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.

Samsung organized this event — high above the City of Light and steps away from the Olympic rendezvous @ Samsung | Champs-Élysées 125 — to empower athletes, influencers and guests to create lifelong memories with Galaxy. This occasion was the culmination of the #TeamGalaxy Connect program which brought together #TeamGalaxy members from around the world to interact with each other and develop content at Olympic Games Paris 2024 with Galaxy. With surprise musical performances by #TeamGalaxy’s Harry Hudson and Jaden Smith, the celebration gave attendees a special chance to experience, share and capture the magic of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

Samsung Newsroom compiled the best moments from the Open to All Party below — reflecting on the road traveled to Paris 2024 and looking to what lies ahead.

Among the attendees were Team Samsung Galaxy athletes Alejandra Orozco Loza (Diving, Mexico) and Sarah Bee (Breaking, France); #TeamGalaxy influencers including Greysia Polii, a former badminton player and gold medalist; CrosOne from Pro Breaking Tour (PBT), who partnered with Samsung on the Breaking episode of the “Breaking Boundaries” docu-series.

Alejandra Orozco Loza, who just competed in her last Olympic Game and recently announced her retirement from professional diving, found the event to be particularly meaningful. “I’m so happy I got a chance to represent Mexico and Latin America as part of Team Samsung Galaxy,” she said. “I’m so grateful to everyone who supported me throughout my career.”

For #TeamGalaxy influencers, the celebration was an important stepping stone in fostering solidarity.

“Nothing builds a sense of community more than these events, because we can all get to know each other while coming from different backgrounds,” said health and fitness influencer Mayane Sarwat (@maya_sarwat, Egypt).

“We need these types of events to connect with each other, so we can build international relationships, exchange ideas and learn from one another,” said photography influencer Max Muench (@muenchmax, Germany). “The creativity in all of us … it gives us a sense of unity, of creating together as a team.”

For CrosOne, this event was a chance to celebrate Breaking’s Olympic Games debut. “I’ve never been to the Olympic Games,” he said. “This Olympics — this is such a cool experience. Breaking will be crazy. I just know it will be super emotional seeing the b-boys and b-girls on stage. We’ve worked so hard to get the sport to this platform. I can’t wait to soak it all in and cry my eyes out.”

▲ #TeamGalaxy’s Jaden Smith electrifies the stage at the Open to All Party.

▲ (From left) #TeamGalaxy influencers Max Muench, Anna Křepelová and Pelin Yar pose for a selfie.

▲ Team Samsung Galaxy member Alejandra Orozco Loza (Diving, Mexico) takes a selfie.

▲ #TeamGalaxy influencer Pelin Yar shares pictures from the Open to All Party.

▲ #TeamGalaxy’s Jaden Smith performs at the Open to All Party.

▲ #TeamGalaxy’s Harry Hudson performs at the Open to All Party.

▲ DJ D’artiste hypes up the crowd at the Open to All Party.

▲ (From left) Team Samsung Galaxy member Sarah Bee (Breaking, France) and #TeamGalaxy influencers Léo Bordessoule and Gabriel Rippe take a selfie.

▲ Team Samsung Galaxy members Alejandra Orozco Loza (Diving, Mexico) and Sarah Bee (Breaking, France) and #TeamGalaxy influencers Gabriel Rippe, Léa Pastore, Etienne Ca and Anne-Laure Saux pose for a selfie.

▲ (From left) DJ D’artiste and #TeamGalaxy’s Harry Hudson snap a selfie.

▲ (From left) Lu Espinosa (bboysweetlu) and Chris Wright (CrosOne) from Pro Breaking Tour take a picture.

▲ #TeamGalaxy influencer Mayane Sarwat describes epic memories from the Open to All Party.

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.

Yet, behind the packed stadiums and world-class competitions sits a task force of staff and volunteers working around the clock to ensure that Games-time operations run smoothly.

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

Paris 2024 organizers utilized nearly 15,000 Galaxy devices — including more than 7,100 Galaxy smartphones, over 2,500 Galaxy Tab series tablets and 5,200 Galaxy Book series laptops — to support its task force across the IOC, Organising Committees for the Olympic Games (OCOG), Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) and International Federations. From managing ticketing systems and stadium entry to facilitating event broadcasts, Galaxy devices have been used by staff or volunteer to deliver efficient and seamless operations throughout the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024.

▲ A volunteer uses a Galaxy smartphone to scan a visitor’s accreditation at the entrance of the stadium at Place de La Concorde.

“Behind the scenes, the pace at which we have to work and the level of coordination required is unprecedented — especially when you consider the international nature of the Olympic and Paralympic Games,” said Bruno Marie-Rose, Director of Technology and Information Systems at the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. “We are reliant on the technology we’re using to ensure operations run smoothly. A homogenous system of Galaxy devices allows our teams to support visitor inquiries and complete operational requests more efficiently and effectively, helping us deliver the best Games-time experience.”

“The latest additions to our Galaxy ecosystem take productivity and connectivity to the next level. Having Galaxy innovations recognized by the IOC is an honor,” said Stephanie Choi, EVP & Head of Marketing, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “The Olympic and Paralympic Games are not only some of the world’s most prestigious events, but they are also some of the most complex to manage. With our partners, we’re proud to provide best-in-class mobile technology for the Olympics and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 organizers and fans.”

Besides equipping the task force with cutting-edge technology to drive Games-time operations, Samsung provided an exclusively designed Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition smartphones to each athlete participating in the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. The foldable supports athletes with everything from navigating around the city with pre-loaded apps and services to overcoming language barriers thanks to the Interpreter feature on Galaxy AI.

Fans in Paris for the Olympic and Paralympic Games can try out the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition smartphone and other Galaxy innovations at Olympic^TM rendezvous @ Samsung | Champs-Élysées 125 and Olympic^TM rendezvous @ Samsung | Square Marigny. Through a series of special summer events, visitors can discover how Samsung technology has evolved with every Olympic Games, explore the latest Galaxy innovations, discover new ways to create and communicate with Galaxy AI and even win a chance to collect exclusive Samsung Olympic Games Pins.

• The Olympic^TM rendezvous @ Samsung | Square Marigny is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. until August 11 for the Olympic Games and between August 29 and September 8 for the Paralympic Games.
• 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.

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

Samsung Electronics, a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, today announced its plans alongside the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) to revolutionize the Paris 2024 broadcast experience for viewers and fans. New, first-of-its-kind footage — which will be captured and shared with Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — will play an integral role in opening up the historic Opening Ceremony on the Seine River and the Olympic Games’ sailing competitions like never before.

As the Official Smartphone and Computing Equipment partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Samsung will harness its advanced mobile technology and 5G connectivity to provide a closer perspective of these iconic celebratory and competition moments. This new view, powered by Samsung Galaxy innovation, will not just help Paris 2024 deliver on its promise to be the most open Games ever, but also further Samsung’s legacy of innovation in support of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

“In an increasingly connected society, Samsung Galaxy mobile technology has helped deepen and transform users’ relationships with the world, wherever they are. Having been a Worldwide Partner for nearly three decades, we know first-hand how important it is to create and enable the same meaningful connections at the Olympic and Paralympic Games,” said Stephanie Choi, EVP & Head of Marketing of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “We’re honored to be working closely with the IOC and OBS to provide high-quality footage that will be part of a series of firsts at Paris 2024 and bring fans at home and onsite even closer to the excitement.”

In about a month, the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games will take place outside of a stadium for the first time ever. Paris 2024 will see 10,500 athletes float down the Seine River in designated boats for each national delegation, in what aims to be the most open and accessible opening ceremony in history. Departing from the Austerlitz bridge, the iconic parade will follow a six-kilometer route through the centre of Paris, passing some of the official Olympic Games venues before the ceremony’s grand finale at the Trocadéro.

Galaxy S24 Ultra Gives Viewers Front Row Seat to the Games

To bring fans at home closer to the action and provide an intimate glimpse of athletes’ reactions during this once-in-a-lifetime voyage, Samsung will install more than 200 Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphones at the bow and sides of each of the 85 athlete vessels at the opening ceremony. The high-quality HDR footage taken with the Galaxy S24 Ultra devices will be shared and streamed via a private 5G network powered by Orange, the official mobile network provider of Paris 2024 in France. Orange will install more than a dozen 5G antennas along the Seine to create the first-ever 5G standalone network in France, as this pioneering collaboration is designed to ensure a seamless 5G connectivity and viewing experience for fans around the world.

Samsung will also deploy the same technology for the sailing competitions in Marseille by installing the Galaxy S24 Ultra on each competition boat, letting fans experience the thrill of the race alongside their favorite Olympians and allowing them to truly get in on the action.

This presented a whole new set of challenges and months of research, development and testing — in close collaboration with the OBS and Orange — to guarantee video quality and connectivity performance across various bodies of water and weather conditions, which can be really windy with huge waves or extremely hot and sunny. Samsung and its partners addressed these challenges by leveraging the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s optical image stabilization (OIS) features, increasing transmission power and installing relay towers on chase boat to ensure a seamless livestream experience for viewers.

“As host broadcaster of the Olympic Games, we’re incredibly excited about this partnership with Samsung which will allow a truly original perspective of Paris 2024, evolving the way in which fans will experience the Games,” said Yiannis Exarchos, Chief Executive Officer of OBS. “Samsung’s latest mobile innovation will allow millions of fans around the world to live and breathe the spirit, action and emotion of the Opening Ceremony and sailing competitions alongside their favorite athletes in real-time.”

Samsung’s Long-Running Contribution to the Games

This announcement marks the next stage of Samsung’s long-standing commitment, in close collaboration with the IOC, to drive digital transformation and deliver cutting-edge technology at the Games by opening up the latest mobile innovations to athletes, fans and communities alike. This originated with the first ‘Call Home’ program which allowed nearly 2,500 athletes to speak to their families back home for free in 1998, when access to mobile phones was limited. It continued with the Wireless Olympic Works (WOW) app, the first official Olympic information service on mobile. The WOW app was introduced to Olympic organizers via Samsung-supplied Palm OS phones at Athens 2004 and then was made available to the public at Vancouver 2010, providing fans with the latest Games-time updates straight to their mobile phones.

In addition to driving mobile innovation, Samsung has also contributed to how athletes and staff, connect and communicate during the Games-time. Since Nagano 1998, Samsung has provided athletes and staff with a total of more than 120,000 mobile products.

Details of how Samsung will further leverage its technological capabilities to bring fans closer to athletes, in another Olympic first will be revealed in the coming weeks.

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.