Open always wins with Samsung Galaxy

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As we get ready to celebrate the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, Samsung is excited to once again partake in our greatest athletic event through innovation and creativity. Hosted in the city of love, Paris 2024 and Samsung share the belief that open-mindedness is the bedrock to new experiences and perspectives that can birth meaningful achievements and infinite possibilities.

Paris 2024 promises to become the most open, inclusive and sustainable Games ever. As a longtime Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, Samsung is going full throttle to help deliver on the Games’ mindful promise with cutting-edge wireless communication and is proud to support the staging of the Games that will positively impact our society and planet. Bringing our greatest athletes and worldwide fans together, Samsung’s technology will connect the globe and spread inspiration through the passion of athletics.

With the campaign message of “Open always wins,” Samsung expresses how openness is at the core of the winning spirit. Samsung’s innovation and Paris 2024’s vision are alike in that they share the same root of openness. Behind anything new and astonishing is a different way to view an idea, a new path towards a solution. Samsung is honored to sponsor Paris 2024 as a partner, and by embracing openness, Samsung and Paris 2024 will take a meaningful new step together in claiming victory — both in sports and innovation.

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the Games Wide Open

Team Samsung Galaxy

Team Samsung Galaxy is stronger than ever. Revving up for Paris 2024 is an inspiring global roster of Olympic and Paralympic athletes and hopefuls who share Samsung’s belief that "Open always wins," and are making an impact both on and off the field. Not only are they at the top of their sport, but they also know that with an open mind, every new experience becomes a meaningful achievement that opens up new perspectives and infinite possibilities.

We are honored to support this incredible team of athletes and share their stories, perspectives and passions with fans around the world with hopes to encourage everyone in opening up to new possibilities in their everyday lives. Here’s to a "Games Wide Open," and the most open Team Samsung Galaxy ever. Thank you for helping us cheer them on.

Badminton

An Se-young

Awarded the Most Promising Player of the Year in 2019 by the Badminton World Federation (BWF), An won the gold medal at the 2023 World Championships and led Korea to a stunning team gold at the 2023 Asian Games.

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Skateboarding

Aurélien Giraud

Aurélien is a two-time French national champion and current World Champion, who finished sixth in the Men’s Street competition at Tokyo 2020. He now has his sights set on Paris 2024 as one of the host country’s best hopes in the sport.

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Soccer

Son Heung-min

A global sporting icon, Son Heung-min plays as a forward for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and captains the South Korean national team. A FIFA Puskas Award Winner in 2020 and Premier League’s Golden Boot Winner in 2022, he transcends sport in South Korea and drove headlines during the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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Breaking

Kim Yeri

One of the top breakers in South Korea, Yeri — a.k.a. B-girl Yell — is helping open her sport to the world as it gets set to make its Olympic debut. She won bronze at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires.

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Sport Climbing

Seo Chae-hyun

Seo is one of South Korea’s strongest young climbers, and already a World Champion and Olympic finalist. She was the only woman from South Korea to compete in Sport Climbing at Tokyo 2020, when the sport made its Olympic debut, and was also one of the youngest.

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Table Tennis

Shin Yu-bin

Known as the “Ping Pong Prodigy,” Shin is an outstanding table tennis player and the youngest Korean table tennis player to ever compete at the Olympic Games.

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Breaking

Sarah Bee

Based in Dijon, France, Sarah is a member of the all-female Zamounda crew. With a fast, dynamic and fearless style, she mixes everything into her own “Bee style,” which she hopes to showcase as breaking makes its Olympic Games debut in Paris.

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Surfing

Johanne Defay

Johanne is a French professional surfer who competed at Tokyo 2020 and finished ninth overall in the women’s event. Career accomplishments also include five WSL Championship Tour event wins and first place at the US Open of Surfing in 2015. She will represent her home country at Paris 2024 after qualifying for the Olympic Games at the World Championships at Bells Beach, Australia, in 2023.

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Sport Climbing

Mejdi Schalk

Schalck is a French rock climber and rising star in sport climbing, which made its Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020. He won a bronze medal in the men’s lead event at the 2022 World Games and silver at the 2023 IFSC Climbing Boulder World Championships.

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Basketball

Marine Johannes

Known as "Wizard" for her ballhandling skills, Marine is a basketball star who plays for the New York Liberty of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) in the United States. She aims to represent France at Paris 2024 in front of her home country crowd.

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Surfing

Jack Robinson

Jack Robinson will represent Australia in the Surfing competition at Paris 2024. Considered one of the best barrel riders of the modern age, Jack was crowned Surfer of the Year at the Australian Surfing Awards in 2020 and 2021.

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Skateboarding

Sky Brown

Skateboarding since the age of three, Sky became the first British female skateboarder to qualify for the Olympic Games and won a bronze medal at the age of 13 at Tokyo 2020. Now, she will represent Great Britain in skateboarding at Paris 2024, and at only 15, is already an icon in her sport.

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Surfing

John John Florence

John John is known as “one of the most dominant pipe surfers of his era.” Born in Hawaii, he started surfing on his own at age five and became the youngest surfer to compete at the Triple Crown of Surfing at just 13. Fast forward to today, John John is a two-time World Champion, five-time Triple Crown of Surfing champion and eight-time World Surf League Champion.

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Para athletics

Madison de Rozario

Madison is a Paralympic athlete and wheelchair racer from Australia who specializes in middle- and long-distance events. Madison has competed at four Paralympic Games, winning two gold medals, three silver and one bronze.

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Athletics

Sifan Hassan

Sifan is an Ethiopian-born, Dutch middle- and long-distance runner who completed an unprecedented triple at Tokyo 2020, winning gold medals in both the 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters, and a bronze medal for the 1,500 meters.

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Breaking

Karam Singh

Starting his journey in breaking in 2006 at the age of 8, Karam’s illustrious career saw its first major peak in 2019 after becoming solo champion of the UK B-Boy Championships World Finals.

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Breaking

Grace “Sunny” Choi

Grace “Sunny” Choi is a B-Girl from Kentucky and now New York City who is set to compete for Team USA in the inaugural breakdancing competition at Paris 2024. Choi is currently the reigning USA B-Girl Champion and won the first-ever Pan American gold medal for the sport in November 2023.

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Skateboarding

Jagger Eaton

Eaton is a two-time World Champion, five-time X Games medalist and an Olympic bronze medalist from the United States. He finished third, with a fractured ankle, in the men’s street event during the sport’s Olympic debut in Tokyo. Now, he’s aiming for double gold at Paris 2024, as he hopes to compete in both the street and park events at the upcoming Games.

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Badminton

Carolina Marín

Carolina is a Spanish professional badminton player, an Olympic Champion, three-time World Champion, six-time European Champion and the former World No. 1 in BWF rankings for the women’s singles discipline, where she held the World No. 1 title for 66 weeks.

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Skateboarding

Rayssa Leal

Rayssa became one of the youngest Olympic medalists in history, winning silver in the women’s street event at Tokyo 2020 at only 13 years old. Today, the Brazilian skateboarder is also a two-time World Champion, two-time X Games gold medalist and a mentor for other young girls in the sport.

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Diving

Alejandra Orozco

Alejandra is a three-time Olympian and two-time Olympic medalist from Mexico. The decorated diver won silver at the Olympic Games London 2012 in the Synchronized 10m Platform event and bronze at Tokyo 2020.

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Blind Soccer

Yvan Wouandji

Yvan is a French blind soccer star who won a silver medal at the London 2012 Paralympic Games and is a three-time Blind Soccer European Cup champion.

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Para swimming

Ugo Didier

Ugo Didier is a French Paralympic swimmer who competed at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and won silver in the men’s 400m Freestyle S9 and bronze in the men’s 200m Individual Medley SM9.

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Goalball

Heejin Kim

Heejin is a blind goalball player who is the captain of the Korean national goalball team and has led South Korea to qualify for goalball for the first time in 28 years at Paris 2024.

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Galaxy Z Flip3

The Olympic Games and Samsung

Samsung facilitates the Olympic spirit with frontier mobile technology and digital-first campaigns to connect the passion of athletes and fans worldwide.

In Beijing 2022, Samsung provided all Olympic and Paralympic athletes with Galaxy Z Flip3 5G¹ Olympic Games Edition smartphones, which they used to capture and share their memorable moments throughout the competition. Global fans were able to join in on the passion through the Virtual Media Center and Virtual Samsung Olympic Games Showcase, which provided real-time information and fun ways to closely experience the global festival.

Since 1988, Samsung has supported life-long dreams and meaningful connections through the cutting-edge on the Olympic stage. For the 15 athletes selected for Team Samsung Galaxy, Beijing 2022 was a meaningful way to bring their fans together by sharing their stories through the "United by Passion" campaign.

Galaxy S21

Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

Samsung took an advanced, digital-first approach to help fans stay connected and experience the Olympic and Paralympic Games no matter where they were.

All 17,000 Olympic and Paralympic athletes competing in Tokyo were given Galaxy S21 5G Tokyo 2020 Athlete Phones. The phone’s design commemorated Tokyo 2020 with a sleek blue body and Olympic Rings or Paralympic Agitos inscribed on the back. With pre-installed apps, athletes had direct access to general information and connected directly to the IOC Athletes’ Commission for resources and exclusive offers.

Additionally, the phone’s pro-grade camera and most advanced processor yet encouraged athletes to share real-time moments with fans and loved ones, keeping the Olympic and Paralympic spirit strong.

Galaxy Note8

Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018

Samsung built a convenient mobile environment for everyone to use during the Olympic Games.

Samsung provided Galaxy Note8 Olympic Games Edition smartphones to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), who encouraged athletes to capture and share moments of Olympic Games excitement. They also chose 1,500 people to spread hope and enthusiasm to the world during the Torch Relay.

In cooperation with the PyeongChang Organising Committee for the Olympic Winter Games 2018(POCOG), the "THE OFFICIAL OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES PYEONGCHANG 2018 APP" was released and downloaded by 1.28 million fans worldwide. The app provided real-time game-related news, such as records, player stats, medal standings and Olympic Games updates.

Galaxy S7 Edge

Olympic Games Rio 2016

Combining design, function and innovation is Samsung’s specialty. Galaxy S7 Edge perfectly showcased this with cutting-edge technology and improved functionality, encased in an aesthetically breathtaking package.

For the first time, Samsung specifically designed a smartphone for the Olympic Games. Its exterior accents and interface were designed with the five colors of the Olympic rings, and the Olympic emblem appeared on the rear exterior. Galaxy S7 Edge Olympic Games Edition phones were provided to all Olympic Games athletes, making it one of the most visible products at the Olympic Games Rio 2016.

Following the success of the Olympic Games Edition phone among the athletes, the device was released in Japan, Korea, United States, China, Germany and Brazil.

Galaxy Note3

Olympic Winter Games
Sochi 2014

Around the times of these Games, people started editing photos and watching media more on their smartphones. The demand for bigger screens rose and Samsung was there to fill the need.

Galaxy Note3 was a true multimedia powerhouse. It was the first phone with USB 3.0 for fast transfers, a 13-megapixel camera with the ability to record 4K video at 30 frames per second and had Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless functionality.

The Olympic Winter Games Sochi 2014 was the first year Samsung supplied phones to all athletes. The phone's flip cover, which featured the athlete's national flag, was waved enthusiastically during the Opening Ceremony.

Galaxy S3

Olympic Games London 2012

Galaxy S3 products were frequently used by celebrities associated with the city's Olympic Games.

In an unexpected product placement, actor Rowan Atkinson used a Samsung smartphone to take and share photos during the Opening Ceremony, pushing Samsung awareness even higher. Combined with the 360-degree marketing effort, Galaxy S3 marked the point when Samsung shifted from being just another mobile manufacturer to being a market leader in technology and sales.

As user satisfaction increased, Galaxy S3 bested its competitors and achieved top rankings from prominent technology magazines.

Omnia II

Olympic Winter Games Vancouver 2010

At this point, the smartphone revolution was truly underway, and Samsung was positioned for success.

Omnia II, the predecessor of the Galaxy series, was provided to the Olympic family. It came equipped with Windows Mobile OS and sported a 3.7-inch AMOLED display along with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. Facial recognition, geotagging and uploading to cloud were also possible at this time.

SGH-i688

Olympic Games Beijing 2008

As China pulled out all the stops for the Olympic Games Beijing 2008, Samsung provided SGH-i688, an early version of the smartphone.

The innovative push-to-talk (PTT) feature was groundbreaking for the Olympic family as well as for consumers. The shift from one-to-one devices to one-to-many devices streamlined the organizers' communication and coordination of events, resulting in a better Olympic Games experience for everyone.

D600

Olympic Winter Games
Torino 2006

D600 dramatically improved multimedia capabilities with its two-inch screen, stereo speakers and MP3 Player.

Samsung provided Olympic Games Officials with D600 phones capable of advanced graphics and video, and preinstalled with WOW software. The introduction of the WOW platform following the Athens prototype version set the stage for more innovation to come in hardware and software.

SGH-i530

Olympic Games Athens 2004

Samsung provided SGH-i530 for the Olympic Games in Athens in 2004. SGH-i530 used Palm OS and featured a large touchscreen interface with advanced graphics. An early version of Samsung’s Wireless Olympic Works (WOW) service came preinstalled and provided the organizers with real-time event information for event management.

SCH-T300

Olympic Winter Games
Salt Lake 2002

For the first time, Samsung produced an Olympic Games Edition phone featuring memorable ringtones, setting the Olympic Games Edition standard.

At 128 x 128 pixels, the display of SCH-T300 was more than double the size of the previous Olympic Games edition. As one of the first Internet-enabled phones, it had a built-in web browser and a dedicated Internet button.

SGH-600

Olympic Games Sydney 2000

In two years, Samsung rapidly expanded its technology and manufacturing capabilities in the wireless sector. Sales of SGH-600 reached one million units, with an additional two million units to be exported.

SGH-600 gained a competitive edge with its black on green display, ability to store up to 100 phone numbers, voice recording and calendar features.

N206

Olympic Winter Games Nagano 1998

Samsung became the official Worldwide Olympic Partner in Wireless Communications Equipment.

Samsung provided N206 phones to the Olympic Games organizers and officials.

The Olympic Games and Samsung

Samsung facilitates the Olympic spirit with frontier mobile technology and digital-first campaigns to connect the passion of athletes and fans worldwide.

In Beijing 2022, Samsung provided all Olympic and Paralympic athletes with Galaxy Z Flip3 5G¹ Olympic Games Edition smartphones, which they used to capture and share their memorable moments throughout the competition. Global fans were able to join in on the passion through the Virtual Media Center and Virtual Samsung Olympic Games Showcase, which provided real-time information and fun ways to closely experience the global festival.

Since 1988, Samsung has supported life-long dreams and meaningful connections through the cutting-edge on the Olympic stage. For the 15 athletes selected for Team Samsung Galaxy, Beijing 2022 was a meaningful way to bring their fans together by sharing their stories through the "United by Passion" campaign.
Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

Samsung took an advanced, digital-first approach to help fans stay connected and experience the Olympic and Paralympic Games no matter where they were.

All 17,000 Olympic and Paralympic athletes competing in Tokyo were given Galaxy S21 5G Tokyo 2020 Athlete Phones. The phone’s design commemorated Tokyo 2020 with a sleek blue body and Olympic Rings or Paralympic Agitos inscribed on the back. With pre-installed apps, athletes had direct access to general information and connected directly to the IOC Athletes’ Commission for resources and exclusive offers.

Additionally, the phone’s pro-grade camera and most advanced processor yet encouraged athletes to share real-time moments with fans and loved ones, keeping the Olympic and Paralympic spirit strong.
Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018

Samsung built a convenient mobile environment for everyone to use during the Olympic Games.

Samsung provided Galaxy Note8 Olympic Games Edition smartphones to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), who encouraged athletes to capture and share moments of Olympic Games excitement. They also chose 1,500 people to spread hope and enthusiasm to the world during the Torch Relay.

In cooperation with the PyeongChang Organising Committee for the Olympic Winter Games 2018(POCOG), the "THE OFFICIAL OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES PYEONGCHANG 2018 APP" was released and downloaded by 1.28 million fans worldwide. The app provided real-time game-related news, such as records, player stats, medal standings and Olympic Games updates.
Olympic Games Rio 2016

Combining design, function and innovation is Samsung’s specialty. Galaxy S7 Edge perfectly showcased this with cutting-edge technology and improved functionality, encased in an aesthetically breathtaking package.

For the first time, Samsung specifically designed a smartphone for the Olympic Games. Its exterior accents and interface were designed with the five colors of the Olympic rings, and the Olympic emblem appeared on the rear exterior. Galaxy S7 Edge Olympic Games Edition phones were provided to all Olympic Games athletes, making it one of the most visible products at the Olympic Games Rio 2016.

Following the success of the Olympic Games Edition phone among the athletes, the device was released in Japan, Korea, United States, China, Germany and Brazil.
Olympic Winter Games
Sochi 2014

Around the times of these Games, people started editing photos and watching media more on their smartphones. The demand for bigger screens rose and Samsung was there to fill the need.

Galaxy Note3 was a true multimedia powerhouse. It was the first phone with USB 3.0 for fast transfers, a 13-megapixel camera with the ability to record 4K video at 30 frames per second and had Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless functionality.

The Olympic Winter Games Sochi 2014 was the first year Samsung supplied phones to all athletes. The phone's flip cover, which featured the athlete's national flag, was waved enthusiastically during the Opening Ceremony.
Olympic Games London 2012

Galaxy S3 products were frequently used by celebrities associated with the city's Olympic Games.

In an unexpected product placement, actor Rowan Atkinson used a Samsung smartphone to take and share photos during the Opening Ceremony, pushing Samsung awareness even higher. Combined with the 360-degree marketing effort, Galaxy S3 marked the point when Samsung shifted from being just another mobile manufacturer to being a market leader in technology and sales.

As user satisfaction increased, Galaxy S3 bested its competitors and achieved top rankings from prominent technology magazines.
Olympic Winter Games Vancouver 2010

At this point, the smartphone revolution was truly underway, and Samsung was positioned for success.

Omnia II, the predecessor of the Galaxy series, was provided to the Olympic family. It came equipped with Windows Mobile OS and sported a 3.7-inch AMOLED display along with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. Facial recognition, geotagging and uploading to cloud were also possible at this time.
Olympic Games Beijing 2008

As China pulled out all the stops for the Olympic Games Beijing 2008, Samsung provided SGH-i688, an early version of the smartphone.

The innovative push-to-talk (PTT) feature was groundbreaking for the Olympic family as well as for consumers. The shift from one-to-one devices to one-to-many devices streamlined the organizers' communication and coordination of events, resulting in a better Olympic Games experience for everyone.
Olympic Winter Games
Torino 2006

D600 dramatically improved multimedia capabilities with its two-inch screen, stereo speakers and MP3 Player.

Samsung provided Olympic Games Officials with D600 phones capable of advanced graphics and video, and preinstalled with WOW software. The introduction of the WOW platform following the Athens prototype version set the stage for more innovation to come in hardware and software.
Olympic Games Athens 2004

Samsung provided SGH-i530 for the Olympic Games in Athens in 2004. SGH-i530 used Palm OS and featured a large touchscreen interface with advanced graphics. An early version of Samsung’s Wireless Olympic Works (WOW) service came preinstalled and provided the organizers with real-time event information for event management.
Olympic Winter Games
Salt Lake 2002

For the first time, Samsung produced an Olympic Games Edition phone featuring memorable ringtones, setting the Olympic Games Edition standard.

At 128 x 128 pixels, the display of SCH-T300 was more than double the size of the previous Olympic Games edition. As one of the first Internet-enabled phones, it had a built-in web browser and a dedicated Internet button.
Olympic Games Sydney 2000

In two years, Samsung rapidly expanded its technology and manufacturing capabilities in the wireless sector. Sales of SGH-600 reached one million units, with an additional two million units to be exported.

SGH-600 gained a competitive edge with its black on green display, ability to store up to 100 phone numbers, voice recording and calendar features.
Olympic Winter Games Nagano 1998

Samsung became the official Worldwide Olympic Partner in Wireless Communications Equipment.

Samsung provided N206 phones to the Olympic Games organizers and officials.

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