Eighteen countries across the continent, including Namibia, will compete
at the 21st Commonwealth Games in Australia starting on April 4
18 countries. 18 sport
codes. 275 medals. SuperSport heats up with live broadcast of the 21
st
Commonwealth Games this April!
The World of Champions
guarantees an exhilarating viewing experience, securing exclusive pay
television rights across Sub-Saharan Africa. Whether on the track, field or
court, don’t miss world class athletes like Olympic champion Caster Semenya,
Blessing Okagbare and the Malawi netball stars as they create nail-biting
sporting entertainment.
Nijel Amos (800m
Botswana) has the odds stacked in his favour, as world record holder David
Rudisha skips these Games. For Botswana this could be big, especially as
Babaloki Thebe and Isaac Makwala are poised to battle it out for the 400m gold.
Great expectations from
Nigeria’s Glasgow star, Okagbare, will be steel-eyed as she looks to defend her
sprint double, while Kenya pins hope on twin-force Helen Obiri (5000m) and
Conseslus Kipruto (3000m).
Four dedicated DStv
channels - SS11, SS12, SS13 (Family package) and SS14 (Access Package),
two GOtv channels (Select 3 and Select 1) and Maximo are all set to share
moments of the Commonwealth Games.
With African medal hopes
high for athletics, netball, rugby and swimming, the Opening Ceremony on
Wednesday, April 4 (11:55 CAT) promises to set the stage for fireworks on the
field. The Closing Ceremony is scheduled for April 15 (12:25 CAT).
For more information:Nadhi Kalili | Public Relations Officer
Telephone: +264 61 270 5103
Cell: +264 81 231 5311
Email:
nadhi.kalili@na.multichoice.com
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