Who owns Kalenji?
Kalenji is owned by Decathlon (France).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Decathlon S.A. reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇫🇷 France, Villeneuve-d'Ascq
- Origin
- 🇫🇷 France
- Founded
- 2002
- Category
- Apparel, footwear & accessories › Sportswear & footwear › Athletic footwear
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Kalenji
Kalenji is Decathlon's running brand, named after the Kenyan Kalenjin people whose runners dominate distance events. It sells shoes and clothing at a fraction of the price of the specialist brands, which has made it a common first purchase for new runners across Europe.
Ownership timeline of Kalenji
Where Kalenji sits in Decathlon
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Kalenji?
The parent company of Kalenji is Decathlon, a family-owned company headquartered in France.
Is Kalenji French?
Yes. Kalenji originated in France in 2002 and its owner, Decathlon, is also headquartered in France.
Is Kalenji still owned by Decathlon?
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Kalenji is still owned by Decathlon. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Decathlon — our company — Decathlon S.A., Official document; retrieved 16 September 2026.
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