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UEFA European Football Championship 2024 Closing Ceremony and the Role of vivo
The UEFA European Football Championship 2024 closing ceremony brings together football enthusiasts. The role and contributions of vivo in this special event showcase the fusion of sports and technology.
UEFA European Football Championship 2024 Closing Ceremony
The closing ceremony of the UEFA European Football Championship 2024 (UEFA EURO 2024™), held in Berlin on July 14, provided unforgettable moments for football fans. As the official smartphone and partner of the tournament, vivo was proud to contribute to this exciting event with the V30 Series. The concluded match between Spain and England, with a result of 2-1, left a mark in the memories of football lovers.
Through its latest technology and impressive programs, vivo highlighted moments that brought football fans from around the world together. This tournament, showcasing extraordinary athletic performances, emphasized passion and inclusivity. By celebrating the essence of sportsmanship, vivo achieved its goal of conveying “The Joy of Humanity” to a global audience.
Capturing Extraordinary Moments
During this tournament filled with incredible moments, the vivo V30 Series empowered fans to capture unforgettable memories. vivo aims to highlight every detail, from the excitement experienced in the stadium to the passion of the fans, in celebration of every aspect of football. With the vivo V30 Series, studio-quality portrait photography has become accessible to everyone.
- Opportunity to take impressive photos during the match
- Snapshots of legendary players
- Ability to record the rise of young talents
Thanks to advanced imaging capabilities, fans found the opportunity to immortalize every exciting moment with extraordinary clarity and detail. From magnificent goals to players’ facial expressions, vivo ensured that every moment was captured perfectly.
Player of the Match Award
vivo also contributed to the “Player of the Match Award” that honored both experienced players and young stars during UEFA EURO 2024. Turkish national football players Arda Güler, against Georgia; Barış Alper Yılmaz, against Czechia; and Merih Demiral, against Austria were awarded for their performances. Each award created lasting memories by considering not only the athletes’ technical skills but also the passion, teamwork, and emotional intensity they brought to each match.
By providing a platform for young talents to shine, vivo also inspired the new generation of football players, contributing to the development of the sport.
Passion Beyond the Match: Embracing All Fans
vivo’s core philosophy, believing that technology should enhance lives, was reflected in its commitment to enabling fans to capture their own “magnificent moments” using UEFA EURO 2024™ themed filters. This campaign allowed fans to customize their own photos and videos and share their passions on social media, demonstrating vivo’s deep appreciation for the football community.
Furthermore, to capture the shared passions of fans from 24 countries and to showcase how the universal language of football brings communities together, vivo collaborated with leading sports media Goal.com to create the documentary “Passion Beyond The Match.” This documentary featured in-depth interviews where football fans shared their experiences and emotions during UEFA EURO 2024™. These stories highlighted the love of fans for football and the strong bonds formed through the sport.
The Joy of Humanity: Bringing Fans Together from Every Corner of the World
vivo takes great pleasure in contributing to making the UEFA European Football Championship 2024 (UEFA EURO 2024™) more inclusive. With the vivo X100 Series smartphones offering Audio Description (ADC) services through the UEFA EURO Official app, visually impaired individuals were able to listen to detailed live commentary for all 51 matches. This effort further demonstrates vivo’s commitment to developing solutions that meet the diverse needs of hearing and visually impaired individuals and elderly communities.
Hu Bai Shan, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of vivo, stated, “Technological innovation must also come with social responsibility. The mission of technology companies for sustainable development is to ensure that everyone can benefit from the happiness and beauty brought by technological advancements.”
As UEFA EURO 2024™ comes to an end, the legacy of these moments and the role of vivo’s technology in capturing them will continue to make an impact. Committed to presenting “The Joy of Humanity” to global users, vivo will continue to bridge communities through the power of technology, the universal language of sports.