der Sportförderer
Translation
sports sponsor, sports promoter, patron of sports
Examples
Die Firma ist ein wichtiger Sportförderer.
The company is an important sports sponsor.
Ohne Sportförderer gäbe es den Verein nicht.
Without sports sponsors, the club would not exist.
Grammar Patterns
(as a subject) Der Sportförderer unterstützt junge Talente.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sponsor, Mäzen (patron), Gönner (benefactor)
Etymology
From 'Sport' (sport) + 'fördern' (to promote, support) + '-er' (agent suffix). Someone who promotes sports.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who helps sports move 'forward' (related to 'vor') by promoting ('fördern') them.