London 2012 Olympics Airs on TV5

London 2012 Olympics Airs on TV5

Sports5, the sports arm of TV5, will showcase the London 2012 Olympics as the event’s exclusive Philippine free TV broadcaster.

The whole world will witness the best athletes from 147 participating countries as they vie for the much coveted gold, silver and bronze positions. The English capital will host a series of historic events that are sure to be awe-inspiring and memorable.

The highly-anticipated Opening will air on TV5 live on July 28, Saturday, at 3:30 AM (Manila time). Swimming, diving and basketball will be featured on TV5, while audiences can watch sporting events like volleyball, gymnastics, tennis, badminton, among others on AksyonTV. AKTV, the first all-sports channel on free TV, will also provide the most comprehensive primetime coverage of the 2012 London Olympics. AKTV Center special reports will keep viewers up to date of the latest medal standings.

Kapatid sportsman Derek Ramsay and Lia Cruz are slated to lead the Sports5 delegation to London to deliver the most significant highlights of all sporting events in the Olympics, particularly the standings of the Philippines’ own Olympic contingent.