OLYMPIC BROADCASTING SERVICES VANCOUVER (OBSV). As a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympic Broadcast Services (a management company set up by the IOC) OBSV was created to serve as the host broadcaster for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver. As host broadcaster, OBSV is responsible for producing and distributing the unbiased radio and television coverage for the Olympic Winter Games. In conjunction with this coverage, OBSV also provides various facilities and services to international broadcasting companies which are commonly referred to as the Rights Holding Broadcasters.