Jio awarded Winter Olympics broadcast rights

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Pyeongchang, February 9: Jio TV, India's popular TV app with millions of users has been awarded digital rights of the 2018 Winter Olympics.

Accoring to a Jio release, they would work with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to provide comprehensive coverage of the Pyeongchang Games in India, thus enabling millions to access live and catch-up content on their mobile devices, on the move.

Featuring 102 events in 15 sports including Skiing, Skating, Luge, Ski Jumping, Ice Hockey, Snow Boarding, etc., the Winter Games will see participation from more than 90 countries, including India. Luger Shiva Keshavan and cross country skier Jagdish Singh will represent India in the event which runs till February 25.

JioTV will be creating several exclusive channels on its platform to stream 24x7 live action and content of the Games and will also provide a seven-day catch up feature for consumers to watch the action again at their convenience.

The events coverage will include live broadcast, highlight packages and repeat programming, thus enabling fans to enjoy the Games comprehensively.

In addition to working with JioTV, the IOC's multi-platform media destination, the Olympic Channel, will also stream live coverage of the Games in India.

About the Olympic Channel

The Olympic Channel is a multi-platform destination where fans can discover, engage and share in the power of sport and the excitement of the Olympic Games all year round.

Offering original programming, news, live sports events and highlights, the Olympic Channel provides additional exposure for sports and athletes 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in 11 languages.

The Olympic Channel was launched in August, 2016, in support of the IOC's goal, set out in Olympic Agenda 2020, of providing a new way to engage younger generations, fans and new audiences with the Olympic Movement.

Founding Partners supporting the Olympic Channel are Worldwide TOP Partners Bridgestone, Toyota and Alibaba.

The Olympic Channel is available worldwide via mobile apps for Android and iOS devices and at olympicchannel.com

(Jio Media)