Scandinavia

The IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations) has appointed TWI to distribute the exclusive worldwide TV rights for the its TDK Golden League from 2006 to 2009.

Totals Sports Asia Ltd has confirmed that Michael Payne of Formula One Management will be one of the key speakers at their forthcoming Sports Xchange forum at the Hyatt Hotel in Singapore on July 4, 2005.

Ma Guo Li, president of CCTV Sports, has been confirmed as a headline speaker at Sport Xchange to be held in Singapore on July 4.

Infront Sweden AB has agreed a deal with the Swedish Ice Hockey Association (SIF) for marketing all its commercial rights, tournaments and national teams.

HC6rmann KG, Steinhagen (Germany), a leading European manufacturer of construction elements, has strengthened its commitment to sport sponsorship across the continent.

Scandinavian rights to the UEFA Champions League for the 2006 to 2009 seasons have been awarded to a combination of broadcasters on the Viasat platform, owned by the Modern Times Group (MTG).

A new-style FIM Speedway World Championship gets underway this weekend, featuring nine Grand Prix and 16 qualified riders rather than 24.

Anti-doping work in China is set to benefit from the launch of a new 24-hour doping control service in Beijing with an expanding number of doping control officers.

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.

European golfer Thomas Bjorn is to sponsor a new Challenge Tour event in his native Denmark this summer.

Fujitsu Siemens Computers has become an official partner of ‘Qualifiers 2006’.

The Arctic Challenge (TAC), the final stage of the Ticket to Ride Snowboarding Series, has signed an exclusive two-year agreement with FUEL, the 24-hour network dedicated to action sports.

The Davis Cup by BNP Paribas first round ties on March 4-6 delivered strong television ratings and market shares around the world.

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.

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

The football associations of Brunei Darussalam, Denmark and New Zealand are set to receive their first Goal projects under a programme drawn up by FIFA.