China
Euro 2016 digital rights deals sealed in Germany, China
German newspaper publisher Bild and Mi TV, the internet television arm of Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi Corp, have acquired rights for the Uefa Euro 2016 national team football tournament, which gets underway on Friday.
Fiba lands bumper deal in China
The International Basketball Federation’s (Fiba) deal with Chinese digital company Tencent is thought to be its largest ever on a per-annum basis.
CCTV partners up with Sina Weibo ahead of Rio 2016
CCTV 5, the sports channel operated by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, has agreed a strategic partnership with social media platform Sina Weibo.
Perform Group to launch Goal website in China
Digital sports media group Perform has agreed a deal with Chinese search engine company Beijing Baidu Netcom Science and Technology to launch its goal.com football news and video website in the country.
MP & Silva targets global expansion after Chinese takeover
MP & Silva has today (Tuesday) confirmed that Shanghai Jin Xin, an investment fund created by Chinese financial services company Everbright and internet entertainment and technology provider Baofeng, will acquire a 65-per-cent stake in the agency.
IBF China connects with LeSports to boost boxing development
LeSports, which is operated by Chinese internet company LeEco, has struck a multi-faceted partnership with the IBF China division of the International Boxing Federation.
Sina Sports strikes digital deal for French Open
The Sina Sports division of Chinese internet operator Sina has secured a strategic partnership with the operators of this year’s French Open tennis tournament.
Fiba nets wide-ranging partnership with Tencent
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has signed a nine-year partnership with Chinese internet company Tencent.
ITTF opts for Seca to make the most of Chinese boom
The International Table Tennis Federation awarded its rights in China to sports marketing company Seca as it believes it is the best partner to ease ITTF content into the Chinese digital market.
Culturecom seals takeover deal for Super Sports Media
Hong Kong-based media content and publishing company Culturecom Holdings has completed a deal to acquire Chinese media company Super Sports Media.
Chinese Super League coverage to be shown in Singapore
The MyChinaChannel and Orientivity media companies have jointly acquired rights for the Chinese Super League football competition in Singapore.
Le Sports invests in Taiwan streaming platform
Taiwanese live streaming application 17 has secured a $23m (€20m) investment from the Le Sports Innovation Fund, an investment vehicle operated by Le Sports, part of Chinese internet company LeEco.
Wolfsburg partners with CCTV for China tour
Chinese state broadcaster CCTV has agreed a partnership with VfL Wolfsburg to support the German Bundesliga football club’s tour of the country, which will take place from May 16-22.
MLS scores new Japanese partner, expands Le Sports contract
North America’s Major League Soccer has agreed a two-season rights deal with Japanese commercial broadcaster Fuji TV and has expanded its existing partnership with Le Sports, which is operated by Chinese internet company LeEco.
Global Poker League deals up partnership with Sina Sports
The Sina Sports division of Chinese internet operator Sina has entered into a multi-year strategic partnership with the Global Poker League.
Le Sports launches subscription service in China
Le Sports, which is operated by Chinese internet company LeEco, has launched a subscription service for its media platform in mainland China, following a similar initiative in Hong Kong.
Seca serves up ITTF rights deal in China
Chinese sports marketing company Seca has secured exclusive mobile and internet rights in the country to a number of International Table Tennis Federation events after agreeing a partnership with the sport’s global governing body.
Port Adelaide secures broadcast exposure for AFL in China
Australian Football League club Port Adelaide has struck a rights deal with Chinese state-owned broadcaster CCTV.