Molten Corporation (Headquarters: Nishi-ku, Hiroshima City, Japan; President and CEO: Kiyo Tamiaki), a manufacturer of sports equipment, will launch the official match basketball and handball for the Olympic Games Paris 2024, to be held from July 24 (Wed.) to August 11 (Sun.), 2024 in Paris. The balls are developed by Molten under license of the International Olympic Committee and will be sold globally. It will be the first time for Molten to sell official match balls for the Olympic Games with the Olympic logo.

The basketball match ball was designed based on the BG5000 model. This model was first used in 2019 and has been used at all international matches held by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) since then. It has an exclusive design with the Olympic Game Paris 2024 logo and a sport pictogram. The handball match ball was designed based on A5000 model, which is still being used as the only official match ball for international matches held by the International Handball Federation (IHF). It has an exclusive design for the Olympic games with the Paris 2024 logo and a sport pictogram printed on a red background color that makes the ball stand out on the court.

Molten will continue to develop and supply basketball and handball products of outstanding function and design to every level of player, and work to fulfill the brand promise, “For the real game.”

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About Molten

Molten is a manufacturer of competition quality sports balls and equipment since 1958, and has been manufacturing and selling game balls for basketball, handball, soccer, and volleyball based on uncompromising quality.
Molten creates the official game balls and other innovative products such as sports equipment that are used in international competitions, world’s top leagues and teams, and continues to increase the level of quality as the global standard.
Please visit our website for more details. URL: https://www.molten.co.jp/sports/en/

About “For the real game”

Molten’s brand statement, “For the real game,” encapsulates what we hope to accomplish through our products and activities. It’s a testament to our conviction and attitude that the real game happens only when impeccable balls and sports equipment enable athletes to realize their full potential and maximize performance.
We are committed to this brand statement and will continue our business activities by manufacturing high quality products.

About Olympic Global Licensing Program

The licensing agreement between the IOC and Molten Corporation is the latest development in the IOC’s global licensing programme – an initiative driven by Olympic Agenda 2020+5 that aims to engage and connect fans through official Olympic merchandise.
The Molten products will form part of The Olympic Games Collection, which aims to engage a young and active audience through unique branded products to celebrate each upcoming edition of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and include a wide range of accessories, souvenirs, fan gear and apparel.
The IOC’s core licensing programmes also include the Olympic Heritage Collection, which offers products featuring art and design elements from previous Games editions, such as apparel, mascots and accessories, connecting fans and collectors with the rich heritage of past Olympic Games, and the Olympic Collection, which aims to engage a young and active audience through unique branded products including apparel, toys and games, bags, stationery items and sports equipment.
Through the sale of official merchandise, collectibles and souvenirs at the Olympic Shop (https://shop.olympics.com/), the Olympic licensing programmes offer fans a tangible connection to the Olympic Games and the Olympic values.

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Contact: Takeshi Fuki
International Market Sales & Marketing Department
Sports Division
Molten Corporation
Tel: (+81-3)3625-7648
Fax: (+81-3)3625-7738