Prior the competitions start, Tokyo already broke a record! The media attendance!
530 journalists and photographers, technicians. This is a first in the history of the FIG World Championships.
Another record! The television coverage: more than 120 territories!
Public and media are coming to support our gymnasts:81 delegations and 533 gymnasts
288 male gymnasts
245 female gymnastsBruno Grandi – OPENING PRESS CONFERENCE (PDF)
Why is the online coverage of Worlds so much better than in the past?
Thank FIG staff Philippe J. Silacci, Meike Behrensen and team. Volunteer Slava Corn is the Executive member in charge of media here.
From my perspective, the official addition of “bloggers” has enriched the coverage greatly. Most of my links are to (almost) unpaid volunteers.
The Spidercam, first introduced in Rotterdam, is back.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
Personally I love the new perspectives gained. And the sloppy cameramen taken off the field of play. Marcus points out that many people would prefer a fixed camera.
They have the Vault track camera here too, following the gymnast during the run.
Check with your national federation to see if you get TV coverage from Tokyo. I’ll link to any video feeds that come online.
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