9th August 2018
The ANOC World Beach Games Local Organizing Committee today began the one-year countdown to San Diego 2019 by announcing a media rights agreement with NBC Olympics, coupling its peerless Olympic pedigree and established digital platforms with the first global festival of elite beach, water and action sports.
San Diego 2019 competitions begin exactly one year from today, on Oct. 9, 2019, with the local organizing committee expecting approximately 1,300 athletes from every Olympic continent, and more than 400,000 fans for the event. With 15 sports over six days, qualification procedures geared towards attracting the world’s top athletes, and live musical performances every night, the event will be compact, competitive and compelling. NBC Olympics will present coverage across NBC, NBCSN, NBCSports.com, the NBC Sports app, and Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA.
The full schedule will be announced in the near future, including a one-hour recap special on NBC following the conclusion of the Games. More than 50 hours of world feed coverage will be available for broadcasters around the world, featuring six days of live and recorded sport, Opening and Closing ceremonies, medal ceremonies and the concert series.
“This agreement is excellent news for the 206 National Olympic Committees and the international Sports Federations,” said ANOC Secretary General Gunilla Lindberg. “NBC’s proficiency in sports broadcasting and passion for the Olympic Values mean we can guarantee fantastic exposure for the elite athletes and exciting new sports on show at the inaugural ANOC World Beach Games.”
“San Diego has a rich history as a pioneer of beach sports and a hub for creativity, so this is a great opportunity to further that legacy,” said Local Organizing Committee Chairman Vincent Mudd. “With NBC Sports as our domestic broadcasting partner, the ANOC World Beach Games San Diego 2019 will provide an incredible opportunity to bring new athletes and new sports to a new generation of fans in America.”
“NBC Sports is proud to bring the World Beach Games to a national audience,” said Jim Bell, President, NBC Olympics Production and Programming. “We’re excited to showcase these world-class athletes on our extensive digital and linear platforms, and to introduce fans to this unique event.”
Waterski Jump and Wakeboard will be included in the 1st ANOC World Beach Games.
Previous News on the 2019 ANOC Beach Games:
http://iwwf.sport/2019-anoc-world-beach-games-agrees-to-include-wakeboard-and-waterski-jump/
http://iwwf.sport/wakeboard-and-waterski-jump-included-in-the-2019-world-beach-games/
http://iwwf.sport/anoc-world-beach-games-selection-criteria-announced/
About the IWWF: The International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) is the world governing body for towed watersports and has 91 affiliated Federations worldwide. It was founded in 1946 in Geneva, Switzerland. It is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the sole authority for towed watersports. The IWWF is an affiliate member of the Association of IOC Recognized International Sports Federation (ARISF) and the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF). The IWWF’s sports disciplines include, amongst others, Tournament Waterskiing (slalom, tricks & jump), Wakeboard, Cable Wakeboard, Cable Waterskiing, Disabled Waterskiing, Show Skiing, Ski Racing, Barefoot Waterskiing & Wakesurfing