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MOD ELTA Broadcasts Four Consecutive Olympics – Tokyo Olympics 4K, VR, 800 Hours Fully Presented
May 18, 2021
Postponed for a year due to the pandemic, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics marks a renewed challenge for Taiwan’s elite athletes, who have spent the past year training hard to achieve the nation’s best-ever performance. MOD ELTA TV will once again be there, covering the Games live for the fourth consecutive Olympics, bringing viewers Taiwan’s most complete coverage with stunning 4K ultra-high definition and immersive VR broadcasts. The event will be available on Chunghwa Telecom MOD, Hami Video, and ELTA.tv, inviting everyone to cheer for Team Taiwan!
Taiwan’s First 4K and VR Olympic Broadcast ELTA Delivers 800 Hours on the “Ultimate Olympic Platform”
Since the 2008 Beijing Olympics, ELTA TV has been deeply involved in international sports broadcasting—especially the Olympics and Asian Games. This year’s Tokyo Olympics marks ELTA’s 10th major event broadcast. Despite the delay, ELTA has devoted itself fully to production and innovation, introducing Taiwan’s first-ever 4K and VR Olympic coverage—creating the most advanced and comprehensive “Olympic Broadcast Platform.”
On the Chunghwa Telecom MOD platform, ELTA will operate three sports channels (CH200–202) with 500 hours of Chinese-language coverage, including 24-hour UHD 4K programming on Sports 1 and 2. To ensure no viewer misses a moment, ELTA will also launch three original-audio Olympic channels (CH220–222), offering 300 hours of international feeds—totaling 800 hours of Olympic coverage, the most in Taiwan.
On OTT and mobile platforms, including Chunghwa Telecom Hami Video and ELTA.tv, viewers can enjoy six ELTA channels and 800 hours of coverage. Hami Video will also debut Taiwan’s first VR Olympic broadcast, featuring VR coverage of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, basketball, track and field, boxing, gymnastics, and beach volleyball—ushering viewers into the 5G era with the most exciting way to experience the world’s biggest sporting stage.
Connecting the Dots to Boost the Industry ELTA Leads Taiwan’s Sports Broadcasting
Having broadcast four consecutive Summer Olympics, ELTA has become synonymous with professional sports coverage in Taiwan. Chairperson Sally Chen expressed deep honor that ELTA was again recognized by the IOC as Taiwan’s official broadcast agent. She emphasized that a mature sports ecosystem requires not only athletic excellence but also innovation in technology, transmission, and platforms. From HD and 3D to 4K and even VR/AR, ELTA continues to make sports broadcasting more exciting—like fireworks igniting enthusiasm across the sports industry.
Experienced Sports Coverage and Star Broadcast Team
With 15 years of sports broadcasting experience, ELTA has trained many professional anchors and commentators. This year’s lineup includes veteran anchors Hong Chih-Wei, Chen Yu-Wei, Wu Sheng-Fu, Wu Ying-Ta, and Kuan Hsin-Yu, joined by new talents Chang Yi-Chi, Huang Chang-Hao, Lee Yi-Han, Lee Yu-Ting, and Tsai Yi-Chin. 1988 Olympic Taekwondo gold medalist Chen Yi-An also joins the team once again. Field reporters Wei Chu-Yu and Lee Chang-Hsun will report live from Tokyo under strict safety protocols, delivering first-hand updates on Team Taiwan’s performances.
“Olympic Glory” Early-Bird Campaign Includes Limited Edition T-Shirt
To serve online audiences, ELTA.tv is launching the “Tokyo Olympics - Glory Plan” early-bird package starting May 18. For just NT$429, viewers can enjoy 100 days of live sports coverage, including all 800 hours of the Olympics in both Chinese commentary and original audio, as well as VOD replays. Subscribers will also receive an exclusive limited-edition Olympic commemorative T-shirt. Additionally, ELTA.tv will release a TV app before the Games, allowing smart TV users to join the Olympic celebration.
Countdown to the Olympics “Olympic Spotlight” Show for Team Taiwan
To build Olympic momentum, ELTA TV will air the new program “Olympic Spotlight” every Sunday at noon starting May 23, featuring in-depth coverage of Team Taiwan athletes. From May 18, as the countdown hits 66 days, Sports 1, 2, and 3 channels will also air special segments such as “Olympic Fun Facts,” “Olympic Classics - Taiwan Heroes,” “Olympic Legends,” and “Moments of Olympic Glory,” helping viewers rediscover the passion and stories of the Games even before they begin!
For more details, visit the official ELTA website at ELTA.tv or the ELTA Sports Facebook page: https://eltaott.tv/mod/program_detail
How to Watch the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?
【Television Platform】
Chunghwa Telecom MOD
ELTA Sports 1 (CH200), Sports 2 (CH201), Sports 3 (CH202)
ELTA Olympic 1 (CH220), Olympic 2 (CH221), Olympic 3 (CH222)
【Online/Mobile Platforms】
- Hami Video http://hamivideo.hinet.net/
- ELTA TV http://elta.tv/
Olympic Early-Bird “Glory Plan”: https://eltaott.tv/purchase/