A stadium without an audience generally seems a bit boring, and without any rhythm. Hence, to form an atmosphere for the place, the organizers of the Tokyo Olympics have decided to add virtual fan walls to the stadiums during the games.
The Indian Premier League presented the same feature since the last year with fewer spectators fewer stadiums. Reports suggest that fans will get to see the Tokyo Olympics virtually via digital features. This includes video walls, cheer maps that will present the cheering by fans virtually around the world.
The new features developers
The Olympic Broadcast Service will produce the Olympic Games live signal which will use that digital feature of virtual fan walls in the empty stadiums. Olympic Broadcasting Services and International Broadcasting Committee have developed the features in partnership with the Olympic broadcasters.
Yiannis Exarchos’s Statement
Yiannis Exarchos, the OBS CEO said that their ambition is to present the magic of the athletes as well as the achievements to the world on an unprecedented scale. He also said that technology will play a significant role in allowing fans to enter the stadium virtually. This ambition is not only important for fans but also for athletes, as they will get the energy to perform well on the world’s biggest stage.
He further stated that the OBS and IOC have been benefited from the great partnerships they have with the leading media companies and sponsors of the world, as well as with Tokyo 2020. The new digital innovations will leave a legacy behind which they will create at the future editions of the Olympic Games.
Tokyo Olympics Fixtures
Everyone will get to see the virtual fan wall technology at the Tokyo Olympics, when it will begin on July 23rd, 2021. This year, the Olympics will go on for 16 days, till August 8th, 2021.
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