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BWF Yonex Sunrise India Open coming exclusively to Eurosport
Mumbai: Warner Bros Discovery has announced the acquisition of exclusive broadcast rights for the BWF Yonex Sunrise India Open. The country’s Super 750 badminton tournament on the BWF World Tour will see some of the world’s top Shuttlers compete at New Delhi’s K. D. Jadhav Indoor Hall from 16 – 21 January and viewers can catch all the live action on Eurosport India.
The second highest level of competition on the tour, India’s national open will be played as Super 750 event for the second consecutive year. The Indian contingent will be led by world number eight and Asian Games bronze medallist H. S. Prannoy alongside Lakshya Sen, S Kidambi and Priyanshu Rajawat in the men’s singles, while in the men’s double, the crack Indian pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy / Chirag Shetty will look to bring the title back home as they enter the home tournament as second seed. While the pair of Tanisha Crasto / Ashwini Ponnappa and Treesa Jolly / Gayatri Gopichand will lead the show for India in the women’s double category.
Warner Bros Discovery head of distribution, Eurosport, South Asia Ruchir Jain said, “Eurosport continues to pride itself in bringing world class live sporting action to fans across India and we are thrilled to show the BWF Yonex Sunrise Indian Open to our 2023 offering for the second year in a row. This year’s tournament is sure to deepen the nation’s love for the sport with our top players taking on the court – we look forward to all the action and excitement.”
Among the top international shuttlers, none other than Viktor Axlesen of Denmark and An Se-young of South Korea, world number one Men’s & Women’s shuttlers respectively, will be on show in the national capital. Other prominent names include Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist and Asian Games Gold medal winner, Anthony Sinisuka Ginting from Singapore along with former Olympic champion Carolina Marin of Spain and reigning women’s Olympic Champion Chen Yufei of China. The tournament will also feature top seeded pairs from the men’s, women’s & mixed doubles categories, from across the globe.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
