Designed by world renowned firm Arup Sport and Singapore's leading architect practice DP Architects, the facilities will comprise:
• A 55,000 seat state of the art stadium with retractable roof, moveable tiers and environmentally friendly bowl cooling system
• An aquatic centre featuring Olympic swimming and diving facilities as well as leisure components
• A 3,000-capacity multi-purpose arena which is organised as two scalable and flexible multi-purpose modular halls
• A watersports centre
• A sports library, a sports museum and exhibition space
• 41,000 sqm of retail, restaurants and entertainment space.

The project has been designed to achieve the vision and objectives of developing a thriving sporting and healthy life style culture, underpinned by high calibre international events as well as by an array of community activities brought by World Sport Group, Asia's leading sports marketing, media and event management company, and Global Spectrum Pico Ltd, part of the Comcast Spectator group.

The new facilities will be built by Dragages Singapore, Asia's engineering and construction arm of the French Bouygues group and maintained by UGL Premas, South Asia's leading facilities and life cycle management company, part of the Australian UGL group.

The Singapore Indoor Stadium, being taken over today by the consortium, will be integrated with the new facilities.

SportsHub Pte Ltd is committed to work in partnership with the Sports Council to develop the best sport and entertainment facility in the region featuring a programme of local, regional and international events for everyone, fulfilling the "Sporting Singapore" vision and promoting participation, excellence and industry.

Key participants in the project are:

Shareholders:
Dragages Singapore Pte Ltd
HSBC Infrastructure Fund III
United Premas Limited
Global Spectrum Pico Holdings Pte Ltd

Contractors:
Dragages Singapore Pte Ltd
United Premas Limited
Global Spectrum Pico Ltd
World Sport Group

Designers:
Arup Sport
DP Architects
AECOM
Squiremech
Meinhardt International Pte Ltd

Advisors:
The HongKong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
Norton Rose (Asia) LLP
Rajah & Tann LLP
Knight Frank
Faithful & Gould
Ashurst LLB-Singapore
KPMG
Ernst & Young
Ovations
Willis (Singapore) Pte Ltd
AON Risk Services
EC Harris
Mott MacDonald
Cisco Security

Lenders:
The HongKong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
DBS Bank Limited
Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
BNP Paribas
Natixis
The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation
WestLB AG
Standard Chartered Bank
National Australia Bank
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

2. Said Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Community Development, Youth & Sports: "I am glad that we are ready to start construction of the Singapore Sports Hub. It will be a fully integrated sports, leisure, entertainment and lifestyle hub for world class events and community activities. The facilities will be accessible to both the general public and top athletes to train and compete in."

3. "As part of the Greater Marina Bay masterplan, the Singapore Sports Hub will also contribute to the larger government objective of repositioning Singapore as a great place to work, live and play," added Dr Balakrishnan.

4. Mr Oon Jin Teik, Chief Executive Officer of the Singapore Sports Council said: "Based on international feedback and comparison of the Singapore Sports Hub with other major sports facilities around the world, I am confident to say that our Sports Hub is highly unique as it is conceived as part of the larger Sporting Singapore 2001 blueprint which looks at sports development holistically. It is guided by the project objectives and desired outcomes which have a clear focus on target audiences. A programming-led strategy will keep the Sports Hub abuzz with activities on a daily basis and we have the world's first integrated land and water sports facility with extensive retail space and a sea front location within the city."

5. The Singapore Sports Hub was designed with the end users in mind and every effort has been made to ensure a delightful experience for spectators, participants, event companies, the sports fraternity, commercial tenants, and others. For example:

• For easy accessibility to the Sports Hub in Kallang, the Stadium Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station is located next to the National Stadium. The entire Sports Hub is also designed with features to facilitate movement for people with disabilities.

• For the comfort of all spectators, the new National Stadium will feature individual seats, natural ventilation and a retractable roof for all-weather enjoyment. It will be Singapore's largest all weather sports venue, and uses an innovative bowl cooling system that provides comfort with limited energy usage. The new National Stadium also features retractable seating which will allow us to bring spectators up close to the action, customized for soccer, rugby, cricket, athletics, and major spectacular events (e.g. National Day Parades).

• For the enjoyment of mobile and technology-savvy stakeholders, including remote spectators, the entire Sports Hub will be wired up with fiber optics and driven by technology and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions to ensure a refreshing, immersive, and interactive user experience. The entire Sports Hub, supported by a sports library and sports museum, will showcase knowledge-intensive sports offerings and integrate the past, present, and future of Singapore and Asian sports.

• For a diverse and participative experience for youths, seniors, and families, a host of community facilities are also provided and integrated within the Sports Hub. These include a beach volleyball court, rock climbing wall, hard courts, a Skate Park, an area for lawn bowling, and a 1-km jogging track located on the perimeter of the National Stadium. And when visitors have finished their sports games, they can hit the 41,000 sqm of retail shopping, health & wellness offerings, and food & beverage outlets.

• For the convenience of elite athletes with a hectic schedule, state-of-the-art training facilities, a comprehensive suite of services for rest and recovery, and a facility for short term stay will be offered to help them achieve podium success. There will be a sports-solution collaboration platform for the sports industry business partners and sports science & medicine specialists.

6. Visitors can also look forward to a host of international and local sports and entertainment events, maximizing the open land space, water body, and arenas. Additionally, Singapore Sports Hub will continue to attract live entertainment events (e.g. concerts and artistes from around the world), MICE (meetings, incentives, conventions, & exhibitions) events, and other exciting entertainment events and activities for the community.

7. For event organizers, the flexible, scalable, and modular design of the Sports Hub provides a multi functional layout that is designed to the relevant sport's International Federation specifications. To propel sports sponsorship, the Sports Hub is fully cabled for broadcast, thereby allowing events to be transmitted to the billions of viewers in the world. Eighty Corporate Boxes will be available for lease for organizations and companies to host their customers during major sports events. These features will help make the Singapore Sports Hub a preferred venue for international sports and entertainment events.

8. The consortium is ready to go full throttle. "We are very happy to finally close the deal. We are ready to go full swing," said Ludwig Reichhold, Managing Director, Dragages Singapore, "In partnership with the Government of Singapore, we will bring together the strength of our consortium and ensure Singapore Sports Hub reaches its full potential to create the excitement seen in other world class venues, thereby fulfilling the project vision and objectives set by the Singapore Sports Council."

9. Under the Private-Public-Partnership (PPP) arrangement, the government will pay the consortium an annual payment (covers construction, operating and financing costs) over 25 years. The construction cost is SGD$1.33 billion, which the government does not pay upfront. The government's payment will be through annual payments.

10. The Singapore Sports Hub is the largest sports infrastructure Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) project in the world and Singapore's largest and flagship PPP project. Under the PPP model, the Consortium brings in their expertise in various aspects of the project, such as construction, financing and programming, while the government makes monthly payments to the Consortium when the facilities and services become operational and meet the contractual obligations.

For details on the project please visit http://www.ssc.gov.sg/publish/Corporate/en/news/media_releases/2010/SINGAPORE SPORTS HUB DEAL SIGNED.html

Lifestyle cable channel AXN Asia, part of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Network Asia, have come on board as the tournament's first ever non-sport television partner.

Grayling, a leading sports and lifestyle public relations consultancy, has been appointed to manage communications for the event.

Peter Hutton, Chairman, SCC Singapore Rugby 7s organising committee, said: "We are delighted to announce several new and exciting partnerships with industry-leading media and communications groups, as well as the Singapore Sports Council. We are committed to making the event a viable broadcasting platform and these collaborations will undoubtedly raise the SCC Singapore Rugby 7s to new heights across the region.

"The event consistently attracts regional corporate partners and sponsors who see the international appeal of the tournament and the famous accompanying pitch-side party as the ideal platform for their brand. We look forward to continuing to develop relationships with new partners in the near future."

With the number of participating top-class national and invitational club teams from across the world increasing for the 2010 Tournament, World Sport Group, Asia's leading sports marketing, media and event management company, will produce highlights packages to be aired across Asia Pacific. Grayling will provide strategic PR consultancy, media relations and comprehensive digital implementation, to increase awareness of the tournament amongst sports fans, rugby enthusiasts and festival-goers across the region.

AXN Asia will partner with the tournament to promote the unique pitch side party atmosphere that has made the SCC 7s a true lifestyle and party event with various on air promotions and on ground activations during the tournament weekend.

The 2010 SCC 7s will take place from Friday 5 to Sunday 7 November, at a purpose built festival arena at the Padang, capable of holding over 7,000 fans. Each day will see international rugby 7s teams compete, while fans revel in the festival atmosphere of the pitch-side party.

Tickets are on sale at http://www.sccrugbysevens.com and are priced at $50 for three days for an adult and $25 for three days for under 18s.

About the Singapore Cricket Club International Rugby 7s

The Singapore Cricket Club International Rugby 7s is organised by the Singapore Cricket Club and is one of the oldest international invitational team sports events in Asia. What began as a humble tournament for Singaporean and Malaysian teams in the 1940s has grown to be regarded as a spectator friendly tournament with high playing standards. The mission of the tournament is to attract leading international and regional rugby teams, to provide a great spectator event and to further enhance the prestige of the Singapore Cricket Club. Surplus funds from the tournament are used for the development of rugby in Singapore, with a focus on youth rugby at schools and at grassroots level. The Singapore Cricket Club itself is one of Asia's oldest sporting clubs and is the second oldest sports club in Singapore, junior by 10 years to the Singapore Sporting Club, now the Singapore Turf Club. The Singapore Cricket Club has a total of 13 sporting sections under its umbrella and some 3000 members. The Singapore Cricket Club is located at the magnificent Padang in the heart of Singapore's business district.

It was the Filipino number one's third victory on the Asian Tour and came after a thrilling play-off victory over England's Chris Rodgers.

The 31-year-old Que beat Rodgers with a par at the first extra hole after both players finished tied on six-under-par 278 in regulation play at the Seri Selangor Golf Club.

Que, who had a one shot lead going into the final round earned a cheque for US$59,717. He also won the Philippine Open in 2008 and the Carlsberg Masters Vietnam in 2004.

"It feels great. First time I won was in 2004 and then I waited for four years for my second win. Now I've just waited for two years for my third. It's good and a great feeling. Hopefully I'll keep winning and I won't stop," said Que.

"Three is a charm. Winning a third time tells you that you can really do it no matter what. You just need to have the right mind set and believe in yourself that you can do it."

Despite making a bogey on 18 in regulation play to fall into a play-off, Que stayed calm and collected to win the title in extra time.

The popular Filipino is also a three time winner on the Mercedes-Benz Tour having won the 2007 Laguna National ASEAN Championship and the ICTSI Mt. Malarayat Championship in 2008 and 2009.

A distinguished amateur he also claimed the Philippine Amateur in 2001 and 2002. In 2002 he was also third in the individual section of the World Amateur Team Championship for the Eisenhower Trophy in Malaysia.

World Sport Group also manage Malaysian number one Danny Chia, US PGA Tour star Daniel Chopra from Sweden, Filipino ace Gerald Rosales and his sister Jennifer plus talented Australian Marcus Both and up and coming golfer Guido Van Der Valk from Holland.

The AFF Suzuki Cup is Southeast Asia's biggest football event and ratings leader. This year's competition, featuring the region's top eight teams, will be co-hosted by Indonesia and Vietnam from December 1st to 29th. Suzuki has been a title-sponsor of the AFF Cup since 2008.

"It is an honor for us, Suzuki Motor Corporation, to support the AFF Cup, an event which we have proudly title-sponsored since 2008. The AFF Suzuki Cup is the biggest, most exciting event in ASEAN, uniting its people through a common passion - football. We believe that through our sponsorship of this event, fans will have the opportunity to feel and experience a unique connection with Suzuki automobiles, motorcycles and outboards; products which are very much part of households in the region," said, Mr. Toshihiro Suzuki, Director and Senior Managing Executive Officer, and Chief Director of Overseas Sales.

"We are delighted that the ASEAN Football Federation will be continuing to work together with Suzuki as our title sponsor for the AFF Cup 2010. We welcome Suzuki's continued commitment to ASEAN's best national team football competition and with their support we can continue to develop the beautiful game in the region," said HE Tengku Tan Sri Dato' Seri Ahmad Rithaudeen, President of the ASEAN Football Federation

"The popularity and strength of the AFF Suzuki Cup has continued to grow since its conception and we will be making sure that this edition of the tournament will be the best yet," he added.

The agreement was sealed by the Singapore-based World Sport Group, the exclusive marketing partners of the ASEAN Football Federation and organizers of the AFF Suzuki Cup.

"Suzuki's partnership will be a key driving force behind the continued growth and success of this competition. We are also confident that in turn, this event will deliver the brand's broader marketing and sponsorship goals in the region," said Ian Mathie, Senior Vice-President, Football - South Asia, ASEAN and Australia.

The top two teams from a qualifying round to be held from October 22nd to 30th this year in Vientiane, Laos will join the top six seeded ASEAN nations - Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam - to make up the final field of eight nations.

The official draw will be held in Hanoi on September 15th. The semi-final and final matches will be played on a home and away format. All games will be broadcast on ESPN Star Sports and on terrestrial stations across the region.

ESPN STAR Sports has a strong tradition in strengthening top-class sports properties on its networks and this win reaffirms its commitment to showcase the best of Asian football as the region's biggest sports content provider. Through this deal, sealed by World Sport Group (WSG), the AFC's exclusive marketing and media partner, fans will enjoy a comprehensive and engaging experience on ESPN STAR Sports with the AFC Asian Cup 2011^TM available live on multiple platforms across all 24 countries in the region under its footprint.

In addition, leading up to the event, ESPN STAR Sports will broadcast the 16-episode programme, "Road to Doha", highlighting the teams and their preparation as they gear up to compete in Doha, Qatar from 7 to 29 January, 2011 for the most coveted trophy in Asia.

"These are very exciting times for Asian Football. For the first time in the tournament's history the fans can watch the action in high definition quality," said the AFC President Mohammad Bin Hammam. "I am very excited about our partnership with ESPN STAR Sports and believe that this will take the experience of the Asian Cup to new heights. I am especially pleased about all the various ways the technology allows us to take the game to the fans," added Bin Hammam.

The acquisition augments ESPN STAR Sports' Asian football offering, and reinforces its reputation as the home of football. All 32 matches will be broadcast on television across ESPN and STAR Sports networks, and for the first time fans can watch the high-definition broadcast of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011^TM on ESPN HD. The event will also be available online live and on-demand on ESPN Player, ESPN STAR Sports' revolutionary broadband network that offers anytime, anywhere access to live world-class sports content, and a fully online interactive experience for users to enjoy their viewing experience with other sport fans. In addition, football fans on the move can catch daily news and goals from the event on mobileESPN.

Said Mr. Manu Sawhney, Managing Director, ESPN STAR Sports: "The popularity of football in the region is overwhelming and ESPN STAR Sports is committed to showcase the AFC Asian Cup across our network. We are delighted that our longstanding partnership with the AFC has helped heighten the profile of Asian football over the years. This football property has a high level of traction and immense appeal across our broadcast footprint with devoted fans across the region following their favourite teams and players. The region's appetite for Asian football has been showing definite signs of growth, and our plans to enhance the broadcast and interactivity of the matches underline our commitment to football fans, which will provide coverage like they have never seen before."

"Our partnership with ESPN STAR Sports provides us with greater opportunities to enhance the fans' experience and reach the widest possible audience across the region. With extensive coverage across multiple media platforms, fans can access the very best of Asian football action in virtually every part of Asia at any time of the day. This will also provide AFC Asian Cup 2011^TM partners opportunities to extend their reach to larger audiences of potential customers," said James Clarke, Senior Vice-President, Content, World Sport Group.

The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011^TM features the top 16 teams in the region, including defending champions Iraq and the four Asian contenders in the recent FIFA World Cup - Korea Republic, Japan, Australia, and DPR Korea. Favourites China, a regional powerhouse and India which aims to become a significant player on the world stage have also qualified for the competition.

Please visit www.afcasiancup.com.

This agreement will extend the coverage of the tour's events across the country's over 6.9 million households with access to GOLF NETWORK. Broadcast on Japan's largest dedicated golf channel commenced early last month with coverage of Korea's GS Caltex Maekyung Open Golf Championship. Similarly, the live coverage and highlights of all OneAsia events will be televised alongside the network's regular programming of top golf competitions including PGA Tour, eight major tournaments, and both Japan's Men's and Ladies' Tours.

"We are delighted that OneAsia events are being broadcast in Japan, one of the largest golf markets in the world," said Sang Y Chun, Chairman and Commissioner, OneAsia. "This is a significant development for OneAsia and will provide the tour's events with great exposure in a market that has produced one of the most successful professional golf tours and many outstanding golfing talents."

"We are very excited that we will make this fast growing OneAsia available through the year on GOLF NETWORK," said Kimmy Iwamoto, President, Jupiter Golf Network Co., Ltd. "Aligning with the fast growing OneAsia will strengthen our broad range of golf programs, especially our international tour contents."

The agreement was negotiated in conjunction with World Sport Group, OneAsia's global media and marketing partner.

Since it was launched last year, OneAsia's tournament schedule has more than doubled in size, offering a multitude of full field playing opportunities to leading players across the region. In 2010, OneAsia will stage 11 tournaments offering over US$12 million in prize money, ultimately seeking to provide players in Asia with an alternative pathway to the PGA Tour and the European Tour.

Following this development, Toshiba will be launching a very aggressive and extensive cross-media campaign for their product portfolio highlighting the "Quality, Technology and Design" as three pillars of Toshiba products.

Sachin is synonymous with trust and reliability, endurance and longevity, confidence and performance, passion and thus mirrors the exact brand attributes that Toshiba stands for. Sachin's universal appeal transcends across all barriers of age, caste or region.

Talking about Toshiba and Sachin's association, Toshiba India said, "He is universally accepted, not just for his cricketing achievements but also for his extremely non-controversial, sweet and amiable disposition. All these attributes make Sachin a very apt choice for Toshiba's brand ambassador - he truly represents all that Toshiba philosophy is of enriching life." Sachin is a true Indian icon, and Toshiba aims to capture the same appreciation, affection and recognition in the Indian market.

Speaking on his endorsement of Toshiba, Sachin Tendulkar said, "Toshiba is all about excellence in Quality, Technology and Design. They believe in perfection and innovation which is something I have also been striving to achieve throughout my career. I am extremely happy and proud to be a member of Toshiba family."

As the brand ambassador for Toshiba India as a whole, Sachin will be extensively used by Toshiba across various traditional & new age mediums mediums - television, radio, print, outdoors etc. to promote their product offerings in India. Be it laptop, or television, or ACs, or home appliances, Sachin would be increasing seen promoting the products along with the company as a whole and take the product to its next level of consumer connect and engagement.

Commencing this year, the five-year agreement will see WSG assist in the delivery of sponsorship and television coverage, as well as professional management and organisation for this season-ending championship on both the PGA Tour of Australasia and the OneAsia tour.

This year, the Australian PGA Championship offers a prize purse of AUS $1.5 million (approximately US$1.3 million) and will be played from December 9th to 12th at the Hyatt Regency Coolum on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, its home for nearly a decade.

"The Australian PGA Championship is the oldest professional event on the PGA Tour of Australasia schedule, and our engagement with World Sport Group will ensure the future prosperity of this event for at least the next five years," said Max Garske, Chief Executive Officer of the PGA of Australia.

"World Sport Group is Asia's leading sports marketing, media and event management company, and their expertise will afford the Australian PGA Championship many new opportunities that will compliment its co-sanctioning with OneAsia."

"We are delighted to have forged this long term partnership relating to the Australian PGA Championship, one of Australia's premier golf events and a highlight on OneAsia's calendar. Together with the PGA of Australia, we are committed to continue growing the stature of this prestigious tournament, and delivering a world-class event for sponsors and fans," said Mark Hardess, President, ASEAN & Australia, World Sport Group.

WSG's impressive portfolio of golf events already includes the US$5 million Barclays Singapore Open, the US$1.25 million Hero Honda Indian Open and the U$1.3 million Australian Open.

To assist with the operational management of the tournament, WSG and the PGA of Australia have appointed Australia's leading golf promoter TRP Sports as event organisers.

Australian Robert Allenby claimed the Australian PGA Championship last year, having already won the title three times before in 2000, 2001 and 2005. Other past winners include Seve Ballesteros, Geoff Ogilvy and Peter Senior.

WSG, Asia's leading sports marketing, media and event management company, assumed this role last year for the first time and the success of this association has ensured an exciting future for one of the game's most prestigious and cherished national Opens.

This year the Australian Open will be played at The Lakes in Sydney from December 2 to 5, and is the penultimate event of the season on OneAsia. It will boast prize money of US$1.3 million.

WSG's impressive portfolio of golf events already includes the US$5 million Barclays Singapore Open and the US$1.25 million Hero Honda Indian Open.

In addition they promote the Thailand Open, the Indonesia Open and the Luxehills Chengdu Open, with each boasting purses of US$1 million, and the 10-leg Mercedes-Benz Tour.

With such a busy schedule of events in so many markets WSG have therefore contracted Australia's leading golf promoter, TRP Sports as event organiser for the Australian Open for the second successive year.

"It is an exciting development for World Sport Group to be able to enjoy a long term commitment with the Australian Open - an event steeped in history boasting so many famous winners. Our agreement with Golf Australia takes us up to the 2014 Australian Open and during this time frame we will try to ensure the tournament enjoys one of the most successful periods in its history," said Chris Jordan, Senior Vice President, Golf, World Sport Group.

Australian Adam Scott claimed the Australian Open last year when it was played at New South Wales Golf Club. Past winners include Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman and Gary Player.

At a press conference today it was announced Scott, Greg Norman and Geoff Ogilvy will compete in this year's event.

Golf Australia Chief Executive Stephen Pitt said: "We believe the Australian Open is entering an exciting new era that will help it attract more of the world's best players and allow it to be seen by a greater number of golf fans across the world on television. We saw this start to happen last year with World Sport Group's efforts and much greater things are expected in the forthcoming seasons."

Tony Roosenburg, Managing Director, of TRP Sports said his organisation was honoured to have been appointed as the event organisers and looked forward to assisting World Sport Group in growing the Australian Open to its rightful position in World Golf.

He added: "Preparations for this year's event at the Lakes Golf Club in Sydney are well advanced and we are excited about the player announcements made today. There still remains a unique naming rights sponsorship opportunity for our national Open. "