iSportconnect, ailment the world’s largest global private network of sports business executives, is delighted to announce a new partnership with global events group Events International Group (EIG).

The agreement sees EIG become the “Official Event and Travel Partner” of iSportconnect.

EIG is a portfolio of award-winning event and sporting experience brands. With 200 specialist staff and over 40 years’ experience, EIG delivers exceptional guest experiences at the world’s biggest events for the world’s best known brands.

EIG is a member of the TUI Group, the largest leisure travel company in the world.

iSportconnect Founder and CEO Sree Varma said: “We are very excited to be partnering with EIG, a global leader in event experiences. Through this partnership, we look forward to working with EIG to continue to grow its network within the sport business industry.”

“Events International Group (EIG) is extremely pleased to partner with iSportconnect in our capacity as “Official Event & Travel Partner”.  Clearly the iSportconnect community is comprised of a number of influential decision makers in the industry, many of whom are our existing clients, and as EIG grows we look forward to engaging more broadly with the network,” said Chad Lion-Cachet, Managing Director of EIG.

About Events International Group (EIG)

Events International Group (EIG) is a portfolio of award-winning event and sporting experience brands. With 200 specialist staff and over 40 years’ experience, EIG delivers exceptional guest experiences at the world’s biggest events for the world’s best known brands.

Owned by TUI Group, EIG is a full service global events group who create experiences that engage and excite. We emotionally connect clients and their customers through creative event programmes that deliver tangible results.

Our unrivalled knowledge, robust infrastructure and passion for quality enable us to deliver the full range of event services and to remain at the forefront of the event industry.

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The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has teamed up with SAP to create a new analytics software that gives coaches access to real-time performance data during live match play.

SAP Tennis Analytics will allow players and coaches to access in-match data to help analyze performance and optimize strategy. 

“The WTA and SAP Tennis Analytics is a game-changer that will not only enhance our athletes’ preparation and performance but also the fans’ experiences when watching women’s tennis,” WTA CEO and Chairman Stacey Allaster said.

“Analyzing data is fundamental to player and coach development, and this state-of-the-art technology, which more and more of our performers are now using, will take our sport to a new and exciting level and lead the way in sports technology.”

Quentin Clark, SAP’s Chief Technology Officer said: “Our relationship with the WTA is another example of how SAP collaborates with partners to create ground-breaking solutions that change the way athletes utilize data and information to optimize their performance.”

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Kerrith Brown has been appointed the new president of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) following his resignation as Chairman of the British Judo Association (BJA).

Brown decided to step down from his role at BJA following discussions with both the BJA and the European Judo Union.

Full story HERE.

 

The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) and Victorian Rugby Union (VRU) have announced they have entered into an exclusive Heads of Agreement with Melbourne-based investment company Imperium Group (ICG) for the sale of Melbourne Rebels.

Full story HERE.

Soccerex has announced the agreement of a new partnership with The Football League.

The partnership is centered on the Soccerex Global Convention 2015, pills taking place at the Manchester Central Convention Complex, 7-9 September, which will play host to The Football League Commercial Managers meeting. 

With Commercial Directors and Managers from all 72 clubs invited to this official biannual meeting, the Global Convention will be the platform for all involved in The Football League to network, build partnerships and do business. Other delegates will include football’s most senior decision makers, leading industry suppliers and the game’s stars.

The Football League’s Chief Executive, Shaun Harvey commented: “We are delighted to be hosting our Commercial Managers meeting at Soccerex, which will be of great benefit to our clubs.  The League and our partners are looking forward to having a strong presence throughout the Convention.”

Soccerex CEO Duncan Revie said: “Having grown up amidst the excitement and success of The Football League with my dad at Leeds United and Manchester City, I have witnessed what this organisation has done for our sport.  Our work with The Football League signifies our intent to work with the best in the business and we look forward to welcoming League clubs to Manchester.”

The Global Convention will consist of a thought provoking conference programme packed with business insight, alongside a market-leading international exhibition and extensive networking.  A programme of social events completes the schedule for what is widely acknowledged as the world’s leading football business event.

International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) Vice President Sergey Bubka  has announced he will stand for the Presidency of the IAAF later this year.

Bubka will challenge Lord Sebastian Coe for the presidency, apoplectic who announced his candidacy at the end of last year after current IAAF President Lamine Diack decided to step down.

Bubka said: “I am seeking the IAAF Presidency to give something back to the world of athletics which has given so many opportunities to me throughout my life.

“I have been honoured to serve athletics alongside Lamine Diack, with my colleagues and friends. Now that Mr.Diack has decided to step down as President, I wish to build upon the progress achieved by the IAAF under his leadership to ensure that the sport of athletics and its governing body are world-class and an example to others with regard to governance, transparency and ethics.

“We also need to provide greater grassroots support to inspire the next generation of athletes; we need to better engage with young people and build new audiences; and we need to ensure protection of clean sport.”

Bubka has been an IAAF Council Member since 2001 and Vice-President since 2007.

The IAAF Presidential election will be held in August during the IAAF Congress in in Beijing, China

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The German Football Association (DFB) has partnered with sports marketing agency Infront Sports and Media for the marketing of the DFB Cup rights.

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British tennis player Laura Robson could net earnings of more than £1m ($1.5m) off the court, prostate despite crashing out of Wimbledon.

It is estimated that Robson’s off-court earnings are between £300,000 ($455,000) and £500,000 ($758,000), but sponsorship expert Nigel Currie believed she could double her earnings after Wimbledon.

As reported in the Independent, Currie said: “She has the potential to double those earnings over the next year.

“Laura is a very hot property. She’s very young, good looking and very personable.

“This Wimbledon is vital as she has shown she can win matches.”

Robson has big-money deals with adidas and Virgin Active and Currie added that he thought offers from sponsors would come ‘flooding in after this.’

“Marketers look for potential. She has shown she has something about her,” Currie added.