DISH Network Adds New Asian Sports Channel

ENGLEWOOD: DISH Network is adding ONE World Sports Channel to its lineup, bringing a host of Asian sports programs to the U.S.

ONE World Sports’ programming will include Japanese J-League Soccer, Korean K-League Soccer, Chinese C-League Soccer, One Asia Tour Golf and more professional sports from Asia.

"As the nation’s largest provider of international channels, DISH Network is proud to be the first to offer ONE World Sports—a new and independent sports channel dedicated to Asian sports," said Chris Kuelling, the VP of international programming for DISH Network. “We recognize that the number of international and Asian-American customers is expanding rapidly, and we are thrilled to now offer a wide variety of Asian sports to our viewers through the launch of ONE World Sports.”

"We are pleased that DISH Network is our initial television launch partner," added Richard Stone, the senior VP of distribution of ONE World Sports. "Delivering soccer and other international sports programming to Asian-Americans addresses the pent-up demand for Asia’s top professional teams and championships. Now with the help of DISH Network, we are able to satisfy that demand."