Olly Hogben
@ollyhogben.bsky.social
TV sports commentator covering the Olympics, Paralympics, and other multi-sport games. Have commentated 86 sports, but best known for gymnastics, football, racket sports, and floorball.
One of my favourite events of the year! I’ll be presenting today through to Sunday at the Surrey Sports Park for the British Gymnastics Classic Challenge Championships. Do come and enjoy what should be a great competition!
November 14, 2025 at 12:39 PM
One of my favourite events of the year! I’ll be presenting today through to Sunday at the Surrey Sports Park for the British Gymnastics Classic Challenge Championships. Do come and enjoy what should be a great competition!
One final match for me on the FIFA U-17 World Cup before stepping away for three days to commentate the Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships in Pamplona 🇪🇸.
I'll be covering Fiji 🇫🇯 v Belgium 🇧🇪 in 20 minutes for the worldwide English-language coverage. Do please join me if you can!
I'll be covering Fiji 🇫🇯 v Belgium 🇧🇪 in 20 minutes for the worldwide English-language coverage. Do please join me if you can!
November 6, 2025 at 2:14 PM
One final match for me on the FIFA U-17 World Cup before stepping away for three days to commentate the Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships in Pamplona 🇪🇸.
I'll be covering Fiji 🇫🇯 v Belgium 🇧🇪 in 20 minutes for the worldwide English-language coverage. Do please join me if you can!
I'll be covering Fiji 🇫🇯 v Belgium 🇧🇪 in 20 minutes for the worldwide English-language coverage. Do please join me if you can!
Another fixture in the FIFA U-17 World Cup is coming up for me; I'll be bringing you coverage of the United States of America's meeting with Burkina Faso in 40 mins.
Join me if you can at the top of the hour for 🇺🇸 v 🇧🇫, live on your local channel or: www.plus.fifa.com/en/content/u...
Join me if you can at the top of the hour for 🇺🇸 v 🇧🇫, live on your local channel or: www.plus.fifa.com/en/content/u...
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November 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Another fixture in the FIFA U-17 World Cup is coming up for me; I'll be bringing you coverage of the United States of America's meeting with Burkina Faso in 40 mins.
Join me if you can at the top of the hour for 🇺🇸 v 🇧🇫, live on your local channel or: www.plus.fifa.com/en/content/u...
Join me if you can at the top of the hour for 🇺🇸 v 🇧🇫, live on your local channel or: www.plus.fifa.com/en/content/u...
Really excited to be commentating the worldwide English-language coverage of England 🏴 v Venezuela 🇻🇪 at the FIFA U-17 World Cup. Do please join me if you can in 25 mins for all of the action.
Live on your local channel or worldwide at the link below!
www.plus.fifa.com/en/live-sche...
Live on your local channel or worldwide at the link below!
www.plus.fifa.com/en/live-sche...
FIFA+
www.plus.fifa.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Really excited to be commentating the worldwide English-language coverage of England 🏴 v Venezuela 🇻🇪 at the FIFA U-17 World Cup. Do please join me if you can in 25 mins for all of the action.
Live on your local channel or worldwide at the link below!
www.plus.fifa.com/en/live-sche...
Live on your local channel or worldwide at the link below!
www.plus.fifa.com/en/live-sche...
It means so much to me when gymnastics parents reach out because I’ve said something on air that they felt did justice to their child. I love researching athletes and trying to tell their stories. The clear issue here is that I don’t have the necessary scientific vocabulary to explain James’ life 😂!
@ollyhogben.bsky.social really does his homework on gymnastics. Here he is, commentating for Australian James Hardy at University Games, July 2025.
Thanks Olly, we love you!
Thanks Olly, we love you!
November 2, 2025 at 1:06 PM
It means so much to me when gymnastics parents reach out because I’ve said something on air that they felt did justice to their child. I love researching athletes and trying to tell their stories. The clear issue here is that I don’t have the necessary scientific vocabulary to explain James’ life 😂!
I really enjoy commentating archery; I've been lucky enough to cover it at two editions of the Olympics and Paralympics, and like being part of the regular season when I get the chance. I'll be commentating both days of finals at the Swiss Open this weekend, starting in 15 mins!
November 1, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I really enjoy commentating archery; I've been lucky enough to cover it at two editions of the Olympics and Paralympics, and like being part of the regular season when I get the chance. I'll be commentating both days of finals at the Swiss Open this weekend, starting in 15 mins!
We’re beaming with joy here in Jakarta. Please join me and @blythelawrence.bsky.social for the Women’s All-Around Final in 30 minutes! It’s going to be a fascinating final!
Our commentary is on the worldwide English-language broadcast, so we may or may not be available in your region.
Our commentary is on the worldwide English-language broadcast, so we may or may not be available in your region.
October 23, 2025 at 10:53 AM
We’re beaming with joy here in Jakarta. Please join me and @blythelawrence.bsky.social for the Women’s All-Around Final in 30 minutes! It’s going to be a fascinating final!
Our commentary is on the worldwide English-language broadcast, so we may or may not be available in your region.
Our commentary is on the worldwide English-language broadcast, so we may or may not be available in your region.
MADE IT TO JAKARTA WITH AN HOUR TO SPARE! YESSSSSS!
If you thought it was disappointing that I was going to miss it, it’ll be even more disappointing now I’m here! 🥳
Join me and @blythelawrence.bsky.social (who was getting ready to call this whole thing alone) at 18.20 local time here in Jakarta.
If you thought it was disappointing that I was going to miss it, it’ll be even more disappointing now I’m here! 🥳
Join me and @blythelawrence.bsky.social (who was getting ready to call this whole thing alone) at 18.20 local time here in Jakarta.
October 22, 2025 at 10:40 AM
MADE IT TO JAKARTA WITH AN HOUR TO SPARE! YESSSSSS!
If you thought it was disappointing that I was going to miss it, it’ll be even more disappointing now I’m here! 🥳
Join me and @blythelawrence.bsky.social (who was getting ready to call this whole thing alone) at 18.20 local time here in Jakarta.
If you thought it was disappointing that I was going to miss it, it’ll be even more disappointing now I’m here! 🥳
Join me and @blythelawrence.bsky.social (who was getting ready to call this whole thing alone) at 18.20 local time here in Jakarta.
Working on the Grand Sumo Tournament at the @royalalberthall.bsky.social this past week has been incredible - a true dream come true. A diverse portfolio of talks, voiceovers, and writing articles about one of my favourite sports. Now to Jakarta and the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships!
October 19, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Working on the Grand Sumo Tournament at the @royalalberthall.bsky.social this past week has been incredible - a true dream come true. A diverse portfolio of talks, voiceovers, and writing articles about one of my favourite sports. Now to Jakarta and the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships!
It warms my heart that there are genuinely people out there who enjoy this about my commentary.
Who's ready for @ollyhogben.bsky.social to teach them some new world history and geography facts this week?
October 18, 2025 at 11:53 PM
It warms my heart that there are genuinely people out there who enjoy this about my commentary.
Here we go! A huge match coming up as Indonesia 🇮🇩 meet Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 in Jeddah in qualification for the FIFA World Cup Finals. Delighted to have the opportunity to commentate this for the worldwide English-language coverage. Join me in 10 minutes if you can!
October 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Here we go! A huge match coming up as Indonesia 🇮🇩 meet Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 in Jeddah in qualification for the FIFA World Cup Finals. Delighted to have the opportunity to commentate this for the worldwide English-language coverage. Join me in 10 minutes if you can!
4 very different matches in 4 days coming up for me! I'll be on Sky Sports in the UK for Stevenage v Bromley (EFL Trophy) in around 20 mins, then tomorrow it's on to FIFA World Cup Qualifiers:
WEDS: Indonesia 🇮🇩 v Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
THUR: Liberia 🇱🇷 v Namibia 🇳🇦
FRI: São Tomé and Príncipe 🇸🇹 v Tunisia 🇹🇳
WEDS: Indonesia 🇮🇩 v Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
THUR: Liberia 🇱🇷 v Namibia 🇳🇦
FRI: São Tomé and Príncipe 🇸🇹 v Tunisia 🇹🇳
October 7, 2025 at 5:29 PM
4 very different matches in 4 days coming up for me! I'll be on Sky Sports in the UK for Stevenage v Bromley (EFL Trophy) in around 20 mins, then tomorrow it's on to FIFA World Cup Qualifiers:
WEDS: Indonesia 🇮🇩 v Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
THUR: Liberia 🇱🇷 v Namibia 🇳🇦
FRI: São Tomé and Príncipe 🇸🇹 v Tunisia 🇹🇳
WEDS: Indonesia 🇮🇩 v Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
THUR: Liberia 🇱🇷 v Namibia 🇳🇦
FRI: São Tomé and Príncipe 🇸🇹 v Tunisia 🇹🇳
One last match for me from the UEFA Under-19 Futsal EURO 2025; I'll be commentating Slovenia 🇸🇮 v Spain 🇪🇸, with coverage due to start in 20 minutes. Please join me if you can on uefa.tv!
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October 1, 2025 at 12:03 PM
One last match for me from the UEFA Under-19 Futsal EURO 2025; I'll be commentating Slovenia 🇸🇮 v Spain 🇪🇸, with coverage due to start in 20 minutes. Please join me if you can on uefa.tv!
Really looking forward to a big contest in the AFC Champions League Elite between FC Seoul 🇰🇷 and Buriram United 🇹🇭. Commentary for the worldwide English-language coverage is coming up in 20 minutes, so please join me if you can!
September 30, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Really looking forward to a big contest in the AFC Champions League Elite between FC Seoul 🇰🇷 and Buriram United 🇹🇭. Commentary for the worldwide English-language coverage is coming up in 20 minutes, so please join me if you can!
More futsal coming up for me today; I’ll be live in around 30 mins on uefa.tv for Italy 🇮🇹 v Moldova 🇲🇩. Join me if you can!
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September 29, 2025 at 2:26 PM
More futsal coming up for me today; I’ll be live in around 30 mins on uefa.tv for Italy 🇮🇹 v Moldova 🇲🇩. Join me if you can!
Really looking forward to the first of three days of commentary on the UEFA Under-19 Futsal EURO. I’ll be bringing you Portugal 🇵🇹 v Italy 🇮🇹 in 15 minutes, as the champions from 2023 get their campaign underway!
You can watch on uefa.tv!
You can watch on uefa.tv!
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September 28, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Really looking forward to the first of three days of commentary on the UEFA Under-19 Futsal EURO. I’ll be bringing you Portugal 🇵🇹 v Italy 🇮🇹 in 15 minutes, as the champions from 2023 get their campaign underway!
You can watch on uefa.tv!
You can watch on uefa.tv!
I’ll be live in 15 mins for Day 1 of the Szombathely World Challenge Cup of artistic gymnastics. Richard Drew will be with you on Day 2 tomorrow, and you can hopefully watch on the link below (depending on regional broadcasting rights wherever you are):
www.figtv.sport
www.figtv.sport
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www.figtv.sport
September 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
I’ll be live in 15 mins for Day 1 of the Szombathely World Challenge Cup of artistic gymnastics. Richard Drew will be with you on Day 2 tomorrow, and you can hopefully watch on the link below (depending on regional broadcasting rights wherever you are):
www.figtv.sport
www.figtv.sport
Last couple of matches on WTA Beijing coming up in just a moment. I'll be covering:
Ružić 🇭🇷 v Badosa 🇪🇸
Mertens 🇧🇪 v Kessler 🇺🇸
Hope you'll be able to join me!
Ružić 🇭🇷 v Badosa 🇪🇸
Mertens 🇧🇪 v Kessler 🇺🇸
Hope you'll be able to join me!
September 26, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Last couple of matches on WTA Beijing coming up in just a moment. I'll be covering:
Ružić 🇭🇷 v Badosa 🇪🇸
Mertens 🇧🇪 v Kessler 🇺🇸
Hope you'll be able to join me!
Ružić 🇭🇷 v Badosa 🇪🇸
Mertens 🇧🇪 v Kessler 🇺🇸
Hope you'll be able to join me!
Two more matches coming up for me today at the WTA China Open; I'll be covering Guo Hanyu 🇨🇳 v Wang Xiyu 🇨🇳 on Lotus Court, then Donna Vekić 🇭🇷 v Cristina Bucșa 🇪🇸 on Diamond Court after that.
Do please join me if you can! The action starts in about 25 minutes.
Do please join me if you can! The action starts in about 25 minutes.
September 25, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Two more matches coming up for me today at the WTA China Open; I'll be covering Guo Hanyu 🇨🇳 v Wang Xiyu 🇨🇳 on Lotus Court, then Donna Vekić 🇭🇷 v Cristina Bucșa 🇪🇸 on Diamond Court after that.
Do please join me if you can! The action starts in about 25 minutes.
Do please join me if you can! The action starts in about 25 minutes.
First of 3 days on WTA Beijing coming up. Join me if you can in a moment for:
Sevastova 🇱🇻 v Birrell 🇦🇺
Bronzetti 🇮🇹 v Rakhimova
Looking forward to your company!
Sevastova 🇱🇻 v Birrell 🇦🇺
Bronzetti 🇮🇹 v Rakhimova
Looking forward to your company!
September 24, 2025 at 2:45 AM
First of 3 days on WTA Beijing coming up. Join me if you can in a moment for:
Sevastova 🇱🇻 v Birrell 🇦🇺
Bronzetti 🇮🇹 v Rakhimova
Looking forward to your company!
Sevastova 🇱🇻 v Birrell 🇦🇺
Bronzetti 🇮🇹 v Rakhimova
Looking forward to your company!
Commentary on the EFL Vertu Trophy coming up in around 10 mins; live in the UK on SkySports for Bolton Wanderers v Manchester City U21s.
Please do join me if you can!
Please do join me if you can!
September 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Commentary on the EFL Vertu Trophy coming up in around 10 mins; live in the UK on SkySports for Bolton Wanderers v Manchester City U21s.
Please do join me if you can!
Please do join me if you can!
I don’t often tell personal stories, especially ones from my childhood, but I was invited to speak with All Together Now about colour blindness, and I wanted to be honest about something that means a lot to me.
I really want young people to get the support they need when they’re colour blind.
I really want young people to get the support they need when they’re colour blind.
September 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I don’t often tell personal stories, especially ones from my childhood, but I was invited to speak with All Together Now about colour blindness, and I wanted to be honest about something that means a lot to me.
I really want young people to get the support they need when they’re colour blind.
I really want young people to get the support they need when they’re colour blind.
First trampoline World Cup of the season coming up for me in 5 mins, ahead of my fifth World Championships later this year. Really looking forward to it!
September 20, 2025 at 4:21 PM
First trampoline World Cup of the season coming up for me in 5 mins, ahead of my fifth World Championships later this year. Really looking forward to it!
Delighted to be back behind the mic for a few AFC Champions League Elite matches this season, starting in just a moment with Buriram Utd 🇹🇭 v Johor Darul Ta’zim 🇲🇾. What a way to begin! Should be a fascinating and tight match!
Please join me for it if you can - kick off in 15 mins.
Please join me for it if you can - kick off in 15 mins.
September 16, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Delighted to be back behind the mic for a few AFC Champions League Elite matches this season, starting in just a moment with Buriram Utd 🇹🇭 v Johor Darul Ta’zim 🇲🇾. What a way to begin! Should be a fascinating and tight match!
Please join me for it if you can - kick off in 15 mins.
Please join me for it if you can - kick off in 15 mins.
Commentary on the WTA Korea Open coming up for me today. I'll be live at 5am GMT for two matches from Grandstand Court:
Joint 🇦🇺 v Fruhvirtová 🇨🇿
Ponchet 🇫🇷 v Seidel 🇩🇪
Please join me if you can!
Joint 🇦🇺 v Fruhvirtová 🇨🇿
Ponchet 🇫🇷 v Seidel 🇩🇪
Please join me if you can!
September 15, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Commentary on the WTA Korea Open coming up for me today. I'll be live at 5am GMT for two matches from Grandstand Court:
Joint 🇦🇺 v Fruhvirtová 🇨🇿
Ponchet 🇫🇷 v Seidel 🇩🇪
Please join me if you can!
Joint 🇦🇺 v Fruhvirtová 🇨🇿
Ponchet 🇫🇷 v Seidel 🇩🇪
Please join me if you can!