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STING is the proud official supplier of boxing equipment for the Glasgow 2014 XX Commonwealth Games.

Announcement posted by STING 21 Jul 2014

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Sting is thrilled to support the upcoming 2014 Glasgow XX Commonwealth Games, as the official supplier of boxing equipment.

As the major fitness and contact sports equipment company fully owned and operated in Australia, Sting is highly regarded by industry professionals worldwide for producing the highest quality equipment, designed to withstand the rigours of high-performance training and competition.

Sting gear combines innovative design, technical materials and traditional manufacturing techniques to provide maximum protection and functionality for athletes of all levels, from amateur to elite. Sting products have been tried and tested by athletes across the globe to produce the best feel, fit and performance, and are made to deliver when the demands are high.

Sting is an International Boxing Association (AIBA) approved and licensed supplier, and has been actively supporting boxing in several Commonwealth countries, including Australia,Northern Ireland and New Zealand,for more than a decade.

Sting have supplied gloves and headgear at many local and international events including the 2012 AIBA Oceania Qualifying Event (Australia), the 2013 AIBA Junior Youth/Female World Championships (Bulgaria) and the 2013 AIBA American Continental Championships (Chile), and  are extremely excited to extend their support to athletes at the highest level of competition in the Glasgow Games.

Arjun David, Managing Director of Sting, said ‘Boxing is a huge passion of our company and we are proud to be the first Australian company to officially supply boxing gear to athletes at a Commonwealth Games. To be involved as a supplier for the 2014 XX Games is particularly special, as Glasgow is the first time that women’s boxing will be included on the sports programme at a Commonwealth Games’.