Sports Press Release – Weekly Newsletter for August 16-23, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
WMF Youth World Minigolf Championships in Sochi, Russia
SOCHI, Russia, August 16, 2010 – The World Minigolf Sport Federation (WMF) Youth World Minigolf
Championships took place in the 2014 Olympic city of Sochi, Russia on the
10th – 13th August 2010. 85 players from 10 countries competed.
The pre-tournament favourites Germany took gold medals in both the Girls'
and Boys' team events. [...]
Tsingtao Brewery & QSL Sports Set Charity Fund-raising Record
QINGDAO, China, August 16, 2010 – Tsingtao Brewery Company Limited ("Tsingtao Brewery") and QSL Sports
Limited ("QSL Sports") are delighted to announce that the "Tsingtao Beer QSL
Charity Fund-raising Gala" held on August 14 raised over RMB12.9 million
(approximately US$1.9 million), setting a new record for similar gala events
organized by other Mainland China sports charity funds in [...]
FlexiContent Increases Revenue for Operators During World Cup
PARIS, August 13, 2010 – eServGlobal Limited (LSE: ESG & ASX: ESV), a global telecoms
software vendor specializing in Mobile Money and Value-Added Services (VAS),
today reported increased revenue for its FlexiContent customers.
FlexiContent, available through over a dozen operators during
the 2010 soccer world cup in South Africa, allows operators to quickly
capitalize on [...]
Tissot Unveils New Power Trio at the Watch Hut
BIRMINGHAM, England, August 13, 2010 – The World's Leading Swiss Watch Manufacturer has Unveiled Three New
Models set to Capture the Hearts, Minds and Wrists of Watch Fans the World
Over.
'Innovators by Tradition' Tissot embody over 150 years of innovation and
classic watchmaking craftsmanship, and its latest output looks set to
continue this legacy.
[...]
Procter & Gamble Provides Travel Assistance to Moms of Youth Olympians at Inaugural Youth Olympic Games
Global Launch of 'Thank You Mom' Initiative Extends Campaign from Singapore through London 2012 Olympic Games
SINGAPORE, August 14, 2010 – Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) today announced the first in a series of
global 'Thank You Mom' initiatives at the inaugural Singapore 2010 Youth
Olympic Games, an international multi-sport event that features athletes
between the ages of [...]
Mission Workshop Lands in Europe and Finds a New Home in London
SAN FRANCISCO, August 11, 2010 – Mission Workshop (www.missionworkshop.com), a San Francisco-based
company that creates bags, clothing, and shoes for urban cyclists and world
travelers alike, has opened their new European base of operations in
collaboration with London's handmade bike builders, 14 Bike Co. The
newly-forged space is a rebirth of 14 Bike Co's original East London retail
space [...]
NTT Europe Achieves ISO/IEC 20000 – IT Service Management Certification
LONDON, August 9, 2010 – NTT Europe (www.eu.ntt.com/), an ICT solutions partner and
subsidiary of NTT Communications (www.ntt.com/), today
announces that all its managed services operations across Europe have been
officially verified by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
(www.lrqa.com/default.aspx) as being compliant with the ISO/IEC 20000
standard for IT Service Management.
The ISO/IEC 20000 IT Service Management [...]
Premier Media Group Moves to File-based Delivery with Signiant
Solution streamlines content supply chain for FOX SPORTS and other leading channels -
BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, August 9, 2010 – Signiant, Inc. has supplied and installed a content supply chain
management (www.signiant.com) solution for Premier Media Group (PMG -
www.premiermediagroup.com.au), Australia's leading sports producer and
broadcaster. The Signiant solution is designed to replace existing tape-based
workflows, streamlining the acquisition and [...]
Russell Jones and Walker Launches 2 Way Street Campaign
LONDON, August 9, 2010 – Russell Jones and Walker, the personal injury specialists, has launched 2
Way Street, a campaign that aims to bring HGV drivers and cyclists together.
The campaign, fronted by Gail Porter, calls for HGV drivers to have cycle
awareness training, for cyclists to be encouraged to take cycle training [...]
Eunice Kennedy Shriver Legacy Honored Globally on September 25th
WASHINGTON, August 9, 2010 – One year ago this Wednesday, August 11th, the visionary Eunice Kennedy
Shriver, Special Olympics International founder, Best Buddies International
board member, and champion of all people with intellectual disabilities
passed away. On the anniversary of her passing, Special Olympics, Best
Buddies and people across the world join in celebration of her life and
legacy [...]
China Won Title at the 28th Boys Nankyu World Championship
A Breakthrough Performance in QSL and CBA's Year Long Partnership
BEIJING, August 9, 2010 – QSL Sports Limited (QSL) is pleased to announce that China has won the
title of the 28th Boys Nankyu World Championship held in Tokyo at the end of
July, 2010. This is the first time in the past 11 years that China [...]
Escapade Unveils Superhero Football Team Costumes
LONDON, August 9, 2010 – Escapade has a few special new inclusions to their already huge fancy
dress wardrobe and it has come just in time for the start of what we are all
hoping will be a super Premier League season.
Escapade now stocks a set of special costumes for the most [...]
npower Announces Competition for new Customers
WORCESTER, England, August 6, 2010 – npower has released details of a competition for all new customers
signing up to its Football Saver tariff online via npower.com. The
competition gives entrants the chance to win one of two prizes; A Football
League Club Experience day or a signed ball and shirt for a club of the
winner's choice.
[...]
Statement Issued on Behalf of Kenny Huang
HONG KONG, August 4, 2010 – In response to widespread media reports that Kenny Huang had made a
formal bid for Liverpool Football Club, Mr. Huang would like to emphasize
that he has registered interest in investing in Liverpool FC but has made no
formal bid. There has been much speculation and commentary from a wide array
of [...]
New York Yankees Signs Chinese Company ‘Uni-President’ as New Sponsor
BEIJING, August 3, 2010 – The New York Yankees today announced the signing of China-based company
Uni-President Enterprises (China) to a four-year sponsorship agreement in the
instant-noodle category. Uni-President is utilizing the sponsorship of the
Yankees to support the QSL China Baseball League (CBL) of which it is the
major sponsor.
In conjunction with this [...]
Riis: Saxo Bank Joins SunGard as Co-Title Sponsor in 2011
COPENHAGEN, August 3, 2010 – Bjarne Riis, owner and manager of Riis Cycling A/S, announced today that
Saxo Bank, the trading and investment specialist, will become co-title
sponsor with SunGard, one of the world's leading software and technology
services companies.
Following the announcement during the Tour de France that SunGard had
agreed to become co-title [...]
Legendary Pele and the World-Renowned New York Cosmos Score a Come Back
Rebirth of America's Most Beloved Soccer Club Led by Honorary President Pele
NEW YORK, August 1, 2010 – Moments ago, during the Copa NYC Finals at Flushing Meadows Corona Park,
New York, soccer legend and former New York Cosmos star Pele made a rare
appearance to the thousands of players and fans in attendance, and announced
to the [...]
realbuzz.com Celebrity Sporting Blogs
LONDON, July 30, 2010 – realbuzz.com is still pulling the sporting greats out the bag in their
line up of sporting celeb bloggers. Earlier this year the healthy, active
living website reported a brand new list of celeb bloggers; including Clarke
Carlisle, Gabby Logan, Richard Dunwoody and Steve Thompson. The 'bloggers'
have made a real impact with the [...]
BIXI Rolls Into London
MONTREAL, July 30, 2010 – Today, Boris Johnson, the mayor of London, launched the latest addition
to the BIXI franchise. London is adding its name to an impressive list of
world metropolises including Montreal, Melbourne, Boston, Washington and
Minneapolis that have adopted the BIXI public bike system as an active and
environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional modes of urban
transport. [...]
K-Swiss Acquires FORM Athletics, Appoints Mark Miller President of New Orange County Division
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, California, July 29, 2010 – California Sports Company K-Swiss (Nasdaq: KSWS) announced today the
acquisition of Laguna Beach-based FORM Athletics. Terms of the deal were not
disclosed.
FORM Athletics will operate as a division of K-Swiss led by Mark Miller,
FORM's incumbent founder and CEO. Under the agreement, Miller will become
President of [...]
WMF Youth World Minigolf Championships in Sochi, Russia
SOCHI, Russia, August 16, 2010 – The World Minigolf Sport Federation (WMF) Youth World Minigolf
Championships took place in the 2014 Olympic city of Sochi, Russia on the
10th – 13th August 2010. 85 players from 10 countries competed.
The pre-tournament favourites Germany took gold medals in both the Girls'
and Boys' team events. [...]
Tsingtao Brewery & QSL Sports Set Charity Fund-raising Record
QINGDAO, China, August 16, 2010 – Tsingtao Brewery Company Limited ("Tsingtao Brewery") and QSL Sports
Limited ("QSL Sports") are delighted to announce that the "Tsingtao Beer QSL
Charity Fund-raising Gala" held on August 14 raised over RMB12.9 million
(approximately US$1.9 million), setting a new record for similar gala events
organized by other Mainland China sports charity funds in [...]