BBC appointed as Domestic Rights Holder for Glasgow 2014

 


Glasgow 2014 has appointed the BBC as the Domestic Broadcast Rights
Holder for the XX Commonwealth Games.

The BBC investment in Glasgow 2014 reflects the importance of the
Games to the Home nations and offers the Organising Committee an
unparalleled platform for the promotion of the Games to the widest
possible UK audience.

The BBC Network offers coverage of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth
Games through the BBC One and BBC Two television networks, news
coverage across the BBC Radio and TV networks (including Radio 5
Live and Sports Extra), red button interactive and/or IPTV
services, the BBC Sport website and international promotion of the
Games through BBC World News and the BBC World Service.

In addition, it is expected that the BBC’s Nations and Regions
sport and news teams for television, radio and online will generate
considerable additional interest by focusing on the performance of
local competitors in those parts of the British Isles which compete
at the Games as separate teams.

The BBC has a long association with the Commonwealth Games which
dates back to the first British Empire and Commonwealth Games in
1954, and the organisation will bring unrivalled experience of
covering major multi-sport Games.

Glasgow 2014 anticipates significant benefits from this experience
in relation to shaping the host broadcast production of the Games,
to ensure the highest quality output is achieved.

Glasgow 2014 Chairman, Lord Smith of Kelvin said:

“I am delighted that the BBC has taken up the domestic rights for
the Commonwealth Games and I believe this deal represents a huge
vote of confidence in Glasgow 2014 as well as the Commonwealth
Games movement in general. We anticipate some of the world’s
highest profile athletes will compete at our Games, fresh from
their successes at London 2012.

“The added spice will be seeing the stars of Team GB in their own
national colours in Glasgow, just two years later. The BBC’s reach
will help us to generate a huge level of excitement and
anticipation in the lead up to the biggest event Scotland will ever
have hosted.”

Ken MacQuarrie, Director of BBC Scotland, said:

“BBC Scotland will have a special role at the heart of our coverage
in giving the Games extensive exposure in Scotland across our
dedicated TV, radio and online services – all of which will make
the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games a truly momentous occasion in
Scotland.”

Minister for Commonwealth Games and Sport Shona Robison said:

“The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games will showcase Scotland to the
world and this is another key milestone in the delivery of the
Games.  While we urge everyone to come to Scotland and be part
of this great event, I am pleased that the award of the domestic
rights to the BBC means that most people in the UK will be able to
enjoy the spectacle of the Games on free to view television in
their homes.

“Income from the sale of broadcasting rights is a welcome
contribution to the Games Budget alongside the funds provided by
the Scottish Government and its funding partners.”

Glasgow 2014 has appointed the BBC as the Domestic
Broadcast Rights Holder for the XX Commonwealth Games.

The BBC investment in Glasgow 2014 reflects the importance of
the Games to the Home nations and offers the Organising Committee
an unparalleled platform for the promotion of the Games to the
widest possible UK audience.

The BBC Network offers coverage of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth
Games through the BBC One and BBC Two television networks, news
coverage across the BBC Radio and TV networks (including Radio 5
Live and Sports Extra), red button interactive and/or IPTV
services, the BBC Sport website and international promotion of the
Games through BBC World News and the BBC World Service.

In addition, it is expected that the BBC’s Nations and Regions
sport and news teams for television, radio and online will generate
considerable additional interest by focusing on the performance of
local competitors in those parts of the British Isles which compete
at the Games as separate teams.

The BBC has a long association with the Commonwealth Games which
dates back to the first British Empire and Commonwealth Games in
1954, and the organisation will bring unrivalled experience of
covering major multi-sport Games.

Glasgow 2014 anticipates significant benefits from this
experience in relation to shaping the host broadcast production of
the Games, to ensure the highest quality output is achieved.

Glasgow 2014 Chairman, Lord Smith of Kelvin said:

“I am delighted that the BBC has taken up the domestic rights
for the Commonwealth Games and I believe this deal represents a
huge vote of confidence in Glasgow 2014 as well as the Commonwealth
Games movement in general. We anticipate some of the world’s
highest profile athletes will compete at our Games, fresh from
their successes at London 2012.

“The added spice will be seeing the stars of Team GB in their
own national colours in Glasgow, just two years later. The BBC’s
reach will help us to generate a huge level of excitement and
anticipation in the lead up to the biggest event Scotland will ever
have hosted.”

Ken MacQuarrie, Director of BBC Scotland, said:

“BBC Scotland will have a special role at the heart of our
coverage in giving the Games extensive exposure in Scotland across
our dedicated TV, radio and online services – all of which will
make the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games a truly momentous occasion
in Scotland.”

For more information please visit the Glasgow 2014
website.

 

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