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

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 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.

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