(Hong Kong, 12 September 2012) ANTA Sports Products Limited ("ANTA Sports" or the "Company", stock code: 2020), a leading branded sportswear enterprise in China, recently took part in charity work with its endorsers to play a part in building a better community. Meanwhile, the Company's continued efforts in social responsibility initiatives have brought us further recognition in the market and it has been selected to be a constituent member of the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index Series for the third consecutive year, the only sportswear enterprise included in the Index.

On 7 September, ANTA Sports' endorsed NBA superstar Kevin Garnett visited Jiangchong Primary School in Zhengzhou to support the "Giving Children a Pair of Sports Shoes" campaign. The campaign was initiated by the China Children's Charity Relief Fund, the Sohu website and CCTV host Cui Yongyuan, with the aim to promote well-being of children in the relatively poor Chinese provinces in China. During the visit, KG distributed products of the ANTA Kids sportswear series to disadvantaged students living in the rural areas. He also played basketball with the children to promote youth participation in sports. 

ANTA Sports is committed to promoting youth development. In June, the Company supported the "Champions Fund", established by the Red Cross Society of China and Yang Yang, China's first Winter Olympics gold medalist, to build a basketball court at Gucheng Primary School in Beijing.

Furthermore, ANTA Sports integrates sustainability and social responsibility into its business strategies and corporate culture, and the efforts of the Company have been recognised in the latest Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index Series, effective 10 September 2012. ANTA Sports is one of the 30 companies and also the only sportswear company selected for the inclusion in the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index, reflecting the Company's devotion in all aspects of environmental, social and corporate governance. ANTA Sports is also being listed on the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index and Hang Seng (Mainland and HK) Corporate Sustainability Index as well.

Chairman and CEO of ANTA Sports Mr. Ding Shizhong said, "Corporate social responsibility is fundamental to the Company's success in creating value for our stakeholders. We are honoured to be included in the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index Series for the third consecutive year, and we will continue to seize opportunities to conduct our business in a socially responsible and environmentally sustainable manner."


Photo 1: Kevin Garnett distributes the ANTA Kids sportswear series to students in Jiangchong Primary School in Zhengzhou.


Photo 2: Kevin Garnett plays basketball with the children and teaches them basic basketball skills.

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About ANTA Sports Products Limited

As one of the leading branded sportswear enterprises in China, ANTA Sports Products Limited primarily designs, develops, manufactures and markets sportswear, including footwear, apparel and accessories. The Group has established an extensive distribution network with a leading presence in second and third tier cities in China under the management of regional distributors. The Group places great emphasis on branding by integrating sports resources and sponsorship, advertising and promotional activities and a consistent store image to enhance brand and product differentiation. For the past 11 years, its footwear has been enjoying a leading position in China's composed index on market share.

For further information, please contact:

ANTA Sports Products Limited
Investor Relations Department
Tel:    (852) 2116-1660
Fax:    (852) 2116-1590
E-mail:    ir@anta.com / ir@anta.com.hk

Hill+Knowlton Strategies Asia
Linda Pui / Erica Liu
Tel:    (852) 2894-6378 / (852) 2894-6252
E-mail:    anta@hkstrategies.com

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