Shooting Australia (SA) has today announced the appointment of Adelaide based Viva Global Pty Ltd (viva) as the exclusive apparel provider to SA's National Teams.
SA Chief Executive Officer, Adam Sachs, said, "SA was committed to appointing an apparel partner that was able to deliver quality and functional apparel in accordance with our athlete and organisational requirements."
"Athletes were engaged significantly in the design process because we wanted to ensure that when they are wearing their National Team uniform during travel and competition it's not only fit for purpose but they are easily identifiable as part of an Australian Team."
"We have been very grateful for viva's support and guidance throughout the design and manufacturing process The athletes look great in their new uniforms, and I hope they wear them with pride as they represent Australia," Adam concluded.
Managing Director of viva, Viv Chauhan, has been in the apparel business for 12 years and brings vast experience in supplying uniform to national and state level sporting bodies, including one of SA's NIN partners, the South Australian Sport Institute. Viv says "viva's commitment to quality and style, coupled with Shooting Australia's dedication to excellence in the shooting sports, brings a strategic alliance. Our exclusive apparel line that is being manufactured for SA's National Team is designed for comfort and performance and reflects the shared values of both entities."
Of the new uniform, pistol athlete and Chair of the SA Athlete's Committee, Sergei Evglevski, says, "The uniform is a refreshing update and is very comfortable to compete in and great that it accommodates most climates. As athletes, we take tremendous pride in what we wear and it has been great to be part of the decision making for our National Team uniform, on behalf of the athlete cohort."
