Mountaineering and climbing in the Alps is officially intangible cultural heritage. Unesco has approved an application from three Alpine countries. Alpinism is not the first sport to make it onto the list.

A commitment to eSports can be a success story for traditional companies. The fashion brand Louis Vuitton, whose League of Legends collection LVxLoL got off to a furious start, is now proving this.

ISPO Brandnew 2020 honours the most innovative startups in the sports industry. The Winners and Selected Brands of the eight categories have been determined, but who will secure the title of "Overall Winner"? The decision will be made at ISPO Munich 2020.

The US free climber Brad Gobright died in a climbing accident in Mexico. The tragedy occured at a risky rappel.

The ISPO whitepaper series Chinese Sports Consumer Values offers new insights about Chinese sports and outdoor customers. For Western companies, China's stressful work habits can turn into an opportunity.

Physical Activity is the basis for a healthy life. But a WHO study is now ringing the alarm bells: Four-fifths of the world's adolescents are not active enough. Especially the girls' figures are worrying.

Skateboarding is finally olympic! At the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo, skating will celebrate its Olympic premiere together with four other sports. And the first Olympic skateboard champion has already been announced in street skating.