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Intersport signs up as luge sponsor - 28th November 2011

Intersport has signed up as an official sponsor of the International Luge Federation (FIL), with the comprehensive package comprising exposure surrounding the Team Relay World Cups.

Verizon’s USA Luge partnership slides to an end - 6th January 2011

USA Luge's 30-year relationship with telecommunications giant Verizon has come to an end, the sporting body has announced.

TURIN HIT BY ICY BLASTS - 22nd July 2005

Organisers of the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Turin have been hit by a double-whammy after two winter sport chiefs blasted the city's preparations.

USEF SETS CARR-HUGHES TV GOALS - 28th January 2005

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), America's national governing body for equestrian sport, has appointed Carr-Hughes Productions as its ‘Official Television Agency’ to oversee and promote television programming.

SUZUKI ALONGSIDE LUGE - 11th November 2004

Infront Sports & Media has signed an agreement with Suzuki International Europe GmbH to become an official sponsor of the FC)dC)ration Internationale de Luge de Course (FIL).

The Week Ahead - 20th June 2002

The Wimbledon Championship fortnight begins, the NBA entry draft takes place in Madison Square Gardens, the International Biathlon Union (IBU) and International Luge Federation (ILF) hold their annual Congress and the FIFA World Cup reaches its climax at the end of the week with the final played in Yokohama.

Verizon selects IMG - 10th April 2002

US-based communications company Verizon, whose sports sponsorship properties include the USA Luge Association, the United States Bobsled and Skeleton Foundation, and USA Track & Field, has picked IMG Consulting to handle its sponsorship requirements

Panasonic gives Luge USA a digital edge - 17th January 2002

Panasonic has agreed to supply the US Luge team with digital electronic products for use in their training facilities and in their preparation throughout Europe.

doh - 7th January 2002

Germany's Krombacher Brewery has become the new title sponsor of international luge event the Challenge Cup.

Brewery sponsorship cheers luge competitions - 13th December 2001

Germany’s Krombacher Brewery is to become a major sponsor of luge, following the announcement of a three-year deal with KirchSport AG.