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Watch Rio 2016 Individual Sports Live from Anywhere

Watch Rio 2016 Individual Sports Live from Anywhere

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Using a website access VPN is one of the most effective ways to get around geographical restrictions online, allowing you to access websites that offer live streaming of Rio 2016 games even if these websites don’t have rights to broadcast in your region.

Bypass Geo-Restricted Content with Hotspot Shield:

The best way to access blocked content is by using Hotspot Shield VPN and upgrading to the Elite version. With the free version, you get to access content using a US IP address. The Elite version provides a higher degree of freedom when it comes to accessing online content because it lets you use not just one, but more than 20 different virtual locations all over the world.

Live streaming the 2016 Rio Olympics games is easy with Hotspot Shield Elite. Just follow these three simple steps:

  1. Get Hotspot Shield VPN and upgrade to Elite – Install the Hotspot Shield VPN software on your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS device and upgrade to Elite. Doing so lets you access blocked content not just from a US location, but from more than 20 virtual locations in the world.FREE-DOWNLOAD-button-Hotspot-Shield-all-devices
  1. Choose one from the list of websites provided – Select a website that you are most comfortable live streaming the games with. Take note of the schedule so you won’t miss any of the events.
  1. Select the appropriate virtual location – Open the app, then choose the virtual location that you wish to connect to. You can now enjoy your favorite team sports at the 2016 Rio Olympics live!

Make sure to catch all of your favorite individual games at the 2016 Rio Olympics by using the best website access VPN today. To know more about the benefits of Hotspot Shield, visit our website and our blog.

Individual Sports at the Olympics:

Here is a list of individual medal sports at the 2016 Rio Olympics, each with its own set of events:

Event Events Competitors Date
Athletics 47 206 nations August 12-21
Aquatics 34 900, 50 (marathon) August 6-16
Archery 4 128 competitors August 6-12
Badminton 2 singles events 172 competitors August 11-20
Boxing 13 74 nations August 6-21
Canoe/

Kayaking

16 334 competitors August 7-20
Cycling 18 78 nations August 6-21
Equestrian 3 singles events 43 nations August 7-19
Fencing 10 212 August 6-14
Golf 2 41 nations August 11-20
Gymnastics 18 63 nations August 6-21
Judo 14 386 competitors August 6-12
Modern Pentathlon 2 72 competitors August 19-20
Sailing 9 66 competitors August 8-18
Shooting 15 97 competitors August 6-14
Table Tennis 4 172 competitors August 6-17
Taekwondo 8 128 competitors August 17-20
Tennis 2 singles events 172 competitors August 6-14
Triathlon 2 110 competitors August 18-20
Weightlifting 15 260 competitors August 6-16
Wrestling 18 344 competitors August 14-21

Where to Watch… Anywhere in the World:

If you want to see the action as it unfolds, your best bet would be to live stream the games. Below is a list of websites where you can live stream the games for free.

Location Broadcaster Price
US NBC Requires subscription
UK BBC Free (requires TV licence)
FR France Televisions

Canal+

Free

Free

CA CBC Sports Free
DK DR

TV2

Free

Free

SE TV3 Free
DE ARD Free
NL NOS Free
RU C1R

Russia 1

Free

Free

BR Rede Globo Free
SP RTVE Free
CH CCTV Free
MX Canal 22 Free
CZ CT Free
AU PLUS7 Free (requires postcode)
HK TVB Free
IE RTE Free
TR FOX Free
UA 1TV Free


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