Asia
Malaysian FA revamps league
The Football Association of Malaysia is set to offer up significant prize money to the winners of its new Super League - just one of a number of changes aimed at boosting the domestic competition.
WWE sparks Asian ticket rush
World Wrestling Entertainment's Asian Tour has been a resounding success in terms of ticket sales.
IAAF ‘encouraged’ by TV ratings
The IAAF says TV ratings for its World Championships in Paris are 'encouraging' but some major markets were hit hard.
PCB to allay South African concerns
The Pakistan Cricket Board has stated its intention to convince its South African counterpart not to change cricket fixtures over security fears during their tour of the country later this month.
ESPN extends NFL TV deal
ESPN International and the National Football League (NFL) have agreed to extend their existing worldwide TV rights distribution agreement through the 2005 season.
Beijing wins IOC approval
The organisers of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games have received a resounding vote of confidence for its preparations from the IOC.
Kashmir to host international cricket
Officials from the Indian Cricket Board of Control have confirmed plans to host international matches in Kashmir.
Icons in Asia
UK-based Icons.com has signed an exclusive marketing partnership agreement with ProEvents Management for all Icons products and services in Asia.
AMDM lift weightlifting deal
Adrian Metcalfe & David McConachie (AMDM) have been appointed exclusive sales agents for the 2003 World Weightlifting Championships taking place in Vancouver, Canada from November 14-22.
Beijing 2008 marketing begins
The IOC has launched its marketing strategy for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, in a glitzy ceremony aimed at starting the sales push for the event.
Beijing names 2008 host broadcaster
Newly formed company Beijing Olympic Broadcasting has been officially named as the host broadcaster for the 2008 Olympic Games.
PR push for Singapore GP
Organisers of the first race for 12-years in Singapore on the UIM F1 Powerboat World Championship circuit has employed a PR agency to boost awareness of the event.
Inter goes Thai
Italian soccer giants Inter Milan has agreed a groundbreaking deal to launch a Thai-language version of the club's official website, in a bid to boost its global reach.
Sky wins England winter tour rights
UK pay-TV network Sky Sports has won the exclusive live TV rights to the England cricket team's winter tours of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Sportel expects bumper crowd
Organisers of next month's SportelMonaco are expecting an audience close to 1000 for its annual show.
FIFA drives tournament awareness
FIFA is kick-starting a series of promotional activities to raise awareness of the Women's World Cup in the US next month.
IOC manages new appointment
The IOC has completed the restructuring of its management team - with the appointment of a new sports director.
Korea unifies for Athens
Democratic People's Republic of Korea and South Korea have agreed to send a unified team to compete in the 2004 Athens Olympics.