IOC Olympic channel to launch at Rio Games end

(Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee's new television Channel will launch officially on Aug. 21, the last day of this year's Rio de Janeiro Games, as the organisation looks to attract a new generation of fans. "The launch of the Olympic Channel on 21st August is the start of an exciting new journey to connect the worldwide audience with the Olympic Movement all year round," IOC President Thomas Bach said in a statement. "Fans will be able to follow sports, athletes and the stories beh