World Curling Federation
World Curling makes StreamAMG appointment after cutting Recast ties
World Curling has turned to StreamAMG to provide the technology behind its relaunched live and on-demand streaming platform, The Curling Channel
Recast attracts more federations to streaming platform, set to increase margin
The European Taekwondo Union (ETU) and the International Canoe Federation (ICF) have become the latest federations to launch channels on Recast as the UK-based streaming platform continues to entice rights-holders…
American Welling prevails in four-way contest for WCF presidency
Beau Welling has been elected as the new president of the World Curling Federation (WCF), becoming the second American to take up the position and succeeding Kate Caithness of Scotland
World Curling Federation extends Recast deal after successful first year
The World Curling Federation has extended its deal with live and on-demand video streaming platform Recast for the 2022-23 season
Infront retains World Curling Federation rights mandate to 2030
The Infront agency has penned a long-term media and sponsorship rights extension with the World Curling Federation in a deal spanning two four-year Olympic cycles
Beijing to host IBSF World Cup for five years; development deal agreed with World Curling
Yanqing National Sliding Centre in Beijing is to host International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) World Cup events for the next five years as part of an agreement between local officials and…
Geneva to host World Mixed Doubles, World Senior Curling Championships
The World Curling Federation has announced that Geneva will host the World Mixed Doubles and the World Senior Curling Championships next year
Tyre brands named joint title sponsors of World Women’s Curling Championship
Indian off-road tyre brand BKT Tires and Canadian tyre retailer OK Tire have been named as the joint title sponsors for the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, hosted in Prince George, Canada.
World Women’s Curling Championship TV blackout extended after Covid cases
Broadcasting of curling’s ongoing World Women’s Championship in Calgary has been delayed by a further 24 hours after four members of the broadcast staff tested positive for Covid-19 over the weekend.
TSN refuses to carry World Men’s Curling Championship game due to Covid-19 concerns
Canadian host broadcaster TSN refused to carry an April 11 World Men's Curling Championship playoff game between the United States and Switzerland due to Covid-19 concerns
Women’s Curling Worlds scrapped following Swiss health authorities decision
Next month’s World Women’s Curling Championship, which was scheduled to take place in the Swiss town of Schaffhausen, has been cancelled.
BKT Tires, OK Tire named World Men’s Curling Championship title sponsors
Tyre manufacturer BKT Tires and Canada-based tyre retailer OK Tire have been named as the joint title sponsor of this year’s World Men’s Curling Championship, which will take place in Calgary in the Can…
V-Zug sponsors World Curling Championships in Infront-brokered deal
Swiss white goods company V-Zug has been named the official main sponsor of the next three World Curling Championships outside of Canada.
SRG SSR retains FIS, IIHF and World Curling rights in deal with Infront
Swiss public-service broadcaster SRG SSR has extended its deal with the Infront agency for rights to key International Ski Federation (FIS), International Ice Hockey Federation and World Curling Federation events.
World Curling Federation cancels 2020 World Mixed Curling Championship
The World Curling Federation has cancelled the 2020 World Mixed Curling Championship in Aberdeen, Scotland, due to the Covid-19 pandemic
World Curling Federation seeks further Chinese growth with iX.co extension
The World Curling Federation has agreed a two-year extension to its contract with iX
Men’s Curling Worlds, mixed doubles and seniors all cancelled
This year’s LGT World Men’s Curling Championship, which was due to take place in Glasgow, Scotland from March 28 to April 5 will not take place due to the global spread of the coronavirus.
Shenzhen to host Pacific-Asia Curling Championships
The 2019 Pacific-Asia Curling Championships, a national team event run by the World Curling Federation, will take place at Shenzhen's Universiade Sports Center from November 2 to 9