The Samsung Galaxy Studio in Lillehammer Grand Opening

The Grand opening of Samsung Galaxy Studio at the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games

Samsung opened its three Samsung Galaxy Studios at the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games giving fans the opportunity to feel inspiring and creating immersive experiences through innovative technology and Galaxy smartphones

On February 11, 2016, IOC President Thomas Bach visited the Samsung Galaxy Studio during the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games and commented, “Samsung is a dedicated Partner to the Olympic Movement and supports the IOC in engaging young people worldwide through its cutting edge mobile technology and passion for sports. It is a pleasure to visit the Samsung Galaxy Studio here in Lillehammer and experience first–hand the virtual reality technology, which could be used at future Olympic Games as well.”

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach sits in a 4D motion chair to experience the innovative Ski Jumping VR film at the Samsung Galaxy Studio in Lillehammer; the film is displayed through the Samsung Galaxy smartphone and compatible Gear VR.

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach sits in a 4D motion chair to experience the innovative Ski Jumping VR film at the Samsung Galaxy Studio in Lillehammer; the film is displayed through the Samsung Galaxy smartphone and compatible Gear VR.

International Olympic Committee (IOC) Administration including IOC President Thomas Bach are all smiles as they gear up for the start of the Winter Youth Olympic Games at the Samsung Galaxy Studio in Lillehammer.

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach visits the Samsung Galaxy Studio in Lillehammer before the start of the Winter Youth Olympic Games.

 On February 11, 2016, IOC President Thomas Bach meets with 39 Young Ambassadors from 39 countries

The Young Ambassadors program demonstrates just one of the unique elements of the YOG, along with the Young Reporter and Athlete Role Model initiatives. Samsung has pledged its support to the program by supplying a Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ to each Young Ambassador, enabling mobile technology to enhance their YOG experience – sharing stories, interacting and promoting the YOG in their countries.

Members of the Lillehammer 2016 Young Ambassadors program mingle and take selfies with the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ before the start of the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach meets with the 39 members of the IOC Young Ambassadors program before the start of the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games.

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach takes a selfie on the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ with members of IOC Young Ambassadors program, sharing the excitement of Winter Youth Olympic Games

Members of the IOC Young Ambassadors program join together at the Samsung Galaxy Studio in Lillehammer before the start of the Winter Youth Olympic Games.

Two IOC Young Ambassadors pose for a photo together at the Samsung Galaxy Studio in Lillehammer before the start of the Winter Youth Olympic Games

IOC Young Ambassadors sit in a 4D motion chair to experience the innovative Ski Jumping VR film at the Samsung Galaxy Studio in Lillehammer; the film is displayed through the Samsung Galaxy smartphone and compatible Gear VR

Two IOC Young Ambassadors visit the Samsung Galaxy Studio in Lillehammer to test out the Galaxy S6 edge+ which they’ll be using throughout the Winter Youth Olympic Games to document their experiences and share with the world