Paralympic Games
Latency improving for live streaming, report claims
New research carried out in the UK market has found that improvements have been made in lowering the latency for live sports streaming of major events this year
India ‘makes first formal move’ for 2036 Olympics
The Indian Olympic Association has delivered a letter of intent registering the country’s interest in hosting the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games
LA28 brings in Nike’s Slusher to drive revenues
The commercial programme for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games is to be spearheaded by former Nike executive John Slusher.
Poland sets out pathway to 2040 Olympics in Warsaw
Building on previous declarations from President Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Poland is rolling out a strategy that intends to culminate in its first Olympics.
Paralympics opening ceremony delivers big numbers for France 2
Huge interest on the back of Paris’ hosting of the Olympics helped France Télévisions multiply its audience for the Paralympics opening ceremony by nearly 10 times compared to Tokyo 2020.
IPC opts to broaden YouTube role at Paris 2024
YouTube is taking on an increased role at the Paris 2024 Paralympics with the dual purpose of distributing additional live coverage and providing the streaming output on the official International Paralympic Committee website.
RTVE finally settles on Paralympics rights deal
RTVE has negotiated a Paralympics rights deal in Spain which represents 'an important saving' following lengthy negotiations with Enjoy Television and after coming under public pressure.
Former CEO under investigation amid Milan-Cortina 2026 probe
The Milan offices of the local organising committee of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy have been searched in relation to a corruption investigation involving former CEO, Vincenzo Novari.
Paris 2024 organisers seek to stir Paralympics ticket sales interest
Organisers of Paris’ Paralympics have launched an advertising campaign in a bid to boost slow-moving ticket sales for different sports in recent months.
France Télévisions to give Paris 2024 UHD treatment, IOC signs CMG pact
Public-service broadcaster France Télévisions has been given the green light to provide ultra-high definition (UHD) broadcasts of the country’s home Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games next year.
Centrica sponsorship drive continues with British Gas Team GB deal
UK energy firm Centrica's busy 2023 in sponsorship continues apace with the announcement of its subsidiary British Gas agreeing a five-year deal with Team GB and ParalympicsGB
Australia set to tighten listed events laws but bulk rights untouched
The Fifa Women’s World Cup and Paralympic Games are among the properties set to be added to Australia’s list of protected sports events but the country’s government has stopped short of making wholesale chang…
LVMH finally agrees contract as Paris 2024 final top-tier sponsor
The Paris 2024 organising committee (Cojop) has confirmed the long-anticipated news that French luxury goods giant LVMH has become a ‘Premium Partner’ to next year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Caisse des Dépôts, Arena join Paris 2024 sponsorship portfolio
Caisse des Dépôts, a French public sector financial institution, and Arena Group, which provides temporary structures and associated services for events and commercial use around the world, have signed u…
Paris 2024 signs Air Liquide deal, alcohol ‘absent’ from venues
The Paris 2024 Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games (COJOP) has signed Air Liquide as its latest official supporter, while organisers have reportedly decided against applying for an…
French audit body flags up ‘substantial uncertainties’ in Paris 2024 budget
The Cour des Comptes, France’s supreme audit institution, has again expressed its unease surrounding the financial planning for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, stating that “substantial unc…
Groupe ADP lands Paris 2024 sponsorship
Airport operator Groupe ADP has announced a domestic sponsorship deal for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Beijing 2022 reports CNY350m surplus from Winter Olympics
The Beijing 2022 Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games (BOCOG) recorded a CNY350m (€46m/$50.5m) surplus from its staging of last year’s events, it has been announced.