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Multi-Sport European Championships Were Broadcasted in VR

The women's 5000m final during day six of the 24th European Athletics Championships at Olympiastadion on Aug. 12, 2018 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images for European Athletics)

For last week’s first ever multi-sport European Championships, the European Broadcasting Union created a virtual reality app to help member broadcasters enhance the viewing experience for fans. However, reviews on Google Play indicate the app suffered from bugs.

“The EBU has been a supporting partner of the European Championships since its inception, with a clear desire to not only bring the widest possible exposure for the event, but to also lead the way in innovation for how the event is promoted and presented to audiences,” said Stefan Kürten, director of EBU Sport, in a statement that announced the launch.