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Olympic Channel is a multi-platform, global media destination where fans can discover, engage and share in the power of sport and the excitement of the Olympic Games all year round. Offering original programming, new, live sports events and highlights, the Olympic Channel provides additional exposure for sports and athletes 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Sport Guide: Understanding (Field) Hockey Screenshot
Sport Guide: Understanding Field Hockey
June 10, 2021
Hockey players pass, push, flick and dribble the ball with the edges, head or handle of the hockey stick to score goals.
Sport Guide: Rowing Examined Screenshot
Sport Guide: Rowing Examined
June 10, 2021
Rowers compete in sculling and sweep-style races, with men's and women's individual and team events.
Sport Guide: All About Sailing Screenshot
Sport Guide: All About Sailing
June 10, 2021
Sailing a boat through the finish line takes strategy and skill, but sometimes nature gets in the way.
Sport Guide: Tackling Rugby 7s Screenshot
Sport Guide: Tackling Rugby Sevens
June 10, 2021
Olympic rugby previously involved teams of 15, but the seven-a-side version made its debut in 2016.
Sport Guide: Shooting Screenshot
Sport Guide: Shooting
June 10, 2021
Shooting disciplines include rifle, shotgun and pistol. Athletes must possess great technique, nerve and concentration.
Sport Guide: Tackling Triathlon Screenshot
Sport Guide: Tackling Triathlon
June 10, 2021
Athletes must swim 1.5km, cycle 40km and run 10km, but the triathlon transitions are often called the fourth discipline and can be decisive.
Sport Guide: All About Tennis Screenshot
Sport Guide: Understanding Tennis
June 10, 2021
Elite tennis can be won or lost on the smallest of margins, and the pressure often serves up incredible tension and thrilling matches.
Sport Guide: Volleyball Explained Screenshot
Sport Guide: Examining Volleyball
June 10, 2021
Teams consist of six athletes playing the best of five sets. A player called the 'Libero' may substitute into the back court for any player.
Sport Guide: All About Weightlifting Screenshot
Sport Guide: All About Weightlifting
June 10, 2021
Lifting the greatest weight possible is the goal for these athletes, with the snatch and clean and jerk methods bringing the biggest lifts.
Sport Guide: All About Wrestling Screenshot
Sport Guide: All About Wrestling
June 10, 2021
Men's wrestling is an Olympic Games ever-present, with the women's event joining the programme in 2004.
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