The Connection Between
Sports & Global People
Mobility
At People Mobility Alliance, we believe that sports and global mobility share deep connections. Both require resilience, adaptability, teamwork, and a strong mindset to succeed. Just as athletes push their limits, expats and globally mobile employees must step outside their comfort zones, embrace new challenges, and collaborate across cultures.
From football fields to corporate boardrooms, the mindset and skills learned in sports — such as growth mindset, motivation, and teamwork — translate into business success. Working together across backgrounds, trust, communication, and shared goals drive both athletes and global professionals to excel. Through our PMA x Sports initiatives, we proudly support teams and organisations that promote these values, fostering community, inclusion, and well-being through movement.
PMA x Sports: Movement,
Mindset & Mobility
We see sports as more than just a game—it’s a powerful metaphor for global mobility, teamwork, and resilience. Whether in business, international careers, or sports, success comes from collaboration, adaptability, and the drive to push beyond limits. Through PMA x Sports, we actively support initiatives that connect movement, mindset, and mobility, reinforcing the values that help individuals and teams thrive in an international world.
Why Sports &
Global Mobility?
At PMA, we believe that the lessons from sports—teamwork, strategy, resilience—can be applied far beyond the field. Our initiatives aim to bridge the worlds of global mobility, well-being, and performance, ensuring that individuals and teams move, work, and grow—together.
Our Sports Partnerships
TeBe (Tennis Borussia Berlin) –
Diversity & Inclusion Through Football
Tennis Borussia Berlin is a football club with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and social impact. The club represents the idea that sports should be a space where people from all backgrounds come together—a principle we share in global mobility. Football is a universal language, just like collaboration in international business. No matter where you come from, you can step onto the field and work toward a common goal.
Why We Support TeBe:
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion in sports
- Creating a space where everyone—regardless of nationality or background—can belong and contribute
- Aligns with PMA’s vision of breaking down barriers in global collaboration
PathakYoga – Mindfulness & Well-
Being for Global Professionals
International careers can be stressful and demanding. That’s why PMA supports PathakYoga, bringing yoga, meditation, and breathwork into offices to help global professionals find balance and resilience. Just like sports, mindfulness improves focus, mental strength, and recovery—key aspects for both athletes and expats.
Why Yoga & Mobility Go Hand in Hand:
- Mental resilience: Helps professionals stay focused and stress-resistant in fast-changing environments
- Physical well-being: Counteracts the effects of long working hours, travel, and relocation stress
- Cultural exchange: Learning global well-being practices promotes adaptability and open-mindedness
Oranje – International
Teamwork in Action
Oranje is a football club built on international cooperation. Players come from diverse cultural backgrounds, bringing different strengths and playing styles. Just like in global business, success depends on leveraging diverse skills and perspectives to build a strong, high-performing team.
What Business Can Learn from Oranje:
- International collaboration & communication: Working together beyond language barriers
- Adapting to new environments: Expats and footballers alike must quickly adjust to different playing fields
- Resilience & goal orientation: Success comes from working together, pushing forward, and supporting each other
