Mail Sport launches new Olympics 2024 WhatsApp Channel with updates from our reporters about the Paris Games... plus, follow all our other channels for latest and breaking news
- If you are reading this on your mobile web browser or in our mobile apps then simply click on this invite link to sign up to Mail Sport's WhatsApp channel
- Scroll down to find the specific link to the channel for different teams
Mail Sport has launched a brand new WhatsApp channel exclusively for all things at the 2024 Paris Olympics, providing you with the latest news directly to your app.
You will receive updates from our dedicated team of reporters, who will share breaking news, insight, stories, opinions and everything in between on all the goings on for the fortnight's events in the French capital.
Unlike personal chats, you can't respond to messages. However, you can react with emojis and see which posts are driving the most reactions.
Following the channel is private, and will not be visible to other followers. When you've joined - be sure to click the bell icon on screen to turn on notifications.
If you haven't already signed up, here's everything you need to know about WhatsApp Channels – including how to join Mail Sport's general Channel.
You can now sign up to subscribe to the Mail Sport dedicated Olympics WhatsApp channel
Channels will appear under the Updates tab in the WhatsApp app.
On an iPhone, this can can be found next to 'Chats', 'Calls' and 'Communities' at the bottom of the screen, while on Android, it's in the middle at the top of the screen.
Unlike personal chats, Channels are a 'one-way broadcast tool'.
To follow Mail Sport on WhatsApp Channel:
- If you are reading this on your mobile web browser or in our mobile apps then simply click on this invite link to get Mail Sport's Paris 2024 Olympics channel
- If you are reading this on desktop you can use your phone to scan the QR code in the fact box below, and you'll be taken to a page to join the Channel.
- If you can't see Channels in WhatsApp on your device, try updating WhatsApp via your app store. You will then need to close WhatsApp and then open it again.
- Once you've joined the channel, make sure you tap the bell icon at the top of the screen to receive notifications. (You can always turn them off later).
Channels will appear under the Updates tab in the WhatsApp app.
On an iPhone, this can can be found next to 'Chats', 'Calls' and 'Communities' at the bottom of the screen, while on Android, it's in the middle at the top of the screen.
Follow our Olympics content for all the latest breaking news and updates straight to your app
How to sign up to Mail Sport's Euro 2024 WhatsApp Channel
If you are reading this on desktop you can use your phone to scan the QR code
If you are reading this on your mobile web browser or in our mobile apps then simply click on this invite link.
If you are reading this on desktop you can use your phone to scan the QR code and you'll be taken to a page to join the Channel.
If you can't see Channels in WhatsApp on your device, try updating WhatsApp via your app store. You will then need to close WhatsApp and then open it again.
Once you've joined the Mail Sport Paris 2024 Olympics channel, make sure you tap the bell icon at the top of the screen to receive notifications. (You can always turn them off later).
Unlike personal chats, Channels are a 'one-way broadcast tool'.
Admins will send the updates to all who have chosen to receive the messages, whether they're text, photos, videos, stickers or polls.
For privacy reasons, the phone number and profile photo of the Channel admin will not be shared with people receiving the updates.
Likewise, following a channel won't reveal your phone number to the admin or other followers.
WhatsApp Channel messages will only be stored for 30 days before they are deleted.
Meta first announced Channels back in June 2023, when it initially rolled out in Singapore and Colombia.
Mail Sport's Olympics WhatsApp Channel, provides you with the latest news directly to your app. Once you've joined the dedicated Channel, make sure you tap the bell icon at the top of the screen to receive notifications
You can search for Mail Sport's Channel by tapping the Updates tab > Plus+ > Find channels, and searching 'Mail Sport'
However, it has now being rolled out in over 150 countries, including the UK and the US.
'If you're new to Channels, our goal is to build the most private broadcast service available,' WhatsApp explained.
'Channels are separate from your chats, and who you choose to follow is not visible to other followers.
'We also protect the personal information of both admins and followers.'
'This is just the beginning, and we'll continue to add more features and expand Channels based on feedback we get from users,' WhatsApp added.
