Keeping true to a ‘Games Wide Open,’ Samsung unlocked new perspectives and infinite possibilities for athletes and fans with Galaxy innovations during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Samsung Newsroom revisited some unforgettable moments from the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 to see how Samsung’s spirit of ‘Open always wins’ was brought to life.

Winning Smiles: 293 Victory Selfies Taken

The new Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition helped athletes capture and share lifelong memories at Paris 2024 through the introduction of the Victory Selfie — allowing medalists to create a visual memory book from their own perspective for more personalized photos instead of the ones traditionally taken by accredited media.

▲ (From left) Adam Peaty of Team Great Britain, Nicolo Martinenghi of Team Italy and Nic Fink of Team USA take a Victory Selfie after competing in the men’s 100-meter breaststroke swimming competition. (Photo by Mustafa Yalcin / Anadolu / Getty Images)

▲ (From left) Song Xiao of Team People’s Republic of China, Saysunee Jana of Team Thailand and Beatrice Maria Vio Grande of Team Italy pose for a selfie in the mixed zone after the wheelchair fencing women’s foil category B medal ceremony. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia / Getty Images)

Meaningful Connections: Nearly 17,000 Athletes Received the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition

Exclusively designed for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition was a hit among athletes as they connected with family, friends and fans in new ways. The first-ever Olympic Edition powered by Galaxy AI, the device offered a full suite of features and customized services that elevated the athletes’ experience and helped them celebrate camaraderie beyond the competition.

▲ Team South Africa takes a selfie with the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition at Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Village Plaza. (Photo by Samsung)

▲ Team France takes a selfie with the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition at Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Village Plaza. (Photo by Samsung / Getty Images)

Powered by Galaxy: Almost 15,000 Galaxy Devices Utilized by Organizers

Staff and volunteers, the backbone of Games-time operations, kept the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 running with a collection of nearly 15,000 Galaxy devices — including more than 7,100 Galaxy smartphones, 2,500 Galaxy Tab series tablets and 5,200 Galaxy Book series laptops. The Galaxy ecosystem’s seamless integration helped deliver a smooth experience for athletes and fans in attendance.

▲ Staff and volunteers use Galaxy Book laptops in the back office at Place de la Concorde. (Photo by Samsung)

Closer Than Ever: A New View of All the Action With 250+ Smartphones, 360 Days of Testing and Over 100 Experts

Samsung opened the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 to millions of fans watching from around the world. In collaboration with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Olympic Broadcasting Service (OBS), more than 200 Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphones were installed on the boats used in the Olympic Games opening ceremony on the Seine River and the sailing competition in Marseille. Footage was transmitted by Orange through a newly installed, private 5G network and brought fans closer to the excitement.

▲ A Galaxy S24 Ultra is placed on the bow of Team Great Britain’s boat during the opening ceremony on the Seine River. (Photo by Samsung / Getty Images)

▲ A Galaxy S24 Ultra is installed on the boat of Isaac McHardie and William McKenzie of Team New Zealand as they compete in the men’s skiff 49er class at Marseille Marina. (Photo by Phil Walter / Getty Images)

Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung Experience Pop-Ups: Lifelong Memories for More Than 380,000 Visitors Around the World

Athletes and fans enjoyed Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung pop-up experiences across Paris (Champs-Elysees 125, Square Marigny and Village Plaza) in record numbers. More than 380,000 visitors experienced the latest Galaxy innovations firsthand and learned how Samsung’s technology evolved with the Olympics for almost four decades.

Fans got a chance to meet their heroes with surprise drop-ins from some Team Samsung Galaxy athletes at Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung l Square Marigny and inspiring “Chats with Team Samsung Galaxy” sessions at Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung l Champs-Elysees 125.

As for athletes, they were able to bask in the Olympic spirit at the Samsung experience pop-up space at the Olympic and Paralympic Village, discover how the latest Galaxy AI on their Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition could help them make the most of their Paris 2024 experience, and indulge in the iconic pin trading tradition, as some of the lifelong memories they will take home with them.

▲ Fans and visitors line up to enter Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Champs-Elysees 125. (Photo by Samsung / Getty Images)

▲ (From left) Team Samsung Galaxy members Johanne Defay, Sunny Choi and Karam Singh pose for their own Victory Selfie at Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Champs-Elysees 125. (Photo by Samsung / Getty Images)

▲ Team Samsung Galaxy athletes pose together for a group picture after visiting Samsung experience pop-up space at the Olympic and Paralympic Village. (Photo by Samsung / Getty Images)

A New Spin on Tradition: More Than 350,000 Samsung Olympic Games Pins Distributed to Fans and Athletes

Samsung Olympic Games Pins truly took over the Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung pop-up experiences as fans of all ages traded pins with one another and took part in a historic tradition. A testament of the amazing spirit of unity that took over the City of Lights this summer, the joy witnessed was truly heartwarming as fans collected keepsakes that will forever remind them of these Games wide open with Galaxy.

▲ Fans at Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Square Marigny participate in the Samsung Olympic Games Pin Master Challenge. (Photo by Samsung / Getty Images)

Aligned with this vision, Samsung Electronics provided nearly 5,000 Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition smartphones to all athletes participating in the Paralympic Games to further enrich the unforgettable experience of a “Games Wide Open.” The new device is packed with a full suite of useful pre-loaded apps and is enhanced with Galaxy AI and accessibility features that demonstrate Samsung’s belief in the power of technology to create a more inclusive world.

During the Paralympic Games, Samsung invited athletes to the Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Village Plaza pop-up experience to show them the latest Galaxy AI and accessibility features – and how the features can open and enhance their Games-time experience, as well as their daily lives, like never before.

▲ Paralympians Paris 2024 and teammates gather for a bespoke workshop at the Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Village Plaza.

More Open Communication With Interpreter

Athletes had the chance to test out Interpreter, which breaks down language barriers through real-time translations powered by Galaxy AI. A key feature when traveling or, in this case, meeting and engaging with fellow athletes from around the world, Interpreter has been helping everyone at Paris 2024 communicate with ease.

After attending a workshop with Samsung’s product specialists, Wesley Kimeli Sang (Para Athletics, Kenya) contemplated how Interpreter would allow him to better connect with other athletes during his time in Paris and beyond. “Interpreter can help us in many ways because sometimes we cannot communicate with other athletes. For example, some speak Arabic and others speak French,” Kimeli Sang said. “But this is very good for communication because we can speak fluently in our own language, and they can understand in their native languages.”

▲ Para athlete Wesley Kimeli Sang, Team Kenya, explores the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition’s Interpreter during a live demonstration.

▲ Para athlete Wesley Kimeli Sang, Team Kenya, uses the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition’s Interpreter for English to French translation with a Samsung product specialist.

▲ Members of Team Colombia discover the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition’s Interpreter.

 A New Perspective With Bixby Vision for Accessibility

Athletes also learned more about Bixby Vision for accessibility, which helps visually impaired users experience the world around them by verbally describing what it sees. The feature has several accessibility subfeatures including Scene Describer, which describes captured or downloaded images and Object Identifier, which detects and identifies specific objects right in front of users. Text Reader, meanwhile, recognizes and reads out text. Color Detector, another subfeature, identifies and reads out colors present in users’ surrounding areas.

One athlete Bixby Vision impressed in particular was Kada Boualia (Goalball, France). Goalball is a team sport designed for the visually impaired, and Boualia knows firsthand how significant Bixby Vision’s functions are. “It’s going to be an incredible help for people with low vision because it will describe the environment,” Boualia said. “We used to have to go through an online app but it’s great that this phone already has this feature on it.”

▲ Goalball player Kada Boualia, Team France, tries out the Galaxy Z Flip6’s Bixby Vision at the Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Village Plaza.

“The accessibility world is adapting, and it is getting easier for individuals with visual impairments,” said Evan Molloy (Para Judo, Great Britain). “For people with visual impairments, to be able to use devices and not having to ask people to read things is really important.”

Epic Moments, Shared With Galaxy

At the Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Village Plaza, athletes used the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition’s Flex Mode to capture special moments and share them with their friends and teammates. The Paralympians tried out various photography methods such as ‘Show Palm’ or voice commands to capture selfies more conveniently and share them with friends to make Paris 2024 an unforgettable experience.

When Team Samsung Galaxy’s Desirée Vila (Para Athletics, Spain) came to visit the Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Village Plaza, she was keen to try out new and efficient ways of capturing and sharing photos with friends at the Selfie Zone. “Especially for group pictures, I’m always the one using the phone or setting the timer and I’m not very fast with these prosthetics,” Vila said. “So for me, it’s really convenient to be able to just stay put without having to run and take the picture.”

▲ Para athlete and Team Samsung Galaxy member Desirée Vila of Team Spain poses using the Galaxy Z Flip6’s ‘Show Palm’ command to capture a photo to share with friends and family.

▲ Marathon guide Valentin Poncelet (L), Paralympic Marathon runner Martin Clobert (C) and marathon guide Sebastien Thirion (R) from Team Belgium use the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition’s ‘Show Palm’ to pose for an impromptu Victory Selfie with Men’s T54 1500m gold medalist Jin Hua, Team People’s Republic of China.

A Tour of Paris With Galaxy AI

In other demonstrations, athletes used Galaxy AI’s Circle to Search and Browsing Assist features to uncover hidden gems in Paris and make the most of their time in the host city. Also supporting them were key accessibility features such as Magnification, which enhances readability for those with low vision through screen zoom.

During his visit to the Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Village Plaza, Martin Clobert (Paralympic Marathon, Belgium) highlighted how accessibility features can support daily life for individuals with visual impairments. “I think for me, as I am visually impaired, technology is important. I can’t see small details, so using Magnification makes reading, or posting something on social media easier,” Clobert explained.

▲ Paralympic Marathon runner Martin Clobert, Team Belgium, tries out the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 at the Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Village Plaza.

▲ Goalball Player Nabil Baich, Team France, explores the Galaxy Z Fold6 at Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Village Plaza.

Since its opening ceremony, the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games have been showcasing incredible sporting achievements and the impact of inclusivity in sport and society. As a Worldwide Paralympic Partner, Samsung is committed to developing meaningful innovations that are accessible to everyone and opening new possibilities for para athletes across the world.

In collaboration with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) — and continuing the spirit of Paris 2024’s “Games Wide Open” slogan — Samsung Electronics introduced a new take on the fan favorite Victory Selfie for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games to give Paralympians a chance to share their own epic memories with fans around the world.

To ensure the best experience for athletes, the moment took place in a more intimate setting in the Mixed Zone at select competitions including Para Taekwondo, Para Athletics and more.

Paralympians from around the world came together to once again celebrate the camaraderie behind the competition and pose with their competitors, to create a moment they will never forget with Galaxy. The pictures were automatically uploaded to the Athlete365 app, so that Paralympians could share them with family, friends and fans worldwide.

Samsung Newsroom selected some of the best shots from the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games medal ceremonies below.

▲ (From left) Silver medalist Luis Mario Najera of Team Mexico, gold medalist Asadbek Toshtemirov of Team Uzbekistan, and bronze medalists Jeonghun Joo of Team Republic of Korea and Alireza Bakht of Team Islamic Republic of Iran pose for a Victory Selfie with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition in the mixed zone after the Para Taekwondo Men’s K44 -80kg medal ceremony on day three of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games at Grand Palais on August 31, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Getty Images / Samsung)

▲ (From left) Silver medalist Guljonoy Naimova of Team Team Uzbekistan, gold medalist Amy Truesdale of Team Great Britain, and bronze medalists Rajae Akermach of Team Morocco and Eleni Papastamatopoulou of Team Greece pose for a Victory Selfie with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition in the mixed zone after the Para Taekwondo Women’s K44 +65kg medal ceremony on day three of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games at Grand Palais on August 31, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Getty Images / Samsung)

▲ (From left) Silver medalist Fatih Çelik of Team Türkiye, gold medalist Imamaddin Khalilov of Team Azerbaijan, and bronze medalists Juan Diego Garcia Lopez of Team Mexico and Juan Eduardo Samorano of Team Argentina pose for a Victory Selfie with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition in the mixed zone after the Para Taekwondo Men – K44 – 70kg medal ceremony on day two of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games at Grand Palais on August 30, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Getty Images / Samsung)

▲ (From left) Silver medalist Djelika Diallo of Team France, gold medalist Ana Carolina Silva de Moura of Team Brazil, and bronze medalists Christina Gkentzou of Team Greece and Lisa Kjaer of Team Denmark pose for a Victory Selfie with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition in the mixed zone after the Para Taekwondo Women K44 -65kg medal ceremony on day two of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games at Grand Palais on August 30, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Getty Images / Samsung)

▲ (From left) Silver medalist Gamze Gurdal of Team Türkiye, gold medalist Yujie Li of Team People’s Republic of China, and bronze medalists Palesha Goverdahan of Team Nepal and Silvana Mayara Cardoso Fernandes of Team Brazil pose for a Victory Selfie with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition in the mixed zone after the Para Taekwondo Women’s – K44 – 57kg medal ceremony on day two of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games at Grand Palais on August 30, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Getty Images / Samsung)

▲ (From left) Bronze medalist Antonino Bossolo of Team Italy, silver medalist Bolor-Erdene Ganbat of Team Mongolia, bronze medalist Ayoub Adouich of Team Morocco, and gold medalist Mahmut Bozteke of Team Türkiye pose for a Victory Selfie with the Samsung Z Flip6 Olympic Edition in the mixed zone after the Para Taekwondo K44 -63Kg medal ceremony on day two of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games at Grand Palais on August 30, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Getty Images / Samsung)

▲ (From left) Silver medalist He Shanshan of Team People’s Republic of China and her guide Junjie You, gold medalist Yayesh Gate Tesfaw of Team Ethiopia and her guide Kindu Sisay Girma, and bronze medalist Louzanne Coetzee of Team South Africa and her guide James Boit pose for a photo with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition in the mixed zone after the Women’s 1500m T11 medal ceremony on day five of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Stade de France on September 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Getty Images / Samsung)

▲ (From left) Silver medalist Timothee Adolphe of Team France and his guide Jeffrey Lami, gold medalist Enderson Santos of Team Venezuela and his guide Eubrig Jose Maza Caraballo, and bronze medalist Guillaume Junior Atangana of Refugee Olympic Team and his guide Donard Ndim Nyamjua pose for a photo with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition in the mixed zone after the Men’s 400m T11 medal ceremony on day five of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Stade de France on September 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Getty Images / Samsung)

▲ (From left) Silver medalist Caiyun Zuo of Team People’s Republic of China, gold medalist Lijuan Zou of Team People’s Republic of China, and bronze medalist Dayna Crees of Team Australia pose for a photo with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition in the mixed zone after the Women’s Javelin Throw F34 medal ceremony on day five of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Stade de France on September 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Getty Images / Samsung)

▲ (From left) Silver medalist Elizabeth Rodrigues Gomes of Team Brazil, gold medalist Gloria Zarza Guadarrama of Team Mexico, and Nurkhon Kurbanova of Team Uzbekistan pose for a photo with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition in the mixed zone after the Women’s Shot Put – F54 medal ceremony on day five of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Stade de France on September 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Getty Images / Samsung)

▲ (From left) Silver medalist Yogesh Kathuniya, of Team India, bronze medalist Konstantinos Tzounis of Team Greece, and gold medalist Claudiney Batista of Team Brazil pose for a photo with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition in the mixed zone after the Men’s Discus Throw – F56 medal ceremony on day five of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Stade de France on September 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Getty Images / Samsung)

▲ (From left) Silver medalist Niko Kappel of Team Germany, gold medalist Bobirjon Omonov of Team Uzbekistan, and bronze medalist Huang Jun of Team People’s Republic of China pose for a photo with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition in the mixed zone after the Men’s Shot Put – F41 medal ceremony on day five of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Stade de France on September 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Getty Images / Samsung)

▲ (From left) Silver medalist Daniel Wagner Jørgensen of Team Denmark, gold medalist Ezra Frech of Team USA, and bronze medalist Vinícius Gonçalves Rodrigues of Team Brazil, pose for a photo with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition in the mixed zone after the medal ceremony of Men’s 100m – T63 on day five of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Stade de France on September 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Getty Images / Samsung)

Samsung’s central message for Paris 2024 is “Open always wins,” which articulates the belief that with an open mind, every new experience becomes a meaningful achievement — a sentiment embodied by the athletes competing at the Paralympic Games. Samsung will celebrate the open-mindedness and resilience demonstrated by Paralympians, harnessing its latest mobile technology to open up new experiences and possibilities for athletes, fans, and the rest of the world, during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

“Samsung has been a Paralympic Games partner for almost two decades, and as committed supporters of the Paralympic Movement, we’re proud to help deliver the best possible Games-time experience for athletes, fans, spectators and volunteers at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games with our latest mobile technology,” said Stephanie Choi, EVP & Head of Marketing of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “It is an honor to bring fans across the world closer to their favorite Paralympians, their stories and uncompromising spirit, as they forge new paths and inspire greatness.”

Continued Support of the Paralympic Movement

Samsung’s support of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games follows an 18-year partnership which began at the Torino 2006 Paralympic Winter Games. During this time, Samsung has used its mobile technology to engage and inspire fans and supporters while raising awareness of the Paralympic Movement. The “Dialogue in the Dark” demonstration at Sochi 2014 saw visitors at the Galaxy Studio Olympic Park experience a day in the life of a visually impaired person to help visitors understand the challenges they can experience from their perspective. Similarly, at PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games, visitors at the Samsung experience space were able to try the Relúmĭno feature in conjunction with Samsung Gear VR, which helped those with low vision see the world more clearly. Samsung will continue to promote sporting excellence and shared values embodied by Paralympic athletes through its ongoing support of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

Championing Team Samsung Galaxy Trailblazers

For the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Samsung has been supporting its roster of Team Samsung Galaxy athletes. The team of trailblazers, who were selected due to their impact on and off the field of play, includes French blind footballer and Olympic Torchbearer Yvan Wouandji and Paralympians Johannes Floors (para athletics, Germany), Madison De Rozario (para athletics, Australia), Ugo Didier (para swimming, France), Hee-jin Kim (goalball, Korea), Kadeena Cox (para cycling and para athletics, Great Britain) and Desirée Vila (para athletics, Spain). The athletes shared their sentiments regarding Samsung’s support:

• Ugo Didier: “The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games are particularly special, taking place in my home country. Beyond the competition, I want to show that with enough dedication, everyone can compete in sporting events and achieve world-class performances regardless of disability, so I’m grateful to be working alongside Samsung to share this message.”

• Madison De Rozario: “Technology is playing a significant role in our entire movement of sport. To make a tangible impact on fans and people, you need to be able to connect with them to truly learn who they are and for them to know who you are. It’s an honor to be supported by Samsung as I go into my fifth Paralympic Games to bring people around the world closer to the Paralympic Movement.”

• Johannes Floors: “To be a successful Paralympian, determination is vital, but it also requires honest self-reflection, the ability to take criticism, meticulous engineering and open-mindedness to try the new and innovative approaches that ultimately set you up for success. I’m delighted to be working with Samsung, who share these values and reflect them in their own innovation.”

Additionally, Samsung released its film Voices of Galaxy, which spotlights Johannes Floors’ story — his motivation, determination and passion to make an impact on next generation — in May.

Harnessing the Latest Technology for an Unforgettable Games-Time Experience 

To enhance the athlete experience, Samsung is providing nearly 5,000 Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition smartphones to Paralympians competing in the Games. The exclusive edition features a suite of built-in services and apps to help athletes to enjoy Paris and navigate every aspect of their Games-time experience with ease. The Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition supports the latest Galaxy AI features — as well as accessibility features — ensuring all Paralympians have the best experience possible.

Interpreter,¹ which instantly translates live conversations, will allow all Paralympians to connect with fellow athletes from around the world. Bixby Vision for Accessibility, which gives audio descriptions of images and user surroundings, and Relúmĭno outline, which enhances the screen’s contrast and brightness or sharpens image outlines to increase visibility, allowing athletes with low vision to seamlessly navigate competition venues and stay connected with fans following their Paris 2024 journey.

Opening up Fan Experiences To Put the Paralympic Spirit in Motion

The start of the Paralympic Games also marks the next wave of the popular Samsung Olympic Games Pin Collection, taking place at the fully accessible Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung pop-up experiences at Champs-Elysees 125 and Square Marigny in Paris. Fans of the Paralympic Games can participate in Galaxy AI experiences to complete their collection of 16 specially-designed pins, including four that represent Paralympic sports — blind football, para athletics, wheelchair basketball and wheelchair tennis — to receive a new Galaxy Z Flip6 and a chance to win a round-trip package for two to attend Milano Cortina 2026. Fans will also have the opportunity to participate in an interactive journey through Samsung’s rich heritage around the Olympic and Paralympic Games and try out the latest Galaxy technology for themselves at the sites. In addition, Samsung plans to conduct a series of events and appearances at its Olympic^TM Rendezvous @ Samsung pop-up experience sites throughout the Games to bring fans face-to-face with their favorite Paralympic athletes.

Fans and visitors can celebrate the Games and get closer to Samsung’s latest technology at the Olympic^TM rendezvous @ Samsung sites, open throughout the duration of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games:

• The Olympic^TM rendezvous @ Samsung | Square Marigny will be re-opened on August 29 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. until September 8.
• The Olympic^TM rendezvous @ Samsung | Champs-Élysées 125 is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Monday to Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays until October 31.

▲ Wheelchair Basketball players from Team France share a group selfie after picking up their Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition at the Samsung experience pop-up space at the Olympic and Paralympic Village.

▲ (From left) Boccia players from Team Korea Sunhee Kang and So Yeong Jeong, Wheelchair Rugby player from Team Denmark Kurt Busk, International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons and Wheelchair Basketball player from Team France Jordan Luce pose together at the Samsung experience pop-up space at the Olympic and Paralympic Village.

▲ Archers from Team France share a group selfie after picking up their Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition at the Samsung experience pop-up space at the Olympic and Paralympic Village.

▲ Wheelchair Basketball players from Team Germany Svenja Mayer (left) and Mareike Miller (right) pose together with their new Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition at the Samsung experience pop-up space at the Olympic and Paralympic Village.

▲ Paralympic athletes from Team Korea pose together for a group picture after picking up their Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition at the Samsung experience pop-up space at the Olympic and Paralympic Village.

▲ Sitting Volleyball players from Team Slovenia pose together for a group picture after picking up their Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition at the Samsung experience pop-up space at the Olympic and Paralympic Village.

▲ Wheelchair Tennis player from Team South Africa Alwande Sikhosana receives his Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition at the Samsung experience pop-up space at the Olympic and Paralympic Village.

▲ (From left) Sitting Volleyball players from Team Brazil Anderson Rodrigues dos Santos and Daniel Yoshizawa pose with Javelin Thrower from Team Cabo Verde Marilson Fernandes Semedo at the Samsung experience pop-up space at the Olympic and Paralympic Village.

¹ Interpreter requires Samsung Account login. Certain languages may require language pack download. Service availability may vary by language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed. Availability and supported features may vary by country, region or carrier. Availability of supported languages may vary.

About Samsung’s Involvement in the Paralympic Games
Samsung is a Worldwide Partner of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) in the wireless communications and computing equipment category. Starting from the Torino 2006 Paralympic Winter Games, the company has proudly supported the Paralympic Movement and enabled athletes and fans around the world to share the excitement and inspiration of the Games through Samsung’s transformative mobile technology. Samsung’s commitment to the Paralympic Games will extend through to LA 2028 and be celebrated through innovative mobile and computing experiences powered by purposeful innovations in the wireless communications and computing equipment category, including equipment that features artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality and 5G.

To celebrate breaking’s debut at Paris 2024 and the second Olympic Games appearance of surfing and skateboarding, Samsung is embracing the close-knit communities of each sport and showcasing some of their biggest stars. Team Samsung Galaxy members Grace “Sunny” Choi (Breaking, USA), Johanne Defay (Surfing, France) and Karam Singh (Breaking, Great Britain) joined Samsung for Chat with Team Samsung Galaxy — an exclusive conversation in which they opened up about their sports’ recognition on a global stage and what this means to the communities standing behind them.

Samsung Newsroom joined fans and media at Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Champs-Elysees 125 on August 10 to hear more about the trailblazing athletes’ journey to the Olympic Games.

▲ (From left) Team Samsung Galaxy members Karam Singh, Johanne Defay and Sunny Choi connect with fans and media at Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Champs-Elysees 125.

Breaking, skateboarding and surfing — along with their communities — reflect Samsung’s campaign theme of “Open always wins” which centers around the core belief that anything is possible with an open mind. In line with this, Samsung developed a three-part docu-series focusing on the new Olympic Games sports.

Chat with Team Samsung Galaxy featured a screening of two of these films — “Breaking Boundaries,” developed in close collaboration with Pro Breaking Tour (PBT), and “Next Wave,” developed in close collaboration with World Surf League (WSL). In the videos, Team Samsung Galaxy athletes and industry legends share their perspectives on the new sports and celebrate their communities.

▲ Screening of the docu-series at Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Champs-Elysees 125

The moderator kickstarted the discussion by asking Singh about his community back in Derby, England, and what it meant to breakers there for the sport to be part of the Olympic Games. The breaker also discussed his own personal mission of supporting the next generation and helping them pursue their passions against all odds.

“Thanks to the Olympics, now your parents and grandparents will know what breaking is. It’s going to have a huge impact on the community and young kids out there who are striving for greatness,” he said. “Just remember, it’s all about the journey. No matter what life throws at you, stay open to the opportunities it brings.”

▲ Karam Singh of Team Great Britain

As Team France’s Olympic bronze medalist in surfing, Defay reflected on the importance of staying open-minded and embracing new experiences while recounting her experiences surfing in Teahupo’o, Tahiti.

“Paris 2024 has been such an amazing experience. Coming home with a bronze medal is just the cherry on top,” she said. “Surfing has taught me a lot of life lessons, and this was no exception. It’s so unpredictable, you never know what wave you’re going to get. You just have to keep an open mind and give it your all.”

▲ Johanne Defay of Team France

▲ (From left) Team Samsung Galaxy members Karam Singh, Johanne Defay and Sunny Choi answer questions from fans and media.

▲ (From left) Team Samsung Galaxy members Karam Singh, Johanne Defay and Sunny Choi discuss the road to the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

After an engaging discussion with the Team Samsung Galaxy members, El Abadi opened up the floor to fans and media for a special Q&A segment. Choi reflected on the importance of representation in competition and how the definition of success is personal.

“This whole journey has taught me to redefine what success looks like. It has taught me to trust myself, to believe in myself and to love myself,” she said. “I’m so happy I got a chance to compete in these Olympic Games and hopefully inspire young girls out there. As a young girl, I didn’t necessarily have someone out there that looked like me. I hope this will show them that they too can go for it.”

▲ Sunny Choi of Team USA

▲ Sunny Choi reacts to questions from fans in the audience.

After the event, fans had a chance to meet and pose with their favorite athletes for some group photos to commemorate the inclusive community that championed the athletes in the first place.

▲ (From left) Team Samsung Galaxy members Johanne Defay, Sunny Choi and Karam Singh pose for their very own Victory Selfie* at Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Champs-Elysees 125.

For more information about the three-part docu-series, check out:

• Concrete Dreams
• Breaking Boundaries
• The Next Wave

Serving as the first smartphone on the Olympic Games podium, the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition is equipped with Galaxy AI to help athletes communicate freely across different languages, share their Olympic Games experiences to the fullest and seamlessly prepare for their competitions. Medalists have also been capturing their moments of glory on the Olympic Games podium through Victory Selfies taken using the foldable.

Samsung Newsroom unboxed the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition, designed to reflect Galaxy’s brand value of openness with the Olympic spirit.

First Impressions of the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition

The golden track running across the neat black packaging and the folded Galaxy Z Flip6 in the middle are the first design elements to attract attention. Underneath the image are the Olympic rings, Paralympic agitos and Samsung logo — symbolizing the bond Samsung shares with the International Olympic Committee as a Worldwide Partner.

The Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition packaging consists of two boxes, one for the smartphone and another for the Flipsuit Case. The box with the device features the same track design as the outer packaging, whereas the box with the Flipsuit Case shows a vibrant mix of colors that heightens anticipation before unboxing.

Galaxy Z Flip6 With the Olympic Spirit

The Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition box contains the device, a USB-C cable and a brief user manual.

The most noticeable aspect of the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition is the striking yellow color reminiscent of the Olympics. The Olympic and Paralympic emblems as well as the Samsung logo are engraved on the back of the device, adding a unique charm and representing the spirit of cooperation.

The Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition packs advanced technology into a compact form factor that fits inside the palm of one’s hand. The 50-megapixel rear wide-angle camera is powered by Galaxy AI— allowing athletes to capture and share special moments in the highest quality during the Games, including their Victory Selfies on the highly coveted Olympic Games podium.

Cover Screen Lights Up With Special Surprise Message Dedicated to Athletes

When Olympians turn on the device, they will be pleasantly surprised with a specially crafted welcome message. “You, the athletes, are the heart of the Olympic & Paralympic Movement” — the message reads, fully supporting those starring in the Games.

The Cover Screen and Main Display align with the colors of the Olympic flag for added fun. The theme on the cover screen (FlexWindow) depicts a running track from an athlete’s perspective to celebrate the significance of competing in the Olympics.

The circuit design that appears on the main screen when the device is unfolded symbolizes a circuit board, a core component of Samsung’s mobile innovations, and conveys the message that athletes are the heart and soul of the Olympics.

Various apps and services are available on the device for the athletes’ convenience. Pre-installed on the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition are official Olympic apps including Athlete365 —which provides Olympic competition information and personalized content for athletes — and Paris 2024 — which provides general information on the Olympics such as event schedules and the medal rankings. Entertainment, shopping and gaming apps are included as well.

▲ (From left) The pre-installed “Galaxy Experience” app and the “Galaxy Skateboard” app

A Special Flipsuit Case for a Special Phone

The Flipsuit Case is an accessory that makes using the Galaxy Z Flip6 even more fun. Users can personalize their devices by attaching a NFC-equipped Flipsuit Card to the case and display an automatically synchronized animation of the card’s image on the cover screen.

The Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition comes with an exclusive Flipsuit Case and Flipsuit Card. Made of luxurious leather, the Flipsuit Card features an aesthetic color scheme inspired by the Olympic flag for a unique texture and feel.

▲ The front and back of the exclusive Flipsuit Card

▲ The Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition with its exclusive Flipsuit Case

The Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition delivers a never-before-seen Olympic Games experience. With its innovative mobile technologies, Samsung hopes to continue helping athletes and fans embrace their special moments and share the thrill of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 to the fullest.

From the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition — provided to competing athletes at the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 — to interactive programs at the Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung pop-up experiences, Samsung’s innovative technology is creating connections and fostering more meaningful communication among athletes and fans in Paris every day.

One standout Galaxy AI feature in the new Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6 instantly translates real-time conversations and offers live translations when users speak face-to-face through the unique dual screens on the foldables. Since the start of the Olympic Games, the Interpreter feature in Galaxy devices has been opening up the City of Light and helping athletes, volunteers and visitors chat with each other.

“I travel a lot, and sometimes there is a language barrier,” said Team Samsung Galaxy member Wilma Anna Helena Murto (Athletics, Finland) who tested Interpreter when visiting Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Village Plaza alongside many other athletes. “This really makes a difference.”

“Same! I travel every month to many countries where people speak different languages,” added fellow Team Samsung Galaxy member Alessandro Mazzara (Skateboarding, Italy). “I will use it for sure.”

▲ (From left) Team Samsung Galaxy members Alessandro Mazzara of Team Italy and Wilma Anna Helena Murto of Team Finland test out Interpreter on Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6.

▲ (From top to bottom) Tyler Bindon of Team New Zealand and Claudio Stecchi of Team Italy experience Interpreter on Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6.

▲ (From top to bottom) Zorana Arunovic of Team Serbia and Jae-Kyung Lee of Team Republic of Korea try out Interpreter on Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6.

Fans across Paris — who have been lining up at Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung at Champs-Elysees 125 and Square Marigny to experience the latest Galaxy devices — agree as well.

“I can see how helpful the translation feature would be,” said Josefine Christoffersen, a visitor from Sweden who speaks Swedish and English. Since arriving on Saturday, she has enjoyed meeting people from all over the world at her first visit to the Olympic Games.

So far, Christoffersen has cheered on her favorite athletes while watching athletics, beach volleyball and handball. On Tuesday, she tried her hand at the Samsung Olympic Games Pin Master Challenge at Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Square Marigny.

▲ Visitor Josefine Christoffersen poses at Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Square Marigny.

Siqi Chen, a student from China, has been living in France for five years. She visited Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Champs-Elysees 125 to check out the latest Galaxy AI innovations.

“Since moving to France, I’ve been traveling all around Europe and visiting lots of other countries,” said Chen who speaks Chinese, English and French. “Interpreter is very helpful and convenient in these moments — when I visit Spain, for example, I can speak Spanish using Galaxy AI!”

▲ Student Siqi Chen tests out Interpreter on Samsung Galazy Z Flip6 at Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Champs-Elysees 125.

Kenny Goma, a Samsung promoter at Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Champs-Elysees 125, has been engaging with fans and visitors from around the world. Originally from Martinique, he has been living in Paris for 12 years and working at the pop-up experience since it opened in early May.

“People have been impressed when I show them the cover screen,” said Goma. “Even if it’s hard for them to hear, they can read the translation on the screen which is so helpful. They don’t even have to be connected to the network. They immediately recognize the impact, and it’s one of the most popular features here at the pop-up experience.”

▲ Samsung promoter Kenny Goma demonstrates Interpreter for visitors at the Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Champs-Elysees 125.

The benefits of Galaxy AI are making a difference for the thousands of volunteers who are helping ensure the Paris 2024 Olympics is a smooth and fun experience for all. Emmanuel Mantilla Jr. from the Philippines has been in Paris since July 25 to volunteer at the Olympic Games for the first time.

“My first few days here were a little overwhelming because even though I speak several languages, I don’t speak French,” said Mantilla Jr. who has been stationed at Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. “People thought maybe I couldn’t help them.”

“But Interpreter has been so helpful — not only for communicating with visitors but also with my fellow volunteers. I’ve been using the feature on my Galaxy S24 Ultra with many of the French colleagues in my volunteer group, and we all love it,” he added.

▲ Paris 2024 Volunteer Emmanuel Mantilla Jr. explains how he has been using Interpreter to communicate with fellow volunteers.

“There are always a lot of tourists in Paris, particularly on the Champs-Elysees,” said Goma. “But there are even more people here for the Olympic Games. This is the perfect opportunity to showcase Galaxy AI’s live translation capabilities, especially for all the visitors who don’t speak French. Now, they can celebrate together — whether at the Olympic Games or in everyday life.”

▲ Visitors line up to experience the latest Galaxy AI innovations at Olympic rendezvous at Samsung | Champs-Elysees 125.

The Paris 2024 Olympics isn’t just about competition — it’s about celebrating humanity and bringing the world together. Samsung is making this Olympic experience truly unforgettable through connections that are stronger and more seamless than ever.

Highlighting Samsung’s latest technology and Olympic activations, Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Village Plaza is a space for Team Samsung Galaxy members to create lifelong memories with friends and fellow competitors.

Through the “Travel with Galaxy AI” program, athletes from different countries communicated easily with one another and fans around the world using Galaxy AI’s translation features. Meanwhile, Galaxy AI helped the athletes create perfect portraits by resizing, repositioning and removing unwanted objects from pictures on their new Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition.  In addition, the athletes traded Samsung Olympic Games pins collected by participating in various missions and quizzes.

“I had so much fun making memories with the Team Samsung Galaxy members inside this space and using Galaxy AI features to communicate in new ways,” said Jagger Eaton.

“Meeting my fellow Team Samsung Galaxy members and communicating without language barriers thanks to Galaxy AI was amazing,” said Yu-bin Shin. “I loved making memories with them during the Olympic Games in Paris.”

▲ (From left) Team Samsung Galaxy members Richard Tury of Team Slovakia, Carlos Yulo of Team Philippines, Jagger Eaton of Team USA and Barbora Seemanová of Team Czechia at the Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Village Plaza. (Photo by Getty Images / Samsung)

▲ (From left) Team Samsung Galaxy members Yu-bin Shin of Team Republic of Korea, Viktor Axelsen of Team Denmark and Alejandra Orozco of Team Mexico pose for a selfie. (Photo by Getty Images / Samsung)

▲ (From left) Team Samsung Galaxy members Alessandro Mazzara of Team Italy and Wilma Anna Helena Murto of Team Finland pose for a selfie. (Photo by Getty Images / Samsung)

▲ (From left) Team Samsung Galaxy members and fellow street skateboarders Jagger Eaton of Team USA and Richard Tury of Team Slovakia compare their scores from the skateboarding mobile game on the new Galaxy Z Fold6. (Photo by Getty Images / Samsung)

▲ (From left) Team Samsung Galaxy members Se-young An of Team Republic of Korea, Jagger Eaton of Team USA and Wilma Anna Helena Murto of Team Finland pose with the customized Flipsuit Case.

▲ Team Samsung Galaxy member Alejandra Orozco of Team Mexico shows off her new pins celebrating Samsung’s Olympic and Paralympic heritage. (Photo by Getty Images / Samsung)

▲ (Right) Team Samsung Galaxy member Se-young An of Team Republic of Korea and a friend enjoy the “Travel with Galaxy AI” experience. (Photo by Getty Images / Samsung)

▲ (From left) Team Samsung Galaxy members Richard Tury of Team Slovakia and Jagger Eaton of Team USA discover how Galaxy AI can turn basic sketches into epic artwork on the latest Galaxy Z Fold6. (Photo by Getty Images / Samsung)

Samsung Newsroom spoke with Leal, bronze medalist in the Women’s Street Skateboarding competition, and Eaton, silver medalist in the Men’s Street Skateboarding competition, to revisit some of the ups and downs on their journey to the Olympics and learn how Galaxy was a key part of their experience.

Q. How do you feel seeing street skateboarding represented on a stage as iconic as the Olympics?

Leal: For us skaters, it was very emotional. Seeing the beginning of skateboarding in the Olympics is very cool, and I hope the sport grows even bigger. The Olympics are an important chapter in our story, and I am thrilled to be a part of it. The skateboarding scene had a huge evolution — and the level this time was so much higher than the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. I am especially proud of all the female skateboarders and thankful for everyone who made this happen.

Eaton: The Olympic Games bring any sport to new heights. It’s amazing for people, especially young kids, to see the creativity, discipline, fear and beauty of skateboarding. If there is one thing I hope that anyone takes away from watching skateboarding on such a big stage, it is to buy a skateboard.

Q. What was the biggest highlight and challenge faced during your competition?

Eaton: Oh my goodness! My biggest downfall was missing the final for the park skateboarding competition by one spot in the 2024 Olympic Qualifier Series in Budapest. That was really hard. My biggest highlight was making a nollie 270 switch backside noseblunt in the street skateboarding competition at Paris 2024 that I’ve never made in my entire life.

Q. What was going through your mind during the competition?

Leal: Man, I was nervous and afraid of not doing well. Yet, I was proud of myself for making it to the final. My tricks and family were on my mind — but the crowd was what moved me the most.

Q. What is your favorite feature in the new Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition given to all athletes competing at Paris 2024?

Leal: The Auto Zoom feature is awesome. I’ve been having a blast making several social media posts in my room. This feature will help skaters and content creators since we can skate, make videos and take selfies with perfect framing.

Eaton: I love how compact the Galaxy Z Flip6 is. I was worried about having a big phone in my pocket because I knew I would be skating in gym shorts. With the Galaxy Z Flip6, I could just pop it in my pocket and go.

Q. What were you listening to with Galaxy during the competition?

Leal: While I have a lot of songs on my playlist, I choose my music depending on the situation. In the semifinals, I listened to Brazilian trap and rap to give me energy. During the finals, I listened to relaxing music to calm my nerves.

Q. Any words for fellow Team Samsung Galaxy athletes who are still competing?

Leal: Go all out! We know it’s all or nothing, so this is our chance. If we want it, we can do it! Breathe and stay calm because despite everything, we worked hard to get here. Being here is already a victory, so take it easy! I’d also like to say something to Sky Brown from Great Britain — I know a lot of thoughts must be going through your head right now. Just take a deep breath before the first trick and go for it.

Eaton: As Team Samsung Galaxy athletes, we all understand how important it is to never give up — no matter how often we want to throw in the towel.

Q. What do you hope fans take away from your Paris 2024 journey?

Leal: I hope they felt my determination. Even though we sometimes think things are not going well, one moment makes all the difference. Smile, have fun and do what you love. Everyone should remember there’s a first time for everything.

Eaton: Never give up, and never stop trying. It’s so easy to give up when you’re going for an insane goal like an Olympic gold medal. But as much as a gold medal matters, the journey itself is priceless. You will wish to do it all over again.

Not anymore. In the spirit of a ‘Games Wide Open’ at Paris 2024, Samsung is helping athletes create and share new, more personal memories of the celebration atop the podium with the Victory Selfie powered by Galaxy.

In an Olympic Games first, medalists at Paris 2024 have been documenting their ceremonies from their own perspective as they were handed the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition on the podium to take their Victory Selfie after receiving their Olympic medals. The selfies have been uploaded automatically and wirelessly to the Athlete365 portal so athletes can share their moments on a whole new level — perfectly aligning with Samsung’s belief that ‘Open always wins’ and that openness creates new perspectives and infinite possibilities.

“To be able to share to share the moment of achieving my dream of winning a medal with my fans, family and friends around the world — through my own perspective — was incredible,” said Team Samsung Galaxy member Rayssa Leal (Skateboarding, Brazil). “It not only amplified a moment I’ll never forget but also celebrated the camaraderie beyond the competition as my fellow medalists and I took the Victory Selfie together on the podium.”

Samsung Newsroom picked some of the best shots from the Paris 2024 medal ceremonies below. The new Victory Selfie program will continue throughout the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

▲ (From left) Silver medalist Liz Akama and gold medalist Coco Yoshizawa of Team Japan and bronze medalist and Team Samsung Galaxy member Rayssa Leal of Team Brazil pose for their Victory Selfie after the women’s street skateboarding competition. (Photo by Samsung / Getty Images)

▲ (From left) Silver medalists Jihyeon Keum and Hajun Park of Team Republic of Korea, gold medalists Yuting Huang and Lihao Sheng of Team People’s Republic of China and bronze medalists Alexandra Le and Islam Satpayev of Team Kazakhstan pose for the first-ever Victory Selfie after the 10m air rifle mixed team shooting competition. (Photo by Charles McQuillan / Getty Images)

▲ (From left) Silver medalists Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook of Team USA, gold medalists Yani Chang and Yiwen Chen of Team People’s Republic of China and bronze medalists Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen of Team Great Britain pose for their Victory Selfie after the women’s synchronized 3m springboard diving competition. (Photo by Sarah Stier / Getty Images)

▲ (From left) Silver medalist Anna Henderson of Team Great Britain, gold medalist Grace Brown of Team Australia and bronze medalist Chloe Dygert of Team USA pose for their Victory Selfie after the women’s individual time trial road cycling competition. (Photo by Tim de Waele / Getty Images)

▲ (From left) Silver medalist Filippo Ganna of Team Italy and gold medalist Remco Evenepoel and bronze medalist Wout van Aert from Team Belgium pose for their Victory Selfie after the men’s individual time trial road cycling competition. (Photo by Jan Woitas / Getty Images)

▲ (From left) Silver medalist Elijah Winnington of Team Australia, gold medalist Lukas Märtens of Team Germany and bronze medalist Woomin Kim of Team Republic of Korea pose for their Victory Selfie after the men’s 400m freestyle swimming competition. (Photo by Sarah Stier / Getty Images)

▲ (From left) Silver medalist Fares Ferjani of Team Tunisia, gold medalist Sanguk Oh of Team Republic of Korea and bronze medalist Luigi Samele of Team Italy pose for their Victory Selfie after the men’s sabre individual fencing competition. (Photo by Patrick Smith / Getty Images)

▲ (From left) Silver medalist Baasankhuu Bavuudorj of Team Mongolia, gold medalist Natsumi Tsunoda of Team Japan and bronze medalists Shirine Boukli of Team France and Tara Babulfath of Team Sweden pose for their Victory Selfie after the women -48 kg judo competition. (Photo by Patrick Smith / Getty Images)

▲ (From left) Silver medalist Yeji Kim and gold medalist Ye Jin Oh of Team Republic of Korea and bronze medalist Manu Bhaker of Team India pose for their Victory Selfie after the women’s 10m air pistol shooting competition. (Photo by Charles McQuillan / Getty Images)

To bring fans closer to the action than ever before, Samsung installed more than 200 Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphones on the 85 athlete boats taking part in the Opening Ceremony. The event was livestreamed through a private 5G network powered by Orange (the official mobile network provider for Paris 2024 in France).

▲ Team Kenya athlete shares a selfie with fans with the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition. Photo credit: Getty / Samsung

Fans tuning into the broadcast were given a closer look at an already unique celebration of the Olympic spirit in the 2024 host city of Paris. Those who watched the Opening Ceremony could experience the event from the athletes’ point of view as they shared scenes from this memorable ceremony using their Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition smartphones.

▲ Team Australia athlete shares a selfie with fans with the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition. Photo credit: Getty / Samsung

Samsung collaborated with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) to create a meaningful night for athletes and fans — requiring extensive planning with various Olympic partners for real-time footage streams, seamless 5G connectivity and other technology support.

The opening ceremony livestream is just one of several ways Samsung is sharing the excitement from Paris 2024 with the world. The sailing competition in Marseille and Victory Selfies will also bring fans closer to the Olympic Games. For a brand-new view of the sailing competition in Marseille, Samsung is installing Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphones to the boats and on the athletes’ shoulders. Furthermore, medalists can capture their emotions with Victory Selfies using the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition provided at the podium.

▲ Team Korea athletes share their experience with fans with their new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition. Photo credit: Getty / Samsung

More than 100 experts, 250 phones and 360 days of testing made delivering these moments possible. The efforts to enhance the viewing experience for fans around the world were all part of Paris 2024’s vision of a ‘Games Wide Open.’ Through its mobile innovations, Samsung will inspire Paris 2024 athletes and fans to keep an open mind because ‘Open always wins.’

▲ Team Japan athletes share a selfie with fans with the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition. Photo credit: Getty / Samsung

▲ Team Guatemala athlete shares lifelong memory with fans with his new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition. Photo credit: Getty / Samsung

▲ Team Refugee athletes share their experience with fans with their new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition. Photo credit: Getty / Samsung

▲ Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphones placed on boat to offer a unique view of the Opening Ceremony. Photo credit: Getty / Samsung

▲ Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra placed on boat to offer a unique view of the Opening Ceremony. Photo credit: Getty / Samsung

▲ Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra placed on the bow of the Team GB boat during the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony. Photo credit: Getty / Samsung

▲ Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra placed on the bow of the Team Romania boat during the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony. Photo credit: Getty / Samsung

▲ Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra placed on the bow of the Team Senegal boat during the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony. Photo credit: Getty / Samsung

Opening its doors on July 27, the space will transport guests through a range of immersive experiences — from a visual journey through Samsung’s Olympic heritage to hands-on demonstrations of the latest Samsung Galaxy innovations — and will open up new ways to celebrate the Olympic spirit in a way that only Samsung Galaxy devices can, with Galaxy AI.

“We are proud to collaborate with Paris 2024 deliver on its promise to be a ‘Games Wide Open.’ This motto holds an even deeper meaning as we are now able to come back together and connect in person at the Olympic Games after past challenging Games. Through this new Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Square Marigny pop-up experience, Samsung is honored to open up new perspectives and possibilities for athletes and fans in Paris and around the world — for what will be a truly unifying and powerful celebration of sport and the human spirit,” said Stephanie Choi, EVP & Head of Marketing of the Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “It’s the final countdown, and we are so excited to witness the official kick-off of Paris 2024.”

Samsung has once again collaborated with award-winning architect Jean Nouvel, who also designed the façade of the Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Champs-Elysees 125 space, on the new Square Marigny site, which spans from the famed Champs-Elysees to Place de la Concorde. Located near some of Paris’ most iconic landmarks and the open arena where the highly anticipated breaking and skateboarding competitions will be held, the space boasts a striking glass façade that uses colors and angles to pique visitors’ curiosity and give them a glimpse of the open, light-filled space in which they can enjoy Samsung’s most immersive pop-up experience yet. The multi-media façade will also display images of athletes from across the globe to celebrate the unifying power of sport with Samsung Galaxy.

Embark on a Visual Journey Through Samsung’s Olympic Heritage

Upon entry, visitors can learn more about how Samsung has been supporting the Olympic Games for almost four decades, following the brand’s journey to becoming a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, and the role that its technology has played in evolving and enhancing the Games. They will also be able to get up close to every Olympic Edition phones to date, including the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition for Paris 2024 and look back at some Olympic Torches dating back to Athens 2004.

Focusing on the present, the new Square Marigny site will house the Openness Monument — a spherical screen, resembling planet Earth — that sits at the center of the space. With the help of the official Paris 2024 mascots, the Phryges, it will display hero footage of skateboarding, breaking and surfing — three of the Games’ newest sports — in addition to Samsung’s central message for Paris 2024, “Open always wins,” and will be viewable from every angle.

Visitors will also have the chance to delve into Samsung’s latest smartphone technology and explore new ways to create and communicate, with Galaxy AI. They will get a chance to try out Samsung’s latest mobile innovations including the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6, and experience fan favorite features that can help with everything from devising seamless Paris travel plans to taking the perfect shot.

Opening Up the Olympic Spirit

Visitors can also join in the celebrated Olympic tradition of pin trading through Samsung’s exclusive Olympic Pin promotion. Visitors who take part in the Galaxy AI experience or purchase any of Galaxy family products will receive a Samsung Paris 2024 Olympic Pin.

A bespoke foldable wall, created from 171 reused Galaxy Z Fold5 devices, will also display a series of breaking, skateboarding and surfing videos. Using kinetic production techniques, the screen will pulsate, creating a captivating and dynamic experience for everyone to enjoy.

The Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Square Marigny will host a series of special events over the course of the summer and will be open to anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. It will be open 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. from July 27 – August 11 for the Olympic Games and August 29 – September 8 for the Paralympic Games.

Taking the Olympic and Paralympic Experience to the Next Level With Galaxy

The opening of this new pop-up experience is one of the many ways Samsung will bring athletes and fans together, help move the Olympic Games and the world, forward. During the Games, Samsung will also:

• Open up the Olympic broadcast using Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphones’ 5G connectivity to stream Paris 2024’s historic Opening Ceremony on the Seine River and sailing competitions at Marseille, bringing fans and viewers closer to the action than ever before.
• Elevate the athletes’ Games-Time experience and create new ways to connect with the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition, the first fully customized Olympic Edition smartphone to be powered by Galaxy AI, distributed to the nearly 17,000 Olympic and Paralympic athletes competing at Paris 2024.
• Bring a new view to the medal ceremony, by enabling athletes to take and share a Victory Selfie directly from the podium at Paris 2024, using the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition to create another Olympic Games first.

Additionally, Samsung opened its Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Village Plaza on July 18 to support athletes competing in Paris 2024 and help them make the most of such an incredible time in their lives with Galaxy AI. Samsung will also facilitate 11 universal Charging Stations at key Olympic and Paralympic Games venues, to give visitors peace of mind and allow them to share lifelong memories with friends and family.

Learn more about Samsung’s “Open always wins” campaign on YouTube.

About Samsung’s Involvement in the Olympic Games
Samsung has been a Worldwide Olympic Partner since the Olympic Winter Games Nagano 1998. For over 25 years, athletes and fans have trusted Samsung’s transformative mobile technology to share the Olympic spirit globally and continue to shape the digital future of the Olympic Games for Paris 2024 and beyond. The company’s commitment to the Olympic Movement soon faces its fourth decade of partnership and extends through Los Angeles 2028. Samsung’s purposeful innovations in the wireless communications and computing equipment category, including equipment that features artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality and 5G will change the way the world experiences the Olympic Games.

About Samsung’s Involvement in the Paralympic Games
Samsung is a Worldwide Partner of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) in the wireless communications and computing equipment category. Starting from Paralympic Winter Games Torino 2006, the company has proudly supported the Paralympic Movement and enabled athletes and fans around the world to share the excitement and inspiration of the Games through Samsung’s transformative mobile technology. Samsung’s commitment to the Paralympic Games will extend through to Los Angeles 2028 and be celebrated through innovative mobile and computing experiences powered by purposeful innovations in the wireless communications and computing equipment category, including equipment that features artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality and 5G.

Paris 2024 Olympic Edition phone is a special edition of the brand new Galaxy Z Flip6, just announced at Galaxy Unpacked on July 10^th. In order to ensure timely delivery to all Paris 2024 athletes even before the official market launch, Samsung had to work with International Olympic Committee (IOC) more closely than ever, coordinating special and more secure transport program.

The custom-built smartphone is specifically designed to enhance the athletes’ Games-time experience and is the first-ever Olympic Edition to feature Galaxy AI. It comes pre-loaded with a full suite of exclusive services and useful apps, including an eSIM of 100GB 5G data, an unlimited complimentary public transport access card and several official Olympic apps, designed to help the athletes open up new experiences and connect with new people while they are in Paris.

A proud Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition continues Samsung’s over three-decade-long legacy of providing its cutting-edge technology and mobile innovations in support of the Games.

▲ Nearly 17,000 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition arrived in Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Village via a dedicated and specially coordinated transport program, to be ready for distribution to all competing athletes at Paris 2024. Photo Credit: Samsung.

▲ Team Uruguay rower Bruno Cetraro Berriolo was the first athlete to receive the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition at the Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung showcase within the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Village. Photo Credit: Samsung.

▲ Team Mozambique athlete Deizy Nhaquile shows off her Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition and her S21 5G Olympic Games Edition from the Tokyo Olympics. Photo Credit: Samsung.

▲ Team South Africa take a selfie after receiving their Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition at the Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Village Plaza. Photo Credit: Samsung.

▲ Team Germany athletes share a selfie with their Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition at the Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Village Plaza. Photo Credit: Samsung.

▲ Team GB athletes pose with their Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition at the Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Village Plaza. Photo Credit: Samsung.

▲ Team France athletes Tiziana Raspo, Camelia Bouloukbachi and Pasiphae Lalou Stephanie Martineaud Peret pose with their new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition at the Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Village Plaza. Photo Credit: Samsung.

▲ Team Korea Nam Suhyeon, Lim Sihyeon and Jeon Hunyoung show off their Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition at the Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Village Plaza showcase. Photo Credit: Samsung.

▲ Team USA Casey Kaufhold and Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez proudly show their new special edition Pins and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition FlipSuit at the Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Village Plaza showcase. Photo Credit: Samsung.