About TSMA – Taiwan Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association

Established in 1972, the Taiwan Sports Manufacturers’ Association (TSMA) stands as a prominent advocate for the nation’s sports goods industry, representing 300 local enterprises. The association plays a pivotal role in linking these businesses with government bodies, global sports organizations like the World Federation of Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) and the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), and various sports trade show organizers.

For the past five decades, TSMA has been instrumental in aiding its members to venture into new markets by participating in sports trade shows. The association also keeps its members informed about the latest global sports trends and developments through its quarterly publication “Sports Impact” and the annual “TSMA 2024” sourcing guide, which targets international buyers. Additionally, TSMA compiles comprehensive annual statistics on the exports and imports of Taiwan’s sports industry, broken down by category and country.

In response to the digital and AI-driven transformation post-pandemic, TSMA continues to support its members by providing insights into available subsidies and resources for digital innovation. Sports technology emerges as a focal interest area, with TSMA actively disseminating related insights, seminars, and articles.

The Taiwan S-Team Elite League, formed in 2011 by Peter Lo, CEO of Johnson Health Tech Co., LTD, represents another significant initiative under TSMA. This alliance of fitness companies aims to foster lean production and management practices among Taiwan’s leading fitness manufacturers, sharing expertise and experiences from international study tours to bolster R&D and manufacturing capabilities in the global fitness market.

Globally, TSMA is a founding member of WFSGI, which is acknowledged by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the sports industry’s main representative within the Olympic Family. Mr. Paul Yang, TSMA’s Honorary President, serves as a board director and actively participates in WFSGI meetings to champion Taiwan’s sports industry. TSMA also engages with the SFIA, a key U.S. association for sports and fitness, maintaining a dynamic presence by participating in its events and promoting Taiwan’s sports goods on an international stage.