The Paralympic and Olympic Games Paris 2024 concluded officially with the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games’ closing ceremony on September 8. Throughout a period exceeding six weeks of thrill and motivation, Samsung Electronics and its cutting-edge technology enhanced the Games-time involvement like never before.
Staying true to a ‘Games Wide Open,’ Samsung unveiled fresh viewpoints and limitless possibilities for athletes and enthusiasts with Galaxy advancements during the Paralympic and Olympic Games.
Samsung Newsroom revisited some unforgettable moments from the Paralympic and Olympic Games Paris 2024 to observe how Samsung’s spirit of ‘Open always wins’ was brought to reality.
Victorious Grins: 293 Triumph Selfies Captured
The modern Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition aided athletes in seizing and sharing everlasting memories at Paris 2024 by introducing the Victory Selfie — enabling medalists to produce a visual memory collection from their own viewpoint for more tailored photos instead of the ones traditionally taken by accredited media.
Significant Connections: Nearly 17,000 Athletes Provided the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition
Exclusively crafted for the Paralympic and Olympic Games Paris 2024, the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition was a success among athletes as they connected with family, friends, and supporters in innovative ways. The pioneer Olympic Edition fueled by Galaxy AI, the gadget offered a complete array of features and personalized services that elevated the athletes’ involvement and aided them in celebrating unity beyond the competition.
Fueled by Galaxy: Nearly 15,000 Galaxy Devices Employed by Organizers
Personnel and volunteers, the foundation of Games-time operations, maintained the Paralympic and Olympic Games Paris 2024 functioning with a compilation of almost 15,000 Galaxy devices — comprising over 7,100 Galaxy smartphones, 2,500 Galaxy Tab series tablets, and 5,200 Galaxy Book series laptops. The Galaxy ecosystem’s seamless amalgamation aided in providing a seamless experience for athletes and spectators present.
Intimate Than Before: A Fresh Glimpse of All the Activity With 250+ Smartphones, 360 Days of Testing and Over 100 Experts
Samsung opened the Paralympic and Olympic Games Paris 2024 to millions of fans watching from around the world. In partnership with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Olympic Broadcasting Service (OBS), over 200 Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphones were installed on the boats utilized in the Olympic Games opening ceremony on the Seine River and the sailing event in Marseille. Footage was relayed by Orange through a recently installed, private 5G network and brought fans closer to the thrill.
Olympic™ rendezvous @ Samsung Experience Pop-Ups: Lifelong Memories for More Than 380,000 Visitors Around the World
Athletes and enthusiasts savored Olympic™ rendezvous @ Samsung pop-up encounters throughout Paris (Champs-Elysees 125, Square Marigny, and Village Plaza) in record numbers. Over 380,000 visitors encountered the newest Galaxy innovations firsthand and discovered how Samsung’s technology evolved with the Olympics for nearly four decades.
Aficionados had a chance to meet their idols with surprise appearances from select Team Samsung Galaxy athletes at Olympic™ rendezvous @ Samsung l Square Marigny and inspiring “Chats with Team Samsung Galaxy” sessions at Olympic™ rendezvous @ Samsung l Champs-Elysees 125.
Regarding athletes, they could revel in the Olympic spirit at the Samsung experience pop-up area at the Olympic and Paralympic Village, explore how the latest Galaxy AI on their Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition could assist them in maximizing their Paris 2024 experience, and engage in the iconic pin trading custom, as some of the enduring memories they will carry with them.