Bangkok--17 Sep--Spark Communications
The 2018 Stephen Curry Asia Tour Powered by Under Armour to Visit the Philippines, China and Japan
Stephen Curry congratulates the Thailand's boys UA 3x3 team in coming
second place for the UA3*3 tournament
The game of basketball was wired the same for decades until Stephen Curry stepped foot onto the hardwood and shook up the status quo. Stephen has changed the landscape of basketball, giving youth of all sizes and abilities someone to look to so they can hoop in any way possible – to achieve the impossible, through will and work. Beginning September 7, Stephen will share his work ethic and will-to-win with audiences across Asia.
The 2018 Stephen Curry Asia Tour Powered by Under Armour will see Stephen Curry live and on court amongst his most loyal international fans. In addition to exclusive Curry 5 colorways, fans can see Stephen and his father Dell Curry, on court during the UA 3x3 basketball tournaments hosted in Manila, Philippines, Wuhan, China and Tokyo, Japan from September 7-12.
Stephen's game-breaking approach to basketball has scored him legions of adoring fans who revel in every deep 3, every slippery drive to the rim, every sneaky steal. An athlete wired differently than any basketball superstar before him, Stephen's popularity has transcended borders, languages and cultures, and nowhere was that more evident than in Manila.
Stephan Curry greets fans in Manila, Phillippines
Stephen's first day began with more than two hours on court working out with his trainer Brandon Payne. From shooting to speed and agility drills, Stephen put in off season work as he continues to prepare for the new season.
Stephen Curry during the court workout with his trainer Brandon Payne
After exploring Manila, he traveled to Mall of Asia for the Under Armour Southeast Asia 3x3 Finals which saw he and his father, Dell Curry, on court for a shooting contest with other local fathers, sons and daughters. The competition was fierce but Dell and Stephen secured the win.
Whilst on court, Dell Curry shared a tip on raising his son, "Make sure you're present. it's not easy to make it to NBA, you have to keep them hungry and teach them that everything you want in life. You have to earn it."
At the Under Armour Southeast Asia 3x3 Finals, the Thailand's boys' team snatched the second place spot and was awarded the trophy by Stephen Curry, putting Thailand's basketball game on the map.
To kick off the 2018 Stephen Curry Asia Tour Powered by Under Armour, a new tan colorway of the Curry 5 will be released globally on Friday, September 7. Fans in Manila, Wuhan, and Tokyo have access to limited pairs of a yellow Curry 5 colorway which Stephen wore exclusively during the 2018 NBA Playoffs.
Follow @StephenCurry30 and @UABasketball on Instagram to experience the tour in real-time.
About Under Armour, Inc.
Under Armour, Inc., headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland is a leading innovator, marketer and distributor of branded performance athletic apparel, footwear and accessories. Designed to make all athletes better, the brand's innovative products are sold worldwide to consumers with active lifestyles. The company's Connected Fitness(TM) platform powers the world's largest digitally connected health and fitness community. For further information, please visit www.uabiz.com.
About Triple Pte. Ltd.
Established in September 2013, Triple Pte. Ltd. is a sports and lifestyle retailer which holds the exclusive distribution rights for the Under Armour brand across Southeast Asia. Triple launched the first two Southeast Asian Under Armour brand houses in Singapore and the Philippines in May 2014, followed by 13 new brand houses in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand in 2014 and 2015. An omni-channel e-commerce channel is currently served out of Singapore across the ASEAN region. Triple is based in Singapore.
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About Sports Revolution Co., Ltd
Sports Revolution was established in 2000 and is now one of the largest distribution networks in Thailand for the sporting industry. Sports Revolution was the first company to operate a Sports mono-brand concept store in Thailand and has ample local knowledge in