RTVE will provide extensive coverage of the XVII Mediterranean Games in Tarragona

The Corporation and the Tarragona 2017 Foundation, organizer of the event, sign a collaboration agreement for the dissemination of this sports competition that will take place from June 30 to July 9, 2017.

Spanish Radio and Television and the Mediterranean Games reinforce their commitment to the broadcast and promotion of the 17th edition of this multi-sports competition that is organized within the framework of the Olympic movement. RTVE and the Tarragona 2017 Foundation signed a collaboration agreement this Monday.

The president of RTVE, José Antonio Sánchez, has signed the agreement; the mayor of Tarragona, Josep Fèlix Ballesteros, in his capacity as president of the Tarragona 2017 Foundation; and Alejandro Blanco Bravo, vice president of the Foundation and president of the Spanish Olympic Committee (COE).

José Antonio Sánchez has pointed out that "as a public institution, we appreciate this opportunity, like any event that is related to the Spain Brand. For RTVE it is a source of satisfaction to bring these Games to the Spanish people, and to be a spokesperson, once again, for minority sports."

For Josep Fèlix Ballesteros "it is a pride that the main sporting events are broadcast by RTVE, which guarantees stability, experience and professionalism in these events."

Broad coverage

With this signing, RTVE undertakes to provide extensive coverage to the development of the Mediterranean Games through its television and radio channels, and RTVE.es. The agreement, which will be valid until December 31, 2017, also includes the possibility of broadcasting live the opening and closing galas of the Games, which will have more than 150,000 spectators.

The Mediterranean Games will be held from June 30 to July 9, 2017 in the city of Tarragona and 15 other municipalities. During the 10 days of competition, a total of 34 sports disciplines will be held in which some 4,000 athletes of 25 nationalities will participate.