China
Nanjing to take prudent approach to 2014 Youth Olympics
Chinese officials have promised that Nanjing will not copy Beijing’s extravagant spending for the 2008 Olympic Games when the city hosts the second edition of the Youth Olympics in 2014.
UCI forced to cancel inaugural Tour of Hangzhou
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has announced that the inaugural Tour of Hangzhou has been postponed amid concerns over preparations for October’s race.
DFL considers switching Supercup to China – report
The German Football League (DFL) is set to meet next month to discuss staging the 2013 edition of the Supercup in China, according to the Bild am Sonntag newspaper.
CCTV retains Olympic rights
Chinese state-owned network CCTV has retained the broadcast rights for the next two editions of the Olympic Games.
Chinese event added to UCI WorldTour roster
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has strengthened its presence in China with the news that the Tour of Hangzhou has been awarded a four-year WorldTour licence.
Kobe Bryant is top international shirt seller
The NBA (National Basketball Association) today released its first-ever overall international top selling jerseys list with five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant topping the table for the 2011-12 season.
IndyCar drowns its sorrows after Chinese race cancellation
The IndyCar motorsport series has been forced to cancel its race in China on August 19, with local officials worried about the event’s clash with a beer festival.
BWF to expand showpiece competition
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has announced the Chinese city of Shenzhen as the host city for its 2012 World Superseries Finals, along with detailing a major revamp of the Thomas & Uber Cups, the sport’s oldest and most prestigious international competition.
Spanish Supercopa set to fly to Beijing’s Bird’s Nest
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has furthered recent efforts to promote Spanish football to the Asian market by agreeing a preliminary deal to stage the Supercopa competition in China from 2013.
GAC Group motors on with table tennis strategy
Chinese automotive company the GAC Group has furthered its commitment to table tennis by sponsoring the 2013 World Team Cup.
Wurth taps into Chinese appetite for basketball
Infront Sports & Media has signed up Würth as a major sponsor of Team China Basketball as the organisation continues its build-up to London’s Olympic Games.
BMW backing allows European Tour to swing into Shanghai
Golf’s European Tour has expanded its presence in Asia by adding the lucrative Shanghai Masters tournament to its calendar, with the agreement including a deal for BMW to take up the title sponsorship of the event.
IFAF steps up efforts to establish American football in China
The International Federation of American Football (IFAF) has announced plans designed to allow the sport to make serious inroads into the Chinese market after appointing Nathan Jones as its country administrator for China.
China to stage golf’s World Ladies Championships
China has been announced as the host of an innovative new professional golf tournament, the World Ladies Championships (WLC).
World Snooker unveils latest Chinese event
World Snooker has furthered its presence in the Chinese market by announcing a third event in the shape of the Haikou World Open.
Qingdao furthers backing of Clipper Race
The City of Qingdao has agreed a major sponsorship deal with Clipper Ventures which will see it continue its participation in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race through to 2016.
Chinese Minister defends Beijing Games legacy
Chinese Vice-Sports Minister Yang Shu'an on Sunday launched a staunch defence of the legacy of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Barcelona seeks to tap into Chinese market
FC Barcelona has made further inroads into developing its brand in Asia by signing a strategic partnership with Chinese company Intersports.