IMG SIGNS GLOBAL TV SAILING TIE-UP- 1 Nov 2010 00:00:00
The global production and distribution company IMG Media has been confirmed as official television partner to the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12.
Racing will begin in the Spanish home of the race, Alicante, on 29th October next year as the new series gets underway.
A host of programming will be produced and distributed by IMG including a series of ‘Golden Moments’ showcasing the best footage in the 37-year history of the ocean races.
Live video conferences, daily and weekly news updates will also be broadcast around the world.
The hub for the new regular broadcast updates will be the new NASA-inspired Race Control room in the Spanish Race Headquarters.
IMG Media, a division of global sports and media company, IMG Worldwide, also distributes The Open Championship, IRB Rugby World Cup and The Wimbledon Championships.
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