Following its successful broadcast of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, the country’s leading pay television provider Cignal TV delivered world-class, innovative coverage of the recently concluded 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
Throughout the 16-day Asiad, Filipino sports fans were able to follow the competitions through Cignal platforms, such as the free-to-air One Sports channel, the Pay TV channel One Sports+, and its OTT service, Pilipinas Live.
“We were extremely pleased to bring the Asian Games to Filipinos.
“This marked the Philippines’ best ranking in almost thirty years. Most importantly, Gilas Pilipinas won the coveted gold medal in basketball. The Asiad produced many happy surprises for our sports fans, and we provided them with live and on-demand coverage,” said Jane J. Basas, President and CEO of Mediaquest Holdings and Cignal TV.
At the forefront of Cignal’s efforts was Pilipinas Live, which was ranked as the number one sports app in the Philippines during the Asian Games and the FIBA World Cup.
The OTT service streams live and on-demand coverage of sports in the Philippines and worldwide, with a commercial-free and high-definition experience. Pilipinas Live is available for download on the App Store and Google Play.
Featuring more than 12,000 athletes from all 45 members of the Olympic Council of Asia, this year’s Asiad was held from September 23 to October 8. The Philippines finished in 17th place, bringing home four golds, two silvers, and 12 bronzes for a total of 18 medals. This marked an improvement from its 19th place finish during the 2018 Asiad held in Jakarta.
EJ Obiena, world No. 2 pole vaulter, won the country’s first gold medal and set a new Asiad men’s pole vault record of 5.90 meters.
This accomplishment was followed by Meggie Ochoa, a two-time world champion and bronze medalist in the 2018 Asiad. Ochoa battled through high fever and immense body pain to capture her first Asiad gold in the ju-jitsu women’s 48 kg final round.
The second gold medal in ju-jitsu was won by Annie Ramirez in the women’s 57 kg match.
However, the most significant and unexpected gold medal was brought home by Gilas Pilipinas.
Led by Coach Tim Cone, the Philippines’ Men’s National Basketball Team triumphed over the previously undefeated Jordan with a score of 70-60, ending a 61-year drought in the Asiad Men’s Basketball title for the country.
In tune with Gilas Pilipinas’ victory in basketball, Cignal TV has solidified its position as the Philippines’ leading sports broadcast network.
With its back-to-back coverage of both the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 and the 19th Asian Games, Cignal TV and Pilipinas Live are currently offering the most extensive coverage of the UAAP and Premier Volleyball League while gearing up to cover the upcoming East Asia Super League and the NBA 2023-2024 Season.
