Source: RYU.
  • RYU (RYU) will serve as official apparel partner of the Canada Esports Association
  • The partnership will begin at the inaugural Commonwealth Esports Championships in Birmingham, U.K., from August 6-7, 2022
  • The company will provide Canadian participants with a range of products to support them through travel, competition and recovery
  • RYU (Respect Your Universe) Apparel is an award-winning urban apparel and accessories brand
  • RYU (RYU) closed unchanged trading at $0.05 per share

RYU (RYU) will serve as official apparel partner of the Canada Esports Association.

The partnership will begin at the inaugural Commonwealth Esports Championships in Birmingham, U.K., from August 6-7, 2022.

The Championships are a pilot event for the Commonwealth Games through the partnership between the Global Esports Federation and the Commonwealth Games Federation.

RYU will be providing Canadian athletes, coaches and associates competing in Rocket League with a range of products to support them through travel, competition and recovery.

Designs will take inspiration from RYU’s previous work with Team Canada Skateboard and the Canadian Olympic Skateboarding team.

According to SkyQuest Technology, the global esports market was valued at US$1.08 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach US$2.8 billion by 2028.

“RYU believes in supporting young athletes and creating healthy and safe environments for competition,” stated Cesare Fazari, RYU’s CEO. “Our core values of respect and integrity are present in every action we take as a business and partnering with the Canadian Esports Association is a best-in-class opportunity for RYU.”

RYU (Respect Your Universe) Apparel is an award-winning urban apparel and accessories brand engineered for athletic fitness, performance and lifestyle.

RYU (RYU) closed unchanged trading at $0.05 per share.


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