A quicky press release … Here are the most important information about the broadcasts of Eurosport and Max …
An international team of experts at Eurosport’s Romanian studio, with Hungarian participants Dóra Pásztory (left) and Katinka Hosszú (right). Maxon has never seen unprecedented innovations to make your sports experience even more complete. Here are the most important facts about the upcoming Olympic Games.
For the first time in 12 years, the Olympic Games will return to Europe, a monumental celebration of the Olympic spirit. It is hard to imagine a team of renowned athletes better suited to convey the excitement of the Games to fans across Europe.
Eurosport, celebrating its first Olympics as part of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), will broadcast the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in 47 markets in 19 languages on Max, as well as televised on Eurosport.
In addition to its studios in local markets, Eurosport will also cover the heart of Paris, iconic landmarks, stunning locations and WBD House’s authentic rooftop studio in Paris. Its broadcast promises engaging Olympics ever seen on Max’s platforms. Max will be the only place where audiences can watch every moment live.
Scott Young – Director of Content – Production and Business Operations at WBD Sports Europe, said: “The Eurosport team is the largest storytelling machine, also unmatched in their Olympic expertise and experience. We brought together an incredible crew of over a hundred of Europe’s biggest Olympians to provide first-rate insights, analysis and entertainment over 19 exciting days of competition. My case Drawing on own personal Olympic experience, the team will bring every important moment to life for millions of fans across the continent. They bring audiences closer to the events and stories, so fans can enjoy the highest level of unmissable Olympic experiences. Max will be the only place to enjoy every moment of the Olympics and inspire even more fandom, fun and passion while igniting the Olympic Games more than ever.”
For the first time since acquiring the Olympic rights, Eurosport produces a regional programme that is broadcast daily in Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Czech Republic and Slovakia. The show, which is filmed and produced in Romania, will be broadcast simultaneously in the five countries and will complement the programs in these areas. Fans will see athletes of international importance on Eurosport 1 and regional heroes on Eurosport 2. In addition, the Olympic Games are all live moments from the Olympic Games will be available on Max.
The regional program “Bonjour, Paris!” will be broadcast on Eurosport 2 and will provide information and analysis of competitions and athletes by renowned talents and Olympic medalists every day of the Olympic Games. The first broadcast will take place on Wednesday July, 24. @ 2:30 p.m. and will be broadcast daily from 8 a.m. on Eurosport 2 throughout the Olympic Games.
Katinka Hosszú (Hungary) (swimmer) – three-time Olympic gold medalist, one-time Olympic silver medalist, 26-time world champion, 20-time world record holder. She was the first swimmer (male or female) to hold a world record in all five individual swimming events at the same time. Sheholds two-thirds of Hungarian national records. Long is the current world record holder in the 100m individual freestyle and 200m individual freestyle (long and short distance).
Dóra Pásztory (Hungary) (swimmer) – specializes in individual swimming, she retired Paralympic swimmer . She competed in Athens and Sydney and won 5 Olympic medals – 2 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze. She also won one gold and one bronze medal at the 2002 World Championships in Mar del Plata.
Fabian Hambüchen (Germany), gold medalist at the 2016 Rio Olympics, world champion gymnast.
Arnaud Tournant (France), Olympic gold medalist and 14-time world champion track cyclist.
Carolina Kluft (Sweden), seven-time champion at the 2004 Athens Olympics.
James Cracknell (UK), two-time Olympic champion and seven-time world champion rower.
Alain Bernard (France), two-time Olympic champion and five-time world champion swimmer.
With celebrity guests including Catalina Ponor (Romania, gymnastics), Jo Rowsell (UK, cycling) and Robert Korzeniowski (Poland, athletics), Eurosport is giving fans an unparalleled and unforgettable viewing experience of the world’s biggest sporting event.
Warner Bros. Discovery’s unparalleled streaming platform Max with 3800 live hours has been switched to super speed to deliver the highest quality video service available anywhere.
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