Doi has a professional cycling career spanning approximately 15 years and was the 2012 Japan National Champion. In addition to his extensive experience with top professional teams, he is a widely recognized sportsman in both Asia and Europe, possessing a wealth of knowledge from the peloton and a relentless pursuit of the latest cycling products. Suzuki, who will lead in all technical aspects, distinct from Doi's rider experience, will be responsible for technical and bicycle maintenance segments.

Yukihiro Doi, lead presenter for GCN Japan, commented as follows:
“I am truly delighted to be a part of GCN Japan, the first cycling-related video content creator specifically for Japanese viewers. Together with Mr. Suzuki, I hope to build a wonderful relationship with both passionate fans and cycling beginners. I am also excited to share the charm of this beautiful country, Japan, through cycling. We will be introducing global cycling news, the latest products, cutting-edge technology, and providing exclusive and original insights into professional teams and various races several times a week.”

With the 2020 major event in Tokyo on the horizon and Japanese cycling culture undergoing remarkable development, GCN Japan aims to deliver new original content to an even wider audience of cycling fans. From advice and tutorials on bicycle maintenance, summaries of road race action, to the latest product and technology news from Japan and around the world, GCN Japan will present a fresh lineup, never before seen in Japan, in an unprecedented way.

Simon Wear, Founder and CEO of Play Sports Group, stated:
“For us, with over 3.6 million subscribers primarily in English and Spanish speaking regions, entering the Japanese market feels like a natural progression. The Japanese cycling market continues to grow significantly year by year, and we see a nationwide demand for new and exciting product technologies, race news, and general cycling information. Following the success of our existing GCN channels, including GCN en Español and more recently GCN Italia, we are excited to create and deliver exciting new videos in Japanese for the millions of cycling fans in Japan.”

“We believe that the Japanese production team, including Yukihiro Doi and Kunihiro Suzuki, are the best possible members to produce GCN's unique, informative, inspiring, and engaging video content in Japanese, which has been well-received worldwide. We look forward to building lasting relationships with many people who enjoy cycling not only in Japan but across all of Asia.”

Play Sports Group places great importance on meeting the needs of the Japanese market. To this end, the company is currently seeking many talented professionals who speak Japanese to support this promising channel and the company's growth.

About Play Sports Group
Play Sports Group is a leading collective of cycling digital video creators distributed on YouTube and Facebook, and also a digital sports media company focused on the world of cycling. By combining a deep passion for bicycles with world-leading expertise in video and digital distribution, they have established a leadership position in the market.

We currently operate seven market-leading YouTube channels: 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, and GMBN Tech. Combined with various related media platforms, we have attracted over 3.6 million subscribers and millions of fans, building one of the world's largest online video cycling communities with a total of 8,539 years and 183 days of watch time, 12.5 million likes on videos, and 55 million monthly views.

For more information about Play Sports Network, please visit www.playsportsnetwork.com. For SHIFT Active Media, please visit www.shiftactivemedia.com.

About Discovery

Discovery, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the world's largest provider of real-life entertainment, creating inspiring, informative, and entertaining content for passionate fans around the globe. Producing over 8,000 hours of original programming annually, they have achieved top rankings across all genres. Their content is available on every screen in 220 countries and regions, in approximately 50 languages. They offer direct-to-consumer (D2C) streaming services such as GO, TV Everywhere apps, Eurosport Player, and MotorTrend OnDemand, utilizing innovative technology. They also share content prioritizing digital distribution with Group Nine Media and have established a partnership with the PGA Tour to deliver content to golf fans worldwide.

In addition to Discovery's own brands such as Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, and Science Channel, they also operate OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network in the US, Discovery Kids in Latin America, and Eurosport, which provides comprehensive sports information including the Olympics in Europe.

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