Televised sporting events

I refer to the letter Sports Content Mix by Julian Borg from Gżira (September 26).

In his letter, Mr Borg points out that Melita Cable has failed to broadcast a range of sporting events.

In the context of TV programme line up, Go would like to take this opportunity to inform readers that the digital television platform boasts live and exclusive rights for a wide range of major international sporting events, including horse racing.

Followers of this sport can bank on Sports+ any time for regular coverage of their favourite sport. Go Plus is always on the look out to acquire new rights for international horseracing events targeted to enhance the viewing experience for local horseracing fans.

Go already transmits a choice of races to satisfy the large and ever-growing horse racing community here in Malta. These include the Dubai International Racing Carnival and the Dubai World Cup - a celebration of ultimate horse power - the Grand Prix of France and regular coverage of horseracing from major tracks in Sweden and France. In the first weekend of October, horse racing lovers can look forward to viewing the prestigious race Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe Lucien Barriere live on Go Plus TV.

Sports+ is a value-for-money sports package offering Go's TV customers a fascinating mix of international rugby, football, tennis, golf, horse racing, boxing and other great sports at very affordable prices.

As from this season until 2012, English football fans can follow the FA Cup on Go Plus TV as well as the Community Shield and all England national team matches, including all home and away World Cup qualifiers. The FIFA Club World Cup - featuring Manchester United as European champions - will be broadcast in December. Meanwhile, fans of popular clubs such as Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and now even Chelsea can follow their favourite team's TV channel on Go Plus TV.

Golf enthusiasts enjoy a range of golfing events with upmarket tournaments such as the PGA European Tour, the Ryder Cup and all the Majors (the Augusta Masters, the US Open, the British Open and the PGA Open). All of these tournaments can be followed live on Go Plus TV.

Meanwhile, for the coming years, Go Plus have a series of tournaments lined up for the avid tennis fans who will be able to watch tournaments such as the Wimbledon Championships, the ATP Masters series, the Davis Cup semi-final and the Fed Cup final.

In the field of rugby, Go Plus is treating supporters to an exciting range of tournaments such as the Tri-nations Cup, the Heineken Cup, the Guinness Premiership, the Churchill Cup, the EDF Energy Cup, England Autumn Internationals, France Test matches and Celtic union matches.

In addition, Go Plus airs other events in sporting genres - GT motor racing, Powerboats P1, boxing and much more. Recently, Go Plus announced that it has won the rights for exclusive and live broadcast of F1 races as from 2009.

This proves that Go is committed to provide its customers with a top-quality service and a wider choice of channels to suit the diverse interests and pockets of its customers - with affordable rates backed with 24X7 customer care service.