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NHK Announces Broadcasting Rights to Air 2014 and 2016 Paralympics in Japan |
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Friday, 20 December 2013 |
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Eurosport Secures Premier League Broadcast Rights in Romania |
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MP & Silva Secures Japanese Media Rights to Greece Super League Games |
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Richard Carrion Resigns from IOC Finance Commission Role
Richard Carrion, one of the five candidates that lost out to Thomas Bach for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidency, has resigned from his role as Chairman of the Finance Commission of the IOC.
The Puerto Rican banking executive quit from a number of positions from the IOC, including as chairman of the finance commission, a position he has held from 2002.
Carrion also resigned as the IOC’s negotiator of television rights deals outside Europe, but has agreed to remain in that role until the Feb. 7-23 Winter Games in Sochi in order to ”assist in the transition process” under new IOC President Thomas Bach.
The announcement follows Bach’s election on Sept. 10 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Bach received 49 votes in the second round to secure a winning majority, while Carrion finished second in the six-man field with 29 votes.
According to Asssociated Press, IOC spokesman Mark Adams said Carrion sent a letter to Bach a few days after the election.
”In his letter, I understand he said that he believed a new president needed to have the latitude to set priorities and select the team to carry them out,” Adams told The Associated Press. ”He made it clear he was happy to help with any transition and that he would continue with TV negotiations in the meantime.”
Carrion has been a member of the IOC since 1990. He was elected as a member of the Executive Committee in 2004. Hew will remain an IOC member but will also leave his position as chairman of the audit committee and member of the coordination commission for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
In the run-up to the 2010 and 2012 Olympic Games Carrión led negotiations for the Games’ U.S. broadcast, earning the Committee $2 billion in revenue.
Singapore’s Ng Ser Miang, who also lost out to Thomas Bach, will chair the next meeting of the finance commission in December.
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Hanoi Wins Bid to Host 2019 Asian Games
Olympic Council of Asia have awarded Hanoi the rights to host the 2019 Asian Games, ahead of Indonesia’s second biggest city of Surabaya and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
The Vietnamese capital was selected at the OCA’s general assembly in Macau, after Dubai pulled out at the last minute to leave Surabaya as the only other bidder.
“The majority of the votes are for the city of Hanoi to hold the 2019 Asian Games,” OCA president Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah told a press conference.
“The leaders of the country, the sports groups of the country, we have trust that they will reach their commitment, and as a partner we will work very closely with them to bring the best Games ever in Asia.”
The Vietnamese government estimates the event will cost some US$150 million and require the construction of new sporting stadiums and an athletes’ village.
The last major sporting event hosted by Vietnam was the South East Asian Games (SEA Games) in 2003.
Guangzhou in southern China held the previous Asian Games in 2010, and the next Games will be held in Incheon, South Korea, in 2014.
London 2012 Media Center to Potentially Rival ‘Silicon Valley’ after Olympics
The Olympic media center is likely to be turned into a technology center once the Games have finished after one bidder lost its financial support leaving iCity favourite.
Consortium UK Fashion Hub had its primary backer developer Resolution Property pull its support for its bid.
Resolution Property said in a statement: “We decided after more detailed consideration that the underlying property asset did not fit with our own particular investment strategy,” Resolution Property said in a statement on Friday.
The withdrawal leaves the way clear for the so-called iCity bid, which includes data center manager Infinity and an unnamed property company, and which fits with British Prime Minister David Cameron’s vision for London’s East End to become a technology center to rival California’s Silicon Valley.
“We are very encouraged by what we’re hearing,” said a source close to the iCity consortium, who declined to be named.
The eastern fringe of central London is already home to an area branded Tech City by the Cameron government, a district spanning the Shoreditch and Old Street neighborhoods that has attracted scores of internet start-up companies over the past five years.
The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC), which will oversee development of the Olympic park once the games are over, is expected to choose the winning bidder next week.
During the Games, the media center – located to the northwest of the Olympic Stadium – will be used by more than 20,000 journalists. Under iCity’s plans, it will be turned into offices, research labs and a data center in a bid to create more than 6,000 jobs.
A spokesman for the LLDC said: “No decision has been taken on the future of the Press and Broadcast Centre. We cannot give further details while the commercial process is ongoing.”
Scudamore Says FIFA Goal-Line Tech Reluctance an ‘Embarrassment’
Richard Scudamore, chief executive of the English Premier League, is hopeful goal-line technology could be introduced in time for the 2012-13 season with FIFA having so far resisted calls for technology.
World soccer’s governing body has slowly began to change its mind on the subject, inviting companies to showcase their technologies, with any results over the 90 per cent accuracy mark to continue development with the body.
Scudamore told BBC Radio 5 Live’s Sportsweek programme: “We’d like it now, and the good news is FIFA is now prepared to listen.
“We feel the technology is there, we should be able to use it.”
Thus far, FIFA’s argument against technology has been that it feels the sport should be the same at all levels from grass roots to the World Cup.
However, after high-profile errors have cost teams at the highest level of the sport many feel the use of technology is long overdue.
Scudamore added: “It’s gone on far too long, it’s an embarrassment to us as football administrators.
“It’s just a question of how we can persuade FIFA it can be done.
“I would like to have it the season after next – next season is too early but certainly the season after next, I don’t see any reason why we shouldn’t.”
NZ Rugby Union Posts USD7.5m Loss, Appoints New President
The New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) has revealed losses amounting to US$7.5m for the 2010 financial year, an improvement of $5.2m on the 2009 loss of around $12.75m.
The NZRU body stated at its annual general meeting (AGM) that the results met their budget for the year, attributing the overall loss to preparations ahead of the Rugby World Cup in the country later this year as well as new funding provided to Super Rugby and ITM Cup sides, including payments to unions with players in the national squad.
Former All Blacks winger Bryan Williams was also elected as president of the organisation during the meeting, succeeding John Sturgeon following the end of the latter’s two-year term. Williams’ former team-mate Ian MacRae will act as his vice-president.
NZRU chief executive Steve Tew stated: “Obviously, we would prefer to at least be achieving break-even, but in the current context the 2010 result was satisfactory in that we came in under our operating budget while at the same time provided additional financial support to Provincial Unions.
“Of the (NZ)$9.4 million loss, approximately $6.4 million is accounting for the NZRU’s investment in hosting Rugby World Cup 2011 and $3 million for the budgeted operating deficit. The $3 million in operating deficit is largely accounted for by the increased funding to Provincial Unions of around $2 million and additional support for our Investec Super Rugby franchises.”
LOCOG Invite Bidders for Olympic Stadium Fabric Wrap
The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) are inviting private sector bidders to provide a fabric wrap around the Olympic Stadium, the Games’ showpiece venue.
The initial design involved changing iconic Games’ images but was scrapped as part of budget cuts due to an estimated cost of around £7m (US$11.23m) to the UK government, so LOCOG are now welcoming offers from companies to submit their interest by February 18.
However, some companies may be put off as sponsors will not be able to place logo or name branding on the wrap as venue advertising is banned at the Olympics.
London organising committee CEO Paul Deighton stated: “We have had significant interest in supplying the stadium ‘wrap’ from the private sector, so now is the time to start a formal tender process.
“There are some exciting ideas around, and we are running a process that is fair to those organisations that have expressed an interest.”
Dates confirmed for Soccerex Asian Forum in Jordan
Following last month’s confirmation that Soccerex will be providing a gateway to Asia and helping to develop football across the continent through a new event in Jordan, adiposity the dates and venue for the Soccerex Asian Forum have now been confirmed. The new event, anesthetist held in partnership with the Asian Football Development Project (AFDP), will take place on 13th & 14th May at the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre, a stunning location on the banks of The Dead Sea.
The Forum will bring together leading figures from the world of Asian football as well as other international football experts to discuss the development of the game across Asia. The conference agenda will include a review of the opportunities for growth and the challenges facing Asian football. Other conference topics will include league and player development as well as women’s football, with Jordan set to host the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup.
Founder and Chairman of AFDP, HRH Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein, who has confirmed he will be speaking at the event, commented: “It is very exciting for us at AFDP to welcome Asian football stakeholders in our home country and on the banks of the unique Dead Sea for the Soccerex Asian Forum. We hope this will create an inspirational and motivating platform for knowledge exchange for the betterment of football and development through football across the continent.” Prince Ali also serves as FIFA Vice President representing Asia, and President of both the Jordan Football Association and the West Asia Football Federation.
The event highlights the positive trajectory of Jordanian football in the last ten years culminating in a historic achievement for the Jordanian national team reaching the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final play-offs. Jordan has also been chosen as the host of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup to take place in 2016.
Following the confirmation of the Asian Forum venue and dates, Soccerex CEO, Duncan Revie commented: “We are so lucky to have such a stunning venue for the Soccerex Asian Forum. The location on the banks of the Dead Sea is simply breathtaking and the venue is first class. It is a fitting setting for what is sure to be a spectacular event and I am sure the many delegates attending from across Asia and the rest of the world will be suitably impressed. Together with our friends at the AFDP, I look forward to welcoming the world of football in May”.
For further details about the Soccerex Asian Forum please contact Soccerex on +44 208 987 5522.
Head of WTA Media Binns Joins Racecourse Media Group as Director
Racecourse Media Group Ltd (RMG), apoplectic the umbrella organisation for the 33 Racecourses, which holds their interest in Racing UK, Turf TV and GBI Racing, has announced the appointment of Adam Binns as the new Director of Broadcast and Production.
Binns, currently Head of WTA Media at Perform, brings 17 years of experience from the media and communications sectors to the role. He starts at RMG on January 1, 2014.
After working in production and commercial roles at TWI (now IMG Media), Sky Sports and ITV Digital, Binns moved across to ITV in 2001, as Head of Business Affairs. In 2007, he joined Off The Fence, an independent TV distribution and production company, in the same role before becoming Commercial Director.
In 2010, he was appointed Director of Television and Radio for the Volvo Ocean Race, before taking up his current role at Perform in 2012 – adding the WTA to a range of previous project experience which includes Formula One, UEFA Champions League, Rugby World Cup and the Wimbledon Championships.
Binns commented on his new job for RMG: “RMG and its shareholders have developed a very successful media rights business focussed on the delivery of a high-quality racing product.
“There is a great broadcast and production team in place at RMG, backed by excellent technical resources. I am very excited about realising their full potential, growing revenues and engaging a wider audience on more platforms than ever before.”
Richard FitzGerald, CEO of RMG, said: “We were looking for candidates with a strong blend of production and commercial expertise and after an extensive external recruitment process we are delighted Adam is coming on board.
“Adam boasts a wealth of expertise in television and multi-media production, as well as extensive commercial negotiation and contracting experience. We welcome Adam and look forward to his contribution to the future success of RMG.”
Istanbul’s 2020 Bid Boosted by Turkey’s Upgraded Credit Rating
Istanbul bid for the 2020 Olympics has been boosted following credit ratings agency Fitch upgrading Turkey to Investment Grade.
In making its decision, Fitch cited Turkey’s sound banking system, favourable growth prospects, and a wealthy and diverse economy.
According to Istanbul 2020 bid leader Hasan Arat the city is uniquely placed to provide a fertile growth environment for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and its partners, and guarantees a sustainable financial foundation for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
“This new rating underscores Turkey’s rapidly increasing importance on the world stage and cements Istanbul’s position as a global events capital. Turkey and Istanbul are now proven, trusted partners for investors, for tourists, and for sports property owners,” he said.
“We have the youngest and fastest growing population in Europe, producing 700,000 university graduates a year. By 2023 Turkey is forecast to be in the top ten world economies by GDP. Istanbul offers the Olympic Movement a very special combination; the safety and security of a mature market, but with a long way to go before we reach our full potential. This announcement proves that Turkey is no longer ’emerging’ – it has emerged.”