India
KHAN RE-ELECTED SQUASH PRESIDENT
Jahangir Khan has been unanimously re-elected as president of the World Squash Federation (WSF) at the international federation's 34th Annual General Meeting.
SILVERSTONE FACING AXE
A deadline of close of business today has been set for the British Racing Drivers Club (BRDC) to retain Silverstone on the Formula One calendar.
AUSTRALIANS WARNED OVER INDIAN TEMPTATIONS
Adam Gilchrist warned of the dangers of Australian players chasing off-field gold in India as news broke that Sachin Tendulkar's annual earnings had spiralled to $6million a year.
THE WEEK THAT WAS…
Editorial director Kevin Roberts reviews the issues of the past seven days.
AUSTRALIA THREATEN TOUR BOYCOTT
Australia may pull out of their tour of India if the dispute over telecast rights is not resolved.
TELEVISION ESSENTIAL FOR THIRD UMPIRE
The International Cricket Council (ICC) said the provision of television coverage for third umpire decisions is a pre-requisite for international cricket matches.
TOTAL SPORTS ASIA OPENS INDIA OFFICE
Total Sports Asia (TSA), a leading sports marketing company in Asia, has announced further expansion with the opening of a new office in Nariman Point, Mumbai.
THE WEEK THAT WAS…
Editorial director Kevin Roberts reviews the issues of the past seven days.
INDIAN CRICKET RIGHTS ROW
ESPN-Star Sports, who lost the bid to telecast international cricket played in India over the next four years, have challenged the Indian board's decision to award the rights to Zee Network in the Mumbai High Court.
Total Sports Asia expansion
A leading sports marketing agency in Asia, Total Sports Asia (TSA), has added to operations in Malaysia and Japan by establishing offices in India (Mumbai) and China (Shanghai).
Cricket bosses warned over corruption
International Cricket Council CEO Malcolm Speed has warned cricket chiefs around the world to stay vigilant in light of the findings from a report into the latest corruption scandal.
Asian Tour hosts World Cup Qualifier
Asia will host a World Cup Qualifier at Palm Resort Golf and Country Club in Johor, Malaysia from September 30 to October 3, with a minimum three spots in the tournament in Spain up for grabs.
ICC appoints tour firm
Cricket governing body the ICC has appointed Gullivers Sports Travel as the official tour operator for the ICC Champions Trophy 2004 in England.
Duo join Premiere
WPP’s sports and entertainment marketing consultancy, PremiC(re Group, has announced the appointment of two new sponsorship consultants.
India’s taxing problem
India’s hopes of staging international cricket events have received a blow after the sport’s governing body said it must change its tax laws if it wants to host the top tournaments.
Aussies land ICC tournament
Australian cricket chiefs have reacted with delight after the sport’s governing body, the ICC, awarded it the right to host the inaugural ICC Super Series next year.
IAAF’s Euro bids
Europe will host the 2009 IAAF World Championships after the final bids to stage the athletics showcase were received by the sport’s governing body.
US cricket league unveiled
The first-ever professional cricket league in the US has been unveiled – with eight US cities competing in a tournament which gets underway next month.