ESPN Star Sports' Event Management has been appointed to organise the 2011 World Netball Championships.

The competition, which lasts for ten days, will be held in Singapore in June 2011. ESS Event Management will oversee organisational aspects of sports and competition, handle athlete services and liaison, as well as run accreditation, accommodation, transportation, spectator services, security and safety plans. In addition, the company will handle media relations, marketing and PR for the tournament.

"We're proud to stage such a prestigious world-class event and we're committed to lending our expertise and our best resources to organize the best World Netball Championships to date," said Manu Sawhney, ESS managing director. "We will ensure that the event will be held at the highest international standards for the competitors and spectators. We look forward to delivering another marquee event with the cream of the world’s best teams coming to Singapore for this premier international event."

Tan Wee Khim, president of Netball Singapore, added: "The World Netball Championship is a major sporting event to mark on Singapore's sports calendar, and we are proud to be working with a committed partner in ESPN Star Sports' Event Management, and look forward to a great event with their strong tradition in delivering premier events across the region and decade-long experience in sports event management and consultancy."

The deal is likely to develop into a broadcast deal, which will see ESS screen the tournament throughout the region.