Bridgestone is proud to be a Worldwide Olympic Partner
This Olympic partnership is an opportunity to showcase our company’s commitment to community service, social responsibility, environmental stewardship and sustainability— all tenets of the Olympic Charter and the International Olympic Committee’s Agenda 2020 that mirror Bridgestone’s core values. For over 80 years, Bridgestone has been dedicated to helping customers on their journeys with a passion and innovation delivering reliability, safety and performance. And, from 2014 as an official Worldwide Olympic Partner, we are proudly supporting athletes the world over on their journey to the Olympic Games.
Countdown to the Olympic Games
Our Worlwide Olympic partnership extends through to 2024 and includes the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022, Olympic Games Paris 2024 and support for the next three Youth Olympic Games.
BUENOS AIRES 2018 SUMMER YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES
After Singapore and Nanjing, Buenos Aires will welcome young athletes (ages 15-18) from around the world and aims to celebrate the best games by the youth.
Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
The Olympic Games return to Japan for a fourth and to Tokyo for a second time. What will the Games of the XXXII Olympiad bring?
Olympic Channel:
Bridgestone has increased its Olympic support by becoming a Founding Partner of the Olympic Channel: a new, ground-breaking digital platform, where fans can experience the power of sport and the Olympic Movement all year round.
As a Founding Partner, Bridgestone will play a key role in its development and will work closely with the Olympic Channel team to put content in the hands of fans anytime, anywhere, and on any device.
Initially, Bridgestone will serve as the presenting partner of the Olympic Channel’s “Against All Odds”, an eight-episode documentary series that demonstrates the embodiment of the Olympic spirit and follows eight athletes.
Each half-hour episode focuses on one athlete, offering a first-person account of a key turning point, and how personal will and determination helped them to overcome adversity and reach their goals. The first six episodes are now online.
Olympic Channel Video:
Against All Odds Episode 1: Enhamed
Enhamed is a swimmer from Spain. As he is visually impaired, people around him have been telling him that it is impossible, as there are limitations. However, Enhamed believes that potential is greater than what is normally believed or perceived.
Against All Odds Episode 2: Schuffenhauer
Bill had a trouble childhood. Due to his his grandmother’s influence, he went to school and participated in track and field. However, his dream as a track and field athlete ended with a bad ankle injury. Undeterred, Bill pushed on and eventually won a Silver Medal.
Against All Odds Episode 3: Fiji’s Gold Medallist Jerry Tuwai
Jerry Tuwai grew up in a poor shanty in Fiji playing rugby with plastic bottles. He went on to win the first Olympic medal for his country.
Against All Odds Episode 4: Petra Madjic and The Miracle Of Vancouver
Despite four broken ribs and a punctured lung, the Slovenian Snow Queen overcame the pain to win cross-country skiing bronze in Vancouver.
Against All Odds Episode 5: Oscar Figueroa - A Colombian Hero's Final Salvation
After a serious injury derailed his previous medal hopes, Oscar Figueroa put in all on the mat with one final attempt for gold in Rio 2016.
Against All Odds Episode 6: Santiago Lange - Beats Cancer Then Wins Olympic Gold
Argentine sailor and six-time Olympian Santiago Lange lost half a lung to cancer, but still went on to win his first gold in Rio.
Press Releases:
BRIDGESTONE WORLDWIDE OLYMPIC PARTNERSHIP OFFICIALLY GOES GLOBAL
TOKYO, January 5, 2017: Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced the expansion of the company’s Olympic Partnership activation rights effective January 1, 2017.
BRIDGESTONE NAMED FIRST FOUNDING PARTNER OF OLYMPIC CHANNEL
RIO DE JANEIRO (15 August 2016) – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) today announced a collaborative agreement that makes the world’s largest tyre and rubber company the first Founding Partner of the Olympic Channel.
Bridgestone Indonesia Jalin Kerjasama dengan Olimpiade yang Penuh Harapan Menjelang Olimpiade Tokyo 2020
Mitra Olimpiade Sedunia dalam Rangka Melanjutkan Komitmen Jangka Panjang Terhadap Olahraga, Atlet dan Pemberdayaan Manusia untuk Gigih dalam Mewujudkan Impian
Bridgestone Indonesia (PT Bridgestone Tire Indonesia), anak perusahaan Bridgestone Corporation, perusahaan ban dan karet terbesar di dunia dan mitra Olimpiade sedunia, hari ini mengumumkan dukungannya pada pemain bulutangkis Peringkat No. 1 dunia Marcus Fernaldi Gideon dan Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo serta peraih medali Olimpiade Angkat Besi Eko Yuli Irawan – dan formasi resmi dari tim Bridgestone Indonesia. Sebagai Brand Ambassador, ketiga atlet nasional tersebut akan disertakan dalam agenda kegiatan Bridgestone di Indonesia dan akan mewakili perusahaan menuju Olimpiade Tokyo 2020.
Atlet merupakan kekuatan pendorong Olimpiade dan merupakan jantung dari gerakan Olimpiade. Ketiga atlet ini bekerjasama selaras dengan nilai-nilai Bridgestone dan berbagi semangat untuk penampilan terbaik, dedikasi untuk bekerja keras, dan komitmen untuk komunitas di lingkungan mereka tinggal, bekerja dan berlatih. Melalui perjalanan olahraga mereka yang menginspirasi ini, setiap atlet juga membawa pesan tema global Olimpiade ‘Chase Your Dream’ – yang bertujuan untuk memberdayakan orang agar gigih dalam mewujudkan impian mereka.
“Kami sangat senang dapat bekerjasama dengan ketiga atlet nasional yang telah mencapai penghargaan besar di bidangnya masing-masing, berkat ketekunan/kegigihan, kerja keras, dan integritas mereka”. ujar President Director Bridgestone Indonesia, Akihito Ishii. “Mewakili negara di kancah Internasional merupakan impian setiap atlet dan Bridgestone merasa terhormat dapat mendukung Marcus, Kevin dan Eko agar mereka dapat mewujudkan impian mereka pada Olimpiade Tokyo 2020”.
Berkenalan dengan Tim Bridgestone Indonesia
(Kiri) Eko Yulianto, (Tengah) Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo, (Kanan) Marcus Fernaldi Gideon
Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo adalah pemain bulutangkis Indonesia berusia 23 tahun. Dia dan rekannya Marcus Fernaldi Gideon saat ini menduduki peringkat No. 1 BWF Dunia dan peringkat No. 1 BWF Tur Dunia dalam kategori Ganda Putra.
Kevin Sanjaya terinspirasi oleh pamannya, Alvent Yulianto Chandra, yang juga merupakan salah satu pemain bulutangkis top di Indonesia. Dia bergabung dengan Klub Bulutangkis Djarum di Kudus, Jawa Tengah pada tahun 2007.
** BWF (Badminton World Federation)
Marcus Fernaldi Gideon adalah pemain bulutangkis berusia 27 tahun yang telah menjadi rekan Ganda Putra dengan Kevin Sanjaya sejak 2015. Dianggap tidak terlalu tinggi, ia dan rekannya mengatasi banyak rintangan dan menjadi salah satu pemain paling fenomenal di dunia, memecahkan poin tertinggi dalam Ganda Putra dengan Kevin Sanjaya. Marcus Gideon baru-baru ini bermain di Klub Bulutangkis Jaya Raya di Jakarta.
Dia dan Kevin Sanjaya mengumpulkan tujuh gelar Superseries dalam rentang satu tahun termasuk All England Open 2017 dan juga 2018 yang dikenal sebagai turnamen bulutangkis tertua di dunia.
Baik Kevin Sanjaya dan Marcus Gideon tahun ini dianugerahi BWF sebagai Pemain Pria Tahun 2017.
Eko Yuli Irawan adalah atlet angkat besi Indonesia berusia 29 tahun. Eko Yuli memenangkan medali perunggu dalam kategori 56 kg di Olimpiade Beijing 2008, ia berhasil mengangkat beban dengan total 288 kg dalam penampilan pertamanya di Olimpiade.
Dia memenangkan medali perunggu Olimpiade keduanya pada kategori 62 kg di Olimpiade London 2012 dengan mengangkat beban total 317 kg dan memenangkan medali perak pada kategori 62 kg di Olimpiade Rio 2016 dengan total angkat beban 312 kg
Selain menjadi mitra Olimpiade dunia, Bridgestone Corporation menjadi mitra pendiri Olimpiade pertama dari saluran Olimpiade di bulan Agustus tahun 2016. Perjanjian 4 tahun perusahaan dalam memberikan dukungan untuk peletakan platform digital dengan misi untuk merayakan gerakan Olimpiade dan atlet kelas dunia setiap hari sepanjang tahun.