The #SportOnSocial League Table launched in 2017 to rank the social media performance of Olympic International Federations.
Now in its 6th year, it’s widely considered the no.1 social media benchmarking tool in Olympic sport.
The #SportOnSocial 2022 League Table looks back at an incredible year of sport that included the most connected Summer Olympic Games ever.
In addition to ranking social media performance, we've also includes the usual mix of top-level interviews and platform-specific industry trends.
I hope you enjoy this year's League Table!
Ollie Davis
Head of Research & Insight

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Virtual Roundtable
How can brands and rights holders work together more effectively on digital?
Listen to July’s #SportOnSocial Roundtable.
The panel includes:
– Sophie Morris, Director, Millharbour Marketing
– Matt Pound, Marketing Director, International Table Tennis Federation
– Chris Paget, Partner, Sports Group at Sheridans
Virtual Roundtable
How to grow and engage audiences outside event time in a post COVID world
Listen to June’s #SportOnSocial Roundtable.
The panel includes:
– Richard Pettit, Senior Manager Athlete Engagement, IOC
– Joseph Villeflayoux, CMO, Hurricane Group (FISE)
– Michelle Sammet, Stakeholder Communications Manager, World Athletics
Football During Lockdown
The impact on players' social media influence
COVID-19 struck and live football … stopped.
Footballers were left wondering:
– How can I continue to build a sustainable social media audience?
Brands were left with the question:
– Is it still worth investing in footballers?
Virtual Roundtable
Should International Federations work more closely with athletes?
Listen to our first ever #SportOnSocial Roundtable.
The panel includes:
– Redtorch CEO Jonny Murch
– Strategy Director Chris Argyle-Robinson
– Digital Insight Analyst Joritse Onuwaje
Covid 19 + Social Media
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#SportOnSocial League Table
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