The Al Jazeera English TV news channel has a new sports presenter, Robin Adams, who has this week begun anchoring sports bulletins on the English-language global news channel.
Robin Adams
Adams joined the Al Jazeera team from e.tv in South Africa where he previously worked as a presenter for both news and sport, before becoming sports editor for both e.tv and their 24-hour news channel.
During the time, he covered some of the biggest global stories including the Beijing 2008 Olympics and FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa.
After presenting his first sports bulletin from Al Jazeera’s Network headquarters in Doha Adams commented: “It has – for a long time - been my dream to work for Al Jazeera English. The network has quickly positioned itself as the world’s news leader. I am genuinely thrilled to be able to make a contribution to that reputation - and live my dream at the same time.”
Adams joined a team headed by sports executive producer James Pratt, who welcomed him saying: “Robin’s enthusiasm for sports is evident in everything he does and it’s a pleasure to have someone with such passion joining our presenting team. His knowledge and experience of sports throughout the continent of Africa can only strengthen Al Jazeera’s coverage in a region which has always been a priority.”
