At the World Broadcaster Meeting held in Paris, representatives of some 220 media rights holders from 63 countries were given details of OBS plans to provide more than 11,000 hours of content during the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics.

The schedules are set to include more behind-the-scenes material, both pre and post competition and an increase in athlete-focused features.

"Beyond the scale of the event, there is always an underlying desire among broadcasters for the Games to be different, innovative, creative, surprising and exciting - the anticipation and enthusiasm for this approach are palpable," Exarchos insisted.

"We eagerly look forward to witnessing the outcomes of this creative vision, and I am optimistic that Paris 2024 will deliver with flying colours, surpassing expectations with its distinct and extraordinary approach." 

The gathering gave those responsible for Olympic coverage in national and regional rights holding broadcasters the opportunity to learn about coverage planned for the Games by OBS, which is responsible for the main international signal transmitted across the world.

"The Olympics are not merely a gathering of athletes, they are a celebration of unity, diversity and the indomitable human spirit," OBS board of directors chairman Gerardo Werthein told the meetings.

"Through your tireless efforts, you will capture and convey the emotions, triumphs and challenges faced by these exceptional athletes as they inspire the world with their determination, grace and unwavering pursuit of excellence."

OBS will use cinematic lenses for the first time, with shallower depths of field which will help convey the emotions of the athletes to a greater degree than ever before.

They claim that technology will be used "to enhance storytelling with access to more data and providing more immersive solutions."

There will be an increase in the number of replay systems and what are described as "dynamic graphics such as live pinning and biometrics data to enrich the viewer's experience."  

The delegates were able to tour the site of the International Broadcast Centre (IBC) at Paris Le Bourget Exhibition Centre Halls.

OBS are set to move in January to begin installing the technical equipment necessary for broadcasters to operate.

The first MRH personnel are expected to arrive in May.

The IBC is due to become open all hours from May 26, 2024, exactly one month before the Opening Ceremony.

The conference attendees also visited the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium, set to host canoe slalom, canoe sprint, and rowing, the Grand Palais, which is due to be the venue for fencing, taekwondo, wheelchair fencing, and Para taekwondo, the Champ de Mars Arena, home for judo, wrestling, Para judo, and wheelchair rugby. 

They also inspected the Stade de France and construction work on the Aquatics Centre at Saint-Denis.

Delegates were also briefed on the test event for the Opening Ceremony on the River Seine, at which OBS used three custom-made boats, equipped with state-of-the-art camera systems specifically designed and tailored to capture the river pageant with high-quality, stabilised images. 

"We believe our Games will be spectacular, we will have the best athletes competing here in front of everyone's eyes, and we have a fantastic city with a very ambitious concept of operations and iconic venues," Paris 2024 chief executive Etienne Thobois said.

"The pieces of the puzzle are starting to come together very nicely, thanks to the fantastic work in the delivery of all the infrastructures. Everything will be delivered on time and on budget, which is a great comfort for us."

The Opening Ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympics is scheduled for July 26 2024.