Hong Kong broadcaster Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) has welcomed the government’s acquisition of Hong Kong broadcasting rights to the Paris Olympics in July/August.

In a statement released this morning, TVB said it “wholeheartedly supports the foresight and vision of the Hong Kong SAR Government in acquiring the broadcasting rights to The Paris 2024 Olympic Games”.

TVB said the move emphasized the government’s “firm commitment to promoting the spirit of sports and supporting the development of local sports” and also allowed Hong Kong to watch the event for free.

TVB executive chairman, Thomas Hui, promised all the “ necessary manpower and production resources to ensure the most comprehensive and exciting coverage of The Paris 2024 Olympic Games for our audience”.

Commercial terms of the rights deal were not disclosed.

Broadcast details have not yet been confirmed.