ESPN Star Sports Gets New Taiwanese Distributor

Singapore, 18 December 2001: ESPN STAR Sports (ESS), Asia’s leading sports broadcaster has signed an agreement with Tai Chiang International Corporation (TCIC) to be the new distributor of both its ESPN and STAR channels in Taiwan. The contract with TCIC effective January 1, 2002 will replace the partnership currently held with Videoland.

Announcing the conclusion of the distribution contract with TCIC, ESS Managing Director Rik Dovey said ‘this agreement between TCIC and ESPN STAR Sports signifies two things – partnership and continued growth. Both companies are committed to bringing subscribers in Taiwan the best sports television and, working closely together, are confident of expanding the delivery of ESPN and STAR Sports in Taiwan.’

Mr. Dovey added that ESPN and STAR Sports’ customized programming and presentation tailored specifically for Taiwan together with quality sporting events including Major League Baseball, NBA, Formula One, Grand Slam tennis and golf as well as world-class Pool events brought viewers a compelling sports programming line-up.

Under the agreement TCIC will exclusively distribute the ESPN and STAR Sports channels on cable and SMATV throughout Taiwan.

TCIC is a subsidiary of Yong Tong Communication Co. Ltd, Taiwan’s largest channel distributor since 1999 and a leading sub-distributor since 1994.

For further information, please contact:

Stephenie David Vasko, ESPN STAR Sports tel: (65) 488 6129 or email: davids@espnstar.com
Mai Tatoy, ESPN STAR Sports (65) 488 6134 or email: tatoym@espnstar.com