ABSG and ThinkSport Expand Exclusive Strategic Partnership to Drive Global Sports Innovation and high-value professional services packages
Lausanne, Switzerland / Hong Kong, China / Silicon Valley, USA – 18th September 2025 – AquaBloom International Sports Technology Group (ABSG) and ThinkSport are proud to form a long-term, exclusive global partnership, building on their successful collaboration on the world’s first global Sport Innovation Challenge - AI & Robotics.
A Proven Track Record of Collaboration
ThinkSport, founded by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Canton of Vaud, is widely recognized as a global “Center of Excellence” for sports innovation. Headquartered in Lausanne, the Olympic Capital and heart of global sports innovation, ThinkSport acts as a hub of sport innovation and a thought leader and trusted advisor in the sport ecosystem, bringing together leading federations, organizations, startups, academia and technology pioneers through high-level events, seminars, and summits.
AquaBloom International Sports Technology Group (ABSG) is a global leading SportsTech Platform sustainably provide unique benefits, values, products and services with 5 core fields: Ecosystem, Professional Services System & Centers, Tech & Inno Hub, World-class Premium Assets Portfolio, and Financial & Capital Group. ABSG is also the only sports technology platform representative and ecosystem from Greater China in the world-renowned Global SportsTech Ecosystem Report for five consecutive years. Its Founder & CEO, Mr. Mike Yang, has been selected as one of the Top 15 Global Innovators in the field of SportsTech and is the only Asian representative by the report, too.
In 2024, ABSG Founder & CEO, Mr. Mike Yang, showcased Asia’s rising strength in sports technology and forged connections with fellow innovation leaders from every continent in The Spot, ThinkSport’s flagship global sports innovation summit.
This collaboration reached new heights in 2025, when ABSG became the Global Exclusive Premier Partner of ThinkSport to present the first global Sport Innovation Challenge - AI & Robotics. The initiative attracted top-tier sports tech companies from 28 countries, supported by more than 40 industry-leading partners. Following the semi-finals held in Hong Kong Cyberport, the final took place on May 13, 2025, at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne.
The competition marked the first time in ThinkSport’s history that it partnered with an Asian platform for a global-scale sport innovation program. It was not only a milestone for ABSG but also a symbol of deeper integration between Asia and Europe’s innovation ecosystems.
Expanding into a Long-Term Exclusive Partnership
Building on this success, ABSG and ThinkSport have now formalized a long-term, exclusive strategic partnership covering three major pillars:
1)Global Sport Innovation Challenges – The two organizations will continue to co-organize world-class competitions, accelerating the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and catalyzing transformative solutions for the global sports industry.
2)Professional Services Packages – Together, ABSG and ThinkSport will provide high-value services across the global sports ecosystem, including enterprise innovation support, brand visibility, knowledge transfer, industry matchmaking, technology and investment empowerment, etc.
3)Future Asia Market’s various collaboration and projects
“This one-of-a-kind long-term partnership is not only another major milestone for ABSG and ThinkSport, but also highly impactful for the global sports innovation industry. Together, we will accelerate the convergence of technology, markets, capital and professional services systems; empower enterprises, international federations and beyond; and co-create meaningful changes to shape the future of sports worldwide.”
-- Mike Yang, Founder & CEO, ABSG
“ThinkSport is proud to deepen its collaboration with ABSG. By joining forces, we are proud of our now formalized connection to a global and Asian innovation powerhouse and their network, so we can continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in sport, and continue to deliver value for organizations, athletes, and fans alike.”
-- Claudine Breton, Director, ThinkSport
Global Impact with Asian Leadership
This long-term partnership signifies a historic recognition of Asia’s growing role in shaping the future of global sports innovation. By bridging Asia, Europe, and beyond, ABSG and ThinkSport aim to create unparalleled opportunities for enterprises, federations, investors, and innovators across the sports and active lifestyle sector.
For China and Asia, this collaboration represents an open gateway to global sports innovation networks, resources, and leadership, positioning the region as a vital contributor to the next wave of sports technology breakthroughs. For the world, it reinforces Lausanne’s unique position as the Olympic capital and global impactful hub of sports innovation while integrating Asia’s advantages into the international ecosystem.
