Asia
Manchester United deal supports Wow Hydrate’s push into Mena and Europe
Wow Hydrate aims to use its sponsorship agreement with Manchester United to ‘elevate recognition’ among consumers and distributors and support its push into Mena and Europe, says managing director Queenie Porter.
BCCI announces Campa and Atomberg Technologies as new central sponsors
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced Indian brands Campa and Atomberg Technologies as 'Official Partners' on three-year deals.
CSL clubs naming rights sponsors provide much-needed financial injection
Clubs from the Chinese Super League will be able to sell team naming rights to commercial entities in a bid to shore up ailing finances
BCCI invites bids for Women’s Premier League partnership rights
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released a request for quotation in relation to partnership rights for its new Women’s Premier League T20 competition, which launched last year.
Qatar Airways comes on board as AFC global sponsor
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced a new six-year global sponsorship deal with Qatar Airways.
BCCI invites IPL title sponsorship bids
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has invited bids in a new tender process for title sponsorship rights of the Indian Premier League (IPL) from 2024 to 2028.
‘Beyond Boundaries’ – DP World and the ICC Cricket World Cup
SportBusiness Sponsorship looks at how DP World activated its sponsorship agreement covering this year's ICC Cricket World Cup.
The ONE Esports App – Samsung and ONE Esports
In January 2022, Southeast Asian esports organisation ONE Esports and smartphone manufacturer Samsung entered a long-term agreement with the intention of launching an esports app, exclusive to Samsung…
BCCI takes Byju’s to court over unpaid sponsorship fees
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has launched legal action against former top-tier sponsor Byju's over alleged non-payment of overdue sponsorship fees.
Rajasthan Royals extends Luminous shirt sponsorship
Indian Premier League (IPL) team Rajasthan Royals has secured the long-term future of its front-of-shirt sponsorship position via an extension with energy solutions provider Luminous Power Technologies
Visa furthers international football footprint with AFC
Visa has expanded its presence in international football via a regional sponsorship agreement with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
EXCLUSIVE: Gujarat Titans seeking new front-of-shirt sponsor for 2024 IPL season
Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Gujarat Titans is actively searching for a new front-of-shirt sponsor after Ather Energy opted not to renew its deal, SportBusiness can reveal.
First Korean sponsor key to PSG’s continuing Asian expansion
Paris Saint-Germain has signed its first sponsor from South Korea, today (Thursday) announcing a two-year global agreement with bakery brand Paris Baguette
Juventus leverages popularity in Asia to extend Ganten deal
Federico Palomba, managing director of Juventus FC's APAC office, talks about the club's recent renewal with Chinese mineral water brand Ganten.
Seven-figure Super11 and Groww deals headline 2023 Asia Cup sponsor portfolio
The recently completed Asia Cup, organised by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), earned seven figure-sums from both of its top two central sponsorship positions.
Sportfive turns to former WSG stalwart Nair to lead cricket push
Sportfive’s appointment of former World Sport Group executive Venu Nair has signalled the ambition of the agency to win new business in cricket as it builds up its operations in Asia.
IOC steps up centralisation play as Olympic Qualifier Series hosts named
Moves to centralise the Olympics qualification process have been advanced with the dual hosting appointment of Budapest and Shanghai, as the International Olympic Committee continues its push to better…
Kubo factor helps Real Sociedad land Japanese shirt sponsor
Real Sociedad has ended its search for a main shirt sponsor, agreeing a multi-faceted deal with Japaese conglomerate Yasuda Group.