While athletes compete for Olympics medals, Guangdong is also marching into Paris. From volleyball souvenirs to badminton and tennis rackets, sporting goods made in Guangdong now appeared at world sports events.
Volleyball souvenirs produced by the Jaiheng Toys Co., Ltd. for the Paris Olympics (Photo provided by Dongguan Fabu)
The Jaiheng Toys Co. is a professional toy ball manufacturer in Dongguan, Guangdong. These inflatable volleyballs with logos such as the Olympic Rings and Phryge, the 2024 Olympic mascot, are official products that was produced by Jiaheng for the Paris Olympics.
The order of about 50,000 inflatable volleyballs was completed in over six months. "We were really excited and also very nervous because orders from the Olympics always have higher quality standards, and the time we were given is shorter than usual," said Jiang Lijun, who is responsible for the company's foreign trade business, "But we did it perfectly."
This is not the first time the company has manufactured for international events. Their sporting products have previously entered the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Rackets from the Heyuan O.T. Composite Co., Ltd. being examined by officers (Photo provided by Heyuan Fabu)
The Heyuan O.T. Composite Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer of high-end composite sports equipment such as tennis rackets, squash rackets, and badminton rackets. Many of its products can be seen at major sports events such as the French Open and Wimbledon Championships.
During the Paris Olympics, Heyuan O.T. Composite Co., Ltd. has been designated as the official supplier for the Olympics. Many of the badminton and tennis rackets used by athletes are produced by the company. "We are serious about our products and confident in their quality," said Wang Lei, the company's staff.
The company's production schedule for 2024 is fully arranged. There has been a significant increase in orders from European countries, particularly France. Its export of rackets to France in the first six months has reached 35 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of about 40%.
Author | Tonny (Intern), Chen Siyuan
Editor | Nina, James
