Tender Process Under Way for 2014, 2016 Olympic Rights in Europe

ATHENS, May 8: The
International Olympic Committee (IOC) has launched the tender process for the
sale of the broadcast and exhibition rights for all territories within Europe
for the XXII Olympic Winter Games in 2014 and the Games of the XXXI Olympiad in
2016.

The IOC will assess bids
based on their ability to meet broadcast quality standards, their reach
capacity for multiple platforms and overall commitment to promoting the Olympic
Games and the values of the Olympic Movement, in addition to the financial
offer.

The IOC will consider bids
from any organizations that can guarantee full exploitation of the rights
either on a multi-territory or country-by-country basis, and are accepting
submissions until 5 p.m. on July 1.

—By Kristin
Brzoznowski