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Sports Direct International Plc
16 July 2014 
 
16 July 2014 
 
Sports Direct International plc 
 
Director Not Standing for Re-election 
 
On 15 July 2014, the Board of Sports Direct International plc ("Sports Direct"
or "The Company") were informed that Non-Executive director Charles McCreevy
will not stand for re-election at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 10
September 2014. 
 
Dr Keith Hellawell, Non-Executive Chairman of Sports Direct said: 
 
"Charles' skills and expertise will be greatly missed by the Company. I wish
him every success in his future endeavours". 
 
Charles McCreevy said: 
 
"I have enjoyed my time as director and have found the whole experience
enjoyable, stimulating, and fulfilling". 
 
The Group's Preliminary Results for FY2014 will be announced on 17 July 2014. 
 
Sports Direct International plc                                               
                                   0845 129 9229 
 
Dave Forsey - Chief Executive 
 
Jeff Blue - Director, Strategic Development 
 
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                                                  020 7250 1446 
 
Rory Godson 
 
Victoria Palmer-Moore 
 
Greg Lawless 
 
Notes to Editors 
 
Sports Direct is the UK's leading sports retailer by revenue and operating
profit, with approximately 400 stores across the UK.  The Group provides an
unrivalled range of products, offering exceptional quality and unbeatable
value, from a wide variety of third-party and Group-owned brands, both
in-store and online.  Sports Direct operates approximately 270 stores in 19
European countries, including Belgium, Austria, Slovenia, Portugal and
France. 
 
The Group has an extensive brand portfolio, comprising 28 internationally
recognised sports, fashion and lifestyle brands including Dunlop, Slazenger,
Everlast, Lonsdale and Karrimor. 
 
Sports Direct was founded in 1982, listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2007
and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. For more information please visit
www.sportsdirectplc.com 
 
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