Centre for the Eurasian Sport Industry

Eurasia – A Pervasive Influence on the World of Sport

The Eurasian landmass stretches from Japan and the Philippines, though China and across to France then beyond, as far as Iceland. It covers approximately 55 million square kilometres, almost 40% of th

The First Annual Eurasian Sport Industry Conference: Pooling Wisdom, Getting Head Start

On December 8 and 9, 2020, the First Annual Eurasian Sport Industry Conference with the theme of “A New Frontier The Business and Management of Sport in Eurasia” observed its grand opening in Beijing.

The World Football Summit

Global Football Industry | Football and Branding in the Digital Age

​In September, the 5th Frankfurt Football Summit took place in Germany.

Makers Talk | What Must China Do to Become a Leading FIFA Nation

June 18, 2019, Shanghai — The Centre for the Eurasian Sport Industry (CESI) of emlyon business school organized a successful Makers Talk cum book launch, introducing a new book titled “Routledge Handb

emlyon business school Eurasian Sport Industry Development Forum and Launch Ceremony of the Centre for the Eurasian Sport Industry Held Successfully in Beijing

​On April 29, 2019, emlyon business school Eurasian Sport Industry Development Forum and Launch Ceremony of the Centre for the Eurasian Sport Industry (CESI) was held successfully in China National Co

​First Innovate Sports, Then Society

Sports is about individual achievement but also about belonging. This duality may explain why sports as an industry is thriving. Where else can you explore the limits of yourself while bonding with te

Chinese Esports: Heading Towards a Flourishing Future

​The past year saw many successes for Chinese esports. To name a few, IG (Invictus Gaming) claimed first League of Legend World Championship for the Chinese mainland; Mainland China and Hong Kong took

Current Developments in the Chinese Sports Law Market 2018/19

As China closed the door on the Year of Dog and looks forward to the Year of the Pig, here’s a snapshot of significant issues in China sports law for 2018 and where we may be going in 2019.

Wu Lei Transfer to LaLiga’s Espanyol Delivers Immediate Impact Online

​Off the back of Wu Lei’s transfer from Shanghai SIPG to Espanyol, we examined the positive effects and potential pitfalls Wu Lei’s transfer to Espanyol could have on his new club, LaLiga, broadcaster