WCSN to Deliver Exclusive Coverage of the 2006 Asian Games Online.The 15(th) Asian Games The Asian Games, also called the Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The games are regulated by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) under the supervision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Will Be Broadcast for the First Time Ever for U.S. Audiences SANTA MONICA Santa Monica (săn`tə mŏn`ĭkə), city (1990 pop. 86,905), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1886. Tourism and retailing are important, and the city has motion-picture, biotechnology, and software industries. , Calif. -- World Championship Sports Network (WCSN WCSN Western Cape Schools' Network (South Africa) ), the premier destination for fans of Olympic and lifestyle sports, has acquired exclusive broadcasting rights for the 2006 Asian Games, delivering for the first time complete coverage of the events in the U.S. Exclusive live and on-demand coverage of the two-week competition will be available online at www.wcsn.com. From the opening ceremony to the final medals presentation, WCSN will have exclusive in-depth coverage and highlights from all sports including swimming, gymnastics gymnastics, exercises for the balanced development of the body (see also aerobics), or the competitive sport derived from these exercises. Although the ancient Greeks (who invented the building called a gymnasium , karate and soccer for U.S. fans and enthusiasts, bringing greater awareness and popularity to the Asian Games. WCSN will also introduce viewers to common and popular Asian sports such as sepaktakraw, a cross between soccer and volleyball. "We are thrilled to be broadcasting the Asian Games in the U.S. for the first time as this further underscores our commitment to bringing exciting content and quality coverage to our users wherever they are," said WCSN Chairman Claude Ruibal, one of the network's founders. "Partnering with the Asian Games to feature some sports not generally known in the U.S. to those widely popular throughout, WCSN allows fans to see some of their favorite athletes compete as well as discover new sports from across the world." Fans will have complete access to exclusive coverage plus on-demand highlights of the Asian Games along with all other WCSN sports including cycling, shooting, table tennis and more for $4.95 a month at WCSN.com. In addition, users get free access to results, photos, behind-the-scenes features, blogs and more. Occurring every four years since 1951, the 15th Asian Games will take place in Doha, capital of Qatar Noun 1. capital of Qatar - the capital and chief port of Qatar Bida, Doha, El Beda Katar, Qatar, State of Katar, State of Qatar - an Arab country on the peninsula of Qatar; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1971; the economy is dominated by oil . The 2006 Asian Games mark the beginning steps toward the road to Beijing for the 2008 Olympic Games Olympic games, premier athletic meeting of ancient Greece, and, in modern times, series of international sports contests. The Olympics of Ancient Greece Although records cannot verify games earlier than 776 B.C. . The Asian Games will be the biggest to date with over 12,000 athletes from 45 countries in Asia competing in 39 different sports with an estimated audience of about 1.5 billion and around 3 billion for the opening ceremony. Each sport's competition has a range of disciplines and events and coverage schedules can be found at WCSN.com. About World Championship Sports Network (WCSN) World Championship Sports Network (WCSN) is the premier destination for fans of Olympic and lifestyle sports, delivering an immersive experience via exclusive live and on demand coverage of world class competitions, interaction with top athletes and in depth access to sports news and information year round. WCSN offers comprehensive coverage of over 60 sports disciplines, through exclusive long term programming agreements across a number of key International Federations and National Governing Bodies Noun 1. governing body - the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something; "he claims that the present administration is corrupt"; "the governance of an association is responsible to its members"; "he . Major championship events in sports ranging from Athletics (Track & Field), Skiing, Swimming, Gymnastics and Cycling to Volleyball, Karate and Taekwondo are featured online at www.wcsn.com and on television via WCSN's weekly syndicated television program, World Championship Sports, available in more than 45 million US households. WCSN also markets Olympic sports The Olympic sports comprise all the sports contested in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. The current Olympic program consists of 35 sports with 53 disciplines and more than 400 events — the Summer Olympics include 28 sports with 38 disciplines, and the Winter Olympics in partnership with International Federations, National Governing Bodies, local organizations, clubs, sponsors, and through related websites and publications. WCSN has a strategic partnership agreement with Major League Baseball "MLB" and "Major Leagues" redirect here. For other uses, see MLB (disambiguation) and Major Leagues (disambiguation). Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest level of play in North American professional baseball. Advanced Media, LP (MLBAM MLBAM Major League Baseball Advanced Media ), the interactive media and Internet Company of Major League Baseball, for its website WCSN.com. WCSN's lead investor is Polaris Venture Partners who invests in seed, early stage, and middle market companies in high growth industries. They have over $3 billion under management and currently invest in over 90 companies. For more information, please visit www.wcsn.com. |
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