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*WSG, together with its partners Perform Group and Content Craft, successfully delivered the digital broadcast of the inaugural Asian Youth Games (AYG) held in Singapore, generating more than 2.6 million page views from visitors from 141 countries on the event's official website – www.ayg2009.sg. The AYG is the first multi-sport event in the region to receive approval from the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) to provide broadcast coverage for all of its competitions via digital channels. The WSG-led consortium provided host broadcaster services, content creation, site architecture and management; producing more than 165 live hours of action from nine sports during the Games.

*WSG, together with its partners Perform Group and Content Craft, successfully delivered the digital broadcast of the inaugural Asian Youth Games (AYG) held in Singapore, generating more than 2.6 million page views from visitors from 141 countries on the event's official website – www.ayg2009.sg. The AYG is the first multi-sport event in the region to receive approval from the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) to provide broadcast coverage for all of its competitions via digital channels. The WSG-led consortium provided host broadcaster services, content creation, site architecture and management; producing more than 165 live hours of action from nine sports during the Games.

 

'''2008'''

'''2008'''

*Lagardѐre Sports, the world’s fastest-growing sports marketing company, acquired a 70- percent share of WSG. Together with Dentsu and International Sports Events (ISE), the Middle East’s largest rights-holder and media player, the Group offers a powerful sports and business network across the continent. By consolidating our market leader position and resources, we are uniquely positioned to continue growing Asian sport on a global level, as well as harness and secure new business opportunities in the region. This strategic agreement also benefits our partners – sport governing bodies, sponsors, broadcasters and ultimately, sports fans everywhere.

*Lagardѐre Sports, the world’s fastest-growing sports marketing company, acquired a 70- percent share of WSG. Together with Dentsu and International Sports Events (ISE), the Middle East’s largest rights-holder and media player, the Group offers a powerful sports and business network across the continent. By consolidating our market leader position and resources, we are uniquely positioned to continue growing Asian sport on a global level, as well as harness and secure new business opportunities in the region. This strategic agreement also benefits our partners – sport governing bodies, sponsors, broadcasters and ultimately, sports fans everywhere.

*The Singapore Sports Hub Consortium, of which WSG is a member, wins the bid to build, operate and manage the nation’s first fully integrated and sustainable sports, entertainment and lifestyle hub that is due for completion in 2014. The Singapore Sports Hub is believed to be the first and largest Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) sports infrastructure project in the world.

*The Singapore Sports Hub Consortium, of which WSG is a member, wins the bid to build, operate and manage the nation’s first fully integrated and sustainable sports, entertainment and lifestyle hub that is due for completion in 2014. The Singapore Sports Hub is believed to be the first and largest Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) sports infrastructure project in the world.

 

'''2007'''

'''2007'''

*In 15 years, WSG has grown to seven offices strategically located in Asia’s largest markets and most dynamic business and financial hubs – Beijing, Beirut, Delhi, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Singapore and Tokyo. Our team of more than 150 skilled and experienced personnel who are passionate about sport, are spread across these offices.

*In 15 years, WSG has grown to seven offices strategically located in Asia’s largest markets and most dynamic business and financial hubs – Beijing, Beirut, Delhi, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Singapore and Tokyo. Our team of more than 150 skilled and experienced personnel who are passionate about sport, are spread across these offices.

 

'''2006'''

'''2006'''

*Signed global cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar under the Group’s player management program.

*Signed global cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar under the Group’s player management program.

 

'''2005'''

'''2005'''

*Produced the first live television broadcast from Pyongyang, of the 2006 FIFA World Cup GermanyTM Asian Qualifying match between North Korea and Iran.

*Produced the first live television broadcast from Pyongyang, of the 2006 FIFA World Cup GermanyTM Asian Qualifying match between North Korea and Iran.

 

'''2004'''

'''2004'''

*Formed an alliance with Dentsu Inc., the world’s largest single-brand advertising and communications company, in a strategic move to consolidate our market leader position.

*Formed an alliance with Dentsu Inc., the world’s largest single-brand advertising and communications company, in a strategic move to consolidate our market leader position.

 

'''2003'''

'''2003'''

*Renewed partnership with the AFC for a further ten years in a contract valued at over US$200 million.

*Renewed partnership with the AFC for a further ten years in a contract valued at over US$200 million.

 

'''2002'''

'''2002'''

*Moved WSG's headquarters from Hong Kong to Singapore.

*Moved WSG's headquarters from Hong Kong to Singapore.

 

'''2000'''

'''2000'''

*The Group brought together the consortium that successfully won the bid to acquire the ICC Cricket World Cup 2003 and other rights under a contract valued at US$550 million. This deal changed the fortune of world cricket and ultimately led to the renewal in 2007, of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) properties for more than US$1 billion

*The Group brought together the consortium that successfully won the bid to acquire the ICC Cricket World Cup 2003 and other rights under a contract valued at US$550 million. This deal changed the fortune of world cricket and ultimately led to the renewal in 2007, of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) properties for more than US$1 billion

 

'''1998'''

'''1998'''

*Produced the first live television broadcast from Vietnam for the AFF Suzuki Cup

*Produced the first live television broadcast from Vietnam for the AFF Suzuki Cup

 

'''1996'''

'''1996'''

*Established a partnership with the Asean Football Federation (AFF) and launched the region’s premier tournament and ratings leader, the AFF Suzuki Cup (formerly known as the Tiger Cup).

*Established a partnership with the Asean Football Federation (AFF) and launched the region’s premier tournament and ratings leader, the AFF Suzuki Cup (formerly known as the Tiger Cup).

 

'''1994'''

'''1994'''

*Established partnerships with the Asian Basketball Confederation (ABC) and the Asian PGA (now Asian Tour) to professionally manage their events.

*Established partnerships with the Asian Basketball Confederation (ABC) and the Asian PGA (now Asian Tour) to professionally manage their events.

 

'''1993'''

'''1993'''

*Established a landmark partnership with the AFC to market their sport, events and television rights. Opened a second office in Dubai headed by Pierre Kakhia, President, West Asia later that year.

*Established a landmark partnership with the AFC to market their sport, events and television rights. Opened a second office in Dubai headed by Pierre Kakhia, President, West Asia later that year.

 

'''1992'''

'''1992'''

*Founded in Hong Kong as Asia Sport Group by Chairman & CEO, Seamus O’Brien.

*Founded in Hong Kong as Asia Sport Group by Chairman & CEO, Seamus O’Brien.

 

 

 

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