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Lonsdale (brand)
Lonsdale is a British sports equipment, textile industry, textile and footwear brand focused on boxing and mixed martial arts established in London in 1960. Former boxer Bernard Hart started the brand as a boxing equipment company, but it eventually branched out into clothing as well. The company is named after Hugh Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale, who in 1891 set up the first organised boxing matches with gloves, following the deaths of three boxers in bare-knuckle boxing, bare-knuckle fights. the Lonsdale brand is owned and operated by Sports Direct owner the Frasers Group (formerly "Sports Direct International"). Products commercialised by Lonsdale include boxing glove, gloves, Shorts, shorts, headguards, shin guards, hand wraps, jockstraps, punching bags, Sneaker (footwear), sneakers and boxing boots. The clothing line is composed of t-shirts, hoodies, jackets, leggings, shorts and undergarment, underwear. History In 1959, former professional welterweight boxer Bernard Hart ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sports Equipment
Sports equipment, sporting equipment, also called sporting goods, are the tools, materials, apparel, and gear used to compete in a sport and varies depending on the sport. The equipment ranges from balls, nets, and protective gear like helmets. Sporting equipment can be used as protective gear or a tool used to help the athletes play the sport. Over time, sporting equipment has evolved because sports have started to require more protective gear to prevent injuries. Sporting equipment may be found in any department store or specific sporting equipment shops. History and development of sports Historically many sports players have developed their own sporting equipment over time. For instance, the use of a football dates back to ancient China, between 225 BC and 220 AD. As football remains the most popular sport in the 21st century, the material of the ball has completely changed over the centuries; from being made out of animal skin, to being lined with multiple layers of polyes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
