Tokyo Olympics Coverage

So shouldn’t be any different for Brisbane. I expect Brisbane to continue growing at the same pace.

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It’s as if the head of the Australian Olympic Committee redesigned the bidding process so they could talk to bidders behind closed doors, opened talks with himself regarding a Brisbane bid and then closed the bid before other cities even had the chance to properly investigate whether they wanted to bid for the games.

As for the ceremony - the Paris segment was the only good bit really, and indeed wonder if moving forward they might consider doing the handover piece in the city that hosts next rather than them coming to the stadium as I thought that worked really well.

Back to coverage and some of the moans here are pathetic. Olympic coverage has always been a mix of live and recorded content - we’re just more aware of what isn’t live now thanks to broadcasters making all events available to watch live and things being reported on social media. It’s to be expected coverage will be tailored towards the audience of that country who might be considered more interested in rewatching an event in which they were successful than a medal event they’re not involved in. The final day is always an odd one as there is a huge lull before the closing ceremony, and often the last sports going aren’t the flagship events of the games.

It sounds like Seven have delivered pretty good coverage (from the perspective of a bloke on the other side of the world). Don’t take the streams for granted either. As mentioned UK viewers lost out this year thanks to the dodgy deal with Discovery, which has proven frustrating because the BBC have basically tried to claim that’s all that was on offer but we know they had full rights to 2020 (Discovery only had 2022-24) and could have driven a better deal, as France TV (in exactly the same position) did with unlimted streams, whilst the German PSBs also got access to 10 live streams.

That said though the BBC studio coverage has been absolutely sublime, especially in comparison to the presentation on Eurosport which has been pretty soulless.

Have Seven confirmed their plans for the Paralympics - from the wording I’ve seen so far it sounds like more of it might be screened on the main channel rather than just on 7Two, which is good news.

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Blake Johnson mentioned on Sunrise this morning that he’s sticking around to cover the Paralympics. I assume a few other reporters will stay to cover the Paralympics too.

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In the US, USA Network’s non stop Tokyo 2020 coverage has finally come to a close at 7pm ET (9am AEST).

They have been broadcasting olympic coverage nonstop for almost 2 weeks.

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I saw the whole closing ceremony tonight. It was even more low key than the opening ceremony due to COVID and budget issues. Would have loved to see some Nintendo elements included as well.

Hopefully the opening ceremony for the Paralympics will be better.

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Information about Seven’s broadcast numbers:

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Long shot but does anyone have the package 7 put together with all the Australian Gold Medals? Think they aired it yesterday afternoon.

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Lol. Said by the network that did when they had the games in 2012… woops. Shhh don’t mention that.

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7mate is showing a replay of the Tokyo Olympics Closing Ceremony with the Olympic Rings on it.

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Yes I do. What time yesterday afternoon?

I have a non-stop archive of the coverage of the Olympic Games. Takes up a few terabytes.

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I was at work mate but it would have been sometime between 12.30-3 (Sydney time). I think it had a different song for each day. Mainly focused on the swimming. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Now that the games coverage is officially over I’ll be able to update my archive website! A massive Olympics production by Seven with many presenters being involved. 90 presenters involved. Since I knew leading into the games that I would be recording this information I was able to make sure this is accurate and getting everything in the moment not trying to look back at videos to fill in my gaps like I need to do for past games. Am I missing anyone?

SEVEN OLYMPIC GAMES PRESENTERS
Hosts:

Hamish McLaughlin, Abbey Gelmi, Matt Shirvington, Edwina Batholomew, Luke Darcy, Johanna Griggs, Andy Maher, Lisa Sthalekhar, Andrew Gaze, Bruce McAvaney, Mel McLaughlin, Chris Stubbs, Emma Freedman, Bill Woods, Trent Copeland, Jason Richardson
Commentators:
Bruce McAvaney (Athletics), John Casey (Basketball), David Culbert (Athletics, Canoe Slalom), Basil Zempilas (Swimming), Phil Liggett (Cycling), Rachael Sporn (Basketball), Nick Green (Rowing, Canoe Slalom), Matt Hill (Rowing, Canoe Slalom), Kerri Pottharst (Beach Volleyball), Ian Thorpe (Swimming), Leisel Jones (Swimming), Andrew Gaze (Basketball), Andrew Bogut (Basketball), Tasmyn Lewis-Manou (Athletics), Anna Meares (Cycling), Candice Warner (Triathlon, Marathon Swimming), Scott McGrory (Cycling), Russell Mark (Shooting), Casey Dellacqua (Tennis), Debbie Watson (Water Polo), Georgie Parker (Hockey), Dean Pullar (Diving), Fiona Crawford (Softball), Tiana Penitani (Rugby), Nick Boserio (Skateboarding), Adam Stone (BMX), Mitchell Tomlinson (Skateboarding, BMX), Greg Clark (Rugby), Brenton Speed (Football, Beach Volleyball, Tennis, Basketball), Alister Nicholson (Hockey, Diving), Jon Harker (Water Polo, Boxing, Tennis), Bill Woods (Water Polo, Tennis), Andy Harper (Football), Paul van der Ploeg (Cycling), Georgia Yeoman-Dale (Football), Richard Fox (Canoe Slalom, Chris Stubbs (Tennis), Ellia Green (Rugby), Steve Hooker (Athletics)
Reporters in Tokyo:
Chris Reason, Ashlee Mullany, Alex Hart, Matt Carmichael, Sharnelle Vella, Rob Scott, Blake Johnson, Ryan Daniels, Jason Richardson, Nathan Templeton, Mylee Hogan, Mark Beretta
Sunrise/Olympic Coverage Olympic Analysts:
Mark Beretta (Tokyo), Grant Hackett, Sally Pearson, Shane Heal, Stuart O’Grady, Jana Pittman, Giaan Rooney, John Steffensen, Stephanie Rice, Ian Thorpe, James Tomkins, Matthew Mitcham, Tom Burton, Joel Parkinson
No Turning Back Podcast:
Mel McLaughlin
Reporters in Australia:
Ben Davis (Noosa), Samantha Heathwood (Queensland), Rory Campbell (Perth)
Opening and Closing Ceremony:
Abbey Gelmi (Host), Bruce McAvaney (Commentator- Opening), Johanna Griggs (Commentator), Hamish McLaughlan (Commentator), Kumi Taguchi (Commentator), Mel McLaughlin (Host-Tokyo) , Jason Richardson (Host-Tokyo)
Shinya:
Andy Maher, Andrew Gaze, Lisa Sthalekar
Front Bar:
Andy Lee, Mick Molloy, Sam Pang
Armchair Experts:
Cam Luke, Adam Cooney, Georgie Parker
Seven News Spotlight: Heroes of the Games
Matt Shirvington (Main Host), Edwina Bartholomew (Main Host), Bruce McAvaney (Host), Denham Hitchcock (Reporter)

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Wasn’t in Tokyo or part of the coverage this time around.

Sonia Kruger was meant to be part of the commentary team (as she did in Beijing) but withdrew due to filming Big Brother VIP

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Nathan Templeton has written a great piece on 7news website, reflecting on his experience of covering the Tokyo Olympics.

Looking at the future tv guide. Looks like the Paralympics are getting shafted on 7mate.

Opening Ceremony on 7mate from 8:30pm live in HD.

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Probably a good thing in the end :+1:t2:

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Not really a surprise though is it?

Should get main channel coverage

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