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We often think that to build something strong, we need to extract new resources from the earth. But our teams are proving that there is a better way.

I am incredibly proud to see how we are transforming our approach to one of the most traditional materials in sport: cast iron.

By using scrap metal and melting it down in electric furnaces – which use far less energy than traditional coal-fired methods – we are turning what was once waste into high-performance equipment.

The result is brilliant:
- Our cast iron weights are now made with 80% recycled material.
- We use 40% less energy during production.
- We reduce CO2 emissions by 10%, without losing any of the durability or quality our customers expect.

For the athlete, the experience remains exactly the same. The metal keeps its strength, but we give it a new story.

This shows that performance and sustainability do not have to be opposites – they can go hand in hand.

A huge thank you to the teammates and partners who worked so hard to make this a reality.

Happy New Year everyone! 

If 2025 was about building momentum, 2026 promises to be even more special, as we celebrate a truly historic milestone: 50 years of Decathlon.

Wishing you all a year filled with health, happiness, and lots of movement.

For sports lovers, the start of a new year feels just like the beginning of a new season.

It’s an opportunity to take stock of our achievements and refresh our goals.

Looking ahead to 2026, I am filled with energy… 

Energy to make this a year of action. 

When the Decathlon collective moves together as one, there’s no limit to what we can achieve. 

I can’t wait to see what’s next. 

Let’s bring people together through sport, to make wellbeing accessible for all!

At Decathlon, every product begins with a core belief: when we create locally, we forge stronger for our users, our partners, and the ecosystems we grow with.

Designed and manufactured in India, built for the Indian market, the launch of our Resist Football Series marks an important milestone. I’m proud to see our teams across the value chain come together to bring this to life. This project shows how local insight, technical expertise, and global collaboration can create meaningful impact.

Local production makes us faster, more resilient, and closer to real user needs. Local innovation builds long-term capabilities, strengthens our manufacturing maturity, and empowers teams to own the full conception from idea to product.

Made in India. Crafted with purpose. Built for Indian players. Ready for global inspiration.

Second edition of the Decathlon Inclusion Awards, the perfect opportunity to celebrate the commitment of our employees. They are working to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and societal impact through sport (...)

11 innovations presented and 6 awards for crazy ideas transformed into remarkable innovations (...)

Decathlon Büyükada Half Marathon: Hosted 3500 runners from 34 countries!

Decathlon Büyükada Half Marathon held on October 19; It took place with three different routes, 5K, 10K and 21K, with a record participation from Turkey and abroad.

In the internationally recognized World Athletics certified half marathon, runners had a unique experience with its route covering iconic spots such as Mizzi Mansion, Yalman Mansion and Dilburnu Nature Park, among the historical texture and natural beauties of Büyükada.

She did it!
Samara Maxwell has just clinched the overall UCI MTB World Cup title: a historic first for our Decathlon Ford Racing Team!

Just two years ago, she was a privateer rider chasing her dream in New Zealand.
Today, she’s on top of the world. No. 1 in the world championship after an incredible season:
- 2 World Cup wins
- Silver medal at the World Championships
- 9 podiums in 10 races
What a story. What a ride. What a team.

This victory belongs to Samara, but also to every teammate, engineer, and partner who made it possible.
Since 2022, our Rockrider Ford Racing Team has turned bold dreams into reality, with 63 victories and now the #2 team in the world.

More than a team, a family. That's the bond that keeps us rolling, from the pits to the Decathlon HQ. We believe in keeping our communication dialed and our process clean. This victory belongs to the whole crew!

Congratulations, Samara! Your determination moves us all.

KIPRUN partnered with materials technology experts @rheonlabs to develop the next generation of compression running tights.

Take a deeper look at our collaborative design and development process to find out how we’re making technology created for elite athletes accessible to every runner.

Only 16% of young Europeans cycle every day. Not because they don’t want to, but because real barriers stand in the way.

At Decathlon, we believe everyone should be able to ride safely and confidently. That’s why we need safer streets, protected bike lanes, and better lighting.

Because riding isn’t just a sport. It’s how we move.

For more insight, check out what the data says about cycling in Europe.