With the launch of GCN JAPAN, the Global Cycling Network (GCN) has entered Asia.

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Release issuance company: Discovery Japan Co., Ltd.

June 2019 -British, Bath: US Discovery, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as Discovery), Play Sports Group (PSG), the world's largest cycling channel, global cycling network (GCN), is the first dedicated channel in Asia. We have announced the establishment of GCN Japan. GCN Japan, established in June 2019, is the first new channel since Discovery has invested in the parent company Play Sports Group (PSG) early this year. This Japanese channel distributes original cycling content to Japan based on the success of existing GCN, GCN, GCN Tech, GCN Enespañol, and his GCN Italia. (GCN Japan YouTube Channel URL: https://www.youtube.com/gcnjapan) Play Sports Group is a former professional cyclist and a winner Yukihiro Doi, a former professional cyclist in this channel. We will also announce that we will welcome you as a lead presenter. Doi is a veteran who spent more than eight years at the European Skills Shimano / Argos Shimano team. In addition to Doi, former lecturer Kuni Suzuki, a former lecturer at the Tokyo Cycle Design College, which is famous internationally, will also be the presenter. Doi has been a professional solution for about 15 years, and is also the 2012 Japan Championship champion. He is a sportsman who is widely known in both Asia and Europe, in addition to many years of experience in the top professional team, with a wealth of knowledge from Peloton and has a relaxed exploration of cycling products. increase. Suzuki is the lead of other technical -related overalls from Mr. Doi, who has such a professional rider experience, and is responsible for technical and bicycle maintenance systems. GCN Japan's lead presenter, Yukihiro Doi commented: "I'm really happy to be a member of GCN JAPAN, the first cycling -related video content creator specializing in Japanese viewers. With Mr. Suzuki, very passionate fans, but also cycling beginners. I would like to build a relationship. I am excited to be able to disseminate the charm of this beautiful country through bicycles. From now on, the latest products, as well as the world's bicycle news, as well as the world's bicycle news. Introducing cutting -edge technologies and providing exclusive and original insights for professional teams and various races. " Now that cycling culture is undergoing remarkable development, we aim to provide new original content to more cycling fans. We will deliver new lineups that you can see for the first time in Japan, including the advice and tutorials of bicycle maintenance, and the latest products and technical news in Japan and the world. Simon Wear, the founder and CEO of Play Sports Group, states: "I feel that entering the Japanese market is a natural flow for our company, mainly in English -speaking and Spanish -speaking countries, is a natural flow. The Japanese cycling market is growing every year. I feel that there is a demand for new attractive product technology, race news, and general cycling information all over the country. Following the success of existing GCN channels, including GCN En Español and recently GCN Italia, in Japan I am looking forward to creating and distributing new videos by exciting in Japanese to millions of cycling fans. " I believe that GCN's unique and enlightened and attractive video content is the best member of GCN in Japanese. Many will continue to enjoy cycling not only in Japan but also all over Asia. I am looking forward to building a permanent relationship with people. "PLAY SPORTS Group is very important to meet the needs of the Japanese market. Therefore, the company is currently looking for a lot of competent experts who can speak Japanese to support the future channel and the growth of the company. ### Note to editors: GCN Japan channel regularly posts content to www.youtube.com/gcnjapan. GCN JAPAN Trailer Video: Https: //www.youtube.com/watch? V = Kwaisb_9kzw, GCN has been shooting from the strikes and symbolic climbing around the world, and so far, PRO PELOTON. We have succeeded in shooting from inside the private factory. GCN JAPAN offers global GCN content and provides Japan's unique content. Play Sports Group Play Sports Group is one of the world's leading creators of cycling digital videos distributed on YouTube and Facebook. We are a digital sports media company focusing on the world of cycling. By combining deep affection for bicycles with video and digital distribution world -leading expertise, we have established leadership in the market.当社はすでに市場をリードする７つのYouTubeチャンネル: Global Cycling Network, Global Cycling Network en Español, Global Cycling Network Italia, Global Mountain Bike Network, Global Triathlon Network, Electric Mountain Bike Network, GCN Tech, GMBN Techを運営していincrease. It has attracted more than 3.6 million subscribers and millions of fans, including various related media platforms. The world's largest online video cycling community was built with a total of 8,539 viewing times, 12.5 million good viewing time, and 55 million monthly viewing. Register GCN on YouTube, follow the Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, subscribe to Gmbn on YouTube, and follow Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Furthermore, subscribe to GCN Japan on YouTube and follow Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The Play Sports Group, headquartered in Baths in the UK, is also the home of SHIFT Active Media, a cycling media agency, which has been developing and won with multiple brands famous in the cycling world. Play Sports Group is a subsidiary of Discovery in the United States. For more information about Play Sports Network, see www.playsportsnetwork.com. For Shift active media, see www.shiftActiveMedia.com. Discovery Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ: Disca, Discb, Disck) is the world's largest real life entertainment company, inspires enthusiastic fans around the world, provides new information, and provides entertainment. We are developing content. We produced original programs for more than 8,000 hours a year, and have been producing to reign in all fields. We provide programs that can be watched in 220 countries and regions, and about 50 languages ​​on every screen. Share GOUP Nine Media with GOUP Nine Media, which gives direct distribution services for D2C, such as GO and TV EVERYWHERE version apps, Eurosport Player and Motortrend ondemand, and digital distribution. We have built and distributed to the world's golf fans. 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