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New Straits Times
09-08-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Nurul makes history with Futsal World Cup call-up
KUALA LUMPUR: Nurul Atikah Janah will officiate at the inaugural women's Futsal World Cup in the Philippines on Nov 21-Dec 7 in Manila — a first for Malaysian refereeing. The 32-year-old Nurul is the only female futsal referee, among 23 Malaysians, on Fifa's official referees list for this year. This group includes football, assistant referees and beach soccer referees. "Congratulations to Nurul Atikah for being selected as one of the 26 referees for the women's Futsal World Cup. We wish her all the best in representing Malaysia on the international stage," FAM said in a statement. Nurul, who received her FIFA badge in 2023, has also handled men's games, both locally and internationally. She refereed the final of the 2023 AFF Futsal Club Championship in Korat, Thailand.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sports production firm Tell Media Ltd shares turnover figures and team
A technical production company with offices in York and Easingwold has shared turnover figures and details of its new senior leadership team. Tell Media Ltd (Tell) announced a "turnover increase of 84 per cent from December 2021 to December 2024." A spokesperson for the company, launched in late 2020, said the turnover increase figure "correlates with [Tell's] increasingly strong position within the global sports production industry." The company specialises in technical production services and solutions including seamless management, expert crewing and innovative kit across broadcast and remote production, live streaming and distribution, sports presentation, and graphics. Company director and founder Tom Ellis, who is based in York, said: "In response to the demand and opportunities which are coming to Tell, we're entering into a period of growth which is incredibly exciting. "That starts with strengthening our leadership team and we're thrilled to be able to hire standout talent from the industry who are also based locally." Mr Ellis will be supported by a newly appointed managing director for the UK and a senior leadership team based in Yorkshire. Jack Nicklin, who lives in Stocksbridge, Sheffield, has joined the company as managing director. He has held positions at IMG, BBC, Cricket Australia, and Channel 4, and was most recently production executive with World Rugby. Mr Nicklin said: "This is an opportunity which provides both personal and professional growth for me. "I'm really pleased to join the team at Tell, a successful company based in Yorkshire, and look forward to helping them realise the potential of this fantastic company." The company has also appointed Emma Peel as head of brand and communications. Ms Peel, originally from Wakefield and currently based in Malton, is a communications specialist with experience for UFC, IMG, UK Athletics, and Women in Sport. Tell also shared details of a new global office location in Kuala Lumpur, which will service Southeast Asia. Mr Ellis said: "We have found a welcoming home-from-home in Kuala Lumpur. "The people, culture, and opportunity in this city and region fit with our vision to create extraordinary experiences through innovative technical production." Events delivered by Tell include the 2022 and 2023 FIFA Club World Cup, 2023 AFC Asian Cup, ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024, 2024 Futsal World Cup, and 2024 26th Arabian Gulf Cup. Tell has also revealed a new website showcasing its services and projects, which is available to view at
