the jump was carried out from a single-engine aircraft PAC 750XL, informed Anamika's father, Ajay Sharma, a trained former commando of the Indian Air Force and who, along with his daughter, is the only father-and-daughter duo who are professional skydivers in the country. The 25-year-old daredevil is the youngest skydiver of the nation to hold the United States Parachute Association (USPA) certified 'D' category skydiving license and is the only female skydiving coach of India. Be it her early schooling at Prayagraj or in different schools across the country followed by a BTech from Bengaluru, Anamika's passion for skydiving under the guidance of her father continues unabated. 'I am very happy with this jump. This was my humble salute to the Indian Armed Forces and its brave soldiers who have always defended the nation against all threats and dangers. Op Sindoor has once again proved their sheer ability to keep the nation safe by taking on the enemy on their home turf,' she said while speaking from Bangkok. Recently, on January 8, ahead of the Mahakumbh-2025, Anamika Sharma had carried the flag of 'Sarva Siddhi Prada Kumbh' and invited the world to attend the Kumbh by skydiving over the skies of Bangkok and unfurling the flag at a height of 13,000 feet in the sky. Anamika is also known for acquiring a skydiving licence at the age of 20 years and becoming the youngest female licensed skydiver of India. Anamika, the younger of the two daughters of Junior Warrant Officer (retd) Ajay Kumar Sharma, first jumped from a height of 10,000 feet when she was just 11 years old. Today, she has over 550 jumps to her name that were executed with 10 different types of parachutes and aircraft.
Fashion United
06-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
U.S. Polo Assn. targeting 3 billion US dollars in sales
Global sports brand U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), has delivered record-breaking sales in 2024, hitting 2.5 billion US dollars globally, as it gains market share in Western Europe, the Middle East and Latin America, as well as continued growth in North America. In a statement, U.S. Polo Assn. said the continued record growth was a result of it expanding its existing footprint across all regions of the world, including 'steady growth' in North America, the brand's largest market, as well as building momentum in Western Europe, Middle East and Latin America, and 'significantly growing' in emerging markets such as Asia Pacific and Eastern Europe. The brand also contributes its growth to becoming the largest and fastest growing menswear brand in India, with the brand targeting a billion dollars of retail sales in the country in the coming years. Following its success last year, U.S. Polo Assn. has set itself a 'near-term' target of 3 billion US dollars and 1,500 stores by 2030. It will also be actively launching in several new strategic markets this year, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Poland and Thailand. Currently, U.S. Polo Assn.'s footprint spans across 190 countries, with some 1,100 retail stores and thousands of other locations, including department stores, speciality retail, sporting goods channels, and e-commerce. The brand, which offers apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children, is also continuing to climb the retail ranks as one of the largest global licensed sports brands in the world, ranking in the top five alongside the NFL, MLB, and NBA, according to License Global. U.S. Polo Assn. looking to have 1,500 stores by 2030 J. Michael Prince, president and chief executive of USPA Global, the company that manages and markets the U.S. Polo Assn. brand globally, said: "The strength of our sport-inspired brand, great quality products and overall global momentum has resulted in yet another record year for U.S. Polo Assn. "Our biggest growth engine for U.S. Polo Assn. around the world is our direct-to-consumer sales, whether that's in our sport-inspired stores or through our branded e-commerce sites, which enable consumers to engage with the brand and our authentic connection to the sport. For U.S. Polo Assn., our significant growth in direct-to-consumer channels can be directly attributed to our strategic initiatives to enhance customer engagement and build brand awareness in ways that improve the overall customer experience.' At the heart of its growth strategy is the focus on its retail store expansion worldwide and hitting its target of having 1,500 stores by 2030, as well as continuing to build on its successful digital strategies to generate record growth in e-commerce with some 50 brand sites in 20 languages. It adds that retail sales growth can be attributed to new site launches in India, the UK, Japan and Romania, which the brand said all demonstrate 'tremendous e-commerce momentum'. Price added: "We remain committed to entering new partnerships and opportunities to drive our international market expansion and grow our product category offerings while also elevating our global brand strategy, strengthening our strategic sports relationships and philanthropic mission while deepening our authentic connection to the sport of polo.'
Miami Herald
10-04-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
U.S. Polo Assn. Celebrates Launch of Field X Fashion, Issue 2, Brand's Award-Winning Global, Digital Magazine Celebrating Sport and Fashion
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / April 10, 2025 / U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), proudly announces the launch of Field X Fashion, Issue 2, the global brand's annual digital magazine. This award-winning magazine, available both online and in a coffee-table printed edition, is being shared worldwide, offering millions of loyal customers, sports fans, influencers, and partners an immersive glimpse into the sport and fashion world of U.S. Polo Assn. Field X Fashion covers a wide range of content, including global polo sporting events, seasonal global product and photoshoot collections, sustainability initiatives, influencer events around the world, philanthropy, and significant brand achievements from 2024. Field X Fashion, Issue 2 also teases the forthcoming 135th Anniversary celebrations of U.S. Polo Assn. in 2025, promising some of the brand's best content from around the world, all in one place. "Field X Fashion is an important way to engage and thank our global consumers and sports fans spanning 190 countries worldwide by sharing the rich heritage and events that define U.S. Polo Assn.," said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, the company that manages the multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. "Field X Fashion is not just a publication, but an immersive way to look into the expansive universe of our brand and sport, highlighting our authentic connection to the sport of polo, our timeless fashion, and our global influence." "We are thrilled to offer this award-winning blend of content, as well as our 135th Anniversary teaser, to our fans and consumers around the world," he added. Field X Fashion has been celebrated as a 2023 Merit Award Gold winner in the Outstanding Publication/Communications category, designed to recognize the efforts put forth by global industries and the markets they serve. The Merit Awards acknowledge companies that have contributed to the continued growth of the market worldwide, with judges including respected journalists, executives, consultants, entrepreneurs, educators, and the Merit Awards staff. Customers, sports fans, influencers, and partners of the brand can now experience the digital version of Field X Fashion, Issue 2, on Since the magazine's inception in 2023, U.S. Polo Assn. commits to continuing this annual tradition, bringing new and exciting updates, stories, and collections to its loyal audience every year. About U.S. Polo Assn. and USPA Global U.S. Polo Assn. is the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the largest association of polo clubs and polo players in North America, founded in 1890 and based at the USPA National Polo Center in Wellington, Florida. This year, U.S. Polo Assn. celebrates 135 years of sports inspiration alongside the USPA. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through more than 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores as well as thousands of additional points of distribution, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children in more than 190 countries worldwide. Historic deals with ESPN in the United States and Star Sports in India now broadcast several of the premier polo championships in the world, sponsored by U.S. Polo Assn., making the thrilling sport accessible to millions of sports fans globally for the very first time. U.S. Polo Assn. has consistently been named one of the top global sports licensors in the world alongside the NFL, NBA, and MLB, according to License Global. In addition, the sport-inspired brand is being recognized internationally with awards for global and digital growth. Due to its tremendous success as a global brand, U.S. Polo Assn. has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Modern Retail, and GQ as well as on Yahoo Finance and Bloomberg, among many other noteworthy media sources around the world. For more information, visit and follow @uspoloassn. USPA Global is a subsidiary of the USPA and manages the global, multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. Through its subsidiary, Global Polo Entertainment (GPE), USPA Global also manages Global Polo TV, which provides sports and lifestyle content. For more sports content, visit ###
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Canadian & French Producer Bodies Begin Co-Production Mission At Series Mania
French and Canadian production bodies are beginning a joint drama and docs co-production initiative at Series Mania. A delegation comprising members of France's Union Syndicale de la Production Audiovisuelle (USPA) and the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) are here in Lille and will then travel on to Paris, where they will meet with potential collaborators, commissioners, studio execs and other industry figures. More from Deadline James Norton To Star In 'Wavewalker' Series; 'Adolescence' Writer Jack Thorne Adapting Bestseller For TV - Series Mania Federation Studios Strikes Deal With Taiwan's Content Agency Sally Wainwright Reveals How Her Band Of 'Riot Women' Learned To Play A Tune - Series Mania The overarching aim of the initiative is to strengthen bilateral connections between French and Canadian producers, and help them develop English-language television series across genres. The CMPA and USPA will also discuss the ongoing shared challenges faced by the independent production sectors in their respective countries.'USPA is thrilled with the ongoing international cooperation fostered by its partnership with CMPA in Canada,' said Amanda Borghino, Deputy General Delegate of the USPA. 'In the current international context, it is necessary to strengthen the links between our two countries, both operationally and politically. We look forward to continuing this collaboration and shaping together new paths for transatlantic content.''France has long been a valued production partner for Canada, and we are thrilled to collaborate with USPA on this initiative,' said Reynolds Mastin, President and CEO of the CMPA. 'Today, our two countries are leading global efforts to ensure foreign streaming services respect the right of national governments to require equitable contributions to domestic production, and opportunities for local producers to hold and exploit their own intellectual property. This is critical to the success of local independent production sectors, and to safeguarding individual countries' national cultural sovereignty.' Canadian participants are from the likes of Lionsgate, Ruby Line Productions, Peacock Alley Entertainment and Catapult Pictures, while the French delegation includes those from Quad Drama, Mediawan, Gaumont Televisions, Wildcat Productions, Morgane Production and Scriptline. The initiative is being presented in collaboration with Telefilm Canada, the Canada Media Fund, CanExport for Associations (Global Affairs), the French Embassy in Canada and the Canadian Embassy in France. The USPA represents the collective interests of more 200 French audiovisual production companies, while the CMPA advocates for Canada's independent production base. Best of Deadline 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery How To Watch 'Wicked: Part One': Is The Film Streaming Yet? All The Songs In 'Severance' Season 2: From The Who To Ella Fitzgerald
Associated Press
12-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
USPA Readies Security Guard Services in Mishawaka Following Fire at Mill at Ironworks Plaza
USPA has readied emergency security and fire watch service in Mishawaka following a fire at the Mill at Ironworks Plaza early Wednesday morning 'We urge business owners to implement proactive fire watch. For security guard services in Mishawaka, call (800) 214-1448 to secure your site today' — Brian Fitzgibbons, Director of Fire Watch MISHAWAKA, IN, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 / / -- USPA Nationwide Security has deployed emergency fire watch service in Mishawaka following a fire at the Mill at Ironworks Plaza early Wednesday morning. The fire, which broke out shortly after 3 a.m., involved a building under construction and required extensive firefighting efforts. Mishawaka Fire Department officials confirmed that while the building was vacant at the time of the fire, crews had to battle the flames using ladder trucks. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Brian Fitzgibbons, Fire Safety Expert and Director of Fire Watch Operations at USPA, emphasized the urgency of fire watch deployment in such situations. 'Our fire watch service in Mishawaka is now active, ensuring safety and compliance with local fire codes. Call (800) 214-1448 for immediate assistance.' Fire Watch Activation in Compliance with Mishawaka Fire Code USPA's rapid response aligns with Mishawaka's Fire Prevention Code, which mandates strict fire safety enforcement following major fire incidents. Under local and state fire regulations, buildings that sustain fire damage or are under construction must undergo monitoring to prevent rekindling, structural hazards, and further risks. USPA's licensed fire watch personnel are on-site to support first responders and property managers in securing the location. USPA's team will remain at the site to monitor fire hazards, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with Mishawaka Fire Department protocols. Their presence is crucial in protecting adjacent properties and ensuring safety as investigations continue. Fire Watch and Security Services Available USPA Nationwide Security urges construction companies, business owners, and property managers in Mishawaka to implement proactive fire prevention measures. 'Fire watch is critical after a fire. If you need fire watch service in Mishawaka, call (800) 214-1448 now for immediate deployment.' – Brian Fitzgibbons Additionally, USPA is offering security guard services in Mishawaka to assist with access control and property protection. For security guard services in Mishawaka, call (800) 214-1448 to secure your site today. About USPA Nationwide Security USPA Nationwide Security is a trusted provider of fire watch, security guard, and emergency response services across the U.S. With 20+ years of experience, a 4.9-star Google rating, and an A+ accreditation from the Chamber of Commerce, USPA is the leading expert in fire watch services in Mishawaka and beyond. Facebook LinkedIn Instagram YouTube TikTok Legal Disclaimer:
