Belden and Gravity Media Partner to Support “The Beautiful Game” by Providing Broadcast Infrastructure Solutions in Four Stadiums in the Qatar Region

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Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC) and Gravity Media have successfully completed broadcast installation projects at four stadiums for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. With this partnership, the companies designed, supplied, and installed advanced broadcast cabling systems, ensuring state-of-the-art technology for the event. This includes capabilities for over 50 camera positions at each venue. The projects contribute to the long-term functionality of the stadiums while enhancing the viewing experience for billions worldwide.

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• Successful completion of broadcast installations at four major stadiums for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
• Advanced broadcast cabling solutions to support over 50 camera positions per stadium.
• Long-term functionality and sustainability of broadcast systems enhanced.

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Marking the One-Year Countdown, Projects Are Now Complete at the Stadiums Hosting the World’s Largest Football Tournament

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global supplier of specialty networking solutions, and Gravity Media, a leading global provider of complex live broadcast facilities and production services, are excited to announce their involvement in four major stadiums hosting the world’s biggest football tournament taking place in Qatar in 2022.

In 2010, it was announced that Qatar will host the eagerly anticipated tournament, and Gravity Media and Belden were then awarded the projects to deliver broadcast systems for four stadiums for the first ever tournament of its kind in the Arab world. Since then, Qatar has been a hive of activity as it equips the host stadiums with the latest broadcast technology. And November 21 officially kicked off the one-year countdown to the opening of the world’s biggest football tournament.

Gravity Media partnered with its long-term supplier Belden to design, supply, install, test and commission the broadcast cabling systems for the opening match venue Al Bayt Stadium, Al Thumama Stadium, Khalifa International Stadium and Ahmed bin Ali Stadium. Gravity Media shaped the project design using input from local broadcasters and its expertise with high-profile international federations.

“It was an honor to be involved in such prestigious projects,” says Eamonn Dowdall, Executive Director for Gravity Media. “With the combined expertise of Belden and Gravity Media, the solutions provided will support the stadiums’ needs well into the future.”

The respective installations required Belden’s innovative broadcast solutions including SMPTE, Triax, Video, Multi Core Audio, and single-mode fiber cable – enabling host broadcasters to connect their facilities to 50+ camera positions in each of the stadiums which includes interviews, arrivals and other off-field activities. This will enable broadcasters to transmit content to billions of fans around the world while simultaneously future proofing the stadiums’ systems for long-term, sustainable use.

Fans will be treated to four matches per day during the group stage – another first – and last just 28 days, culminating in the final on Saturday 18 December 2022, also marking Qatar’s National Day.

About Belden

Belden Inc. delivers a comprehensive product portfolio designed to meet the mission-critical network infrastructure needs of industrial and enterprise markets. With innovative solutions targeted at reliable and secure transmission of rapidly growing amounts of data, audio and video needed for today's applications, Belden is at the center of the global transformation to a connected world. Founded in 1902, the company is headquartered in St. Louis and has manufacturing capabilities in North America, Europe, Africa and Asia. For more information, visit us at www.belden.com; follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Belden, Belden Sending All The Right Signals, and the Belden logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Belden Inc. or its affiliated companies in the United States and other jurisdictions. Belden and other parties may also have trademark rights in other terms used herein.

About Gravity Media

Gravity Media is a leading global provider of complex live broadcast facilities and production services to content owners, creators and distributors. We use the collective pull of our people and resources to capture, craft and create world-class content that inspires and excites. Our 500 people serve clients across the sport, media, news and entertainment industries from bases in the UK, Australia, USA, France, Germany and Qatar. Are you designing or building a future-proof arena or stadium fit for international standards? If so, reach out to Gravity Media’s expert Systems Integration team, email enquiries@gravitymedia.com.

Gravity Media is a brand-new company with a 30-year pedigree, a force to be reckoned with formed by the coming together of four well known broadcast and production houses: Gearhouse Broadcast, HyperActive Broadcast, Input Media and Chief Entertainment.

Find out more at gravitymedia.com

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Mary Melchiorre

Marketing Manager, Belden

+1 514-822-7047

mary.melchiorre@belden.com

Tia Maletta

Marketing Manager, Gravity Media

+44 1923 589425

tia.maletta@gravitymedia.com

Source: Belden Inc.

FAQ

What projects has Belden Inc. completed for the 2022 FIFA World Cup?

Belden Inc. completed broadcast installations at four stadiums for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

What is the significance of Belden's involvement in the World Cup 2022?

Belden's involvement supports advanced broadcast technology, enhancing the viewing experience for billions worldwide.

How many camera positions will be supported by the systems installed by Belden?

The systems installed by Belden will support over 50 camera positions in each stadium.

When did the one-year countdown to the World Cup 2022 officially begin?

The one-year countdown officially began on November 21, 2021.

What is the stock symbol for Belden Inc.?

The stock symbol for Belden Inc. is BDC.