As the Paris 2024 Olympics begins, attention is also turning to Olympic-themed souvenirs, including those proudly "Made in Dongguan." One standout is the 50,000 inflatable volleyballs produced by a Dongguan's toy manufacturing company, located in Liaobu. These volleyballs will be featured as official souvenirs at the Paris Olympics.

Founded in 1999, Dongguan Jia Heng Toys CO.,Ltd is a professional manufacturer of toy balls in the Pearl River Delta, with a long history of exporting to Japan, Europe, the United States, and Southeast Asia. The company has extensive experience in producing equipment for both domestic and international sports events.

At the beginning of 2023, Jia Heng Toys received an order from a French client, which was confirmed in July as an official order for the 33rd Summer Olympic Games. The company formed a dedicated team for research and design, successfully passing the first round of sample approvals. By May this year, they had completed the shipment of the 50,000 inflatable volleyballs, with their design and quality receiving international acclaim.

"This inflatable volleyball features a personalized design inspired by the mascot Phryge, showcasing the aesthetics of Dongguan manufacturing, Guangdong manufacturing. Additionally, the product utilizes bio-based technology, which aligns with EU sustainability initiatives by reducing carbon emissions during production," said Jiang Lijun, head of foreign trade at Jia Heng Toys. Jiang highlighted the company's track record of handling major international event orders, including the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 World Cup. The company’s extensive experience has allowed them to meet the high standards required for such events consistently.