South-East Asia
Indonesia assembly descends into chaos
Indonesia has moved a step closer to possible FIFA sanctions after an assembly to organise the national association’s first leadership election in four years descended into chaos on Saturday.
Astro agrees Bundesliga broadcast extension
Malaysian pay-TV network Astro has struck a three-year broadcast extension with DFL Sports Enterprises, the commercial arm of the German Football League.
FIFA bans chairman from Indonesian elections – report
FIFA has banned Indonesia Football Federation (PSSI) chairman Nurdin Halid from standing for re-election in an upcoming election, according to local media reports.
Singtel extends Singapore Grand Prix backing
SingTel has been confirmed as the title sponsor of the Singapore Formula One grand prix for another two years.
Malaysia and Thailand secure AFF Suzuki Cup hosting rights
The group stages of the 2012 ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup will be co-hosted by Malaysia and Thailand.
ACB tips off new deals and launches English commentary
The ACB Spanish basketball league has sealed new broadcast distribution deals in Italy and Singapore for the remainder of the season.
ITTF switches marketing operations to Singapore
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has relocated its marketing headquarters from Beijing to Singapore.
Renault sells Formula One stake to Lotus
French car company Renault has sold its remaining shares in the Renault Formula One team, which will race as Lotus Renault GP next year under a long-term partnership with the Malaysian-owned sportscar company.
Singapore pulls out of Asian Champs League over foreigner ruling
The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) has pulled out of next year's Asian Champions League (ACL). The city-state's football governing body chief Zainudin Nordin said it would be difficult for the FAS to meet the revamped ACL's rule that the top league of any national association should not contain any foreign teams.
Use of Team Lotus name sparks F1 dispute
Malaysian carmaker Proton, owner of Lotus road cars, has vowed to prevent Malaysia mogul Tony Fernandes from using the historic Team Lotus name in the 2011 Formula One season.
Petronas renews Malaysia GP support
The Malaysian Formula One grand prix has secured Petronas, the national oil and gas corporation, as its title sponsor for a further five years until 2015.
Vietnam government to protect Premier League rights
Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) says it will take the necessary action to stop cable operators from re-broadcasting English Premier League content via channels that reside outside of the country.
IOC: 17 countries keen to host Youth Olympics
At least 17 countries, including the United States and others from Africa and Latin America, have expressed interest in hosting future editions of the Youth Olympic Games from 2018.
Singapore Youth Olympics off to successful start
Saturday saw the successful launch of the first ever Youth Olympic Games in Singapore. Opened by Singapore President S.R. Nathan in front of 25,000 people, the 12-day event will involve 3,500 athletes aged from 14 to 18, competing in 26 sports.
Suzuki renews title sponsorship of AFF Cup
Japanese car giant Suzuki Motor Corporation has renewed its agreement with the Asean Football Federation to continue as title sponsorship of the AFF Suzuki Cup for 2010.
UFA Sports launches Asian arm
The UFA Sports agency has extended its activities into Asia with the opening of a new office in Singapore.
WSG’s O’Brien to speak at Soccerex Asian Forum
Football business event Soccerex has announced World Sports Group CEO Seamus O’Brien will speak at the Soccerex Asian Forum on July 28-29 at the Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore.
Phil Lines talks sports broadcasting at Soccerex forum
Phil Lines, the former director of international broadcasting and media operations for the English Premier League, has confirmed he will taking part in an exclusive one-to-one interview at the Soccerex Asian Forum in Singapore, on July 28 and 29.