Death of Zhenliang He, IOC Honorary Member

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04/01/2015

It is with great sadness that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has learnt of the death of Zhenliang He, IOC Honorary Member in the People’s Republic of China, aged 85.

A career politician, Mr He was instrumental in bringing China back into the Olympic Movement. He was elected as an IOC Member in 1981, serving in the role until 2010, when he became IOC Honorary Member. He sat on the IOC Executive Board three times (1985-1989, 1994-1998 and 1999-2003) and served as an IOC Vice-President from 1989 to 1993.
Mr He is credited with helping Beijing win the right to host the 2008 Olympic Games and to open up China to the world.
He was a firm believer in sport’s ability to educate, and long championed the teaching of the Olympic values as well as sport in school curricula.
“Mr He was a man of culture and art. He was a true advocate of the social values of sport and of our Movement and I would like to pay tribute to the passion and energy he deployed over the years to fulfil his mission as an IOC Member in China. He also helped our Movement better understand his country, its people and outstanding culture. The Olympic Movement has lost one of its most fervent ambassadors,” said IOC President Thomas Bach. 
“For me personally he showed me true friendship and gave me invaluable advice from my very early days as an IOC member. I will always remember this with great gratitude,” the President added.
During his three decades working for the Olympic Movement, Mr He was Honorary Member of the Cultural Commission (1995-1999), Chairman (2000-2009) and then Honorary Member (2009-2015) of the Commission for Culture and Olympic Education, and Vice-Chairman of the Sport for All Commission (1985-1987). He was also a Member of the following Commissions:

• Olympic Solidarity (1981-1987)
• Olympic Movement (1985-1999)
• Apartheid and Olympism (1989-1992)
• Council of the Olympic Order (1989-1993)
• Preparation of the XII Olympic Congress (1990-1993)
• Study of the Centennial Olympic Congress – Congress of Unity (1994-1996)
• “IOC 2000” (1999)
• “IOC 2000” Reform Follow-up (2002)
• 2009 Congress (2006-2009)

In 1964, he became the Deputy Secretary General of the Chinese Gymnastics Association, and later served as the Secretary General of the Chinese Table Tennis Association and the head of the secretariat of the All-China Sports Federation. In 1979, he was promoted to the position of Deputy Secretary General of the All-China Sports Federation and the Chinese Olympic Committee (COC). He served as the Secretary General of COC between 1982 and 1986, Vice-President between 1986 and 1989, and President between 1989 and 1994.
A keen sportsman, Mr He enjoyed swimming, playing table tennis, tennis, football, basketball and golf.
The IOC expresses its deepest sympathies to Zhenliang He’s family. The IOC President has asked for the Olympic flag to be flown half-mast for three days in tribute to a great Olympic personality.

Death of Fidel Mendoza Carrasquilla, IOC Honorary Member in Colombia

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06/01/2015

It is with great sadness that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has learned of the death of Fidel Mendoza Carrasquilla, at the age of 89.

An IOC Member from 1988 to 2006, and Honorary Member since 2006, Fidel Mendoza Carrasquilla sat on the IOC Medical Commission (1990-2006) and the International Olympic Academy Commission (1989-1990). He also occupied numerous positions within the South American sports movement, including that of President of the Colombian National Olympic Committee (1979-1989); Treasurer of the Pan-American Sports Organisation (PASO) (1983-1992); and Secretary General and Treasurer of the Bolivarian Sports Organisation (ODEBO); and he headed Colombian sports delegations on multiple occasions. He was also one of the pioneers of baseball in South America, as he founded the Bogota Baseball League in 1969 and was its President until 1979.
In parallel to his many commitments in sports administration, he obtained a doctorate in medicine and surgery at the National University of Bogota (1953), before specialising in internal medicine and joining the Colombian Institute of Social Security. He was also an Air Force physician for 26 years. In addition, he placed his medical skills at the service of sport as team doctor for various Colombian delegations. In his free time, he practised baseball and softball.
“Fidel Mendoza Carrasquilla was a pioneer and a fervent campaigner for sport in his home country of Colombia and throughout South America. He understood the power of sport to change people’s lives and he worked tirelessly to bring its values across South America. As an IOC member he brought his considerable medical knowledge to the organisation sitting on the Medical Commission for 16 years. He was a great man and a great servant of sport who gave his time and energy to the Olympic Movement. His warm and friendly personality was highly appreciated by all the IOC members. He will be sadly missed by us all,” declared IOC President Thomas Bach.
The IOC expresses its deepest sympathy to the family of Fidel Mendoza Carrasquilla.

Almaty and Beijing submit Candidature Files for 2022 Olympic Winter Games – both cities adapt their bids to reflect Olympic Agenda 2020 “reforms”

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06/01/2015

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today welcomed the Candidature Files of Almaty (Kazakhstan) and Beijing (China)*, the two cities bidding to host the 2022 Olympic Winter Games.

Both cities are being encouraged to reflect the spirit of Olympic Agenda 2020 following the unanimous approval of the 40 recommendations at the 127th IOC Session in Monaco on 8 December. Olympic Agenda 2020, a strategic roadmap for the future of the Olympic Movement, allows for more flexibility in the bid process, a stronger emphasis on legacy, lower costs and improved sustainability.
“This is an important day for the Central Asian region’s winter sports enthusiasts and athletes,” said Mrs Zauresh Amanzholova, Vice Mayor of Almaty City. “Almaty 2022 can be a catalyst for social, economic and sports growth in the region where winter sports facilities are badly needed,” she explained. “Many recommendations of Agenda 2020 were taken into consideration while developing the concept of the 2022 Winter Games. We believe our bid is a perfect fit with this new philosophy and brings essential benefits to the Almaty and Kazakhstani people,” Mrs Amanzholova concluded.

“Today is an important moment for us and a key milestone in the bidding process as we presented our Candidature File to the IOC,” said Mr Wang Anshun, President of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games Bid Committee and Mayor of Beijing. “Our Candidature File embodies the requirements of the IOC and the philosophy of Olympic Agenda 2020. The important concept of running athlete-centred, economical and sustainable Games will be represented well in our bid and actual organisation of the Games in 2022,” he added.

IOC President Thomas Bach said: “Today is an important day for the Olympic Winter Games in 2022 because we will now have the opportunity to see the vision of the two Candidate Cities. For the Candidate Cities, it is a unique opportunity to present their ideas about the organisation of the Olympic Winter Games, and for us a moment that we have been looking forward to for some time.”
“Working with the two Candidate Cities, we will apply the first reforms which have been approved by the IOC members very recently in Monaco as part of our Olympic Agenda 2020 roadmap. This will be done through ongoing consultation with the Candidate Cities,” he added.
The IOC has informed the Candidate Cities that the 2022 host city can anticipate a contribution from the IOC to the success of the Games of an overall estimated value of USD 880 million. This contribution consists of a share of the revenues from marketing programmes run by the IOC; a contribution related to broadcast revenues; services provided by Olympic Broadcasting Services as the host broadcaster of the Games; and assistance provided to the Organising Committee by the IOC and related entities. In addition, the IOC will also grant other rights and benefits and provide other forms of assistance to the Organising Committee for the success of the Games which are described in the Host City Contract, and this will be made public.
Changes that already apply to the 2022 bidding process include the IOC’s obligation to determine and communicate to the city at the time of its election the full composition of the Olympic programme, and new wording on non-discrimination relating to the Olympic Games and its participants – based on Fundamental Principle 6 of the Olympic Charter.
The IOC Evaluation Commission for the 2022 Olympic Winter Games, chaired by IOC Member in Russia Alexander Zhukov, will analyse the Candidature Files and make on-site inspections of the two cities from 14 to 18 February (Almaty) and 24 to 28 March (Beijing). Joining the Commission will be IOC Olympic Games Executive Director Christophe Dubi and IOC Head of Olympic Bid City Coordination Jacqueline Barrett.
Together with each bid team, the Evaluation Commission will examine the 14 themes of the IOC’s candidature questionnaire, which includes topics such as vision, legacy and engagement, transport, accommodation, finance and sustainability. The Commission will also visit the competition and non-competition venues proposed in the bid.
The Commission’s report, highlighting the risks and opportunities of the Candidate Cities’ projects and the athletes’ experience, will be published prior to the IOC 2022 Briefing for IOC Members, which will take place from 9 to 10 June 2015, and will be made available on www.olympic.org.
The host city for the 2022 Olympic Winter Games will be elected at the 128th IOC Session in Kuala Lumpur following a final presentation by the cities to the full IOC membership on 31 July.
Please note that the IOC will not release the Candidature Files, but has informed the Candidate Cities that they can make their files public and post them on their websites if they so wish as of 7 January (the official deadline for submitting the files was 7 January midnight CET).
Click here for all of the IOC documents related to the bidding procedure
*Cities are listed in the order of drawing of lots as performed by the IOC Executive Board

APEC Commercialization Push Augurs Enhanced Medical Innovation and Public Health

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Seoul, Korea, 26 December 2014 – Trade, economic and health officials from APEC economies have launched a ground-breaking new platform to support greater commercialization of innovative biomedical research originated in the Asia-Pacific, heralding the arrival of more cutting-edge treatments that improve public health and boost trade and economic growth. 

The opening of the first-of-its-kind APEC Biomedical Technology Commercialization Training Center in Seoul follows two years of public-private sector consultations. Initiated by Korea and Thailand, the Center will build the capacity of policymakers, practitioners and businesses to move new biomedical technologies onto the market as emerging economies in the region play a more active role in research and development. 

“Biomedical research is increasing all around the Asia-Pacific and ushering in important health breakthroughs but backend business processes are far less developed,” said Dr Kee-Taig Jung, President of the government-owned Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI), the Center’s coordinating body. “Without strong interface between R&D, policy and commercial interests, it becomes very difficult to bring innovations to the people who stand to benefit from them.”  

“Enormous resources are going into the pursuit of new biomedical discoveries which must ultimately come with a return on investment—for scientists and the public and private sector entities that support and market their work,” added Dr Nares Damrongchai, CEO of the Thailand Center of Excellence for Life Sciences (TCELS), which is also government-backed and will support training and implementation of the APEC Center’s recommendations in Southeast Asia. 

The Center will foster the adoption of translational research, or that which is engineered to ensure findings can be used for practical applications that enhance public health. Additional focus will be on strengthening intellectual property management and business development, including strategy, valuation and marketing. The Center will serve as a platform for promoting policies conducive to commercialization in the medical life sciences sector. A pilot training program is now underway. The Center is expected to commence operations in earnest in 2015. 

The Association of University Technology Managers, a US-based non-profit that promotes technology transfer globally, will provide content and training. Trade, economic and health officials from each of the 21 APEC member economies, under the auspices of the APEC Life Sciences Innovation Forum, will guide the Center’s strategic decision-making. 

“Lifting barriers to the delivery of new health innovations is not just a moral imperative, it also makes good economic sense,” concluded Dr Ryan MacFarlane, Planning Group Chair of the APEC Life Sciences Innovation Forum. “By facilitating the conversion of sound biomedical research into treatments that people can actually use, you seed healthier, more productive labor forces, trade within the sector and growth that ultimately becomes self-sustaining.” 

The Center’s development will be on the agenda when the APEC Life Sciences Innovation Forum meets in conjunction with the first APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting and related technical meetings on 26 January-7 February 2015 in Clark, the Philippines

Olympic Highlights

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22/12/2014

IOC ACTIVITIES
PRESIDENT
© IOC / Arnaud Meylan
On 17 December, IOC President Thomas Bach welcomed the President of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), Bruno Grandi, and FIG Secretary General André F. Gueisbuhler to Lausanne, where they discussed the implementation of the Olympic Agenda 2020 recommendations, cooperation between the two organisations and preparations for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.

The IOC announced that the Instituto Cubano de Radio y Televisión (ICRT) has been awarded the exclusive broadcast rights in Cuba for the Games of the XXXI Olympiad in Rio in 2016. President Bach said: “Rio 2016 will be the first time the Olympic Games have been held in South America, and ICRT will work with us once again to bring the sporting action to fans in Cuba. This agreement also means that the IOC has now completed all its broadcast agreements for Rio 2016.” Read the full media release here.

A few days after the approval of the 40 Olympic Agenda 2020 recommendations, and in particular the recommendation about the candidature process for the Olympic Games in 2024, two NOCs announced their candidature to host these Games. The Italian NOC has thus formalised the candidature of the city of Rome, while the United States Olympic Committee has yet to designate which city will enter the race for the 2024 Games. The German NOC also decided to launch a bid for the 2024 edition few days earlier.

This week, President Bach met a delegation from the Honav Company, led by its chairman and general manager, Chen Shaoshu. President Bach was accompanied by IOC Vice-President Zaiqing Yu.
COMMISSIONS
An IOC delegation led by the IOC Coordination Commission Chair, Nawal El Moutawakel, recently completed a project review visit to Rio de Janeiro.  During its two day meeting (16 and 17 December), the delegation visited the Deodoro complex, where good progress was observed. The meeting was also attended by the Governor Luiz Fernando Pezão, the Mayor of Rio, Eduardo Paes and representatives of the Federal Government.
INTERNATIONAL SPORT FEDERATIONS
SUMMER IFS
The World Rowing Federation (FISA) Council met in London (Great Britain) last weekend to consider Olympic Agenda 2020 and how FISA can contribute to its success. The Council also reviewed the competitions organised in 2014, the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games competition schedules, the new Anti-Doping Bye-Laws, FISA’s adherence to the IOC’s Integrity Betting Intelligence System as well as a full review of the status of FISA’s projects on universality, equality and sustainability. Info at www.worldrowing.com
On 15 December, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) published the full athletics timetable for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. The fact that some finals will be held in the morning is of particular note. The IAAF took this step following a request from the Rio 2016 Organising Committee and the Olympic Broadcasting Service, which was supported by the IOC. Info at www.iaaf.org
On 16 December, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced that Spain will host the first ever FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in 2018. The Spanish Basketball Federation has past experience of hosting a major FIBA event, since it staged the men’s Basketball World Cup in summer 2014. Info at www.fiba.com
As part of the development programme of the International Swimming Federation (FINA), 30 swimming coaches belonging to leading schools and clubs engaged in training elite swimmers updated their knowledge at an advanced training course in Colombo (Sri Lanka) from 10 to 14 December. The five-day course, sponsored by FINA, taught senior and up-and-coming coaches the latest training methods and athlete development techniques. Info at www.fina.org
The World Archery (WA) Executive Board met in Nottingham (Great Britain) last weekend and discussed the impact of Olympic Agenda 2020 on the federation’s strategic plan. The next stage of the 2013-2017 World Archery Plan was also discussed. Host cities for a number of international events were selected: the 2017-2019 Archery World Cup Stages were awarded to Salt Lake City (USA), Shanghai (People’s Republic of China), Berlin (Germany) and Antalya (Turkey); the 2016 World Archery Indoor Championships to Ankara (Turkey); the 2016 World Archery Field Championships to Dublin (Ireland); the 2017 World Archery 3D Championships to Robion (France); and the 2017 World Archery Youth Championships to Buenos Aires (Argentina). Info at www.worldarchery.org
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has announced that Mexico City (Mexico) and Rotterdam (Netherlands) will host the 28th and 29th editions of the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final in 2016 and 2017 respectively. In addition to crowning the world champions, these competitions will award world titles in the junior and Paratriathlon categories. The dates will be confirmed in due course. The 2015 edition will be held in Chicago (United States of America) from 15 to 20 September. Info at www.triathlon.org
NATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEES
From 18 to 20 December, the NOC of Bahrain hosted the 56th Congress of the International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance (ICHPER-SD) on the theme of ‘Towards building a new sport system’. More than 250 participants were expected to attend this Congress, which was organised by the NOC in cooperation with the ICHPER-SD and the University of Bahrain. The opening ceremony was held under the patronage of Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and NOC President. Info at www.boc.bh
Martine Grael, Arthur Zanetti and Kahena Kunze. © Gaspar Nóbrega/Inovafoto/COB
Gymnast Arthur Zanetti and female sailors Martine Grael and Kahena Kunze have been voted the best Brazilian Olympic athletes of 2014. The announcement was made at an awards ceremony organised by the Brazilian NOC in Rio de Janeiro on 16 December. The first ever 'Athlete of the Fans' trophy went to gymnast Flávia Saraiva, who was chosen by the public after a vote on Facebook and Twitter. The best athlete of 2014 in each of the 43 sports also received a trophy, as did the medallists from the Summer Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing. Info at www.cob.org.br
© Dejana Sadzak / NOC Bosnia and Herzegovina
The NOC of Bosnia and Herzegovina has awarded the 2014 IOC Sport and Art Trophy to Ismar Mujezinović (left in photo). Mujezinović created the posters for the 1984 Olympic Winter Games in Sarajevo and was therefore honoured 30 years after his Olympic contribution. The trophy was presented to him by NOC Vice-President Izet Radjo (right in photo) at a ceremony held on 9 December, during which awards were also presented to the best athletes of the year. The Athlete of the Year award was presented to young judoka Larisa Cerić, European Championship silver medallist.

At the Colombian Olympic Sports Gala, the best athletes of the year were honoured in a ceremony organised by the Colombian NOC with the support of Coldeportes. More than 300 guests were in attendance, including the NOC President, Baltazar Medina, and over 100 athletes. The Altius prizes and other NOC awards were presented at the ceremony. A full list of prize-winners can be found at www.coc.org.co.
Mireia Belmonte and Javier Fernández with Alejandro Blanco. © Spanish NOC
In Madrid on 16 December, the 9th Annual Gala of the Spanish NOC paid tribute to several athletes and personalities from the world of sport. The NOC Olympic Order, for example, was awarded to a number of sports federation presidents. The NOC Athlete of the Year award was presented jointly to swimmer Mireia Belmonte and skater Javier Fernández by the NOC President, Alejandro Blanco. Artist María Ángeles Uceda received the 2014 IOC Sport and Art Trophy in recognition of her important contribution to sport through her various works. NOC President Alejandro Blanco and IOC Executive Board member Juan Antonio Samaranch presented the trophy. Detailed info on the prize-winners at this 9th Gala is available at www.coe.es
The NOC of Guatemala has announced that the 26th edition of the traditional Christmas race for Guatemalan sports journalists will take place on 21 December. Around 2,000 participants are expected. Prior to the race, the Guatemalan Sports Journalists’ Association will hold its annual gala, at which the best athletes of the year will be honoured. Info at www.cog.org.gt
© Serbian NOC
The Serbian NOC has organised the 21st annual award ceremony for the most successful athletes, coach and teams of the year (photo above). Around 400 guests attended the ceremony on 9 December, including the President of the Republic of Serbia, Tomislav Nikolić, the Minister of Sport and numerous Olympians. The 2014 IOC Sport and Art Trophy was presented to Dragan Bjelogrlić, director of the films “Montevideo, God Bless You” and “Montevideo, see you!” Also an actor, screenwriter and producer, Bjelogrlić produced films and TV series on the Yugoslavian team’s participation in the first football World Cup in Uruguay in 1930. The trophy was presented to him by NOC President Vlade Divac. Info at www.oks.org.rs
Bogdan Gabrovec is the new President of the Slovenian NOC. The 61-year-old is a former President of Slovenian Judo Federation and a former NOC Vice-President. He was also the Slovenian Olympic team’s chef de mission at the London 2012 Olympic Games, when judoka Urška Žolnir won the first gold medal ever won by a Slovenian woman. Meanwhile, the NOC also celebrated the achievements of its former President, Janez Kocijančič, during his 23-year tenure by granting him the title of President Emeritus. Info at www.olympic.si
The Venezuelan NOC informs us that the second symposium for American NOCs on the theme of best practices was held on 11 December. Organised in Miami (United States of America), this symposium was attended by representatives of the 41 member NOCs of the Pan-American Sports Organisation (PASO). The topics discussed include the challenges facing NOCs, strategies for the allocation of resources for elite sport, the importance of the image of NOCs and the media, and the future development of sport for the American NOCs.
ORGANISING COMMITTEES FOR THE OLYMPIC GAMES
RIO 2016
© Rio 2016
The mascots for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games have been named Vinicius and Tom after a public vote. The names, which honour Bossa Nova musicians Vinicius de Moraes and Tom Jobim, won 44% of the valid votes, with more than 320,000 received during the three-week poll. The mascots, which were unveiled on 23 November, are inspired by the various animals and plants found in Brazil. Info at www.rio2016.com
RECOGNISED ORGANISATIONS
The 4th CSIT (International Workers and Amateurs in Sports Confederation) World Sports Games will be held from 7 to 14 June 2015 in Lignano Sabbiadoro (Italy). As well as organising competitions in 54 different sports and sports activities for several thousand participants, the CSIT and AICS, the Italian CSIT member organisation, will hold a big festival at which participants will be able to share information and experiences and build new friendships. Info at www.csit.tv and www.wsg2015.com
NEXT EDITION
Due to the end-of-year festivities, a special edition of Olympic Highlights will be published on 5 January 2015. We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all the very best for the festive season.

Over 240,000 volunteer applications for Rio 2016

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19/12/2014

The recruitment of the 70,000 volunteers required to stage a successful Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 is well under way. More than 240,000 applicants are now taking part in the first phase of the selection process, which includes an online exercise and language assessment. Interviews with successful candidates will then begin next year.

“The online exercise is a way to engage the candidates and help them understand what it would be like to work at the Rio 2016 Games,” said Flavia Fontes, manager of the Rio 2016 volunteer programme. “It’s a fun way for them to learn about the Games, as well as allowing us to get to know them better.”
People from all over the world applied to become a volunteer at Rio 2016, the first Olympic Games to be hosted in South America. Brazilians accounted for 60 per cent of the 242,757 applicants, with the remainder coming from a further 191 countries. The USA, Russia, China and Great Britain – all of whom have hosted their own Games in recent times – recorded the most interest, which is a reflection of the positive experiences that volunteers have had in the past.
The broad mix of applicants will help ensure Rio 2016 is a truly international event, said Fontes, who added: “We were very happy with the results. The number of applicants demonstrated the desire of people to participate in the Games and showed that the volunteer spirit is alive in Brazil. The quantity of different nationalities, age groups and backgrounds is making the diversity we are seeking a reality. The Games are for everyone and the volunteers programme already shows this.”
Successful applicants will benefit from the opportunity to learn new skills, with a one-year online English course and training specific to their role all offered as standard. 

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IOC awards Rio 2016 broadcast rights in Cuba

19/12/2014

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced that the Instituto Cubano de Radio y Televisión (ICRT) has been awarded the exclusive broadcast rights in Cuba for the Games of the XXXI Olympiad in Rio in 2016.

IOC President Thomas Bach said: “Rio 2016 will be the first time the Olympic Games have been held in South America, and ICRT will work with us once again to bring the sporting action to fans in Cuba. This agreement also means that the IOC has now completed all its broadcast agreements for Rio 2016.”
Rafael Yaech, from ICRT, said: "The broadcast of the Olympic Games in Cuba is a celebration for our hard working people and our quality of life. We are pleased with this agreement with the International Olympic Commitee, with the assurance that we will continue to work together in favour of sports."
IOC member Dr Gerardo Werthein, a member of the IOC’s TV Rights and New Media Commission, said: “ICRT has been an excellent partner to the Olympic Movement for many years in promoting the Olympic Games and the values of the Olympic Movement in Cuba, and we look forward to continuing our work with them in Rio.”
ICRT, Cuba’s state broadcaster, has acquired the rights across all broadcast platforms, including free-to-air television, subscription television, internet and mobile phone in all languages.

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