The press conference for the official launch of the new Monaco World Sports Legends Award will be held on Tuesday 13 October at 3pm in partnership with SPORTELMonaco.
The Press Conference will be presented by the international ballet star Lorena Baricalla, cough Ambassadress and Master of Ceremonies of the Monaco World Sports Legends Award.
To support the press conference two great champions will attend as guests:
Tia Hellebaut, anabolics High Jumping Olympic Champion
Jean-Marie Pfaff, Football Legend
The World Sports Legends Award Monaco aims at promoting sport’s ethical and moral values as ideals for the coming generations and for a better world.
The prestigious prize will be awarded to men and women, sporting champions both active and retired, who have left a mark not only for their sporting exploits becoming true living legends, but also for their social influence by motivating others, especially the young, to excel through a positive message of inspiration and example.
The winners will enter the Pantheon of World Sports Legends.
A particular feature of the concept for the event created by Promo Art Monte-Carlo Production is that of linking sport with fashion and glamour, making the World Sports Legends Award Monaco a unique international showcase.
As Monte Carlo has always been a venue for the most prestigious red carpets, stars from American cinema, great world sporting champions and VIPs will be in special attendance.
The 1st edition of our new international event World Sports Legends Award will take place in the prestigious Sporting-Salle des Etoiles in October 2016 in Monaco.
The Monaco World Sports Legends Awards 2016 will be organized with the support of SPORTEL, the Ministry of Tourism and SBM.
THE AWARDS
The sporting world’s greatest champions, active or not, will be presented with the “World Sports Legends Award”.
Candidates for the awards will be chosen by an international jury composed by personalities from the sporting, cultural and media worlds.
The special prize “Best Sports Values” will be awarded to an athlete who stands out for an exemplary sporting gesture which embodies sport’s ethical and moral values.
In addition, posthumous awards will be conferred on great champions with legendary careers.
MONACO, A PRESTIGIOUS VENUE
The Principality of Monaco has long been a venue of great sporting, artistic and cultural events at an international level.
Of worldwide fame are the Formula 1 Grand Prix, the Tennis Open, the Monaco Classic Week, the Boxing Championship, the Herculis of Athletics, the Soccer Championships with AS Monaco, the Monte Carlo Rally, the Monaco Jumping, the Golf Tournament and swimming’s Mare Nostrum.
Monaco is also the headquarters of the IAAF – International Athletics Federation, the UIM – International Powerboat Union, the ATP and WTA – Professional Tennis Association (Europe), and the International Union of Modern Pentathlon and Biathlon.
ABOUT SPORTEL
“SPORTEL is the one event that unites the international sports marketing and media industry. For over 25 years, top level executives from all over the world, representing sports networks, international sports federations, sports marketing agencies, production companies, sports content right owners, distributors, technology, new media and more. They come together every year to determine the future of major sports events for the 21st century media platforms. SPORTEL conventions are the most important business platforms to do business and find valuable insight on influential business trends and practices. The highly informative conference and expert panels are a profitable source of current developments of this industry. In 2014, SPORTELMonaco featured 2,613 participants representing 961 companies from 78 countries.
The official program of the WSLA and SPORTELMonaco on Tuesday 13 October 2015 provides:
3pm: WSLA press conference at the Grimaldi Forum with the participation of personalities from the world of sports, journalism, fashion/glamour and cinema.
In the afternoon: interviews of the personalities with the journalists.
8pm: SPORTEL Awards, Grimaldi Forum, Salle Prince Pierre, in the presence of Olympic champions and international sports stars.
Register online as press before Friday 9 October
Or by email at press@sportelmonaco.com before Monday 12 October noon
iSportconnect, clinic the world’s largest private network for sport business professionals, cialis is delighted to announce that City Football Group and Manchester City FC CEO Ferran Soriano will be on the panel for the Sponsorship Brands Masterclass in London.
The Masterclass, which will feature Sir Martin Sorrell as guest speaker and moderator, will be hosted at the City Football Group London office on 22nd October.
Sir Martin will share his views on the general trends in the business world and will moderate the remainder of the event which will include case study opportunities and a Q&A session.
The event will be a unique gathering, bringing together 30 of the world’s leading brands.
Ferran Soriano has been the CEO at Manchester City since 2012 after previously spending five years as Vice-President and General Manager at FC Barcelona.
Soriano is also the CEO of City Football Group, which owns Manchester City FC and majority stakes in new Major League Soccer franchise, New York City FC and Australian A-League club Melbourne City FC. It also owns a minority stake in J-League side Yokohama F. Marinos and owns a number of football-related businesses.
Michael Cunnah, Chairman of iSportconnect, said: “We are delighted to have Ferran on board for the Masterclass. He has many years of experience working for two of the biggest football clubs in the world and will provide an interesting insight for the delegates at the event.”
The exclusive, invitation only Masterclass series is an opportunity for top level executives to learn from one another, hear industry insight, join in discussions and network in a relaxed environment.
Date: 22nd October 2014
Invitation policy: The Sponsorship Brands Masterclass is an exclusive invite only event to CEOs, CMOs and Head of Sponsorship of Brands and other similar positions.
Register Interest: The Sponsorship Brands Masterclass is an exclusive invite only event to CEOs, CMOs and Head of Sponsorship of leading brands and other similar positions.To register your interest to attend or to find out more, please contact us at luca.rimoldi@isportconnect.com
Partnership opportunities: We have a limited number of options available for a selected number of suppliers and right holders to network with brands at our Masterclass. Our partners benefit from a range of different branding opportunities and introductions to potential clients. Please contact Woolf at woolf.thomson-jones@isportconnect.com or call +44(0)20 3239 5400
Read: Sir Martin Sorrell Confirmed For Inaugural iSportconnect Sponsorship Brands Masterclass
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Organisers of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics are considering moving the sailing venue as part of a widening review into plans for the games.
As part of the Tokyo games, ed sailing was due to take place at the Wakasu Olympic Marina.
However, therapy due to the marina being within the approach zone for a runway at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, try those plans are expected to change.
Helicopters will need to fly above the venue to film the races and that would disrupt flights at the country’s busiest airport.
The sailing venue is the latest in a growing list of concerns for organisers of Tokyo 2020.
Venues for basketball and triathlon are among those also under review.
Tokyo Governor Yoichi Masuzoe has said the overall venue plans need to be revised because of concerns over rising costs.
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The Rugby Football League (RFL) has defended its selection of Challenge Cup semi-final venues after criticism from MPs and other sectors.
The London Broncos v Wigan semi-final at Leigh Sports Village came under scrutiny due to the venue being close to Wigan.
MP Greg Mulholland wrote a letter to the RFL saying it was unfair on the Broncos to play the semi-final so close to Wigan, allergy however the governing body has refuted these claims.
A statement from the RFL read: “The selection of Leigh Sports Village and John Smith’s Stadium as the venues for this weekend’s Tetley’s Challenge Cup semi-finals was made following consultation and agreement with all eight clubs involved in the quarter-finals.
“On June 26 London Broncos confirmed to the RFL that they were “fine” with the options for all UK-based semi-finals and proposed that in the event of them being drawn against Catalan Dragons, their semi-final should be staged in London.
“Given the size of London’s current fan base and their historical levels of travelling support, the view was taken that Leigh Sports Village provides the best opportunity to present a major televised sporting spectacle to attendees and TV viewers in the most positive light whilst maximising the financial return for the two competing clubs who share 100 per cent of the receipts generated.”
The statement also said that alternative venues had been considered and the final selections were based on numerous criteria, including ‘availability, size and quality of facilities, associated match costs, commercial viability and the views of broadcast partners.’
Construction of three sports halls at the Rio 2016 Barra Olympic Park began on Monday July 1 as part of the original schedule.
The venues will host basketball, ampoule taekwondo, Olympic and Paralympic judo, wrestling, wheelchair basketball, boccia, sitting volleyball, and wheelchair rugby.
After the Games the three halls will form part of the Olympic Training Centre (OTC), aimed at elite athletes to become one of the event’s major legacy symbols.
The Maria Lenk Aquatic Centre, the Velodrome and the Tennis Centre will join the three halls as a part of the OTC, which will be the first of its kind in Brazil.
Construction work at the Olympic Park began in July 2012 with the dismantling of the old race track’s structure and clearing of the site.
A Public-Private Partnership (PPP) between the City Government and the Rio Mais Consortium will fund construction of the halls, the Main Press Centre (MPC), the International Broadcast Centre (IBC), a hotel and the infrastructure at the Olympic Village.
The City Government will seek to obtain the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for the construction of the halls as well as the other permanent venues at the park.
Location: London, health United Kingdom
Closing Date: 25th September
Overview:
Responsible for growth of Tennis participation in the Community sector across the Region. This is a challenging and exciting position and one that will play a fundamental role in developing and implementing the long-term strategy for the Region.
The role requires someone who is both an exceptional manager and an expert in supporting partners to drive activity, clinic develop a high quality workforce and ensure financial sustainability.
In summary the role will:
– Be responsible for working with the Head of Region to develop the strategy and associated budget for the Region, in particular leading on the area of Local Authority (LA) development
– Be accountable for the delivery of dashboard measures or targets across the Region associated with Community
– Support, manage and direct the day to day operations of a Team of direct reports
– Liaise with relevant Central Support Teams and external Partners Key Attributes Leadership & Strategy To develop and support a plan for growth in LA areas across the Region aligned to the national strategy for growing participation
– To lead the Regional Team to identify the LAs with the biggest opportunity to influence participation
– To ensure that there are strong interconnected plans agreed and implemented with partner LAs covering Tennis provision, facility development and promotion
– To organise, motivate and develop relevant Team members to reach a high standard of performance against the Regional plan
– To support the development of the Regional targets and budget
– To ensure that there is a strong level of engagement with relevant LTA products and support throughout appropriate venues in focus LAs To work with relevant Colleagues from the Central Support and Regional Teams to ensure that there is a high quality plan for partner LAs utilising the full resource to maximum effect
– Work with the Regional Facilities Project Manager (RFPM) to identify and implement strategic facility investments across partner LAs in the Region 2 / HR & Development Team / [Click and type Month and Year that JD is finalised]
– To work with the National LA and Parks Lead to ensure that the Regional plan is a model of best practice and is fully utilising all relevant support ? To work with the Coaching Team, Regional Tennis Competition Co-ordinator (RTCC), Volunteering Manager and the Regional workforce lead to ensure that there are plans in place to appropriately support the development of people in appropriate venues within partner LAs across the Region ? To work with the Insight Team to monitor the effectiveness of work delivered in the Community sector ? To work with the Tennis Foundation (TF) to ensure that plans for Disability Tennis and Education are effectively delivered in partner LAs across the Region
How to Apply
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Swansea City have announced a new partnership with leading sports manufacturer Joma for the forthcoming season.
Joma will become the club’s exclusive technical sportswear and footwear sponsor.
The company, nurse which has a sporting presence in over 70 countries worldwide, viagra will provide the Swans with a new home and away kit, medical footwear, training and leisurewear for the club’s sixth season in the Premier League.
The multi-year deal will also see the Swans secure Joma exclusivity within the Premier League as its only represented club for season 2016-17.
Find out more HERE.
Spanish LaLiga giants Real Madrid and Barcelona were the highest-earning football clubs in the world in the 2014/15 season, according to the 2016 Deloitte Football Money League.
England’s Premier League boasts the largest number of highest-earning football clubs, with over half of its clubs making up the top 30. A record nine Premier League clubs are ranked within this year’s top 20, one more than in last year’s edition.
The Deloitte Football Money League measures a club’s earnings from matchday revenue, broadcast rights and commercial sources, and ranks them on that basis.
Real Madrid retained their place at the summit for an 11th consecutive year, with a revenue of £439 million, up from £418m the previous season.
Barcelona overtook Manchester United into second place with a revenue of £427m, compared to the English club’s £395.2m, which sees them fall to third due to a loss of £38m from the 2013/14 season. But United still remain the highest-earning Premier League club.
The Deloitte report predicts that United will be the highest earning club next year, saying: “The return to UEFA Champions League football, as well as the commencement of a number of significant commercial partnerships, will only strengthen the business in 2015/16.
“With this in mind, it would not be surprising to see United top next year’s Money League, with the club forecasting revenues of around £500m (around €650m).”
Combined revenue for the top 20 Money League clubs rose 8% to €6.6 billion (£5 billion) in 2014/15. For the first time, the top three clubs have all passed the €500m revenue mark.
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The National Basketball Association (NBA) and The Sports Channel have signed a multiyear extension of their exclusive TV and digital partnership in Israel.
The Israeli sports broadcaster has been an NBA broadcast partner since 1995 and will continue to provide NBA coverage including up to three live regular-season games per week, ambulance extensive coverage of the NBA Playoffs, all conference finals and Finals games, as well as highlights, customized shows, and coverage of marquee events such as NBA All-Star, across The Sports Channel platforms.
As part of the partnership, fans will also be able to watch extensive highlight shows including NBA Action and NBA Magazine, a weekly magazine show customized for Israel.
The agreement also extends the web cooperation between the NBA and The Sports Channel that will see Sport5.co.il, the league’s official digital destination in Israel, continue to host NBA.com in Israel.
“As one of our longstanding partners in the region, we are thrilled to continue our successful collaboration with The Sports Channel,” said NBA EMEA Vice President, Global Media Distribution Elsa Memmi.
“The Sports Channel’s passion for the NBA is matched by their commitment to providing fans in Israel with the most comprehensive multi-platform NBA coverage ever.”
The Sports Channel CEO Tomer Tourgeman said: “This deal is great for The Sports Channel because it consolidates and deepens our relationship with the NBA and its fans in Israel for the coming years.”