Portuguese sports broadcaster Sport TV has acquired rights to broadcast the every round of the 2014/2015 FIA Formula E Championship.

In a deal brokered by the international media company MP & Silva, anesthetist Sport TV will air each race live with all shows featuring comprehensive race coverage together with a round-up of the event’s practice and qualifying sessions, prostate plus all the latest news, ed features and driver interviews.

Sport TV, which has an estimated 480,000 subscribers, will also televise an extensive 60-minute Formula E highlights programme to review the action from each event.

Nuno Ferreira, Director of Sport TV Portugal, said: “Sport TV is very proud of being a partner of Formula E since the very first moments. We are very enthusiastic about this new competition and feel that it will be very successful. Certainly, Formula E will play an important role in the future of motorsport.”

Ali Russell, Director of Media at Formula E, added: “I’m delighted to announce this deal with Sport TV. Formula E is a global sport and we want to ensure audiences can tune-in all around the world.”

Sport TV is one of several new broadcasters recently added alongside Spain’s Mediaset, Turkey’s DSmart, Israel’s Sport1 and Sport2, Dolce Sport in Romania, OTE TV in Greece and Setanta Sports Eurasia. These join previous announced broadcasters such as FOX Sports, TV Asahi, ITV4, CANAL+, LeTV, BT Sport and Sky Deutschland.

We are entering the home stretch here at City Events, and as we make our final preparations, we would like to remind you that now is your last chance to register. We are currently expecting around 200 participants, including city representatives from five major continents, sports federations, and sports events organizers. During the conference you will have the opportunity to meet and connect with these major stakeholders through one-to-one meetings; register now to ensure that you will be able to meet those key individuals whose interests best match yours.

When you register on the one-to-one platform you will be able to create a profile outlining what you hope to attain from such meetings, and you will be able to browse through the profiles of dozens of participants who are ready to meet with you. Plan ahead to make the most of your one-to-one sessions, and get the most out of your City Events experience. Last year, we organized 140 one-to-one meetings in two hours. This year, how many meetings will you have?

In addition to the one-to-one meetings, City Events will also host a number of world-class speakers, including many key figures in the international sports business. These speakers come from a wide-range of sports disciplines and have years of experience and involvement in sporting events of all sizes. They are ready to share their valuable insights with you and help you learn how to best maximize the benefits of a sporting event, as well as how to identify key trends that mark the future of sporting events. Register today to ensure that you do not miss out on these beneficial presentations and debates.

We are excited to present our updated list of confirmed speakers:

• Didier BESSEYRE – President of the European Federation for Company Sports
• David CUSHNAN – Editor-in-chief, SportsPro
• Michael CUNNAH – Chairman at iSportconnect
• Shaun DAWSON – Chief Executive of Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
• David DELLEA – Global Leader for PwC´s State and Local Government Sector
• Donna Elizabeth de VARONA – Former Olympic Gold Medalist & President of DAMAR Productions Inc
• Claude DROUSSENT – Journalist and founder of the social platform sporteens.com
• Olivier FERRATON – CEO, GL Events
• Paul FREUDENSPRUNG – Director of Event Operations and Managing Director of bcn.eventfactory
• Bob GRUMAN – PwC’s Sports Mega-Events Centre of Excellence Leader
• André GUEISBUHLER – Secretary General of the International Gymnastics Federation
• Boris HELLEU – Professor at UNICAEN and famous blogger
• Geert HENDRIKS – Head of Project, AISTS
• Severine HUBERT – Managing director JTA
• Geraint JOHN – Principal of Populous
• Baptiste KERN – Marketing and Development Director, Amaury Sport Organisation
• Guillaume MASSARD – Grandstand and Stadium Business Unit Manager, GL Events
• Alf OSCHATZ – AECOM Company’s Leader of Sport Group
• Olivier PASCAL – Creator of FISE x series
• James PATERSON – REPUCOM’s Global Director Government, Tourism and Events
• Laurent PETRYNKA – Director UNSS
• Helen ROWBOTHAM -Director of Consulting at PMP legacy
• Philip SAVAGE – Publishing Director of SportBusiness
• Vincent CHAUDEL – Vice-President of Sport & Citizenship
• Marco SCOLARIS – International Federation of Sport Climbing’s President
• Claude RACH – Development Project Manager, Arctic Race of Norway (ASO)
• Marc VANDENPLAS – FISU’s Summer Universiade Director 

Through 1 Keynote speech, 2 Plenary sessions and 4 Break-out sessions, you will be able to discover the new trends in sporting events and gain key insights which will help you set up your next event. Take a look at the detailed City Events program here.

Don’t wait any longer, register now on www.cityevents-sport.com or contact us by phone: Christine DE CHARSONVILLE, + 33(0)4 78 17 62 58

We look forward to welcoming you in Lausanne, next week for City Events 2013. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact us for more information.

Baku 2015 European Games have today signed an international broadcast agreement with leading German sports platform SPORT1.

The agreement will see SPORT1 become the exclusive broadcaster of the inaugural European Games in Germany, doctor enabling viewers to enjoy free-to-air live coverage of all 17 days of competition next summer, Baku 2015 European Games Operations Committee told Trend.

SPORT1 will provide a minimum of 45 hours of games coverage across television, internet, radio and mobile platforms, with the majority being broadcast live. Live coverage of the opening and closing ceremonies will also be shown, in addition to highlight packages being made available.

The deal will also see SPORT1 broadcast the first European Games on free-to-air television in Austria and Switzerland, with an additional minimum commitment of 20 hours coverage shown on their pay TV channels.

“We are delighted to announce that SPORT1 will broadcast the inaugural European Games in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, offering millions of European sports fans the opportunity to enjoy live coverage of this historic event,” Simon Clegg, Chief Operating Officer of Baku 2015, said.

“The signing of this agreement shows the high level of interest in the games around the continent and ensures fans can follow their athletes’ achievements across a range of media platforms.”

SPORT1 will work closely with Baku 2015 host broadcaster International Sports Broadcasting (ISB) and will manage their production through teams based in Baku and Germany. 

“As a broadcaster of the first ever European Games, SPORT1 is taking on a pioneering role of promoting the event in three major broadcast territories, Olaf Schröder, chairman of the Management at SPORT1, said.

“Only on SPORT1 will supporters in Germany be able to watch the world-class performances of our top athletes as they battle it out for medals in Baku.”

“This is good news for our top athletes, as well as for the millions of fans, and will help make Baku 2015 a success in Germany. We are very happy that the first European Games will be available to all supporters on free-to-air television on the leading German sports channel,” Michael Vesper, general director of the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) added.

The deal sees Germany, Austria and Switzerland join Turkey, Romania, Hungary and Belgium in already confirming broadcast commitments for the games.

“SPORT1’s scheduling commitment and enthusiasm makes it a great platform for distribution in these three territories. The European Games are a major multi-sports event and we are looking forward to viewers being able to follow elite sport in the beautiful city of Baku,” Charlie Wijeratna, Commercial Director of Baku 2015, said.

SPORT1 has over 20 years’ experience of providing leading sports coverage to viewers in Germany. By the end of the year it will have produced around 6,000 hours of coverage of major sporting events on its various platforms in 2014, including the recent ice hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games.

Baku 2015 is the first ever European Games, an exciting and innovative multi-sport event for the continent which will take place from 12 – 28 June 2015.

The Sports Analytics Expo 2014 will be one of 18 events at the Geneva 2014 – International Sports Convention, staged at Palexpo Arena, Geneva, on December 10-11, 2014. 

The Sports Analytics Expo 2014 is the world’s platform for learning, discussion, networking and business in the domain of Sports Analytics. 

The conference program features high-profile speakers, industry leaders and various panel discussions.  Combined with the exhibition this is the Global Market Place for business and discovery in Sports Analytics. The Sports Analytics Expo 2014 is of interest to the entire industry. Media companies, sport scientists, performance directors and professional coaches will all be involved. This will make the Sports Analytics Expo 2014 THE platform for Business Growth, Networking and Development. 

200 Speakers, 4,000 delegates and 10,000 sqm of exhibition space are the key numbers. All Exhibitors will have access to all Conference Delegates from all 18 events running under Geneva 2014 – International Sports Convention, giving even more business synergies and business development opportunities for all participants. 

The organisers – Sports Development Marketing have expertise for staging world leading sports conferences and exhibitions. Based in the International Olympic Capital – Lausanne, Sports Development Marketing focus on ensuring business, networking and learning is achieved. 

To contact the organisers, find out more, and get involved, please visit the official website, or connect via telephone or e-mail. 

Event Website:                www.sportsanalyticsexpo.com
www.geneva2014.com, www.internationalsportsconvention.com 

Telephone:                         00 41 216 016 754

E-mail:                                  info@sdmworld.com

The International Rowing Federation (FISA) has elected Jean-Christophe Rolland of France as the future President of FISA at the 2013 Ordinary Congress in Chungju, Korea replacing the outgoing Denis Oswald.

Rolland received 117 of the 179 ballots cast. The required absolute majority was 90 votes. Candidates John Boultbee (AUS) and Tricia Smith (CAN) received 50 and 12 votes respectively.

Rolland holds a Master’s Degree in electrical, electronics and communications engineering and has worked for EDF, one of the world’s leading electric utility companies, since 1993. Rolland managed EDF’s sponsorship programme with the London 2012 Olympic Games Organising Committee.

Rolland participated in three Olympic Games, winning bronze in Atlanta and gold in Sydney. He also holds five World Championship medals including two golds. Appointed to FISA’s Athletes Commission in 1994, Rolland served as Chair of the Commission from 2002 to 2011 and served on FISA’s Executive Committee from 2004 to 2011, at which time the FISA Council appointed him as a co-opted member.

Rolland will assume the presidency in July 2014, when the current president Denis Oswald will step down from the position. Denis Oswald, FISA president since 1989, announced earlier this year at FISA’s 2013 Extraordinary Congress that he would seek re-election but only for a transitional period of six to eight months. The FISA Council also decided to name Oswald ‘FISA Honorary President for Life’.

The FISA Council decided to stage the election of Oswald’s successor at the same Congress in order to assist the newly elected “president-elect” in the transfer of knowledge and introductions to the international sports world.

The Congress also elected Tricia Smith as Vice-President. Smith (CAN) was running against the incumbent Vice-President Anita DeFrantz (USA). In addition, Michael Williams of Great Britain, the current Treasurer, was re-elected unopposed. 

Rowing Championships Awarded

Three World Rowing Championship regattas were attributed by the Congress with unanimous decisions: the 2017 World Rowing Championships to Sarasota, United States of America; 2018 World Rowing Championships to Plovdiv, Bulgaria; and the 2015 World Rowing Under 23 Championships to Plovdiv, Bulgaria.

The FISA Council also announced its decision to award the second World Rowing Cup of 2015 to Varese, Italy and the third World Rowing Cup to Lucerne, Switzerland. Lucerne will host the second World Rowing Cup of 2016 along with the Final Olympic Qualification Regatta, and the third and final World Rowing Cup of 2016 will be held in Poznan, Poland.

Three additional events were attributed by the FISA Council: the 2016 World Rowing Masters Regatta to Copenhagen, Denmark; the 2017 World Rowing Masters Regatta to Bled, Slovenia; and the 2015 World Rowing Coastal Championships for Clubs to Lima, Peru. The latter marks the first World Rowing Championship event to be awarded to South America, and the first time that the World Rowing Coastal Championships will take place outside of Europe.

Five new national federations were admitted as members of FISA: Benin, Botswana, Mali, Saudi Arabia and St. Vincent & Grenadines. This brings to 142 the total number of FISA member federations.

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