The partnership, which will run from October 2026 to 2033, will see LI-NING support World Gymnastics across all eight disciplines, as well as its major events and activities.

For the remainder of 2026, the partnership will get underway with events in Artistic Gymnastics, Parkour and Trampoline & Tumbling, with LI-NING making its first official appearance as a World Gymnastics Global Partner at the 54th Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Rotterdam (NED), followed by the Parkour World Cup in Beijing and the 39th Trampoline & Tumbling World Championships in Nanjing, both in China.

A Partnership to Drive Innovation and Growth
 

World Gymnastics and LI-NING will work together to drive innovation and support the growth of gymnastics globally, creating new opportunities to engage athletes, fans and the wider gymnastics community around the world.

Building on this shared ambition, the partnership will contribute to the development of gymnastics globally, while elevating the experience of participants worldwide through professional apparel, footwear and accessories. It will also strengthen LI-NING’s connection with international sport and create new opportunities for the brand to connect with the global gymnastics community.

World Gymnastics President Morinari Watanabe said: “LI-NING is an exciting addition to our family of partners. As a brand founded by a former gymnast, LI-NING has a unique connection with our sport. We share a commitment to excellence and innovation, and we look forward to working together with LI-NING and the global gymnastics family to support its ambition to become the world’s leading sports brand, while creating meaningful opportunities for our athletes, events and fans around the world.”

From Gymnastics Legend to Global Sports Brand
 

Mr. Li Ning, a legendary gymnast and six-time Olympic medallist at the 1984 Los Angeles Games, including three gold medals, has a particularly strong connection with the sport. Having achieved remarkable success as an athlete, he has remained committed to giving back to the global gymnastics family and supporting the development of sport. He founded the LI-NING brand in 1990, which has since grown into one of China’s leading sports brands, with a growing international presence.

Mr. Li Ning said: “Gymnastics is not just the foundation of my athletic career; the spirit of athletes runs through the DNA of the LI-NING brand. As the sport continues to evolve and expand, embracing new disciplines such as parkour, it is reaching broader audiences. To stand with the global gymnastics family as a Global Partner is a deeply meaningful homecoming for us. We are committed to empowering the sport's growth, inspiring the next generation of athletes, and showing the world that 'Anything is Possible'.”

LI-NING: A Legacy of Sporting Excellence
 

LI-NING is a leading sports brand founded in 1990 by Mr. Li Ning, known worldwide as the “Prince of Gymnastics”. Rooted in its founder’s legendary athletic career, the brand carries athleticism in its DNA. Its iconic slogan, “Anything is Possible”, has guided its journey. With a mission, “Let Sports Light Your Passion”, LI-NING is dedicated to serving professional athletes and sports enthusiasts. 

LI-NING has long focused on core categories including basketball, running, training, badminton, table tennis and sports lifestyle, while expanding into outdoor, tennis and pickleball. Across every category, the LI-NING brand continually elevates the product experience, the sports experience and the shopping experience.