Panasonic LUMIX S Series to capture Team GB success at Minsk 2019 European Games

• The LUMIX S series kit will accompany Team GB sports photographer, Sam Mellish to the 2^nd European Games held in Minsk

• The S1 and S1R will be the sole cameras used for Team GB at the Games to document the athletes’ success

Following an incredible celebration of sport at the Minsk 2019 Opening Ceremony, Panasonic LUMIX S Series will begin to capture all the action of Team GB live at the 2019 European Games.

Held 21 June to 30 June 2019, the 2^nd European Games, hosted by the Republic of Belarus, will hold competitions in 15 sports, eight of which will become qualifiers to the Olympic Games 2020 in Tokyo.

Team GB sports photographer, Sam Mellish, will follow the athletes’ journey in Minsk and document their success over the nine day event on the new full-frame LUMIX S Series cameras and lenses, enabling him to capture seamless shots of Team GB in outstanding quality.

Team GB Director of Communications, Scott Field, said: “The European Games are an important stop on the road to next year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo for many of our athletes. Working with Panasonic LUMIX has once again shown their commitment and desire to promote and support Team GB.”

Mike Owen, Professional Imaging Marketing Manager at Panasonic, said: “We are delighted to support Team GB in their journey to sporting success and document their victories through LUMIX. Our new S Series cameras are the perfect tool for photographer Sam Mellish to capture the range of sports in incredible image quality and bring the Games to life for fans in the UK over the next week.”

Follow @LUMIXUK and @TeamGB for the LUMIX Photo of the Day live from Minsk 2019.