http://www.sportbusiness.com/sport/track-and-field/feed Sportbusiness News http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/167531/uka-announce-5m-sponsorship-deal Food manufacturer, McCain, has agreed a £5 million sponsorship deal with UK Athletics (UKA), the sport’s governing body in the UK, for five-years, until 2013. Events United Kingdom Sponsorship Track And Field Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:31:55 +0100 mglendinning 167531 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/167507/logan-appointed-new-ceo-of-usatf Doug Logan was appointed as the new CEO of USA Track & Field (USATF), the sport’s governing body in the US. Marketing United States Recruitment Track And Field Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:20:33 +0100 msherlock 167507 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/167504/ebu-extends-partnership-with-european-athletics The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has extended their partnership with European Athletics, the sport’s governing body, for a further four years, from 2008 until 2011. Media Europe Broadcast Track And Field TV Rights Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:33:05 +0100 msherlock 167504 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/167428/iaaf-and-al-jazeera-sport-agree-tv-deal-until-2013 The IAAF agreed a deal through its Marketing Partner Dentsu that gives Al Jazeera Sport the broadcast rights in the Middle East for the package of IAAF World Athletic Series events for the period 2010 to 2013. Media Middle East Broadcast Track And Field TV Rights Fri, 4 Jul 2008 10:24:23 +0100 msherlock 167428 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/167424/iaaf-uk-athletics-launch-new-global-athletics-marketing-initiative The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), in partnership with UK Athletics (UKA), launched a major new drive to promote athletics globally with a cutting edge magazine and interactive global website – SPIKES. Marketing United Kingdom Track And Field Fri, 4 Jul 2008 09:35:25 +0100 msherlock 167424 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/167396/toyota-to-sponsor-12th-iaaf-world-championship The Toyota Motor Corporation extended its partnership with the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) after agreeing to sponsor the twelfth World Championships in Berlin, Germany. Marketing Sponsorship Track And Field Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:13:18 +0100 msherlock 167396 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/167352/nissan-launches-us-athletics-sponsorship-programmes Automobile manufacturer Nissan has been named official sponsor of the 2008 USA National Track & Field Team. Marketing United States Sponsorship Track And Field Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:43:25 +0100 msherlock 167352 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166995/university-of-nebraska-img-college-sign-112-5m-rights-deal The University of Nebraska Board of Regents has approved a 13-year multimedia rights deal between the university’s athletics department and IMG College, worth $112.5 million ($109 million guaranteed). Media United States Track And Field TV Rights Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:41:02 +0100 mglendinning 166995 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166823/virgin-group-to-sponsor-london-marathon Richard Branson’s Virgin Group has signed a five-year, £17 million deal to become the official sponsor of the London marathon from 2010. Virgin Money, the Group’s financial services arm, will be the lead brand in the sponsorship. Events United Kingdom Sponsorship Track And Field Mon, 19 May 2008 11:57:13 +0100 mglendinning 166823 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166748/spain-s-leading-sports-associations-back-madrid-2016-olympic-bid Associations for six of the most popular sports in Spain joined together to pledge their support for the Madrid 2016 Olympic bid. A manifesto outlining their commitment was signed by representatives from the Spanish football, basketball, handball, futsal, athletics and cycling associations. Events Spain Basketball Cycling Football Soccer Handball Track And Field Wed, 7 May 2008 09:29:03 +0100 msherlock 166748 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166552/thessaloniki-and-birmingham-to-stage-iaaf-events The International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF) has chosen Thessaloniki, Greece and Birmingham, UK to stage the the 2009 World Athletics Final and 2009 Half-Marathon respectively. Events Greece Events Track And Field Thu, 3 Apr 2008 10:16:15 +0100 mglendinning 166552 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164138/af-signs-as-new-title-sponsor-for-golden-league The IAAF has agreed a two-year deal with the Swedish company ÅF for the title sponsorship of the Golden League. Marketing Sweden Sponsorship Track And Field Wed, 6 Feb 2008 11:10:34 +0000 mglendinning 164138 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163525/omega-signs-up-with-european-athletics Omega, the Swiss watch manufacturer, has become the official timekeeper and data handling partner of European Athletics and its 20 championships events until the end of 2012. Marketing Switzerland Sponsorship Track And Field Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:55:54 +0000 mglendinning 163525 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163324/iaaf-appoints-leading-agencies-to-review-brand-and-identity The IAAF appointed The Works and Whitestone agencies to further develop and enhance the IAAF brand and identity. Marketing Track And Field Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:59:44 +0000 msherlock 163324 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163201/masback-joins-nike-after-ten-years-of-usatf-service USA Track and Field CEO Craig A. Masback is to leave USATF after leading the organisation for over ten years. Masback will join Nike as the Director of Business Affairs for Global Sports Marketing. Marketing United States Track And Field Thu, 10 Jan 2008 10:47:55 +0000 msherlock 163201 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163162/iec-in-sports-adds-to-athletics-portfolio IEC in Sports increased its its portfolio of athletics events, acquiring the rights for the IAAF Grand Prix Athens “Tsiklitiria". Media Agencies Broadcast Track And Field Thu, 3 Jan 2008 09:05:48 +0000 msherlock 163162 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163098/telstra-to-end-sydney-naming-rights-deal Australian telecoms company Telstra is to cut short its naming rights sponsorship of Sydney's Olympic stadium according to Australian media reports. Marketing Australia Naming Rights Sponsorship Swimming Track And Field Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:35:44 +0000 msherlock 163098 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163033/stuttgart-confirmed-as-world-athletics-final-venue The IAAF confirmed that the 2008 IAAF/VTB Bank World Athletics Final will be held in Stuttgart, Germany, from September 13-14, 2008. Events Germany Event Management Track And Field Fri, 30 Nov 2007 09:52:58 +0000 msherlock 163033 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162999/iaaf-future-competition-hosts-agreed The IAAF Council agreed a number of hosts for future events including Doha for the 2010 IAAF World Indoor Championships and Istanbul for the 2012 event. Events Qatar Turkey Events Track And Field Mon, 26 Nov 2007 09:30:11 +0000 msherlock 162999 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162989/ing-backs-hartford-marathon Financial services company ING has signed as the new title sponsor of the ING Hartford Marathon. Events United States Sponsorship Track And Field Fri, 23 Nov 2007 10:39:33 +0000 mglendinning 162989 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162848/five-commercial-new-partners-for-iaaf-world-cross-country-championships Highland Spring, Hire Intelligence, Renault, Capital Solutions and Radio Forth have all been added as commercial partners for the 36th IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, on March 30, 2008. Marketing United Kingdom Federations Sponsorship Track And Field Thu, 1 Nov 2007 09:23:44 +0000 mglendinning 162848 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162674/beijing-2008-set-to-break-tv-advertising-records The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games will take TV advertising spend to $182.4 billion next year, up from $169.9 billion this year, according to ZenithOptimedia. Media China Broadcast Track And Field Wed, 3 Oct 2007 10:33:31 +0100 mglendinning 162674 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162626/public-vote-decides-madrid-2016-logo The 2016 Olympic Games bidding city of Madrid has avoided controversy in its choice of bid logo by offering up the designs for a public vote. Events Spain Events Track And Field Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:47:01 +0100 mglendinning 162626 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162466/iaaf-and-dentsu-marketing-deal-to-run-and-run Dentsu has extended its commercial relationship with athletics’ world governing body the IAAF until 2019. Marketing Switzerland Agencies Track And Field Tue, 28 Aug 2007 06:10:41 +0100 cbritcher 162466 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162444/london-2012-extends-sponsorship-offering Organisers of the London 2012 Olympic Games have added a new category to its sponsorship programme. Marketing United Kingdom Sponsorship Track And Field Thu, 23 Aug 2007 06:13:31 +0100 cbritcher 162444 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162430/coe-wins-iaaf-vice-president-role The man who led London to winning the right to host the 2012 Olympic Games has been elected a vice president of international athletics’ governing body the IAAF. Marketing Japan Administration Track And Field Wed, 22 Aug 2007 06:19:48 +0100 cbritcher 162430 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162429/nbc-pens-olympic-deal-with-associated-press NBC Universal has struck a deal with press agency the Associated Press to carry video links and other exclusive content from the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in a premium online service. Media United States Track And Field TV Rights Wed, 22 Aug 2007 06:18:18 +0100 cbritcher 162429 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162427/air-of-change-blows-over-beijing Efforts by Beijing city chiefs to cut down levels of pollution in a bid to ease IOC concerns appear to have been successful. Events China Event Management Track And Field Wed, 22 Aug 2007 06:14:11 +0100 cbritcher 162427 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162425/is-coe-sprinting-towards-future-iaaf-presidency The man who spearheaded the successful bid to host the London 2012 Olympic Games could take a massive stride to becoming the future king of athletics today. Media Japan Administration Track And Field Tue, 21 Aug 2007 06:10:02 +0100 cbritcher 162425 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162421/moscow-bids-for-youth-summer-games Russia has confirmed it will make an official bid to host the inaugural Youth Summer Olympics in 2010. Events Russian Federation Event Management Track And Field Tue, 21 Aug 2007 06:02:02 +0100 cbritcher 162421 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162358/burton-to-join-usoc-as-chief-marketing-officer National Basketball League Commissioner Rick Burton has accepted the offer of a new position as the chief marketing officer of the US Olympic Committee. Events United States Recruitment Track And Field Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:21:00 +0100 mglendinning 162358 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162357/standard-charted-extends-nairobi-marathon-sponsorship Standard Chartered Bank has extended its sponsorship for the Nairobi international marathon for the next five years. Events Kenya Sponsorship Track And Field Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:13:44 +0100 mglendinning 162357 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162354/iaaf-completes-tv-sales-for-osaka-2007 The IAAF completed sales for the TV rights for its World Championships in Athletics, which open on 25 August in Osaka Japan. Media China Europe South Africa South Korea United States Broadcast Track And Field TV Rights Fri, 10 Aug 2007 09:38:08 +0100 msherlock 162354 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162306/usoc-bounces-back-with-ad-campaign The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) has unveiled an advertising campaign for the 2008 Summer Olympics just 24 hours after General Motors announced it is to quit its USOC sponsorship after the Beijing Games. Events United States Sponsorship Track And Field Wed, 8 Aug 2007 08:55:10 +0100 mglendinning 162306 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162273/gm-to-quit-usoc-sponsorship General Motors, a decades-long supporter of the U.S. Olympic team and individual American athletes, has decided not to renew its U.S. Olympic Committee sponsorship when its contract ends after 2008. Events United States Sponsorship Track And Field Tue, 7 Aug 2007 08:49:28 +0100 mglendinning 162273 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162231/iaaf-to-host-world-championships-with-ntt-europe-online The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) agreed a deal with NTT Europe Online to host and secure its website during the Osaka World Championships this month. Media Broadcast Internet Track And Field Thu, 2 Aug 2007 09:28:47 +0100 msherlock 162231 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162223/sportsworld-wins-beijing-2008-tour-contract Sportsworld has been appointed by the British Olympic Association and 17 other National Olympic Committees around the world as an Official Ticket and Tour Operator for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Events China Sports Tourism Track And Field Wed, 1 Aug 2007 09:53:30 +0100 mglendinning 162223 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162216/osaka-2007-sponsorship-sold-out With less than a month to go before the start of the 11th edition of the IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Osaka 2007, the IAAF announced the finalisation of its sponsorship sales’ programme. Events Japan Sponsorship Track And Field Mon, 30 Jul 2007 09:47:43 +0100 msherlock 162216 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162149/nikon-partners-iaaf-for-world-championships The IAAF agreed a deal with Nikon corporation to become the latest top-level Official IAAF Partner for the 11th IAAF World Championships in Athletics, in Osaka, Japan from 25 August to 2 September 2007. Marketing Japan Sponsorship Track And Field Mon, 16 Jul 2007 07:27:37 +0100 msherlock 162149 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162040/iaaf-president-diack-unopposed-for-re-election IAAF president Lamine Diack will stand unopposed for re-election when the IAAF Congress, athletics’ highest decision making body, meets in Osaka, Japan in August. Events Administration Track And Field Mon, 25 Jun 2007 10:04:43 +0100 msherlock 162040 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161983/a-good-year-for-iaaf-golden-league-tv-sales The IAAF said its international TV sales, for the IAAF Golden League and also “Athletix” the official IAAF TV Magazine are up from 2006 with over 60 TV contracts now concluded, ensuring that the 2007 edition of the IAAF Golden League will be seen in excess of 150 countries worldwide. Media Broadcast Track And Field TV Rights Wed, 13 Jun 2007 09:25:30 +0100 msherlock 161983 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161971/lagardere-agrees-deal-to-acquire-iec Lagardère SCA agreed a deal to acquire the entire capital of International Events and Communication in Sports (IEC), the Swedish sports rights specialist founded in 1994. Media France Sweden Broadcast Broadcast Services Football Soccer Tennis Track And Field TV Rights Volleyball Mon, 11 Jun 2007 09:29:06 +0100 msherlock 161971 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161967/group-4-securicor-unveils-global-sports-programme Group 4 Securicor launched a global sports programme to support the next generation of sports stars, the G4S 4teen. The international security solutions group will support a group of aspiring young athletes from around the world as they seek to fulfil their potential on sport’s biggest stages over the coming years. Events Cycling Sailing Sponsorship Table Tennis Track And Field Mon, 11 Jun 2007 09:22:21 +0100 msherlock 161967 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161955/six-cities-bid-for-future-european-athletics-championships European Athletics announced that three applications have been received for both the European Athletics Indoor Championships 2011 and the SPAR European Cross Country Championships 2009. Events France Germany Ireland Poland Sweden Events Track And Field Thu, 7 Jun 2007 09:11:32 +0100 msherlock 161955 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161949/spar-international-extends-european-athletics-sponsorship European Athletics and SPAR International agreed a deal for the food retail chain to extend its commitment to athletics for a further four year period, until the end of 2011. Marketing Sponsorship Track And Field Wed, 6 Jun 2007 09:38:30 +0100 msherlock 161949 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161894/fast-track-strike-gold-for-2010-commonwealth-games Fast Track, the broadcast rights, sponsorship and event marketing agency, was appointed to represent the International Broadcast Rights by the Organising Committee of the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games. Media India Broadcast Events Track And Field TV Rights Tue, 29 May 2007 10:11:07 +0100 msherlock 161894 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161787/vtb-signs-as-official-iaaf-partner VTB, Russia’s second biggest bank, has signed up as an Official IAAF Partner - marking the first ever sponsorship agreement with an international sports federation by a Russian corporation. Marketing Russian Federation Sponsorship Track And Field Thu, 3 May 2007 10:06:00 +0100 mglendinning 161787 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161764/new-delhi-gets-rogge-support-for-2020-bid IOC president Jacques Rogge has stoked the fire of ambition within Indian sport by suggesting New Delhi bid for the 2020 Olympic Games. Events India Event Management Track And Field Mon, 30 Apr 2007 06:23:48 +0100 cbritcher 161764 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161735/sponsorship-boost-for-bahrain-athletics BAE Systems and the Bahrain Athletics Association signed a sponsorship deal for one year to support the development and training of athletes in the Kingdom. Marketing Bahrain Sponsorship Track And Field Tue, 24 Apr 2007 09:30:44 +0100 msherlock 161735 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161668/beijing-to-put-olympic-venue-naming-rights-on-market China officials say they will put the naming rights of the 91,000-seater Olympic stadium in Beijing up for sale once the closing ceremony of the 2008 Games takes place. Marketing China Naming Rights Track And Field Tue, 10 Apr 2007 06:43:23 +0100 cbritcher 161668 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161663/azerbaijan-joins-race-for-2016-games Azerbaijan is the latest country to throw its name in the hat to host the 2016 Olympic Games. Events Azerbaijan Event Management Track And Field Tue, 10 Apr 2007 06:31:50 +0100 cbritcher 161663 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161657/beijing-bosses-reduce-security-costs Organisers of the Beijing Olympic Games next year say the event will be trouble free – despite spending less on security than previous Games. Events China Stadia & Facilities Track And Field Thu, 5 Apr 2007 06:13:04 +0100 cbritcher 161657 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161618/and-the-iaaf-hosts-will-be-daegu-2011-and-moscow-2013 The IAAF Council announced that the host venues for the 2011 and 2013 IAAF World Championships in Athletics will be Daegu, Korea in 2011 and Moscow, Russia in 2013. Events Russian Federation South Korea Event Management Events Federations Track And Field Wed, 28 Mar 2007 09:58:23 +0100 msherlock 161618 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161553/prague-enters-race-for-2016-games Prague city chiefs have rubber stamped plans to bid for both the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games. Events Czech Republic Stadia & Facilities Track And Field Wed, 14 Mar 2007 06:22:22 +0000 cbritcher 161553 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161548/chime-acquires-fast-track Fast Track, the UK sports marketing agency founded by former Olympians Alan Pascoe, Edward Leask and Jon Ridgeon in 1998, has been acquired by Chime Communications for an initial £15 million in cash and shares. Marketing Europe United Kingdom Finance Track And Field Tue, 13 Mar 2007 10:49:05 +0000 dstone 161548 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161542/reebok-gp-gets-upgraded The IAAF has confirmed the Reebok Grand Prix in New York this June has been upgraded to IAAF Grand Prix status. Events United States Events Track And Field Tue, 13 Mar 2007 06:14:04 +0000 cbritcher 161542 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161525/record-sponsorship-for-european-indoor-athletics Organisers of the three-day European Athletics Indoor Championships in Birmingham said the event attracted record revenue from sponsorship. Marketing United Kingdom Sponsorship Track And Field Thu, 8 Mar 2007 09:18:53 +0000 msherlock 161525 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161519/terror-threat-for-kenya-championships Organisers of the World Cross Country Championships in Kenya say adequate security is in place at the event – despite a warning by the US Embassy it could be a possible terrorist target. Events Kenya Stadia & Facilities Track And Field Wed, 7 Mar 2007 06:21:20 +0000 cbritcher 161519 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161515/iaaf-agrees-tv-deals-in-asia-pacific-region The IAAF agreed three new broadcasting deals in the Asia/Pacific region, following negotiations handled by the Japanese corporation Dentsu Inc, its exclusive worldwide partner for the exploitation of commercial rights for the World Athletic Series. Media China New Zealand South Korea Broadcast Track And Field TV Rights Tue, 6 Mar 2007 09:00:47 +0000 msherlock 161515 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161472/iaaf-evaluation-commission-says-daegu-bid-very-special IAAF Vice President Helmut Digel described Daegu’s bid to host the World Championships in Athletics in 2011/2013 as “very special” at the conclusion of the IAAF Evaluation Visit to Korea. Events South Korea Event Management Federations Sports Tourism Stadia & Facilities Track And Field Mon, 26 Feb 2007 10:47:25 +0000 msherlock 161472 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161470/la-2016-games-bidders-unveil-venue-plans Organisers of Los Angeles’ bid to host the 2016 Olympic Games have unveiled plans for $112m of improvements to the LA Memorial Coliseum. Events United States Stadia & Facilities Track And Field Fri, 23 Feb 2007 06:24:29 +0000 cbritcher 161470 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161421/athletics-australia-and-healthe-join-forces Athletics Australia and Healthe, a provider of online health and wellbeing services, have signed a three-year partnership to develop a range of products aimed at assisting all athletes from the elite to recreational levels to improve performance and overall wellbeing. Marketing Australia Sponsorship Track And Field Wed, 14 Feb 2007 10:05:16 +0000 msherlock 161421 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161412/usoc-unveils-china-training-centre The US Olympic Committee has confirmed it is to spend $500,000 on establishing a training centre in China ahead of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Events China Stadia & Facilities Track And Field Tue, 13 Feb 2007 06:17:06 +0000 cbritcher 161412 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161350/huge-response-for-volunteers-in-beijing Organisers of the Beijing Olympic Games say they have been deluged by applications to act as volunteers during the 2008 event. Events China Event Management Track And Field Tue, 6 Feb 2007 06:35:17 +0000 cbritcher 161350 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161221/london-2012-costs-concerns-misleading One of the most senior IOC figures has hit back over ‘misleading’ concerns over the rising costs of staging the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Events United Kingdom Event Management Track And Field Wed, 31 Jan 2007 06:16:04 +0000 cbritcher 161221 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161219/de-vos-is-new-uk-athletics-chief The chief executive of English rugby union Premiership champions the Sale Sharks and former commercial director of the 2002 Commonwealth Games has been unveiled as the new chief executive of UK Athletics – the sports’ domestic governing body. Marketing United Kingdom Federations Track And Field Wed, 31 Jan 2007 06:11:10 +0000 cbritcher 161219 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161161/iaaf-agrees-tv-deals-in-latin-america The International Association of Athletics Federations agreed a series of TV deals covering virtually all the key territories in Latin America. Media Latin America Broadcast Track And Field TV Rights Mon, 29 Jan 2007 09:12:20 +0000 msherlock 161161 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161153/evaluation-team-visits-moscow-and-barcelona The International Association of Athletics Federations Evaluation Team completed the first part of its on-site tour of candidates for the 2011 and 2013 IAAF World Championships in Athletics. Events Australia Russian Federation South Korea Spain Event Management Federations Track And Field Fri, 26 Jan 2007 09:30:14 +0000 msherlock 161153 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161137/usa-track-field-wins-record-tv-coverage USA Track & Field said its 2007 TV line-up boasts a surge in major network coverage, positioning in key time slots, and increased sponsor support. Media United States Broadcast Track And Field TV Rights Wed, 24 Jan 2007 09:17:29 +0000 msherlock 161137 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161083/new-sponsor-for-south-athletics-athletics Athletics South Africa (ASA) agreed a deal with Yellow Pages to become its national sponsor for the domestic track and field season. Marketing South Africa Events Sponsorship Track And Field Fri, 19 Jan 2007 09:18:34 +0000 msherlock 161083 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161029/fuller-s-links-up-with-the-flora-london-marathon London brewer Fuller Smith & Turner P.L.C signed a three-year agreement for London Pride to be the official beer of the Flora London Marathon from 2007. United Kingdom Sponsorship Track And Field Wed, 10 Jan 2007 10:11:30 +0000 msherlock 161029 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161027/ed-warner-to-head-uk-athletics UK Athletics appointed businessman Ed Warner as its new inaugural chairman. Recruitment Track And Field Wed, 10 Jan 2007 10:08:55 +0000 msherlock 161027 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160955/nike-unveils-four-brand-vps Sportswear giant Nike has unveiled four new vice presidents in corporate and brand roles. United States Sponsorship Track And Field Mon, 18 Dec 2006 06:13:26 +0000 cbritcher 160955 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160930/doha-olympic-bid-will-keep-rolling Qatar’s Olympic bid officials say they will keep fighting to host the Summer Games – even if their hopes of staging the 2016 event fall flat. Qatar Events Track And Field Tue, 12 Dec 2006 06:14:24 +0000 cbritcher 160930 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160906/london-2012-fails-to-score-with-barclays Banking giant Barclays has turned down the chance to become the first major local sponsor of the London 2012 Olympic Games. United Kingdom Sponsorship Track And Field Thu, 7 Dec 2006 06:20:14 +0000 cbritcher 160906 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160893/french-athletics-mulls-new-elite-series The French Athletics Federation is in talks with media group Lagardère over a new Ligue Pro series. France Events Sponsorship Track And Field Tue, 5 Dec 2006 09:17:09 +0000 msherlock 160893 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160867/brisbane-bids-for-2011-world-championships The city of Brisbane, Australia, officially launched its bid to host the IAAF World Championships in Athletics in 2011. Australia Events Track And Field Fri, 1 Dec 2006 08:58:50 +0000 msherlock 160867 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160862/daegu-submits-2011-world-athletics-bid South Korean city Daegu officially submitted its Bid File to the IAAF in marking the start of campaigning to host the 13th World Athletics Championships in 2011. South Korea Events Track And Field Thu, 30 Nov 2006 09:33:37 +0000 msherlock 160862 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160773/iaaf-suspends-algerian-federation The International Association of Athletics Federations suspended the Algerian federation at a Council meeting. Administration Track And Field Wed, 15 Nov 2006 09:31:45 +0000 msherlock 160773 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160758/iaaf-agrees-broadcast-deal-for-the-usa Athletics’ world governing body, the IAAF agreed a new TV rights deal in the USA that gives the sport significantly more coverage, via a combination of free-to-air, cable and internet TV agreements. United States Broadcast Technology Track And Field Mon, 13 Nov 2006 09:30:21 +0000 msherlock 160758 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160693/2008-olympics-changes-events-for-us-tv The International Olympic Committee switched several events finals, including swimming and most gymnastics, at the 2008 Beijing Olympics to the morning in order to suit US broadcaster NBC’s scheduling. China United States Broadcast Events Gymnastics Swimming Track And Field Mon, 30 Oct 2006 09:40:00 +0000 msherlock 160693 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160682/enhanced-tv-coverage-for-iaaf The IAAF agreed television rights agreements that will provide better than ever ‘free-to-air’ coverage of the IAAF’s World Athletics Series competitions to Sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean. Saint Kitts And Nevis Broadcast Track And Field Fri, 27 Oct 2006 09:54:55 +0100 msherlock 160682 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160645/lumley-quits-top-2012-job A leading figure in London’s 2012 Olympic Games preparations has quit. United Kingdom Administration Track And Field Fri, 20 Oct 2006 06:08:26 +0100 cbritcher 160645 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160633/lee-joins-beijing-creative-panel Academy Award winning Hollywood movie director Ang Lee has become the latest high profile name to become a consultant for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. China Events Track And Field Wed, 18 Oct 2006 06:13:08 +0100 cbritcher 160633 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160626/nike-boosts-brand-proposition Nike brand president Charlie Denson has announced five new vice president positions in Asia Pacific, Europe and global sports marketing as the sportswear giant looks to reinforce its global brand strength. United States Recruitment Track And Field Tue, 17 Oct 2006 07:11:15 +0100 cbritcher 160626 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160542/dn-galan-renews-with-iec-in-sports-agency The prestigious DNGalan athletics meeting awarded its international TV rights to IEC in Sports in a brand new three-year-agreement. Sweden Broadcast Track And Field Wed, 4 Oct 2006 09:33:05 +0100 msherlock 160542 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160319/search-on-for-new-uk-athletics-ceo Fast Track MD Jon Ridgeon is likely to be among the candidates to become the new chief executive of UK Athletics following the resignation of Dave Moorcroft. United Kingdom Recruitment Track And Field Fri, 25 Aug 2006 08:33:00 +0100 admin 160319 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160308/wta-tour-sign-vitamin-deal The WTA Tour has confirmed it has penned a ground-breaking three-year deal with vitamin company Usana Health Sciences. United States Law Track And Field Thu, 24 Aug 2006 06:30:00 +0100 admin 160308 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160309/iaaf-sprints-to-marketing-gold IAAF president Lamine Diack says its marketing policy has already achieved its long-term targets – and is set to exceed expectations in the coming years. China Broadcast Marketing Research Track And Field Thu, 24 Aug 2006 06:30:00 +0100 admin 160309 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160304/gatlin-drugs-ban-could-be-eight-years World and Olympic 100m champion Justin Gatlin has been suspended for up to eight years after accepting he committed a doping violation. United States Track And Field Wed, 23 Aug 2006 07:42:00 +0100 admin 160304 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160125/iaaf-urges-governments-to-fight-doping The IAAF, world athletics governing body urged governments to work closely with international sports federations to destroy the criminal elements it says are behind doping in sport. France Cycling Finance Track And Field Mon, 31 Jul 2006 09:03:06 +0100 admin 160125 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160119/iaaf-welcomes-montenegro-as-its-212th-member The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) recognised the Athletic Federation of Serbia and the Athletic Federation of Montenegro as two separate Members after Montenegro withdrew from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro. China Japan Sweden Administration Track And Field Fri, 28 Jul 2006 10:00:06 +0100 admin 160119 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160033/italy-could-lose-out-with-euro-2012-bid Italy is in danger of losing its bid to host the 2012 European Championships as a result of the Serie A match-fixing scandal. Croatia Hungary Italy Poland Ukraine Administration Events Football Soccer Track And Field Sat, 8 Jul 2006 14:54:42 +0100 admin 160033 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160026/proposed-beijing-schedule-changes-create-knock-on-effects Proposed extensive changes to the scheduling of events at the 2008 Beijing Olympics to suit the television schedules of US network NBC could have a knock on effect on other events held in the lead up to the Olympics. Australia China Basketball Broadcast Events Swimming Track And Field Fri, 7 Jul 2006 09:46:15 +0100 admin 160026 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160005/agenda-july-3-11-2006 A GUIDE TO KEY EVENTS China Finland France Germany Italy Netherlands Portugal United Kingdom Cycling Events Football Soccer Marketing Research Tennis Track And Field Mon, 3 Jul 2006 10:17:40 +0100 admin 160005 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159991/adidas-declares-itself-world-cup-winners Adidas says its sponsorship of the FIFA World Cup has been its most successful ever after chalking up record football sales on the back of its association with the tournament. Germany Football Soccer Marketing Research Sponsorship Track And Field Thu, 29 Jun 2006 05:48:44 +0100 admin 159991 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159920/irb-appoints-legal-partners-for-world-cup International law firm Clifford Chance has been appointed official legal advisors to the Rugby World Cup 2007 by governing body the IRB. France Football Soccer Law Rugby Track And Field Mon, 12 Jun 2006 18:43:10 +0100 admin 159920 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159851/iaaf-strolls-to-on-demand-service The IAAF has launched an on-demand broadband offering enabling athletics fans in Europe and Africa to watch the recent IAAF World Race Walking Cup. Spain Broadcast Events Marketing Research Technology Track And Field Thu, 25 May 2006 18:38:49 +0100 admin 159851 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159761/tvnw-secure-track-field-meet The TVNW Media Group is to produce TV coverage of Canada’s premiere track and field meeting. Canada China Broadcast Events Stadia & Facilities Track And Field Thu, 4 May 2006 19:48:50 +0100 admin 159761 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159641/clubs-want-a-slice-of-the-world-cup Manchester United’s CEO, David Gill, has again called for compensation for clubs releasing players for international duty. United Kingdom Football Soccer Sponsorship Track And Field Thu, 6 Apr 2006 09:43:29 +0100 admin 159641 at http://www.sportbusiness.com