Japan
Huge public support for TOKYO 2016 during Tokyo Marathon 2008
Over two million sports fans lined the city-centre streets during the Tokyo Marathon to cheer on 32,000 runners and wheelchair racers.
Tokyo 2016 sponsors Gaien Cycling Criterium
The Tokyo 2016 bid joined the Japan Cycling Federation in sponsoring the Gaien Cycling Criterium race, hosted by the Japan Intercollegiate Cycling Federation.
MP & Silva launch AC Milan mobile site in Japan
Serie A club AC Milan and the MP & Silva agency launched AC Milan’s official Japanese mobile website.
No F1 get out option for Toyota
Toyota is staying in Formula One despite recent reports that the Japanese car maker would back out if results did not improve ‘significantly’ in the next two seasons.
Tokyo 2016 bid launches website
Japan stepped up its bid for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games with the launch of its new website.
TOKYO 2016 Reveals Concept: “Games at The Heart of City Life”
The TOKYO 2016 Olympic Games Bid Committee unveiled its dynamic 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games concept with an exceptionally compact and green Games located in the very centre of Tokyo and at the heart of city life in Japan’s capital.
Tokyo files 2016 Olympic bid
Senior Tokyo 2016 officials personally delivered their city’s Application File to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2016 to the International Olympic Committee at its Lausanne headquarters.
UEFA signs off major new Euro 2008 deals
UEFA finalised four major contracts for media rights in China and Japan for UEFA EURO 2008™ in Austria and Switzerland this summer.
Sixty-two per cent of population support Tokyo 2016
The Tokyo 2016 Olympic Games Bid Committee said 62 per cent of people surveyed in an opinion poll answered that they support the city’s bid for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Japanese and Australian Golf Tours plan Asia Circuit for 2009
The Japanese Islands Golf Tour Organisation and the PGA Tour of Australasia are reported to have signed a memoranda of understanding to create a OneAsia Tour.
MP & Silva agree Serie A deals in Japan
The MP & Silva agency concluded deals for Serie A coverage with three top-tier national terrestrial broadcasters in Japan – Fuji Television Network (Fuji TV), Nippon Television Network (NTV), and Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS).
Tokyo 2016 focused on IOC Questionnaire
Dr. Ichiro Kono, CEO & Chairman of the Tokyo 2016 Olympic Games Bid Committee told SportBusiness that the committee’s recent busy European schedule had contributed greatly to Tokyo 2016’s forward thinking.
MP & Silva acquires Barclays Premier League new media rights
The MP & Silva agency agreed a three-year deal with Singapore-based sports agency, Nimbus Sport International, for new media rights to the Barclays Premier League, for the 2007-08 to 2009-10 seasons.
Weber Shandwick to support Tokyo 2016 Olympic bid
The Tokyo 2016 Olympic Games Bid Committee appointed public relations firm Weber Shandwick to support its bid.
Japanese government backs Tokyo’s 2016 Olympic bid
The city of Tokyo will now formally submit its candidacy to host the 2016 Summer Olympics, after gaining approval from Japan’s government.
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.
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.
RIZLA EXTENDS SUZUKI MOTOGP SPONSORSHIP
Rizla has extended its sponsorship of the Suzuki MotoGP team for a further season.