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<p>The list of protected sporting events was last reviewed between 2008 and 2009,
by an independent advisory panel. Government does not currently have any plans to
revise the list which we believe works well to deliver the best outcome. Our listed
events regime strikes a balance between retaining free-to-air sports events for the
public while allowing rights holders to negotiate agreements in the best interests
of their sport.</p><p>Coverage of women’s professional sport on free to air television
has improved significantly in the last ten years, with the women’s Football World
Cup and Euro Championships, Women’s Rugby World Cup, cycling and tennis being regular
fixtures on the BBC and ITV . However, the list is kept under continued review by
my Department to ensure that the nation’s most loved sporting events remain available
on free to air television.</p><p> </p>
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