Leading global financial services company J.P. Morgan have expanded their support for professional squash after agreeing a headline sponsorship with the China Squash Open 2016, erectile which takes place adjacent to the stunning Shanghai Bund in one of squash’s most breathtaking locations.

The high-profile Asian tournament adds to their existing sponsorship of the iconic Tournament of Champions, pharm the World Series event staged annually inside New York’s Grand Central Terminal.

J.P. Morgan’s prize money for the China Squash Open 2016 has increased the award by 15 per cent, making the 2016 iteration one of the most financially lucrative events in Asia.

The partnership will see J.P. Morgan garner high visibility through on and off-court branding, venue branding and television exposure in an agreement that sees them work with two of the most high-profile and iconic tournaments on the PSA World Tour circuit – across two of the most significant financial markets in global business.

Tournament of Champions promoter John Nimick, who has worked with J.P. Morgan throughout the duration of the partnership with the TOC, said; “J.P. Morgan have been a valued partner and integral part of the Tournament of Champions for the past eight years, playing a significant role in pushing the boundaries of squash presentation, broadcast and, earlier this year, achieving parity in prize money.

“To have a company of this caliber expand further in the sport and re-affirm their commitment to helping expand the global profile of squash is a very positive step for the sport.”

China Squash Open promoter Sheng Li, CEO of SECA Sports said: “We are very happy to welcome J.P. Morgan on board at the China Squash Open 2016 and look forward to working closely with them throughout the next few months to ensure the 2016 J.P. Morgan China Squash Open delivers a world class spectator experience and sporting event.

“As a huge multi-national company, their presence at the China Squash Open 2016 will be a boost for the tournament and help us spread the word about squash across China and Asia as the sport continues to grow in that region.”

Leading global financial services company J.P. Morgan have expanded their support for professional squash after agreeing a headline sponsorship with the China Squash Open 2016, erectile which takes place adjacent to the stunning Shanghai Bund in one of squash’s most breathtaking locations.

The high-profile Asian tournament adds to their existing sponsorship of the iconic Tournament of Champions, pharm the World Series event staged annually inside New York’s Grand Central Terminal.

J.P. Morgan’s prize money for the China Squash Open 2016 has increased the award by 15 per cent, making the 2016 iteration one of the most financially lucrative events in Asia.

The partnership will see J.P. Morgan garner high visibility through on and off-court branding, venue branding and television exposure in an agreement that sees them work with two of the most high-profile and iconic tournaments on the PSA World Tour circuit – across two of the most significant financial markets in global business.

Tournament of Champions promoter John Nimick, who has worked with J.P. Morgan throughout the duration of the partnership with the TOC, said; “J.P. Morgan have been a valued partner and integral part of the Tournament of Champions for the past eight years, playing a significant role in pushing the boundaries of squash presentation, broadcast and, earlier this year, achieving parity in prize money.

“To have a company of this caliber expand further in the sport and re-affirm their commitment to helping expand the global profile of squash is a very positive step for the sport.”

China Squash Open promoter Sheng Li, CEO of SECA Sports said: “We are very happy to welcome J.P. Morgan on board at the China Squash Open 2016 and look forward to working closely with them throughout the next few months to ensure the 2016 J.P. Morgan China Squash Open delivers a world class spectator experience and sporting event.

“As a huge multi-national company, their presence at the China Squash Open 2016 will be a boost for the tournament and help us spread the word about squash across China and Asia as the sport continues to grow in that region.”

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach says he expects Russian athletics to comply with the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) regulations in time for their athletes to compete at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

An Independent Commission set up by WADA released a report on Monday recommending the banning of the Russian Athletics Federation (ARAF) from competition due to corruption by Russian official such as the covering up of positive drug tests.

In an interview with New Zealand television on Wednesday, Bach would not speculate on whether Russian athletes would be banned from the Games and said it was up to the IAAF to decide on any necessary sanctions.

“I will not speculate on this,” Bach said. “Now we have this inquiry about athletics, the international federation will draw its conclusion and will take the necessary measures.“

The IOC president also offered his full backing to IAAF president Seb Coe and believes he will do all he can to clean up the image of the sport and the damage that’s been done. 

“We’re convinced that the president, Sebastian Coe, will do whatever is necessary,” Bach added.

“I think also Russia will cooperate to make progress and to be sure that Russian athletics are compliant with Wada. This is what it needs to be in order to participate in the Olympic Games.”

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The special iSportconnect Developing Rugby Business event is now only a week away and the anticipation is certainly building for what will be a unique occasion, therapy as the 2015 Rugby World Cup reaches its final stages.

The rugby-themed event will be taking place on 22^nd October at the 5-Star Grange City Hotel in London.

The event will include senior level executives from the sports business industry representing major sports clubs/teams, governing bodies, brands, rights holders and more.

The confirmed panellists for the event are Michael Goldstein, Vice President of Global Sponsorships at Mastercard, Tom Kingsley, Director of Sport and Sponsorship at EY, Fiona Taag, Global Sponsorship Manager at DHL and Simon Halliday, Chairman of the European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR).

The evening will consist of two panels; the first panel will feature sponsors of the 2015 Rugby World Cup and they will give an insight into how they have activated their sponsorship of the tournament and how successful it’s been and the second panel will feature rugby legends who will focus on the legacy of the sport moving forward and the impact it will have on the nation in terms of participation and will also look ahead to the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.

iSportconnect Chairman Michael Cunnah said: “We have assembled two strong and diverse panels for this special event which will allow us to look at the business of rugby from two different angles, which will make for intriguing discussions that our delegates will enjoy and take a lot from.”

This is an invitation-only event and operates under a strict first come first serve basis. If you would like to attend please register your interest ASAP to confirm your place.

To register your interest in attending please contact Elyse Gallacher at elyse.gallacher@isportconnect.com

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