Google goes big to commemorate the Games
KUALA LUMPUR, July 26, 2012 - Who will win the first Olympic gold medal for Malaysia? Watch it all unfold via the live streaming of the London 2012 Olympic Games on the IOC’s channel (http://youtube.com/olympic) on YouTube from July 27 to August 12.
Throughout the Olympic Games, sports fans in Malaysia and 63 other territories across Asia and Africa will be able to enjoy live coverage of the events as well as highlight clips on this digital platform — free-of-charge. Viewers will be able to watch the streams on the IOC’s YouTube channel, accessible online or Internet enabled devices like smart devices/mobile phones and other YouTube-enabled devices.
The IOC’s live streaming on its YouTube channel consists of 11 different simultaneous high-definition broadcasts, all with English language commentary. There are ten live feeds from London 2012, running 9am to 11pm London time (on some days, these will start early or finish later based on competition schedule), plus a 24-hour broadcast of the Olympic News Channel, which includes summaries of the latest results, general reports on different events, and interviews with athletes.
Fans will also be able to catch up on highlights and full events — all organised by the day, medal event, or the sport. The IOC channel will also continue to feature historic content from past Olympic Games. In total, the IOC’s YouTube channel will offer over 2,200 hours of sporting event coverage from London 2012, including all the medals finals.
Experience the London 2012 Games with Google
In the early hours of Saturday morning, Malaysians join more than half of the planet — some 4 billion people — who will tune in to watch the London 2012 Games. To help you join in the excitement and glory of the Games, no matter where you are in the world, we’ve put together a central place at google.co.uk/olympics.
Want to know our country’s medal prospects? Here are a few ways we’re helping you get all the hottest news in a flash:
● When the games start on July 27, search on Google from your desktop, phone or tablet for [london 2012], a country team like [malaysia at the olympics], or a popular sport like [badminton], and you’ll see tons of up-to-the-minute detailed information such as the schedule, medal count, and event records in your search results.
● In the Hot Searches section of the site, we analyse all the Games-related searches from around the world to determine which topics, athletes or events are being searched for by your fellow fans around the world. The analysis is updated hourly, and you can click on any search to read associated news articles.
● On Google Play, find a collection of useful apps from results trackers to games for download on your Android device.
As well as watching the big names compete, now you can connect with friends and teams online throughout the Games.
● Instill some healthy competition amongst your friends by customising your cover photos on Google+ (or other social networks) to show who you’re supporting.
● Get the latest posts from +The Olympics Games and from more the competing teams on Google+.
Explore London like you’re there, see the sights online. Or, if you’re going to any of the Games, familiarise yourself with the venues online before your plane touches down.
● Fly around the Olympic Park, explore the cycling and marathon courses or take a virtual tour of London landmarks in Google Earth.
● Compare aerial imagery of the London of 1948 (the last time London hosted the Games) to the London of today using the Historical Imagery feature in Google Earth.
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