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This weekend, an incredible summer of sport kicks off with England launching its UEFA Euros campaign against Serbia. At the same time the Cannes Lions jury and I will gather to judge the Entertainment Lions for Sport. It's the fourth year of the festival taking sport seriously, a significant shift from the inaugural sports category jury in 2021, which I judged over Zoom in my kitchen amid a global pandemic. Back then, the entries were deeply moving and reflective of the time but were limited mainly to men's football and had little representation from Asia. Three years on, the category has grown and evolved, gaining more attention from organisers and advertisers. Now the festival even boasts a sports-dedicated beach on the Croisette, rivalling those of the major tech players. So why the increased interest? And why should brands take note? Have a read of my piece in today's Campaign UK on the opportunity and investment for sport. Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity Fuse