Decathlon revolutionizes sport in parks: the lockers arrive where you can take the equipment to train for free

Do outdoor sports without having equipment? Now you can, thanks to a signed innovation Decathlon And to the collaboration with the Slovak startup Yourlox. In some cities of the Czech Republic – such as Prague and Brno – Special were installed smart lockers that allow you to Loan free of charge sporting materials, directly in public parks.

The system, called Loxis simple and intuitive: A mobile application is downloaded, a QR code is scanned positioned on the Casier and select what is needed to train. Whether it’s football balls, Badminton rackets, fitness weights or training elastic bands, everything is available to users for 90 minutes, at no cost. No purchase obligation, no dimensions to be transported, and above all No excuse not to do physical activity.

The main objective of the project is break down Practical and logistical barriers who often brake the desire to move. With Lox, the equipment is found exactly where you need: near the playing fields, next to the fitness areas or near the green areas frequented by families and runners.

We also aim to extend the life of sports objects

But it’s not just about comfort. The initiative is part of a wider vision that combines social inclusion, environmental sustainability and urban technology. Beyond Promote sharing And the extended sports practice, Lox also aims to prolong the life of sports objects through regular checks and maintenance, thus contributing to Reduce waste and to encourage a more consumer model circular and responsible.

This model of Free service shared recalls other European initiatives that are inspired by the concept of “Urban libraries”: In Paris you can take games in public parks, in Barcelona there are books in the bus shelters, in Finland you share garden tools and Lyon are experienced stations for loading bicycles.

With Lox, Decathlon shows that technology can be simple and useful, bringing concrete benefits to the communityto the body and the environment. And who knows: soon these smart sports lockers they could also arrive in other European cities.