BAL to be shown in 215 countries and territories in 15 languages
League to tip off on 16th May after delaying inaugural campaign in March 2020
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) has unveiled its broadcast partners ahead of its debut season, with the competition set to reach fans in 215 countries and territories in 15 languages.
BAL, a 12-team joint venture between the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (Fiba), will be broadcast by Canal+ and ESPN, which will air all 26 games across Francophone and Anglophone countries and territories in sub-Saharan Africa. Canal+ will also produce and distribute original ancillary programming, including weekly magazine show ‘BAL Action’.
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+ December 20, 2020 TIGHTER measures are expected in Clark as it was chosen to host another major sports event, following the announcement of the International Basketball Federation (Fiba) to hold here the third and last window of the Asia Cup qualifiers next year.
“This is such a great privilege not only for Clark but for the entire country to host one of the qualifiers for Fiba and we want to assure everybody that we will ensure the safety and health of everyone in the bubble. That is the first and most important objective that we have. And building on the success of the PBA bubble, gagawin pa nating mas istrikto at mas safe itong upcoming bubble na ito,” Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Vince Dizon said during the virtual press conference on Saturday, December 19, 2020.
Global governing body pens four-year global partnership with Philippines-based mobile services provider.
Posted: December 17 2020
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Fiba to use Smart’s 5G technology in build up to and during 2023 Basketball World Cup
Company gains exclusivity in telecommunications category
Deal also covers 2022 Women’s Basketball World Cup, Olympic qualifying tournaments and Continental Cups
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has unveiled a global partnership with mobile services provider Smart Communications.
The four-year deal, which was announced on Thursday during a virtual press conference, grants the Philippines-based company exclusivity in Fiba’s telecommunications category until 31st December 2023.
The contract, brokered by Fiba Marketing, the strategic partnership between the global governing body and the Infront agency, includes commercial rights across all Fiba competitions, including the 2023 Basketball World Cup, which the Philippines is hosting alon
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