TV station’s lineup to fuel enthusiasm for Paris Games
Hong Kong residents are in for a treat as a local free television station announced on Monday its diverse lineup for programs showing the Paris Olympics in the summer.
From July 26 to Aug 11, viewers can expect over 12 hours of events each day, with a focus on athletes from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the rest of the nation.
The special programs and Olympic broadcasts will feature professional commentaries from local stars, including former cyclist Sarah Lee Wai-sze and badminton player Angus Ng Ka-long.
In April, the SAR government announced that it had successfully acquired the TV broadcasting and Copa America — the rights of the Paris Olympics and men’s soccer tournament featuring Paralympics to enable all residents national teams from South America. to watch it on television for free. The rundown also includes a
The Games will be broadcast on documentary series introducing three free-to-air TV stations — Television Broadcasts Ltd, ViuTV, and the Olympics as well as Hong Kong athletes who will compete in Paris, HOY TV — plus public broadcaster Tsang said. Radio Television Hong Kong. During the Olympics, Tsang said
At a news conference on Monday, two of the three channels will provide at least 12 hours of action each Patrick Tsang On-yip, executive director of i-Cable day, while the remaining channel Communications Ltd, which owns will deliver daily updates through HOY TV, said all three channels the news and highlights videos. company operates — HOY International Business Channel, HOY TV Former cycling world champion Wong Kam-po, fencing star and HOY Infotainment — will Cheung Siu-lun, and other athletes broadcast the Olympics and relevant TV shows. and professionals will join the lineup of commentators, sharing their
Starting today, a series of international sports events will first be expertise and igniting the passion of the audience, Tsang added. on screen, including the FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship Speaking at the news conference, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung Yunhung announced that as of Monday, Hong Kong athletes have qualified for 30 events at the Paris Olympics and 20 for the Paralympic Games.
Yeung said although there is a six-hour time difference between Paris and Hong Kong, and some events may take place late at night, he believes that the enthusiasm and support of the Hong Kong people for their local athletes will remain unwavering.
He said he hopes that the TV programs can also contribute to economic activities and increase the public’s interest in sports, as well as promoting sports for all.
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will take place from July 26 to Aug 11, followed by the Paralympic Games from Aug 28 to Sept 8.