In an Australian first, Stan will make available to audiences the tailored and curated official Olympic Games Paris 2024 coverage from eight international channels including India’s local hosted coverage and shows from Viacom18. This unique exclusive offering will provide Australia’s Indian community a comprehensive and culturally relevant viewing experience throughout Paris 2024.
The Indian channel will be streaming ad-free, live and on demand in English exclusively on Stan Sport throughout the Olympic Games from the Opening Ceremony on July 27 (AEST).
“We are delighted to deliver the most comprehensive, innovative and uninterrupted, ad-free viewing experience for the Olympic Games in Australian history.” Stan Chief Executive Officer Martin Kugeler said.
“Thanks to the support from the IOC and the great partners of Eurosport, Viacom18 and Sky New Zealand, Stan Sport will bring curated official international channels in multiple languages, making the Olympics accessible to even more Australians than ever before. We are proud to bring this world first to our audience.”
The Indian channel via Viacom18 is part of Stan’s international channel offering for the Olympic Games, bringing the official coverage from the UK, France, Spain, Italy, Germany and Greece in their native languages from Eurosport, plus live coverage from New Zealand via Sky.
“The Indian diaspora community in Australia has a fantastic opportunity to watch the prestigious Olympic Games in Paris, with a focus on Indian Olympians taking the global stage. This exciting initiative by Stan Sport acknowledges the growing influence and valuable contribution of our community within Australia’s multicultural fabric”, said Irfan Malik President NSW & National Associate Chair, Australia India Business Council.
Coverage of competition commences on July 24 ahead of the opening ceremony on July 27 (AEST).