China
KENYON – WHY PRIVATE OWNERSHIP MAKES SENSE
Former Manchester United chief executive Peter Kenyon believes that hostile takeover bids of the Old Trafford club are inevitable because they are a PLC.
YAO GETS INTO POSITION
China’s most revered sports star, Yao Ming has singed a deal to promote in-car navigation systems made by Garmin International.
CHAMP CAR RIDES INTO CHINA
Champ Car bosses have signed a deal confirming the series will race in China next year.
ROWING TO MAKE PARALYMPIC DEBUT
Rowing is to make its Paralympic Games debut in Beijing in 2008. The Games will run from September 6-17.
THE WEEK THAT WAS…
Editorial Director Kevin Roberts takes a look at the events of the last seven days.
SPORTS MARKETING JOINT VENTURE IN CHINA
Australian sports marketing company, Elite Sports Properties (ESP), and China Sports Industries (CSI), have opened a joint venture office in Shanghai, China.
BEIJING LAUNCHES NEXT PHASE OF SPONSORSHIP
Beijing 2008 has begun the second phase of its sponsorship programme for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games.
THE WEEK THAT WAS…
Editorial director Kevin Roberts reviews the issues of the past seven days.
CHINA’S MAIDEN AMERICA’S CUP ENTRY
China Team has struck a deal with the cash-strapped French syndicate, Le Defi, which will see a Chinese entry in the America’s Cup for the first ever time.
CHAMP CAR SECURES BEIJING RACE
The Champ Car World Series has reached an agreement to stage a race in Beijing, China in 2006.
STATE SIGNALS THE END FOR RALLY
The (West Australian) State Government is to end its contract with the motorsport event Rally Australia in 2006, citing concerns over the economic viability of the event.
HACKETT GOES DISTANCE WITH SPEEDO
Speedo has extended its sponsorship of the world’s most successful long distance swimmer, Australian Grant Hackett.
SPORT BUSINESS SIGNS UP TO SPONSOR C-ZONE
C-Zone, China’s premier sports and brand marketing conference, has been launched and is set to take place in Shanghai on June 8 to 9 this year
DAVIS CUP RATINGS BOOST
The Davis Cup by BNP Paribas first round ties on March 4-6 delivered strong television ratings and market shares around the world.
IEC SIGNS ASIAN QUINTET
IEC can now boast five Asian Championships in Olympic sports ahead of SPORTELAsia.
BEIJING EXPECTED TO DELIVER SURPLUS
Jian Xiaoyu, Beijing 2008 executive vice president, has revealed that the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games should leave a surplus of $16million.
BEIJING EXPECTED TO DELIVER SURPLUS
Jian Xiaoyu, Beijing 2008 executive vice president, has revealed that the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games should leave a surplus of $16million.
SPORTEL ASIA REGISTRATION BOOST
With less than a week to go before SPORTELAsia 2005, all floor space has been sold and more than 250 companies from 41 countries worldwide have registered for the market.