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GTV brings FA Cup rights home in Africa - 15th November 2007

GTV, the pan-African satellite-based pay TV service, acquired the exclusive broadcast rights for the FA Cup, England Internationals and the Community Shield for the four years from the 2008-09 season.

VIP PROTECTION ON AGENDA AT SECURITY SUMMIT - 5th January 2006

Two of the world’s leading experts in VIP protection will deliver unique insights into the ever-changing threats they must tackle at the second International Sports Security Summit.

DEAL EXTENDS COMMONWEALTH GAMES TV REACH - 11th July 2005

In a first for the Commonwealth Games, parts of central and south-east Asia will enjoy both television and radio coverage of the event, increasing the reach by 10 countries and some 500 million television viewers compared to Manchester.

SECURITY THREATENS PAKISTAN TEST - 6th June 2005

England are reportedly reluctant to play a Test Match in Karachi on their cricket tour to Pakistan later this year due to security worries.

Afghans get free World Cup - 11th June 2002

The people of war-torn Afghanistan will today be able to follow the World Cup after FIFA and its broadcast partner KirchSport awarded free TV rights to the country.

IOC reconsidering Afghan Olympic ban - 10th January 2002

The IOC president Jacques Rogge has said he would reconsider the current ban on Afghan athletes taking part in the 2004 Olympic Games.

Pakistan urge West Indies to tour - 3rd January 2002

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials have attempted to persuade their West Indies counterparts to reverse a decision to pull out of next month's scheduled tour, PCB sources said yesterday.

South Africa new host for hockey event - 21st November 2001

South Africa has taken over the hosting of the first women's Champions Challenge international hockey tournament from India because of security concerns, the sport's governing body (FIH) has confirmed.

Networks make live contingency plans - 6th November 2001

US broadcast networks have made contingency plans to shift live sports coverage to cable, should news developments of the war on terrorism take precedence.

Eire not to take out special insurance - 2nd November 2001

The Football Association of Ireland says it will not take out special insurance for the Republic of Ireland’s crunch World Cup qualifier play-off in Iran.