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The BBC will cease televising the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race, it was confirmed today.
A statement released by the corporation reads as follows:
"We are sad to announce that the BBC has decided to end its 50 year association with The Boat Race in the light of the organiser's desire to pursue a highly commercial agenda for this event.
"We are proud that our innovative coverage has helped build The Boat Race into the event that it currently is, and one that has been brought to millions of homes.
"We intend to make the 150th Boat Race in March a fitting finale, and we are happy that we will continue to concentrate on rowing at Olympic and World Championship levels."
It is expected that the television rights to air The Boat Race will switch to ITV.
A statement released by the corporation reads as follows:
"We are sad to announce that the BBC has decided to end its 50 year association with The Boat Race in the light of the organiser's desire to pursue a highly commercial agenda for this event.
"We are proud that our innovative coverage has helped build The Boat Race into the event that it currently is, and one that has been brought to millions of homes.
"We intend to make the 150th Boat Race in March a fitting finale, and we are happy that we will continue to concentrate on rowing at Olympic and World Championship levels."
It is expected that the television rights to air The Boat Race will switch to ITV.
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