HONG KONG, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Co-organised by Apex Education and Legacy Sports Exchange, ‘Legacy Football Summer Camp 2026’ – Hong Kong featuring former Manchester United and France’s forward Louis Saha as a special guest took place on the 22nd and 23^rd July in Hong Kong. More than 300 children and teenagers competed for excellence and participated in the ‘Football Masterclass’ personally hosted by Saha, experiencing personal growth lessons.

World-class master inspires children to broaden their horizons

‘Legacy Football Summer Camp 2026’ – Hong Kong kicked off at GO PARK Sai Sha. At the opening ceremony, Saha shared his passion for football and for combining football, technology, and youth development.  The football legend encouraged youngsters to be honest in expressing themselves, believe in their dreams and work hard towards them. Upskilling through repetition is a natural process. “Listen to your parents. You don’t have to apply it every time, but listening to advice is a way to improve yourself.’

Saha represented France at the 2006 World Cup, helping Manchester United win two Premier League titles and was also a member of the Champions League-winning team. He has played for clubs such as Manchester United, Fulham, Everton, and Tottenham Hotspur, playing as a forward. After retiring, he successfully transitioned to entrepreneurship and founded the technology platform AxisStars.

Clement Po, CEO of Legacy Sports Exchange, the event organiser, stated, “Legacy Summer Camp 2026” is not just a sports training and competitive activity, but also a life lesson on the child’s journey of growth. “We are honoured to have invited the highly renowned Saha to participate, hoping to inspire young people to pursue their dreams, strive to improve themselves, and build resilience and skills through sports training and competitions that can be applied in life and learning. “

Creating a youth development platform outside elite system

 “We want more young people to understand that the world does not belong only to the most gifted. Even if your skills aren’t outstanding at this stage, if you’re willing to work hard, you still deserve the chance to represent your city, step out of Hong Kong, and challenge the world”, Ivan Wong, Strategic Director of Legacy Sport Exchange, remarked.

The company, co-founded by Clement and Ivan, who are 30-year-old friends and both sports lovers, works on a mission to create more opportunities outside the elite sports system for the younger generation to partake in international sports and multicultural exchange. Hong Kong is the first stop of the Legacy Summer Camp touring in Guangzhou (24^th -28^th July) and Wuhan (27^th -31^st July). The goal of the venture is to create a youth four-way tournament in Asia, and in the long term, to develop Hong Kong-based mega international sports events.

Giving remarks at the closing ceremony, Richie Chang, the Managing Director of Apex Education, said watching all the participating football players had reminded him of his childhood and the passion he had for football. “That passion to what we hope to inspire through Apex, helping every child discover what they love, while making education and learning an enjoyable journey.

The two-day summer camp in Hong Kong features the “Legacy Summer 7s Cup 2026,” where 22 teams from local schools and clubs competed in the U10, U12, and U14 divisions in front of the world class athlete. The participating teams included the Min Kiu Primary School’s football team, of which some members are sons of several Hong Kong Premier League players. Johnny So Chun-lam, who trained with the youth team of Spanish Serie A Club Real Betis, formed the Beauty Pool Football Club U14 team with fellow players.

The champions of the U10, U12 and U14 divisions are SFL All Back, Mastery and Vertex. Each team received a prize of HK$10,000.

Football-loving families enjoyed the Master Class

Saha hosted a Football Master Class for children aged below 13 at Malvern International College, Tai Po on 23 July. Following a sharing session, he led participants to practice drills and have a friendship match.  Among the participants is Yeung Ho-yi from Ying Fa Football Club.

New Castle fans Mr Chan and Mrs Chan brought their two sons to the Football Master Class, saying that it’s a rare opportunity to learn from world-class athletes.  Isak, 10 years old, said he gained a lot from the activity – learning how to better control the football and use the right part of feet to hit a goal. Mr Chan said sports is an activity that teaches children about failure and resilience against different challenges.

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Acknowledgements:

Co-Organiser:                      Legacy Sports Exchange

Official Drinks Supplier:       Watsons Water

Venue Provider:                   GO PARK Sai Sha

Official Apparel:                    ZYPHR

Photography:                      Outfo Production

Annex I: The Event Organisers

Legacy Sports Exchange Limited

Legacy Sports Exchange Limited provides a learning and development platform for young people in Asia, enabling them to go international through sports training and competitions, and gain opportunities and exposure to exchanges, and multicultural experiences
www.legacysportsexchange.com/

Apex Education

Apex Education is an educational institution serving the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, with a mission to redefine education and help every child find a learning path suited to their individual circumstances. Services include personalised academic tutoring, counseling on internationally renowned university admission, and experiential learning extracurricular activities designed for future leaders.
www.apex-educate.com

The Camp-Explore programme administered under Apex Education is dedicated to providing day camps and residence camps for children and youth that integrate technology and creative exploration, allowing students to learn from world-class instructors in a safe environment. It focuses on training in artificial intelligence, robotics, and STEM fields for the knowledge and skills needed for future equipping. https://camp-explore.com/

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On 24 July 2026, GAC and Australian professional football club Melbourne City FC officially announced a strategic partnership at AAMI Park. As a key member of City Football Group, Melbourne City FC is one of Australia’s leading professional football clubs, with strong competitive performance and an extensive supporter base. Under the partnership, GAC will become the Official Automotive Partner of Melbourne City FC, further strengthening the brand’s presence and engagement in the Australian market.

As a leading representative of China’s smart mobility and innovation-driven automotive industry, GAC continues to advance its global development through technological innovation, product excellence and customer-centrism solutions. In 2026, GAC celebrated the roll-off of its 30 millionth vehicle since its establishment in 1997, highlighting its enhanced global manufacturing capabilities, R&D strength and recognition from customers worldwide.

Kevin Shu, GAC International Australia CEO, said:”Melbourne City FC has an incredible history in all A-League competitions and like this club, we always give 100% effort to all that we do. We are ambitious for where we want to be over the coming years and in the same way this team approaches the game, we seek exciting yet sustainable ways to strengthen our position in the market and to engage with the club’s supporters.”

Brad Rowse, Melbourne City FC CEO, said:”We’re delighted to welcome GAC Australia to Melbourne City as our Official Automotive Partner. GAC shares our ambition to innovate, challenge expectations and invest for the long term. We look forward to helping GAC build a meaningful connection with our members, fans and the wider local community.”

Following its partnership with Sydney FC, GAC continues to expand its sports partnerships in Australia and strengthen its commitment to the “In Australia, For Australia” philosophy. Through diverse brand activation and community engagement, GAC aims to strengthen connections with local consumers.

Looking ahead, GAC will continue to provide Australian customers with intelligent and sustainable mobility solutions through high-quality products, advanced technologies and localized services.

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YIWU, China, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Yiwugo.com, the official website of the Yiwu Commodity Market, is the largest commodity wholesale market in the world. The final whistle may have blown on the World Cup, but the intense heat gripping the Northern Hemisphere shows no sign of letting up. Europe has experienced unusually hot weather this year, sparking not only a surge in demand for air conditioners but also a boom in portable handheld fans. Merchants on Yiwugo say that in previous years, European customers would begin placing orders in March or April and take their time completing their annual procurement. This year, however, the purchasing season has stretched well into summer, with a flood of new buyers coming in, most of them looking for small handheld fans. With customers eager to capitalize on the peak summer season, delivery timelines have also become significantly tighter. Whereas orders in previous years could generally be fulfilled within a month, merchants are now frequently being asked to deliver within about a week, leaving manufacturers scrambling to keep pace with demand.

Lingpan Official Flagship Store has specialized in the production and sales of small fans, insulated cups, and related products for 15 years. This summer, demand from European customers for high-speed small fans has risen sharply, accompanied by urgent delivery requirements. Many customers began requesting shipment just one week after placing their orders, hoping the products would arrive in time for the World Cup and the ongoing heatwave across Europe. One long-standing European customer purchased only five models of small fans from Lingpan last year. Anticipating stronger demand ahead of this summer, the customer expanded the order to 10 models. The first shipment sold out soon after arriving at port, prompting several subsequent repeat orders. European buyers have shown particular interest in high-speed cooling fans and placed great requirements on product quality. So far this year, Lingpan’s fan sales have more than doubled compared with the same period last year, with total purchases reaching approximately RMB 1 million.

Beyond Europe, the owner of Lingpan, Ling Pan pointed out that the Indian market has also undergone significant changes over the past two years. Indian customers are showing great interest in panda-shaped fans, drinking cups, and related products. Procurement volumes among many Indian buyers have increased substantially, with average annual purchases now reaching several hundred thousand yuan.

Unlike European countries grappling with sudden heat waves, Asian markets such as Japan and South Korea, where summers are consistently hot and air conditioners and fans are already everyday essentials, have shown much stronger demand for sun-protection products. From April 1, 2026 to date, sales of sun-protection masks on Yiwugo have increased by 31.6% YoY, while sales of sun-protection face shields surged by 72.42% and sun hats rose by 8.1%.

Chen Jia, a Yiwugo merchant, has engaged in the production and sales of sun-protection masks and sun-protection face shields for eight years. Chen operates the Xiao Zhen and Xiao Mian Sun-Protection Products Workshop in District 4 of the Yiwu International Trade Market. In recent years, the company has customized cooling nylon fabrics for customers in Japan and South Korea. Sun-protection masks and sun-protection face shields made from this material not only offer UPF 50+ protection, but also maintain a more structured shape and are less susceptible to snagging or deformation. Their protective performance remains effective after routine washing, and the products can last for more than five years under normal use.

In 2024, a TV shopping operator from South Korea contacted Xiao Zheng and Xiao Mian through Yiwugo and began placing orders after inspecting the products in person. Over the following two years, the company continued to improve the fitness and design of its sun-protection products. It introduced sun-protection face shields with breathable mesh panels and incorporated soft supports around the nose area to prevent the masks from rubbing against lipstick. These product upgrades have steadily driven up customer ratings on the client’s store. Annual procurement, initially valued at around RMB 300,000, has risen year by year, and the company has since developed into a recognized brand in the local market.

Persistent heat across the Northern Hemisphere has been creating new forms of cross-border consumer demand while enabling Yiwugo merchants to keenly capture shifts in overseas markets. From the strong sales of small portable fans in Europe to the rising demand for functional sun-protection products in Japan and South Korea, the diversity of orders reflects both consumers’ need for relief from extreme heat and the ability of Yiwu manufacturers to strengthen their presence in global markets through product innovation and rapid fulfillment. Faced with a rapidly changing international market, many merchants are continuing to refine product designs, upgrade fabric techniques, and enhance supply efficiency. By leveraging Yiwugo to broaden their export channels, they are keeping pace with overseas consumption trends and capitalizing on the expanding market for cooling and sun-protection products, turning the summer heat into new momentum for cross-border trade.

SHENZHEN, China, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sovol, a pioneer in community-driven 3D printing technology, today announced the global launch of its brand-new flagship M1D 3D printer, featuring a build volume of 300x300x350mm and the innovative DualX System. As a groundbreaking 7-color multi-material FDM platform, the DualX system disrupts desktop manufacturing by seamlessly combining the batch-production efficiency of Independent Dual Extruders (IDEX) with the multi-material versatility of an advanced Tool Changer system.

A Paradigm Shift: Unifying IDEX & Tool Changer Benefits

Conventional single-nozzle multi-color systems (AMS) plague users with excessive filament waste, long retract cycles, and heaps of purged plastic. The M1D overcomes this through its DualX system, which serves as the ultimate breakthrough to terminate such heavy multi-color waste and achieve hyper-efficient, eco-friendly printing.

With an exclusive mechanical locking mechanism, DualX enables ultra-fast toolhead swaps in under 5 seconds across 7 distinct color options with zero redundant movements. This eliminates the sluggish overhead that has traditionally limited consumers and professionals from adopting multi-color production.

Unlike bulky alternative setups, DualX utilizes ultra-lightweight printheads that minimize inertia during high-speed printing to ensure micro-level repeatability. Each toolhead is equipped with an entirely independent heating, cooling, and sealed filament pathway. Idle heads remain thermally stabilized for instant deployment, slashing material waste by over 90% and completely eliminating the need for bulky purge towers. By eradicating kilograms of discarded plastic, Sovol moves desktop digital fabrication closer to a sustainable, low-carbon future.

Transforming Desktops into Eco-Friendly Micro-Factories

Engineered for professional creators, small businesses, and 3D print farm operators, the 300x300x350mm generous build capacity of the M1D leverages its unique architecture to unlock dedicated Duplication and Mirror Modes. Users can print two identical or symmetrical objects simultaneously, effectively doubling throughput without requiring extra workspace or purchasing double the machinery. This massive productivity leap offers an uncompromised return on investment (ROI) for micro-manufacturers.

Addressing a historical industry pain point, the M1D features an advanced fully-automatic calibration system. Precision electronic sensors automatically align the X, Y, and Z axes of the toolheads before printing, guaranteeing flawless multi-color interfaces without manual alignment. Furthermore, to handle high-temperature filaments, each toolhead is equipped with a rugged all-metal extruder assembly and a hardened steel nozzle, ensuring uncompromising extrusion stability and reliable feeding when running challenging high-temperature materials.

“With M1D, our goal was to rethink what desktop manufacturing can achieve,” said Season Guo, the CEO of Sovol. “By combining multi-color printing, multi-material capability, doubled production efficiency, and our commitment to open-source innovation, we believe M1D represents the next step toward making professional manufacturing more accessible to everyone.”

Availability and Open-Source Heritage

The Sovol M1D will formally open for pre-orders with detailed pricing and structural specifications on July 28 , 2026. True to its open-source roots, Sovol will open-source the Klipper-based firmware configurations and provide comprehensive documentation, empowering global makers to customize, upgrade, and push the boundaries of multi-color technology. For more information or media inquiries, please visit the official website: www.sovol3d.com.

Media contact: info@sovol3d.com