Cycling
NPO Responds to Criticism Over Interrupted Broadcast of Women's Cycling World Championship Final
The Dutch public broadcaster NPO defended its decision to switch channels during the live broadcast of the Women's Cycling World Championship final, which sparked anger on social media. Presenter Dione de Graaff announced the shift to digital channel NPO 1 Extra after 78 kilometers remained, as linear programming took precedence. The NPO stated it aims to serve viewers best by occasionally switching channels depending on other programming needs, ensuring the race was still available live on TV and online via NPO Start.
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