Chapter 1083: Things Got Awkward?

At this time, Nike's president Philip Knight's special plane had arrived in London.

When he was on the plane, he informed him that a grand PT would be held in London to build momentum for Nike tennis stars such as Federer and Nadal, and to overpower Li Ba.

Rose, the president of the British headquarters, greeted him at the airport, reported on his work over the past two days, and suggested: "Mr. Knight, we can invite Murray and Djokovic to our PT and announce it at the PT. News that they will sign with us.”

"Damn it, that's a good idea."

Phillip Knight nodded approvingly.

Ross said with some regret: "It's a pity that we are not as good as Adidas in the football world. Otherwise, inviting some world-famous football stars will definitely overpower Adidas and the Hammers here."

Phillip Knight nodded and said: "Football is indeed the direction we need to work hard. In Europe, Adidas has a natural advantage. Unfortunately, we got Jordan. The NBA was our territory, but Adidas took away the hammer. What a pity!"

Ross did not dare to intervene. This was a mistake by the headquarters. Knight, the founder of the company, could say this, but he, a regional president, did not dare to get involved in such a matter.

Not long after, the media broke the news that Nike was going to hold a PT in London.

As one of the giants of sports brands, Nike's PT has certainly attracted the attention of the sports and social circles.

When Nike launched the promotion for this PT, Adidas's president Herbert Hainer had arrived in London earlier than Philip Knight and went directly to Li Ba's hotel to visit Li Ba in person.

"Immortal, this is for you, and we at Adi will also prepare a big PT for you." After hearing the news about this PT, Haina said to Li Ba.

"I am looking forward."

Nodding, Li Ba had no intention of declining.

If Adi makes no move, then he guarantees that after this contract is over, he will definitely find cooperation with companies like Nike or Reebok.

"Go and inform all our stars, no matter which project they are in, ask them to come over and pay full appearance fees. We are going to suppress Nike. Remember, Europe is our territory."

After Li Ba expressed his stance, Hainer immediately gave instructions to the people around him.

The news that Adidas was going to hold a PT was quickly publicized by the media. Many big-name stars in the football world said they would participate in this PT. Football is the most popular sport in Europe, so Adidas’ PT attention was immediately suppressed. Nike.

Philip Knight is helpless. Nike's influence in Europe is indeed far less than that of Adidas. Even now the basic market in North America has been seriously leveraged by Adidas. If you don't advance, you will retreat. The business competition between Nike and Adidas is a zero-sum game. Nike has reached a very It's a critical period.

At 8 a.m. on July 1, at the headquarters of China Tennis Open Sports Promotion Co., Ltd. in Beijing, just after work, the management held a meeting.

"The Hammer looks like he can play tennis too. Oh my god, he scored 72 aces in a single game, a world record of 260. Mr. Zhang, have we sent him our wild card?"

"Mr. Zhang, the US Open will be followed by the China Open. The Hammer will definitely have a greater influence in the tennis world by then. It's just in time!"

"Our China Open is fully upgraded this year. With superstars like Hammer participating, it's a good time!"

"I really didn't expect Hammer to be able to play tennis. He is so big? But we are so lucky at the China Open. Do you think Hammer will be able to do that in the tennis world and reach the top directly like he does in boxing? "

Everyone was talking a lot. Zhang Junhui, chairman of the China Open Organizing Committee, president of the promotion company, and tournament director, was embarrassed because Li Ba didn't apply for a wild card from the China Open at all, but he couldn't say anything.

"Mr. Zhang, what's wrong with you?" Someone saw Zhang Junhui's embarrassment and asked.

Zhang Junhui smiled awkwardly and told the truth without hiding anything.

"What, the Hammers applied for wild cards from Wimbledon and the US Open, but didn't apply for us. Doesn't it look down on us at the China Open?"

"That's right, this is still our own event."

"Mr. Zhang, why don't you contact the tennis center?"

"No, the Hammer should not be registered in China and is not under the management of the Tennis Center. If you want to go to the top, you have to go directly to the sports association."

"That can't be overstepped. We have to let the tennis center coordinate with the sports director."

Everyone was talking again.

Zhang Junhui said at this time: "Okay, I will handle this matter. You continue to prepare for our tournament this year. This year we are upgraded. The prize money is four million US dollars, which is no less than the four major championships. It is just I hope there will be more big-name players.”

After the meeting, Zhang Junhui immediately went to the Tennis Management Center.

The China Tennis Open is an event jointly organized by the General Administration of Sport and the Beijing Municipal Government. The Tennis Center is the professional and directly managed higher-level department.

I found Director Lin of the center. Director Lin was also concerned about this matter, but he couldn't help it. He didn't know Li Ba and couldn't contact him.

Zhang Junhui asked Director Lin to take him to the Sports Federation. Director Lin shook his head and said: "You can't do anything about this even if you go to the Sports Federation. Li Ba is not an ordinary athlete. Do you want the Sports Federation to come forward and use an administrative order to let him participate in the China Open? This It’s playing the piano randomly.”

Zhang Junhui said anxiously: "I'm sorry, director, am I in a hurry? We have invested so much this year, but we are afraid that not many big names will participate. Now there is a superstar in our own country who has entered the tennis world. I, I, I... "

Director Lin shook his hand and said: "The matter can only come to the center. If you bring it up, it will be difficult to handle. At that time, the basketball management center handled Wang Zhizhi's matter first. Afterwards, the basketball management center had no choice but to issue a statement. That was already It’s so extreme, it makes the body very passive.”

"Director, what should we do?" Zhang Junhui asked anxiously.

"Isn't that what I was thinking?"

Director Lin is also anxious. This is also his business. If something goes wrong in the comprehensive upgrade of the China Open, he will be the first to be held accountable by the Sports Federation.

"In this case, I will contact the Basketball Management Center first. They are familiar with the Hammers." He thought for a while and said.

After making a phone call, Director Lin's face looked a little ugly.

"What's wrong, director?" Zhang Junhui asked anxiously.

Director Lin smiled bitterly. Can he say that Xin Nancheng was cold to him?

But there is no way. The men's basketball team has won two Olympic gold medals and the World Championships. Now it has such a high status and weight in the sports world that other sports can hardly match it.

He said: "Director Xin came back after the Olympics last year. He is a conservative. As soon as he came back, he abolished Director Li's tactics. Now he has no connection with the Hammer."

He was embarrassed to say that Xin Nancheng didn't even give him his mobile phone number. It was obvious that Xin Nancheng would not support the Hammers playing tennis. He also felt that he had made a mistake. He was now trying to steal the food of the basketball center. , but if you still want others to support you, isn’t that just a dream?

"Is there a stalemate?"

Zhang Junhui's mouth suddenly opened wide.