Following the announcement last month that Lotto has expanded into the Chinese market through the establishment of a joint venture, Lotto China Ltd., in partnership with Scienward International Holdings, from January 1, 2006 to 31 December 2008 Lotto will be the Official Supplier and Technical Sponsor”, of Chinese Super League soccer team Shenyang Jinde, acting as exclusive supplier of footwear, clothing and accessories used in the matches, training and at functions and events.

A delegation from the club recently visited Lotto’s headquarters in Italy, where Lotto president Andrea Tomat presented the first pair of Zhero Gravity, the world’s first laceless football boots, which will be supplied to the team in the coming season and worn by some of the key players.