Asia
Steve Dainton, chief executive, and Matt Pound, marketing director, of the International Table Tennis Federation
The ITTF talks about its search for a new commercial partner.
ITTF looks to more than double commercial rights revenues with long-term partnership
The International Table Tennis Federation is set to become the latest governing body to abandon multiple short-term deals for its commercial rights in favour of a long-term strategic partnership, as it looks to at least double its commercial rights income by 2024.
IMG seals global rights deal with Badminton Asia
IMG has agreed a five-year deal to become the exclusive global media-rights representative for Badminton Asia events
Singapore’s Mediacorp lands rights to Tokyo 2020, Beijing 2022
Singaporean media company Mediacorp has secured rights to the 2020 summer Olympic Games and 2022 winter Olympic Games, both of which will be held in Asia
Malaysian Football League terminates TM deal, seeks new main partner
The Malaysian Football League, organising body of club football competitions in the country, is seeking a new main partner after agreeing to terminate its contract with telco Telekom Malaysia
Sony acquires 2020 Olympics broadcast rights in Indian subcontinent
Pay-television broadcaster Sony Pictures Networks has acquired rights in the Indian subcontinent to the 2020 Tokyo summer Olympic Games and the 2020 Lausanne winter Youth Olympic Games
Eleven Sports to launch Japan streaming service
International sports broadcaster Eleven Sports is launching in Japan - its 11th market - on Saturday.
OTT platform DAZN extends F1 deal in Japan
Online-streaming platform DAZN has extended a rights deal in Asia for the Formula One motor-racing world championship, according to the Grand Prix 24/7 news service
NBA content made available on Alibaba platforms in China
The NBA has expanded its partnership with Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba to offer fans in China original programming and an easier way to buy merchandise
Premier League forced back to market in Thailand, Vietnam after Facebook talks collapse
Talks between the English Premier League and social media platform Facebook to finalise two media-rights deals in Asia have collapsed, SportBusiness Media understands
Sportradar secures deals for CEV Champions League, Montreux Volleyball Masters
Sports media and data provider Sportradar has brokered rights deals with a number of broadcasters for two of volleyball’s biggest tournaments, the European Volleyball Confederation’s (CEV) Champions Lea…
PCB appoints new Super League partners after IMG-Reliance exit
The Pakistan Cricket Board has named the Blitz and Trans Group consortium as the new live production partner of this year’s Pakistan Super League after the IMG-Reliance agency withdrew from its deal f…
AFC steps up fight against IP theft
The Asian Football Confederation is increasing its efforts to fight Intellectual Property theft by appointing experts to further protect the rights of its broadcast and commercial partners
IMG-Reliance withdraws from Pakistan Super League deal
The Pakistan Cricket Board has said it is close to securing a new production partner for its Pakistan Super League after the IMG-Reliance agency yesterday (Sunday) withdrew from its deal for the Twenty20…
UFC limits the damage with new Fox deal in tough Filipino market
The value of Ultimate Fighting Championship rights has fallen in the Philippines, but local sources say the result is still a good one for the promotion and its owner, IMG, given current market dynamics
European Tour lands Sina Sports partnership
Golf’s European Tour has signed a three-year partnership with Chinese internet company Sina Sports.
Goal teams up with Twitter for Champions League coverage in Asia
Perform-owned online football platform Goal has struck a partnership with Twitter for streaming of Uefa Champions League games in Asian markets on the social media service
BeIN 2021-2024 renewal options haunt AFC; China hosting of 2023 Asian Cup should boost DDMC Fortis income
A lack of regional competition is weighing on the Asian Football Confederation’s prospects this year for securing a significant uplift in Middle East and North Africa media rights revenues in the 2021 t…