Samsung Has a Decade-long History with the Olympic Games (Infographic)

Article by George Norman (Cybersecurity Editor)

on 18 Jul 2016

The Galaxy S7 Edge Olympic Games Limited Edition phone that Samsung will give away to all the athletes that take part in the 2016 Olympic Games, goes on sale today, July 18, but only in selected regions including the United States, Brazil, Germany, China, and Korea.

This isn’t the first time that Samsung has thrown its support behind the Olympic Games. The company has a long history of powering the Olympic movement. A long history that goes back almost a decade.


Via Samsung Newsroom.


Samsung and the 2016 Olympic Games

Samsung, in partnership with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), will offer 12,500 Galaxy S7 edge Olympic Games Limited Edition and Gear IconX to all Rio 2016 Olympians.



"Samsung’s technology has helped to engage with fans and especially young people around the world. The IOC is grateful for their partnership in providing Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Olympic Games Limited Edition to the athletes that will compete in Rio de Janeiro. This will enable the athletes to connect with their friends, family and fans and share their amazing experience at the Olympic Games. With Samsung’s support, we look forward to inspire people everywhere with Olympic Values, the unique experience of the Olympic Games and the power of sport," said IOC President Thomas Bach.



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