Arabsat launches “Al Jazeera Sports News” Channel

2 November 2011

The Arab Satellite Communications Organization – Arabsat- has announced today the launching of a new dedicated sports news channel, Al Jazeera Sports News, for the first time in the Middle East that coincides with the 15th anniversary of Al Jazeera. The new sports news channel will broadcast hourly news bulletins and 20 sports news programs that will discuss various types of sports on Arabsat.

 

The news program will cover all the major international tournaments and sports events, especially those exclusive to Al Jazeera Sports, such as the Spanish, the Italian, and the French and the European football leagues. The channel will also feature weekly program presenting news about popular sports like basketball, athletics, tennis and motorsports.

 

The new channel will cover all the events and the important global Champion leagues in addition to Aljazeera exclusive Champion leagues

The channel will provide specialized news programs in all different sports, including the economic sports programs.