Athletes from across the globe to compete in international martial arts championships, streamed live by ViaSport

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
September 3, 2014 
 

Athletes from across the globe to compete in international martial arts championships, streamed live by viaSport
First-ever TAFISA World Martial Arts Games at the Richmond Olympic Oval available to watch online this weekend 

Vancouver, BC – viaSport is pleased to announce an event partnership with the Richmond Olympic Oval, providing live-streamed coverage of the TAFISA (The Association for International Sport for All) World Martial Arts Games from September 5 – 7, 2014—an event hosting more than 300 athletes representing several countries across the globe.

viaSport is pleased to broadcast select coverage of this international event live from the Richmond Olympic Oval, bringing a range of martial arts competition styles to friends, families and fans unable to watch the event in person.

When to watch:

• Friday, September 5 (9:00 am – 4:00 pm PDT)
• Saturday, September 6 (10:30 am – 5:00 pm PDT)
• Sunday, September 7 (10:30 am – 5:00 pm PDT)

Where to watch: http://www.viasport.ca/live-stream-tafisa-world-martial-arts-games

The first-ever TAFISA World Martial Arts Games at the Oval, qualifications for this event are now complete with national sport organizations from around the world sending in their teams for the competitions, just as they would for the Olympic Games. Between athletes and spectators, this four-day event is expected to draw thousands of visitors to Richmond, British Columbia to watch martial arts ranging from the exotic – including Xtreme, Musical and Chinese Weapons Forms – to the more action-packed grapple and point sparring forms.

Tune in to www.viasport.ca this weekend to cheer for your favourite countries as they compete for world champion titles. For more detailed event schedules and categories of competition, see http://richmondoval.ca/world-martial-arts-games/.

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Learn More::

Watch the event live during scheduled streaming times: http://www.viasport.ca/live-stream-tafisa-world-martial-arts-games

See all archived live-stream footage from viaSport Productions: www.viasport.ca/video-archives

About viaSport Productions:

viaSport Productions is the broadcast and production arm of viaSport British Columbia, tasked with increasing the exposure, recognition and power of amateur-level sport across the province and the world. The goal driving viaSport Productions is to offer a broad range of online programming – live-streamed events, interviews, commentary and more – bringing amateur sport coverage into every home across the province. To learn more, visit www.viasport.ca/viasport-productions.

Contacts: 
Amanda Brkich
Communications Manager, viaSport
778 665-1742
amandab@viasport.ca