Paris Olympics: Kenyans Excited As MultiChoice Steps In To Bring Thrilling Action To Their Living Rooms
Former world javelin champion Julius Yego trains in Miramas, France ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics. PHOTO/ NOCK
NAIROBI, Kenya- The Paris 2024 Olympics set for France are around the corner and Kenyans are excited ahead of the global sports extravaganza where many records are expected to tumble as others shattered to create new champions.
Over 80 Kenyans, including double Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge and Tokyo 2020 Olympics women’s marathon winner Peres Jepchirchir are all set to defend their titles.
In addition to athletics, Kenya anticipates success in other disciplines such as rugby sevens, judo, fencing, volleyball, and swimming.
Africa women’s 800m silver medalist Lilian Odira trains at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics. PHOTO/ OCHIENG OYUGI
Kenya will compete in women’s judo at the Olympics for the first time through javelin thrower turned judoka Zeddy Cherotich.
Additionally, Kenya will be represented in fencing by Alexandra Ndolo, who qualified for the Olympics and is currently training in France.
In this regard, leading entertainment providers MultiChoice Kenya has assured the country that no one will play even a single piece of the sporting disciplines to be contested at the high-profile Summer Games that commence on July 26, 2024.
Kenyans will have the opportunity to watch every medal event through nine channels on DStv and three channels on GOtv including DStv Stream, GOtv Stream and Showmax Mobile.
Africa 4x400m silver medalist Zablon Ekwam trains at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics. PHOTO/ OCHIENG OYUGI
MultiChoice Kenya’s Managing Director, Nzola Miranda, expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming sporting event and the company’s support for Team Kenya.
“We are immensely proud to bring the 2024 Paris Olympics to Kenyan audiences through our various platforms ensuring that they can share in the excitement of supporting Team Kenya as they strive for glory. We believe that this will provide a unique opportunity for us to unite the nation through the power of sport and celebrate our athletes as they compete on the world stage,” noted Miranda.
On his part, MultiChoice Kenya Public Relations Manager. Elisha Kamau noted, “With cutting-edge HD technology, our customers will experience every thrilling moment of their favorite sports with crystal-clear clarity, right in the comfort of their living rooms. Thanks to SuperSport’s SuperScreen feature, Kenyans are guaranteed to watch various disciplines on one channel simultaneously.”
“Kenya boasts a rich sporting heritage and reigning Olympic champions, which is why we have dedicated nine channels on DStv and GOtv to ensure that Kenyan audiences can support and cheer for our fellow countrymen and women as they proudly fly our flag high in Paris, without missing a single moment. Equally, we will have the sporting extravaganza available on Showmax Mobile to cater for all our TV on the go customer segment.” added Mr. Kamau.
Former Africa 400m hurdles bronze medalist Wiseman Were trains at Kasarani Stadium ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics. PHOTO/ NOCK
While the Summer Olympics traditionally featured 28 sports, the 2024 edition will include four additional sports – breakdancing, surfing, skateboarding, and sport climbing. The Paris 2024 Olympics will culminate on August 11, 2024.
For the first time in Summer Olympics history, Paris 2024 will bring the Opening Ceremony into the heart of the city through the Seine River skipping the usual stadium ceremonies.
This will be held on July 26 from 8:30 pm, as the Paris 2024 Olympic Games promise to be an unprecedented experience, drawing on the natural light of the setting sun with all its nuances to illuminate the world’s best athletes as they travel down the Seine, in the heart of the French capital, offering an unforgettable spectacle.
From Left: Vivian Chebet, Mary Moraa, Sarah Moraa and Lilian Odira trains at Nyayo Stadium ahead of Paris Olympics. PHOTO/ OCHIENG OYUGI
A 6 km crossing along the Seine will follow, featuring artistic performances in a live setting. In all, 12 artistic tableaux will showcase Paris, its monuments, and bridges along the way. Several thousand athletes will be on the water, watched by hundreds of thousands of spectators.
MultiChoice, as the official broadcaster of the 2024 Paris Olympics in Kenya, is set to bring the games to viewers through nine channels on DStv and three channels on GOtv including DStv Stream, GOtv Stream and Showmax Mobile platforms. As the leading entertainment provider, MultiChoice Kenya is committed to delivering premium content and unparalleled viewing experiences to its customers.
