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A
double of new rights for BBC Sport
BBC
Sport today announces two new sports deals that will give terrestrial
audiences access to some of the UK's greatest sporting events.
Wimbledon
The
BBC will continue to be the host broadcaster and UK rights holder
for The Championships, Wimbledon, from 2005 to 2009 inclusive.
The
five-year agreement covers BBC television, radio and online.
For
more information - Wimbledon
to continue on the BBC for a further five years
UK
Athletics
BBC
Sport has won the exclusive rights to broadcast all the key UK domestic
athletics meetings - indoor and outdoor - up to and including 2008.
Outdoor
Meetings
· Norwich Union International
· Norwich Union Super League
· Norwich Union World Trials and AAA's Championships
· Norwich Union London Grand Prix
Indoor
Meetings
· Norwich Union International
· Norwich Union Indoor Trials and AAA's Championships
· Norwich Union Indoor Grand Prix
Peter
Salmon, Director, BBC Sport, said: "We are delighted to
announce these new rights deals, which without doubt represent some
of the most popular and diverse sports in the UK.
"The
BBC has secured a strong public service sport portfolio for the
next decade.
"We
are excited at the prospect of continuing to push the boundaries
of sports broadcasting, whilst following our national heroes through
the Olympics and the world's most prestigious tennis tournament.
"We
will continue our commitment to these sports on television, radio,
and online.
"These
deals will help fund grass roots initiatives and enable us to continue
our support of the promotion of sport at every level."
For
more information - BBC
Sport and UK Athletics on track
Notes
to Editors
The
power of Tim brings the nation together (01.07.03)
BBC
Wimbledon 2003 press pack (09.06.03)
All the
BBC's digital services are now available on Freeview,
the new free-to-view digital terrestrial television service, as well
as on satellite and cable.
Freeview
offers the BBC's eight television channels, interactive services
from BBCi, as well as 11 BBC radio networks.
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