SuperSport on GOtv is proud to announce its comprehensive Olympic Games Paris 2024 coverage, designed to immerse viewers into the heart of the action.  

From 26 July to 11 August, SuperSport will broadcast all gold medal events live, ensuring that sports enthusiasts across Africa experience every triumphant moment as it unfolds. 

SuperSport will boast an elite line-up of Olympic coverage bringing you closer to Africa’s finest athletes. Look forward to seeing former Nigeria women's national football team striker Ugochi Oparanozie, Kenya’s 2008 Beijing Olympics 800m gold medallist Wilfred Bungei and Nigerian football legend Victor Ikpeba, part of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics gold-medal men’s team, South Africa’s ‘Golden Girl’ Caster Semenya, gold medallists Ryk Neethling, Sizwe Lawrence Ndlovu, Natalie du Toit, silver medallist Khotso Mokoena, and bronze medallist Bridgitte Hartley, plus Olympians such as Geraldine Pillay. 

From the riveting and historic opening ceremony, where a flotilla of boats will make their way down the Seine River that runs through the heart of the city, to non-stop action from 35 venues around Paris, SuperSport will bring you every nail-biting moment as the world’s best athletes go for gold. From athletics, swimming, football, rugby and boxing to gymnastics, diving, surfing and skateboarding, and much more – the Games promise something for everyone. 

To further enrich the viewer experience, SuperSport is premiering two exclusive Olympic themed films, to enhance our storytelling around the Games:  

• Pierre De Coubertin: An Olympic Life – which premiered on 10 July on SuperSport Variety 4, a film that explores the legacy of the visionary who revived the ancient Olympics in 1896. Told through the eyes of Lauren Rembi, Olympic Fencing Champion, we learn more about Coubertin’s vision and commitment that led to an enduring sporting legacy.
• Paris Olympic 1924 – first airing on 11 July, is a remastered film commemorating the centennial return of the Games to Paris, capturing a pivotal moment of unity and celebration post-World War I. The beautifully shot footage, which was the first Olympic Games to be captured on film, has endured for 100 years, and vividly captures the electrifying atmosphere of the Games.

In keeping with consistent storytelling throughout Paris 2024, SuperSport will feature weekly content pieces profiling our Olympic stars, including Akani Simbine, Ferdinand Omanyala, Lythe Pillay, Miyanda Maseti, Patrick Chinyemba, Worknesh Mesele and Noah Lyles. These segments aim to connect audiences with the personal journeys and achievements of their favourite athletes, bringing you even Closer to Your Champions. 

Sports fans can effortlessly navigate across SuperSport’s 8 dedicated Olympic linear channels, 6 streaming channels and 4 overflow channels, ensuring they never miss a moment of their favourite events. And if you just want to catch the highlights, our SS Grandstand channel has you covered, curating the best of Paris 2024 to bring you the must-watch events and most memorable performances. 

SuperSport's commitment extends beyond live events with the launch of the 24-hour Olympic News Channel a dedicated news and highlights channel available to GOtv Access subscribers across the continent. That’s right, look forward to 24/7 continuous iconic moments and compelling stories from Paris 2024. 

Stay connected to GOtv to experience SuperSport’s unparalleled 900 live events and over 2 000 hours of live Paris 2024 Olympics action. Upgrade or get connected to GOtv Plus to enjoy the fastest sport in the world. On the go, download GOtv Stream to watch your favourite sport live anywhere, any time. Visit www.gotv.com to subscribe or upgrade and join in on the excitement. 

Official statement from SuperSport 

“We’ve truly pulled out all the stops to ensure that SuperSport viewers are immersed in the action during this year’s Olympic Games Paris 2024. In what world can you get all the gold medal events live, dedicated channels with 10 screens showing the action as it unfolds plus big-name analysts that will unpack the drama for viewers at home? The more we ask the question, In What World? the more apparent it becomes that you get a whole galaxy of sporting entertainment on Your World of Champions. And this is especially true for the tournament that’s a celebration of the sporting and human spirit, the Olympic Games Paris 2024.” says SuperSport CEO Rendani Ramovha.