South-East Asia
New York unveils 2012 logo
The team behind New York’s bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games has unveiled its new logo.
Fulford PR makes a splash
Fulford PR has been appointed to oversee the entire international public relations account for this year’s UIM F1 Powerboat World Championship.
Asian events unite for 2004
Two major sports exhibitions in Asia are to be held together for the first time.
Dorfman joins new motor series
A major new global motorsport series is to be launched next year – with nations rather than individuals battling it out for glory.
NIG signs Sevens deal
Insurance firm NIG has signed a deal to become an official partner of the England Rugby Sevens team.
Parallel tees up Asian drive
Sports marketing company the Parallel Media Group (PMG) has bought the remaining stake in Asian PGA Tour Ltd (ATL) - and settled its long-running dispute with former partner the World Sport Group.
Thai ‘Pool claims denied
Claims Thailand Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra wants to buy English Premier League club Liverpool have been dismissed by an aide – but he admitted the politician had entered into talks with club chiefs.
IEC gets TV deal
IEC in Sports has signed a deal to distribute TV rights for FIFA World Cup qualifying games in Malaysia.
Euro 2004 range set for sale
The full range of official Euro 2004 merchandise will be launched across Europe and Asia next month as UEFA begins its countdown to the summer's big soccer event.
Serie A goes Thai
MP Web, the new media division of Italian firm Media Partners, has signed a deal with a major internet channel in Asia for Serie A soccer.
Infront scores three for FIFA
Infront has signed a hat-trick of FIFA World Cup 2006 TV deals.
Infront clinches Irish deal
FIFA World Cup TV rights holder Infront Sports & Media has signed a new deal for the 2006 tournament in Germany.
Bahrain hire big-hitter
Organisers of the first Formula One Grand Prix to be staged in the Middle East have appointed one of the sport’s best-known names to ensure the project is delivered on time and is a success.
AFC mourns death
Nabon Noor, former senior vice president of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), has died. He was 74.
ESS signs up FA rights deal
Pan-regional Asian sports broadcaster ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) has successfully concluded an exclusive multi-year rights agreement with the English Football Association.
Malaysia wants 2010 Asian Games
Malaysia is to post a bid to host the 2010 Asian Games.
Infront strikes 2006 deal in Indonesia
FIFA's rights selling agency Infront Sports & Media has sold the Indonesian broadcast rights to the 2006 World Cup to free-to-air network PT Surya Citra Televisi (STCV).
NBA grows its global TV presence
The NBA's growing international presence has again been proven after the league signed a raft of TV rights deals across the globe.