CBC adds Mandarin to Olympics coverage

TORONTO – The CBC announced today that it will offer a daily online Olympic highlights package in Mandarin. Beginning Aug. 9, and continuing through to Aug. 24, four web sites, including CBCSports.ca, will feature the daily Mandarin-language Olympic highlights package. “CBC is committed to providing all Canadians with the most comprehensive coverage of the Beijing Olympic Games,” said Joel Darling, director of production, CBC Sports. “This is a great opportunity to serve more of Canada’s rich and diverse communities and CBCSports.ca is an ideal platform to reach them and bring them closer to the Games.” The highlights in Mandarin will...