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Swiss-Ski and BKW entered into three-year sponsorship agreement

BKW sponsorship activity Bern, 16-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Swiss-Ski and BKW have entered into a three-year sponsorship agreement. BKW is therefore stepping up its commitment to talented young athletes, amateur sport and elite sport within its sports sponsorship activity. By supporting … Read the full press release

McLaren GT launches the McLaren GT Young Driver Programme at the Autosport International Show

SURREY, 12-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — McLaren GT has confirmed today at the Autosport International Show the launch of the McLaren GT Young Driver Programme. Ahead of the 2015 GT season, which will see McLaren GT customer teams racing the new … Read the full press release

WPP leads US$250 million investment in George Pyne’s global sports marketing firm Bruin Sports Capital

LONDON, 08-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — WPP, the world’s largest communications services group, is leading a syndicate investing US$250 million in Bruin Sports Capital, a global sports marketing firm launched by George Pyne, the former President of IMG Worldwide’s global sports … Read the full press release

Loughborough University announces the appointment of John Steele as the new Executive Director of Sport

Loughborough University has today announced the appointment of John Steele as the new Executive Director of Sport. Leicestershire, UK, 27-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Described by former Loughborough student Lord Coe, as ‘an exceptional sports leader’, John is one of the biggest … Read the full press release

Sky Sports to provide live television coverage of every ball in the seven matches of 2015 Women’s Ashes Series

LONDON, 14-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today released the schedule for the 2015 Women’s Ashes Series and announced that for the first time, Sky Sports will provide live television coverage of every ball in … Read the full press release

BT Sport announces that over 24,000 commercial premises now subscribe to their sports service

LONDON, 13-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Today BT Sport has announced that over 24,000 commercial premises have taken its sports service, and that in the pubs market alone 30%[1] of pubs now subscribe to BT Sport. A combination of great live … Read the full press release

Loughborough University research warns coaches that athletes in power sports can also experience eating disorders

A Loughborough academic has warned coaches that athletes in power sports, such as basketball, football and rugby, can also experience eating disorders. Leicestershire, UK, 6-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — That is one of the major findings from a collection of research papers … Read the full press release

Bentley’s Continental GT3-R to debut on the frozen lakes in Finland piloted by four-time World Rally Champion and Bentley Boy, Juha Kankkunen

Power on Ice – the ultimate winter ice-driving event returns for 2015 The Continental GT3-R makes its dynamic debut on the ice Programme designed by four-time World Rally Champion and two-time ice speed record breaker Juha Kankkunen Crewe, 3-11-2014 — … Read the full press release

Loughborough University performance psychologist Dr. David Fletcher receives fellowship from the Association of Applied Sport Psychology

Dr. David Fletcher, a senior lecturer in performance psychology and management in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, has received a fellowship from the Association of Applied Sport Psychology. Leicestershire, UK, 29-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Association is … Read the full press release

Australian international Jamie Dwyer visits Loughborough University to work with the performance hockey squads based on campus

Australian international Jamie Dwyer has visited Loughborough University to work with the performance hockey squads based on campus. Leicestershire, UK, 29-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Jamie is a legend of the sport, winning the FIH World Player of the Year award … Read the full press release

The adidas Group names Karen Parkin as Chief HR Officer effective November 1, 2014

CIO Jan Brecht to assume additional responsibility for adidas Group’s global supply chain Herzogenaurach, 16-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The adidas Group has appointed English-born Karen Parkin as Chief HR Officer effective November 1, 2014. She will report directly to Herbert … Read the full press release

A ‘Manchester United Youth XI’ returns to play at Loughborough University Stadium against the Students football team on Tuesday 21 October

A ‘Manchester United Youth XI’ is returning to play at Loughborough University Stadium against the Students football team on Tuesday 21 October. Leicestershire, UK, 2-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A United youth side played Loughborough Students two years ago, completing a … Read the full press release

The 4th edition of the SportAccord World Mind Games returns, 11-17 December 2014, Beijing

MIND GAMES ENTHUSIASTS, REJOICE! THE 4TH EDITION OF THE SPORTACCORD WORLD MIND GAMES RETURNS IN DECEMBER THIS YEAR, BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER! Lausanne, Switzerland, 2-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Taking place in Beijing from the 11-17 December, the World Mind Games … Read the full press release

Czech car maker ŠKODA made motorsport history by clinching a double title early in the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC)

ŠKODA clinches the manufacturers’ and drivers’ championships early Third consecutive APRC title Czech factory driver Kopecký claims his second continental title after winning the European Rally Championship in 2013 Fifth win for ŠKODA in round five of the season Fabia … Read the full press release

Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou to present new programme for education, youth and sport Erasmus+ on 29 September 2014 in Paris

BRUSSELS, 26-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Androulla Vassiliou, the European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth, will present Erasmus+, the new European programme for education, youth and sport, this Monday (29 September at 10:00) at the conference to be held … Read the full press release

The MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team appoints Pascal Wehrlein to the position of reserve driver

Brackley, 17-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team is delighted to announce the appointment of Pascal Wehrlein to the position of reserve driver. After a successful early career in go-karts, Pascal (19, Sigmaringen, Germany) won the 2011 ADAC … Read the full press release

Aprilia announces its participation in the Grand Prix motorcycle racing in the MotoGP class

Misano, 15-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Aprilia (Piaggio Group) officially announced that they will enter the Grand Prix motorcycle racing in the MotoGP class. The Aprilia brand’s return to the top world motorcycling competition will take place in 2015, a year ahead … Read the full press release

Wasps Rugby stars Bradley Davies and Alapati Leiua helped wounded warriors prepare for the Invictus Games presented by Jaguar Land Rover on September 10 at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

New Wasps signings Bradley Davies and Alapati Leiua share their professional rugby experience with the British Armed Forces team ahead of them competing in the wheelchair rugby discipline at the Invictus Games Visit to training session part of an innovative … Read the full press release

SportAccord extends current partnership agreement with the Swatch Group through to 2018

Lausanne, Switzerland, 20-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The International Sport Federations Union – SportAccord, today announced an extension to its current partnership agreement with the Swatch Group through to 2018. The announcement, made at Maison Du Sport (MSI), in Lausanne, Switzerland, means the … Read the full press release

NOW TV launches brand new weekly pass for all 7 Sky Sports channels

Enjoy all 7 Sky Sports channels for 7 days for just £10.99 LONDON, 15-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — NOW TV is this week launching a brand new weekly pass for sports fans looking to watch even more of the best live sporting action … Read the full press release