March 8, 2024
W-Sport, the 24/7 channel dedicated to women’s sport, has expanded its reach by launching in Turkey as part of the streaming service S Sport Plus. This exciting development occurred on March 6, 2024. By K Dass.
Turkey - Since its launch in September 2021,
W-Sport has already established distribution in Hong Kong through Now TV and in
Malaysia via Astro. Additionally, it has existing broadcast deals in several
other countries, including the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Portugal,
Luxembourg, and over 30 territories in Sub-Saharan Africa1. The channel’s
content offering includes a mix of live and delayed premium event coverage
across various sports, as well as topical magazine programming and
documentaries. Some of the leagues featured on W-Sport include: England’s
Women’s Super League (WSL) Germany’s Frauen Bundesliga Italy’s Serie A Femminile, Sweden’s
Damallsvenska Highlights from France’s Arkena D1 Feminine.
Kelly Butler,
Chief Executive Officer of W-Sport, expressed enthusiasm about this significant
moment: “We are delighted to partner with S Sport in Turkey – it’s the perfect
way to mark and celebrate International Women’s Day 2024. We continue to see
such positive engagement with women’s sport worldwide, and our content
showcases the teams and athletes that inspire the current and next generation.”
Zeynep Acar,
General Manager of S Sport Plus, emphasised their commitment to women’s sports:
“We are dedicated to making continuous investments in sports, with a special
emphasis on women’s sports. The launch of W Sport during the week of March 8th
was a delightful coincidence that added to our efforts and aspirations.”
W-Sport is
now available as part of the S Sport Plus TV Channels and can be accessed via
subscription. This collaboration represents a powerful step forward in
promoting and celebrating women’s achievements in the world of sports.