Decathlon News
& Pressfiles

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.

A stronger team for an ambitious 2026 season

Building on the legacy of its support of the Organising Committee of Paris 2024, the global multisport brand DECATHLON, extends its commitment to the Paralympic Movement by supporting the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) ahead of Milano Cortina 2026.

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 (...)

Simond, guided by its legacy, driven by the future. A new chapter for Simond in 2026.

France and Europe are taking a new step forward in human spaceflight (...)

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