Going for gold with the Note8

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS will be gifting a limited edition of its Galaxy Note8 phone to over 4,000 athletes and members of the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic family, in conjunction with the Winter Games taking place from this Friday till Feb 25.

This effort is done collaboration with, the International Ol y mpi c in Committee (IOC) and the PyeongChang Organising Committee for the 2018 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games (POCOG). Samsung Electronics CMO and executive vice president Younghee Lee said: “Throughout a 20-year legacy as an Olympic partner, Samsung has showcased its support for the Olympic Movement by helping spread the Olympic Spirit, and enhancing connections through its latest technological innovations and immersive experiences. “We are proud to provide the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Games limited edition phone to all athletes to help them stay connected, capture and share one of the most memorable moments of their lives.” The PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Games limited edition phone shares the same features as the standard edition Galaxy Note8, such as the bezel-less 6.3in Infinity D isp lay, enhanced S Pen, and Samsung’s best-in-class Dual Camera.

This limited edition device also showcases a shiny white back glass to celebrate the winter theme, and gold Olympic rings, a design inspired by the Olympic Torch.

It will also feature celebratory preloaded PyeongChang 2018 themed wallpapers and apps.

IOC president Thomas Bach said: “Samsung’s creation of an Olympic Games limited edition device reinforces Samsung and IOC’s shared desire to spread the Olympic spirit.

“It is because of dedicated partners like Samsung that we are in the position to provide unforgettable experiences at the Olympic Games time after time.”

Additionally Samsung, which has been a world paralympic partner since the Olympic Winter Games Vancouver 2010, will provide smartphones to all Paralympians at the Paralympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018.

Each Paralympian will receive the Galaxy Note8, along with cases that feature the Paralympic Games logo.