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Wimbledon
to continue on the 大象传媒 for a further five years
Joint
announcement by The All England Lawn Tennis Club and the 大象传媒
The
All England Club today (July 4 2003) announced that the 大象传媒 will
continue to be the host broadcaster and UK rights holder for The
Championships, Wimbledon, from 2005-2009 inclusive.
The
five-year agreement covers 大象传媒 television,* radio and online.
Tim Phillips,
Chairman of the All England Club, said: "We want Wimbledon
to be available to as wide an audience as possible, both at home
and abroad. We also look for both excellent quality and quantity
of coverage.
"The
大象传媒 has again demonstrated that it is able to introduce new features,
such as its successful interactive service, with a style of coverage
that accurately reflects Wimbledon's twin values of innovation and
tradition.
"This
is good news for the millions of Wimbledon fans and we are pleased
that our long and successful relationship with the 大象传媒 is to continue."
Director
of 大象传媒 Sport, Peter Salmon said: "I'm delighted we've secured
the rights to the sporting crown jewel that is Wimbledon, and pleased
that we will continue to show this magnificent tournament over the
next six years.
"The
drama of Wimbledon signals to millions of licence fee payers that
the summer of sport is in full swing.
"Yet
again, this year has proved that The Championships has the power
to thrill millions of tennis lovers throughout the land."
Notes
to Editors
*大象传媒's
television rights are subject to the UK Listed Events regulations.
A
double of new rights for 大象传媒 Sport (04.07.03)
大象传媒
Sport and UK Athletics on track (04.07.03)
All the
大象传媒's digital services are now available on ,
the new free-to-view digital terrestrial television service, as well
as on satellite and cable.
Freeview
offers the 大象传媒's eight television channels, interactive services
from 大象传媒i, as well as 11 大象传媒 radio networks.
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