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UEFA goes wireless
UEFA has signed the first batch of wireless rights for the 2003-2006 Champions League seasons.
US up Athens security
The US has confirmed it will be sending its own security forces to guard its athletes competing in next year's Olympic Games in Athens.
Athens chief vows success
The head of the Athens local organising committee has vowed to deliver a successful Olympic Games next summer - and warned she is not afraid to alter personnel to ensure the 2004 event lives up to expectations.
Melbourne names Commonwealth cost
Melbourne has unveiled its expenditure plans for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2006 Commonwealth Games.
AMDM lift weightlifting deal
Adrian Metcalfe & David McConachie (AMDM) have been appointed exclusive sales agents for the 2003 World Weightlifting Championships taking place in Vancouver, Canada from November 14-22.
Athens to get economic boost
Economists are forecasting that the Athens 2004 Summer Olympic Games will add about one percentage point to Greece’s gross domestic product next year.
Atkins’ slim-line sponsorship
It may be the most controversial diet in the world, but now the Atkins diet is entering the world of sport sponsorship in an effort to disprove the theory the low-carb diet zaps strength.
IOC manages new appointment
The IOC has completed the restructuring of its management team - with the appointment of a new sports director.
Korea unifies for Athens
Democratic People's Republic of Korea and South Korea have agreed to send a unified team to compete in the 2004 Athens Olympics.
Athens tests win IOC praise
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has praised the organising committee for the Olympic Games in Athens 2004 (ATHOC) for the successful running of the test events held over the past few days.
Rowers on Fast Track to Camelot
Camelot Group plc, operator of The National Lottery, has appointed sports marketing agency, Fast Track, to promote their sponsorship of Olympic rowers Matthew Pinsent and James Cracknell.
NBC and Clear Channel’s Olympic pact
US broadcaster NBC and media marketing giant Clear Channel Advantage have announced a joint marketing alliance for the next five Olympic Games.
Athens denies security issues
The Athens 2004 Olympics organising committee has reacted strongly to press reports that cited flaws in the security preparations for the Games.
Rogge hands Athens vote of confidence
International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge has given a much-needed vote of confidence to the organising committee for next year's Athens Olympics.
TV chiefs tune in to Athens
Athens 2004 president Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki has addressed the second World Broadcasters Meeting, organised by Athens Olympic Broadcasting (AOB).
ATHOC move into Games ‘HQ’
The local organising committee for the Athens 2004 Olympic Games have moved into the main operations centre.
Observing the big event
Organisers of the All Africa Games are inviting industry figures to take part in its observer programme.
ATP rings 2004 schedule changes
The ATP has unveiled a number of scheduling changes for next year including the incorporation of the Olympics as an official rankings event on the men's tennis tour.