lululemon Partners with COC and CPC as Official Outfitter of Team Canada through 2028
The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) today announced that athletic apparel brand lululemon is the new Official Outfitter of Team Canada. Beginning with the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in 2022, the multi-year partnership will span four Games ending after the Los Angeles 2028 Games.
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“As a Canadian and lifelong fan of the Games, I could not be prouder for lululemon to partner with the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Committee,” said Calvin McDonald, CEO, lululemon. “Supporting these incredible athletes as they prepare to compete on the world’s largest sporting stage and achieve their goals is a privilege. Through this partnership, all of us at lululemon are honoured to play our part to inspire, unite and transform the world through sport and share in this excitement alongside all of Canada.”
As Official Outfitter, lululemon will design Team Canada’s apparel and accessories for the Games and provide every athlete, coach and Mission Team member with clothing for the Opening Ceremony, Podium (Medal Ceremony), Closing Ceremony, media opportunities, and Athletes’ Village wear.
“We’re thrilled to welcome lululemon to Team Canada,” said David Shoemaker, CEO and Secretary General, Canadian Olympic Committee. “lululemon is an iconic Canadian brand that always leads with athletes at its core—this partnership will be no different, giving Team Canada athletes a world-leading high-performance collection. It’s also a company that puts its values first. At the COC we believe we can transform Canada through the power of sport. Partners like lululemon, who live their values and make a positive difference, are what enable us to do that. Through this partnership we are writing a new and innovative chapter for Team Canada, and we can’t wait for the story to unfold over the next four Olympic and Paralympic Games.”
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At the heart of the Team Canada collection is the Future Legacy Bag available today—a new special edition item for which 10% of the sales of each bag sold will support the Canadian Olympic Foundation and Paralympic Foundation of Canada. This give-back program will help make more Olympic and Paralympic dreams a reality while also marking the first time one item has benefited both foundations and is aligned with lululemon’s core value of inclusion. Also on sale today is a selection of Team Canada apparel and accessories available online and in lululemon stores across Canada. The Team Canada athlete kit, along with additional designs available to consumers, will be revealed next month.