Each athlete taking part at Pyeongchang 2018 will receive a limited edition Samsung Galaxy Note8 ©Samsung

Athletes competing at the Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang next month will receive a special limited edition Samsung Galaxy Note8, it has been revealed. 

More than 4,000 devices will be delivered to competitors and staff working for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Pyeonchang 2018. 

The Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Games limited edition will include the bold new features of the Galaxy Note8, such as the innovative bezel-less 6.3-inch infinity display that the company claims fits comfortably in one hand, enhanced S pen for efficient productivity, and Samsung’s best-in-class dual camera. 

Exclusively for the Olympics, the limited edition will showcase a shiny white back glass to celebrate the winter theme, and gold Olympic rings - inspired by the Olympic Torch – "an expression of the Olympic Movement with the union of five continents, and unity worldwide".

"Throughout our 20-year legacy as an Olympic partner, Samsung has showcased our support of the Olympic Movement by helping spread the Olympic spirit and enhance connections through our latest technological innovations and immersive experiences,” Younghee Lee, the chief marketing officer and executive vice-president at Samsung Electronics, said. 

"We’re proud to provide the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Games Limited Edition to all athletes in an effort to help them to stay connected, capture and share one of the most memorable moments of their lives."  

The Pyeongchang 2018 limited edition Samsung Galaxy Note8 will include a number of exclusive features ©Samsung
The Pyeongchang 2018 limited edition Samsung Galaxy Note8 will include a number of exclusive features ©Samsung

The limited edition phone will also feature celebratory pre-loaded Pyeongchang 2018 themed wallpapers, allowing recipients to stay connected through Samsung’s most advanced mobile technology. 

As an added element, useful apps will be pre-installed to help athletes enjoy their experience at Pyeongchang 2018, due to start on February 9 and conclude on February 25. 

"Samsung’s commitment to the Olympic Movement has increasingly enabled meaningful connections through innovative mobile technologies over the past 20 years," said IOC President Thomas Bach. 

"Samsung’s creation of an Olympic Games limited edition device reinforces Samsung and IOC’s shared desire to spread the Olympic spirit. 

"It’s because of dedicated partners like Samsung that we’re in the position to provide unforgettable experiences at the Olympic Games time after time."

Samsung also plan to provide a limited edition Galaxy Note8 to each competitor at the Winter Paralympic Games, scheduled to take place between March 8 and 18. 

The cases will feature the logo of the Paralympic Games.