Japan

FIFA names Global Brands Group as Worldwide Exclusive Store Operator and Exclusive Licensing Representative from 2007.

The International Rugby Board (IRB) has announced that the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2005 in Hong Kong from March 18 to 20 will be broadcast to a record number of countries and homes.

The Toyota Motor Corporation has been confirmed as the Official Naming Partner for the FIFA Club World Championship 2005.

The Toyota Motor Corporation has been confirmed as the Official Naming Partner for the FIFA Club World Championship 2005.

Television and new media provider PLAZMEDIA is offering a number of production services in HDTV (High Definition Television) at what it claims are unusually low prices.

The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and The Golf Channel have extended their agreement for The Golf Channel to televise a minimum of 10 official LPGA events each year through 2009.

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.

Media Partners & Silva Ltd, a joint venture between the Italian sports agency Media Partners and the sports rights consultant Riccardo Silva, has revealed its package of Italian Serie A international TV rights.

Richard Markell is joining sports production company, the Input Group, as its head of business development, while Mike Inman has been named executive producer.

This weekend’s World Group first round ties in the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas are set for worldwide television exposure.

Traffic Marketing Esportivo, holder of the broadcasting rights to South American soccer’s Libertadores Cup, with the exception of the Americas, has started the distribution of rights to 55 countries.

Organisers of the 17th Asian Table Tennis Championships have appointed IEC in Sports to handle the worldwide television sales and television co-ordination.

The IRB has sought to clarify what it describes as “misleading” media reports claiming chairman Dr Syd Millar had supported Japan’s bid to host the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Yokohama would be an excellent venue for the 2011 rugby World Cup final, according to International Rugby Board (IRB) chairman Syd Millar.

The 2005 NBA All-Star events will be televised in 214 countries in 45 languages via 97 international telecasters.

Qualifying for the US Open golf tournament will be held outside the US for the first time, the United States Golf Association (USGA) has said.