Singtel aims for differentiated Games coverage
We refer to the letter “More ‘live’ broadcasts of SEA Games events needed” (June 10) by Mr Patrick Tan.
As official pay TV broadcaster of the 28th SEA Games, Singtel TV is committed to delivering all the Games action to our customers. We are provided Games coverage by the host broadcaster and while we augment the coverage with our own supplementary cameras, studio shows and news belts, we are limited by what is made available.
Our programming reflects Singtel TV’s aim to televise a differentiated product from other channels to enhance and complement coverage of the Games. Our two dedicated channels, 134 and 135, are free to all Singtel TV subscribers, and anyone in Singapore can watch the channels on mobile using our Singtel TV GO app. Broadcasting 24/7 throughout the Games, the channels feature “live” broadcasts of the most popular events such as football and swimming, as well as a selection of other sports including basketball, gymnastics, wushu and sepak takraw.
Our specially produced SEA Games HQ and SEA Games Express segments keep viewers up-to-date on the latest Games-related news, the medal tally and Games highlights. Our four-hour-long SEA Games Tonight programme, which focuses on a “live” sporting event each night, offers insights from presenters Richard Lenton and Abbas Saad as well as their special guests.
In addition, to present fresh and unique perspectives of the Games, we also have roving 4G cameras at venues capturing candid moments and footage of non-“live” sports such as shooting and bowling.
We thank Mr Tan for his feedback.
