Asia
Thai clubs eye breakaway from FA after disastrous rights tender
Clubs in the Thai League 1 are giving serious consideration to breaking away from the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) and managing their own commercial rights following a tepid response to the latest…
Setanta Sports nets exclusive WWC rights in nine Eurasian countries
Setanta Sports has acquired exclusive Fifa Women's World Cup rights in nine countries across the Eurasia region, SportBusiness has learned
IMG adds Macau tournament to Asian tennis offering
The IMG agency has agreed to work with MGM China Holdings Limited to launch a new invitational tennis tournament in Macau
ICC, BCCI finally set out Cricket World Cup schedule
The International Cricket Council (ICC) and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have confirmed the schedule for this year’s World Cup, with Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad hosting the tournament o…
IEG platforms to broadcast MXGP in Indonesia
Infront Moto Racing, which manages the exclusive broadcast, marketing and promotional rights to the FIM Motocross World Championship (MXGP), has signed a three-year broadcast rights deal with Indonesia…
Shinai retains Wimbledon rights in China, eleventh-hour deal struck in Denmark
Chinese media group Shinai Sports has signed a two-year extension to its media rights deal for the Wimbledon tennis grand slam
ANOC ‘has Indonesia’s assurances’ over Israeli participation in World Beach Games
The Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) has insisted it has the necessary guarantees in place that athletes from all countries will be permitted to enter Indonesia to compete in the forthcoming…
Canal Plus targets Asian streaming market with $300m Viu investment
Pay-television broadcaster Canal Plus has strengthened its presence in the Southeast Asia market by becoming a minority shareholder in Viu, an OTT streaming service owned by Hong Kong-based telco PCCW
LaLiga goes all in on streaming in Japan with U-Next, DAZN
LaLiga is set to be shown by streaming services only in Japan from next season, after securing a new rights agreement with U-Next and a renewal with DAZN
Hana Bank signs with Korean FA in major sponsorship extension
Hana Bank has extended as an ‘Official Partner’ of the Korean Football Association for 10 more years until 2033, confirming the Korean bank’s place at the forefront of the governing body’s portfolio.
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Formula E to stage landmark event in Tokyo next year
The Formula E electric car-racing series has confirmed plans to race in Tokyo for the first time, with the Japanese capital set to host a street event next March
UFC extends Mola deal in Indonesia, unveils China fitness initiative
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has extended its exclusive media rights deal in Indonesia with streaming platform Mola as part of a new “multi-year” agreement.
Threat of Women’s World Cup blackout causes concern in Japan
Japan coach Futoshi Ikeda has expressed his concern over the current impasse for domestic broadcast rights to the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup, stating that a lack of Japanese television coverage of the t…
Puma promotes Li to China GM, Bocquillon to lead Greater China ops
Puma, the German sportswear company, has promoted Shirley Li to the role of new general manager in China
Deal agreed for Pakistan and Sri Lanka to co-host Asia Cup
Pakistan will host its first major multi-nation cricket tournament in 15 years after a co-hosting model with Sri Lanka was today (Thursday) confirmed for the 2023 Asia Cup
DAZN adds more Muay Thai, turns to Bild for PFL exposure
DAZN has further added to its combat sports portfolio by signing a deal with Muay Thai organisation Rajadamnern World Series (RWS)
BCCI issues ITT for lead sponsor as it seeks Byju’s replacement
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has issued an invitation to tender for lead sponsorship rights to the Indian national team
Infront displaces Dentsu as IOC rights gatekeeper in 22 Asian markets
The Infront agency has acquired exclusive Olympics broadcast rights in 22 countries across Central and South Asia in a four-Games deal running from 2026 to 2032 as it replaces rival Dentsu as the rights-holder