2024 Olympics Viewership
Viewership for the 2024 Olympics nearly doubled from the 2020 games in Tokyo despite calls for boycotts due to backlash over the opening ceremony scene. The men's basketball gold medal game was the most-watched since the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.
Key Points
- Boycott calls for the 2024 Olympics had no significant impact on viewership
- Men's basketball gold medal game was highly popular, with significant viewership
Pros
- Significant increase in viewership compared to the 2020 games in Tokyo
- Positive reception for men's basketball gold medal game
Cons
- Backlash and controversy over the opening ceremony scene