by Thinus Ferreira
Besides coverage on the SABC and a collection of SuperSport channels on MultiChoice's DStv, the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games that was postponed to July 2021 will also be live-streamed on MultiChoice's video streaming service Showmax Pro.
While Japan is struggling with rising Covid-19 cases as the global coronavirus pandemic shows no sign of easing and as the more dangerous and contagious Delta-variant originally from India spreads globally, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Games plans to continue and will be shown on Showmax Pro from 23 July to 8 August.
"We are thrilled to
bring all the action to our Showmax Pro subscribers to stream
wherever they are, and we'll be backing our African athletes every
step of the way," says Yolisa Phahle, MultiChoice CEO of general entertainment and connected video.
Marc Jury,
SuperSport CEO, in the statement says "There is no bigger – or better – celebration of
sport than the Olympic Games. It's wonderful theatre, particularly at a time
when we need to be entertained, and we look forward to the best-ever broadcast
offering."
According to Showmax, Showmax Pro
subscribers will have access to live streams of every event
that is made available to SuperSport by the Olympic Broadcast
Services, including the opening and closing ceremonies, and every medal
event.
While only Showmax
Pro subscribers will have access to live streams of every available event,
all Showmax subscribers will be able to
stream exclusive Olympics coverage including talk shows,
highlights, and documentaries.