Asia
One Championship targets China after major investment deal
Asian mixed martial arts promotion the One Championship has secured investment from a consortium led by Singapore-based firm Heliconia Capital Management, with the deal being viewed as a means to boost its presence in the Chinese market.
Football legends sign up as India’s Premier Futsal launches
Organisers of India’s Premier Futsal have today (Tuesday) hit back at questions directed at the viability of the new event as it was formally launched with the announcement of franchise owners and marquee signings such as Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs and Brazil superstar Ronaldinho.
FEI targets Asian development with new partnership
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Asian Equestrian Federation (AEF) in a partnership designed to drive the development of the sport in the continent.
Alisports signs partnership to drive golf’s growth in China
The Alisports division of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group has entered into a partnership with US golf simulation technology company Full Swing as part of an ongoing effort to drive the growth of the sport in China.
LaLiga to target Indian market with new office
LaLiga, which operates the football league structure in Spain, will open a new office in India, its president Javier Tebas has confirmed.
Dalian Wanda sees revenue rise on back of sports investments
Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda has today (Tuesday) reported a better-than-expected revenue climb of 10.6 per cent year-on-year for the first half of 2016, as it continues investment in the sports sector.
China to consider social sustainability in venue plans for winter Games – official
Organisers of the 2022 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in the Chinese capital of Beijing will weigh up social sustainability risks before deciding on development projects for the showpiece event, according to a leading official from the country’s Communist Party.
ICC maintains bans for USA and Nepal, upgrades Saudi membership
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has ratified the suspensions of the USA Cricket Association (USACA) and the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), along with welcoming Saudi Arabia as its 39th associate member.
New Delhi to the fore as ISSF awards event hosting rights
The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) has confirmed that its 2017 World Cup Finals in the rifle, pistol and shotgun disciplines will be staged in the Indian capital of New Delhi.
World Rugby praises Japanese preparations for 2019 World Cup
World Rugby, the global governing body of rugby union, has praised preparations for its 2019 World Cup, stating that Japan is already ahead of previous hosts in a number of areas at the same stage of planning.
The fall and rise of CCTV
China’s state broadcaster, CCTV, used to have a monopoly on sports-rights, but then quickly became seen as a dinosaur as new players emerged. Mark Dreyer ponders whether it is too early to write off the media giant.
PyeongChang 2018 seeking further funding for Olympic preparations
The PyeongChang Organising Committee for the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic winter Games (POCOG) is seeking a further W600bn (€460.6m/$507.4m) from the Korean government to aid preparations for the event.
Adidas joins forces with Dalian Wanda
German sportswear giant Adidas has entered into a partnership with Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda in a move designed to take advantage of the growing interest in sport and the fitness sector in the Asian country.
World Taekwondo Federation forced to cancel inaugural Beach Championships
The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) has cancelled its inaugural World Beach Championships, which were scheduled to take place next month, due to financial difficulties at the local organising committee.
Kontinental Hockey League adds Chinese team for 2016-17 season
Ice hockey’s Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) has confirmed it will add a Beijing-based club next season as it seeks to compete against North America’s National Hockey League (NHL) in Asian markets
USA and UAE mooted as BCCI confirms plans for ‘mini IPL’
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has today (Friday) confirmed that it will launch a smaller overseas version of its Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 competition later this year.
North Korea lands IWF Junior World Championships
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has awarded hosting rights to its 2018 Junior World Championships to the North Korean capital of Pyongyang.
IPC signs partnership to boost Paralympic brand ahead of Tokyo 2020
The Agitos Foundation, the development arm of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), has agreed a partnership with the Nippon Foundation Paralympic Support Centre (NFPSC) as it seeks to boost the Paralympic brand in Asia ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.