DStv has introduced a mixed-bag of Olympic programming guaranteed to keep viewers in the spirit of the games.

Given the scale of the event – 39 disciplines spread across 26 sports over 17 days – SuperSport will not only have eight dedicated channels, but have included a new HD channel which is being launched by SuperSport on DStv specifically for the London Games.

1 August 2012
Inside the Middle East on CNN at 18:30
This month, Inside the Middle East aims for Olympic gold, exploring stories of adversity, faith, and triumph in the world of Middle Eastern sports.

2 August 2012.
Up Close with Blanka Vlasic on TRACE Sports at 21:30
Blanka Vlasic tells us about her journey to success and takes us to her favourite places.

4 August 2012
Top 20 Sexiest Male Athletes on TRACE Sports at 23:30
Discover the Top 20 of the sexiest male Olympians.

Up Close with Michael Phelps on TRACE Sports at 19:00
Michael Phelps invites you to delve into his career, from his beginnings in swimming pools in Baltimore to his dazzling victories at the Olympic Games in Athens and Beijing.

11 August
Top 20 Sexiest Female Athletes on TRACE Sports at 23:30
Who will be named the sexiest female athlete of this year's Games?

29 August
Paralympics start!
Coverage will be broadcast on SuperSport 6 throughout each day, with an emphasis on African and SA contestants.

Magazine Shows on SuperSport
London Calling
London Calling will be broadcast on weekends (08:00-09:30), with an additional show on Women’s Day (August 9).

Mind the Gap
A daily 15-minute show hosted by the inimitable Neil Andrews and former Olympic football champion Daniel Amokachi.

(Date and times subject to change)