Nine Olympic Coverage

JCK98 · May 19, 2024, 3:33pm

If it’s extra analysis, previews, recaps etc. then that makes sense but I hope they don’t have 2 Australian sets of commentators particularly with some of these sports having few Australian analysts with media training to begin with. I guess if they only have the world feeds on 9Now (for non broadcast events) or Stan (for an alternative to the Australian coverage) then that could also make sense.

But was already worried about getting a Seb Costello type calling the basketball (name chosen because he called the NBL a few years ago and being affiliated with 9) without having 2 sets of commentators calling.

melbviewer · May 19, 2024, 6:00pm

Stan will surely be mostly world feed.

Also - I know 9 had released a broad list of hosts and commentators for the Olympics, but they haven’t listed hosting combinations or time slots yet have they?

foxyrover · May 19, 2024, 10:43pm

Netball I think he called for 9 in the last couple of years of their rights deal.

foxyrover · May 19, 2024, 10:44pm

Yeah I’m sure it will be like the Aus Open with additional analysis and hosting shows rather than a competitor broadcast.

TV.Cynic · May 20, 2024, 8:45am

100 Days until the Paralympic Games Paris 2024!

Starts August 28.

bradnak · May 21, 2024, 3:06am

I heard the “Ca Plane Pour Moi” music on TV yesterday and thought it was a promo for the Olympics. It wasn’t till someone in the room pointed out that it said 100 days to go that I had to point out that that’s for the Paralympics, and that the Olympics are 60-something days away, because I had already seen the Olympic rings on the watermark.

T-Mac · May 21, 2024, 3:12am

Nine would never use that song in an Olympics promo…

…because the singer (Plastic Bertrand) is Belgian, not French.

bradnak · May 21, 2024, 3:26am

I have seen that song used in both Olympics and Paralympics promos. It doesn’t seem to be uploaded to YouTube, but there are probably licensing/copyright issues with that. I know that Plastic Bertrand is Belgian, but I reckon that they banked on the viewers not knowing the song and just picked an upbeat song in the French language.

JBar · May 21, 2024, 5:33am

Is it the only pop song in French to top the charts?

bradnak · May 21, 2024, 5:55am

I can’t seem to find chart information for other songs, but it’s certainly the only pop-style song in French that I know of. But also I first heard of it via Spicks and Specks when they showed off the video and translated some of the lyrics.

JBar · May 21, 2024, 6:09am

It was the first single I ever bought on vinyl.

bradnak · May 21, 2024, 6:10am

That’s cool. I’m just a bit young to have used vinyl myself I grew up in the cassette tape era and remember CDs coming in.

TV.Cynic · May 21, 2024, 6:26am

I can also think of possible French language songs by Charles Aznavour -though many of his songs were in English with a strong French accent

TV.Cynic · May 23, 2024, 2:52am

Australian Olympic Committee, Paralympics Australia and Nine Launch Olympics and Paralympics LIVE

The AOC, Paralympics Australia ¶ and Nine have launched Olympics and Paralympics LIVE, a joint offering set to ignite the Olympic spirit and encourage Australians to come together and support the Australia Olympic and Paralympics Teams competing at Paris 2024.

Olympics and Paralympics LIVE is an exciting offering to sport clubs of Olympic and Paralympic sports, schools, universities, community groups and local councils to gather and watch the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Olympics LIVE will be available during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games from 26 July to 11 August, followed by Paralympics LIVE which will be available during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games from 28 August to 11 September.

Nine sport presenter Roz Kelly hosted today’s announcement and was joined by AOC CEO Matt Carroll, PA CEO Catherine Clark, Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee President Andrew Liveris, Nine’s Chief Marketing Officer Liana Dubois, prospective Olympians Genevieve Longman (water polo), Ruby Trew (skateboarding) and Tokyo Paralympian Jamieson Leeson (Paralympic boccia).

AOC CEO Matt Carroll says the excitement of the Paris Olympics can be shared with communities big and small across Australia.

“We are thrilled to launch Olympics and Paralympics LIVE to Australians nationwide,” Mr Carroll said.

“The AOC is delighted to partner with Paralympics Australia and Nine in this exciting initiative and look forward to seeing the many ways Australian communities support our Teams throughout the duration of both Games.

“This is a call to arms for sports clubs, schools, universities, communities as well as city and local councils to sign up and get involved. Through Nine, Olympics LIVE provides the action and we can help everyone who registers with assets and advice on how to promote and organize.

“From watch parties at local sports clubs to live sites in major cities, Olympics and Paralympics LIVE offers a unique platform for communities to unite, don the green and gold, and be inspired by the remarkable performances of our athletes in Paris, all live and free on Nine.

“It’s a simple process – just go to the AOC’s website olympics.com.au and register. Each sports club, school, university or community group will be supplied with everything they need to bring their event to life and share the Olympic spirit.

“I’d also like to extend our gratitude to the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee for their support in this initiative,” Mr Carroll concluded.

Paralympics Australia CEO Catherine Clark said Paralympics LIVE will give everyone at home a chance to be a part of Paris 2024.

“At the heart of what we all love about sport is how it makes us feel, how it lifts us, inspires us and connects us,” she said.

“We can’t wait to have audiences across the country participating in Paralympics LIVE events in their local communities,” Ms Clark said.

Nine’s Director, Growth and Retention Helena O’Dowd says Nine is very excited to be joining forces with the AOC and Paralympics Australia, bringing to life live sites right across the country during the Olympics and Paralympic Games.

“Our ambition is to ensure we are giving all Australians the opportunity to enjoy and engage the Games with us whether in person at one of the live site locations, on the move on 9Now or in the comfort of your home watching on 9, 9Now or 9Gem.

“Our coverage will be bringing you expert commentary and a gateway to Paris for those back here at home,” she concluded.

President of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee Andrew Liveris says while the home Games are eight years away, Australians can celebrate well before then.

“We are a sports loving nation and it won’t matter the time of day or night. Australians will cheer loudly and proudly for our Green and Gold athletes throughout the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris.

“I can tell you that we are well underway with planning and preparation for our Games in 2032. A Games that will be Hosted in Brisbane but spread across and supported by Queenslanders and Australians alike in communities large and small. Everyone is welcomed, and inclusivity is at the core,” Mr Liveris concluded.

Find out more and submit an expression of interest for Olympics and Paralympics LIVE at Olympics.com.au

OnAir · May 29, 2024, 3:39am

Stan revealed that viewers can enjoy the curated official coverage from the UK, Spain, France, Germany, Greece and Italy (Eurosport), India (Viacom 18) and New Zealand (Sky New Zealand), with world class international experts and extensive daily shows.

That means the Olympics will reach more communities in Australia than ever before, in languages they are familiar with.

"Thanks to the support from the IOC and the great partners of Eurosport, TV18 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,"Kugeler said.

Stan will also broadcast the Olympics Dailyand Paris Preview shows, hosted by Tara Rushton and Adam Peacock.

The shows will include opinion and analysis from some of Australia’s premier Olympics voices, including Ash Barty, Grant Hackett, Stephanie Rice, Nova Peris and John Steffensen.

TV.Cynic · May 29, 2024, 4:15am

EXPERIENCE THE OLYMPIC GAMES LIKE NEVER BEFORE ON STAN SPORT

THE ONLY PLACE TO WATCH EVERY EVENT AD-FREE, LIVE AND ON DEMAND WITH 4K

An unrivalled and uninterrupted viewing experience showcasing all 329 events from Paris 2024 live and ad-free

The most comprehensive on demand offering including full replays, highlights and exclusive minis

The biggest moments showcased in stunning 4K Ultra HD, a first for Olympics coverage in Australia

The largest range of channels: all events across 40 individual sport channels, an exclusive 24/7 Olympic News channel and 4 live & exclusive feature channels crossing between the big moments

A world first offering of 8 exclusive international / multi-language channels including coverage from the UK, Spain, France, India and New Zealand

Two exclusive daily shows - Olympics Daily and Paris Preview hosted by Tara Rushton and Adam Peacock joined by a world class lineup of Olympic experts including Ash Barty, Grant Hackett, Nova Peris, Stephanie Rice and John Steffensen

Upgraded Stan Sport interface with enhanced features to deliver the ultimate Paris 2024 viewing experience

With less than two months until the world’s eyes turn to Paris, Stan today announced its comprehensive coverage plans for 2024’s showpiece event - the Olympic Games. Stan Sport will be the only place to watch every event from Paris 2024 ad-free, live and on demand with the biggest moments in 4K Ultra HD from July 26.

Stan Sport will complement the 9Network’s Olympics offering across free to air assets and 9Now, bringing the Olympics to Australian audiences better than ever before.

Stan revealed that eight international / multi language live channels will be available exclusively throughout Paris 2024, another world first offering for Olympics coverage in Australia. Viewers can enjoy the curated official coverage from the UK, Spain, France, Germany, Greece and Italy (Eurosport), India (Viacom 18) and New Zealand (Sky New Zealand), with world class international experts and extensive daily shows. This means the Olympic Games will engage with more communities in Australia than ever before, in languages they are familiar with.

Viewers can also tune into the Olympics Daily and Paris Preview shows available exclusively on Stan Sport daily throughout the Games. Hosted by Tara Rushton and Adam Peacock, the shows will include opinion and analysis from some of Australia’s most trusted Olympic voices including Ash Barty, Grant Hackett, Stephanie Rice, Nova Peris and John Steffensen and more every morning and evening.

An upgraded Stan Sport platform was also revealed today, with enhanced features delivering subscribers a rich and effortless Olympics viewing experience.

Stan Chief Executive Officer Martin Kugeler said: “2024 is set to become the biggest year of Sport for Stan and we are delighted to deliver the most comprehensive, innovative and uninterrupted, ad-free viewing experience for the Olympic Games in Australian history, and 4K for the first time ever in Australia.”

“Due to our unique live and on demand offering we will make sure Australian sport fans can watch every epic moment from Paris 2024 when and where they want. Our fantastic lineup of some of the biggest sporting legends will provide expert commentary, insights and analysis.”

“Thanks to the support from the IOC and the great partners of Eurosport, TV18 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.”

“As part of the Nine group, Stan together with the 9Network and 9Now will bring Paris 2024 to every fan in Australia. To deliver the world’s most prestigious sporting event just three years after launching Stan Sport is a testament to the ambition, passion and dedication of the team at Stan.”

Live & On Demand Offering

For the first time in Australian history, all 329 events at Paris 2024 will be available ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport with 4K Ultra HD available for the biggest moments.

Viewers will have the choice between the largest range of Olympics coverage, including:

40 individual sport channels, covering every event ad-free, live and on demand, with 4K Ultra HD

4 feature channels crossing between the best action ad-free, live and exclusive

8 international / multi-language channels ad-free, live, exclusive and on demand including international shows and experts

24/7 Olympics News channel ad-free, live & exclusive

All medal events and major moments from Paris 2024 will also be available to stream in stunning 4K Ultra HD, a first for Olympics viewing in Australia. This will be complemented by a comprehensive on demand offering including full replays, highlights and exclusive minis on Stan Sport ensuring Australians won’t miss a second of the action.

In a world first, eight live international channels will be available on Stan Sport, making the Olympics accessible to more audiences and communities in Australia than ever before. This marks the first time international channels, including non-English options, have been offered to Australian audiences for the Olympics.

Stan will make available to Australian audiences tailored and curated official live Paris 2024 coverage from the UK, France, Spain, Italy, Germany and Greece in their native languages from Eurosport, plus live coverage from New Zealand’s official broadcaster Sky New Zealand and TV18’s official Indian coverage in English. This unique offering will, for the first time, provide communities with a comprehensive and culturally relevant viewing experience throughout Paris 2024.

Shows & Surrounding Content

Rounding out Stan Sport’s Paris 2024 offering will be Olympics Daily and Paris Preview - exclusive morning review and evening preview shows bookending each day and airing at 7am and 2pm AEST throughout all 16 days of competition.

These star-studded shows will be hosted by two of Australia’s most trusted sports presenters Tara Rushton and Adam Peacock, who will be covering his fourth Olympic Games. An accomplished lineup of Olympic champions across a range of sports will also join the show as experts to provide world class analysis and opinion. Three-time Grand Slam winner, former tennis World No. 1 and Tokyo 2020 Bronze medallist Ash Barty will, for the first time since retiring in early 2022, provide Australian audiences unique insights into the tennis competition.

The daily shows will also feature swimming legend and four-time Gold medallist Grant Hackett, three-time Gold medal winner Stephanie Rice and Olympic, World and Commonwealth medalist John Steffensen. Michael Atkinson and Chris Stubbs will be based on the ground in Paris throughout the Games providing regular updates with exclusive access and interviews.

Stan Sport’s full Olympics Daily and Paris Preview expert lineup:

Stan’s Paris 2024 Launch at the Sydney Opera House, Wednesday 29 May. L to R: Alicia Lucas, Michael Atkinson, Tara Rushton, CEO Martin Kugeler, Elise Kellond-Knight, Shane Heal

Viewers on Stan can also get their Olympics fix in the lead up and during Paris 2024 with a new lineup of documentaries to enjoy. This includes the recently announced Stan Original Documentary Trailblazers starring Sam Kerr, Steph Catley and Mary Fowler which captures the incredible rise of women’s football in Australia, as the Matildas strive to win Gold.

Other sports documentaries will also be available on Stan in the lead-up to Paris 2024, including Freeman, exploring Cathy Freeman’s iconic Gold medal win at Sydney 2000, Kipchoge: The Last Milestone, I Am Bolt, I Am Ali and Foreman.

Platform Upgrade & Innovation

Subscribers can expect a premium, elevated and distinct viewing experience, with Stan Sport’s user interface enhanced for Paris 2024 to help navigate thousands of hours of live and on demand action.

Discovery and search will also be upgraded on the Stan Sport platform to meet the diverse needs of customers and serve up the content most interesting to them, in the simplest way possible.

A built-in schedule and dedicated and curated feeds including Gold Medal Moments, Aussies in Action, Daily Top 10, will also be available to ensure viewers won’t miss the biggest moments from Paris 2024.

Stan Sport subscribers will also enjoy features including 5.1 surround sound and an enhanced seamless in-player viewing experience. Improved live switching functionality across TVs, set-top boxes, and for the first time, mobile and web, will enable easy navigation between live Olympic sports.

Paris 2024 forms part of a huge lineup of action coming up on Stan Sport including Roland-Garros (May 26 - June 9), the UEFA Champions League Final (June 2), Wimbledon (July 1 - July 14), Super Rugby Pacific Final (June 22), the Wallabies v Wales/Georgia Series (July 6 - July 20), The Rugby Championship (August 10 - September 29) and the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games (August 28 - September 8).

To watch Stan’s coverage of Paris 2024, customers will need an active Stan Sport subscription. Coverage commences on July 24 ahead of the opening ceremony on July 27 (AEST).

JohnsonTV · May 29, 2024, 4:26am

If this proves to be popular, I can see Stan expanding the option for Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032, with even more overseas broadcasters coming on board.

Although it is interesting that Stan has picked English language commentary from Viacom18 rather than Hindi.

Apple75 · May 29, 2024, 4:30am

I thought she was with 10/Paramount+ or was she more freelance? I guess it could be like how Fox & SEN let Wheatley do Olympics for 9 & since there isn’t any football on during that time maybe 10 were okay with her doing this with Stan

cmo · May 29, 2024, 4:34am

Probably got permission to work for Stan as she won’t be appearing on Nine. 10 would’ve given clearance.

Tejas57 · May 29, 2024, 4:54am

the cynic in me thinks that they knew people were using VPN’s to watch this coverage so they may as well make it avalable on there platform and charge for it.

I know when the comm games were on i was watching CBC and BBC coverage as it was mich better than the local coverage