Aug 20, 2026 · 18 min · 8 segments
What does it take to deliver one of the world’s most complex sporting events? In 2026, the Winter Olympics faced a challenge unlike any previous games: delivering secure, resilient, and effective…
Giuseppe CivaleGuestMichael BirdHostSam JarrellHostOf the little over 8 billion people on the planet, how many of them do you think engaged in some way with the Winter Olympics? So be that watching or listening to or just following online?
Well, I think it would be bold to be like all 8 billion people because not everyone has access to like internets or television.
According to research commissioned by the International Olympic Committee and published in February 2026, a whopping 2.6 billion people follow the games.
Yeah, and today we're going to be exploring just how the teams behind the scenes made this happen and diving into the network, which allowed spectators in person and fans around the world to join in with every moment of the action.
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Of the little over 8 billion people on the planet, how many of them do you think engaged in some way with the Winter Olympics? So be that watching or listening to or just following online?
Well, I think it would be bold to be like all 8 billion people because not everyone has access to like internets or television.
According to research commissioned by the International Olympic Committee and published in February 2026, a whopping 2.6 billion people follow the games.
Yeah, and today we're going to be exploring just how the teams behind the scenes made this happen and diving into the network, which allowed spectators in person and fans around the world to join in with every moment of the action.
