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Sportcal.com’s seminar on ‘Sports Media Rights’ in January
MUMBAI: Sportcal.com is organising a conference on 24 January 2006 in London.
Sports Media Rights – The New Market will explore recent developments in the sports rights market through a series of debates and discussions.The conference will consist of four main panel sessions that will discuss recent changes in the sports media rights landscape and how they affect sports federations/rights-holders, television, new media and sports agencies.
Speakers will include SportFive CEO Philip Cordes, FA Premier League intl broadcasting and media ops head Phil Lines, TWI CEO Bill Sinrich and FIH marketing manager Steven Morris.
Key issues that will be discussed include:
Should a sports body sell its own rights in-house or use a sports agency?
What is the value of free-to-air television coverage of a sports event versus pay-television?
Should sports bodies hold out for a rights fee for television coverage of their events or offer them to broadcasters free and seek to pay for them through sponsorship?
What is the value of traditional television coverage versus new media such as broadband and mobile?
What are the risks and benefits of unbundling new media rights from television rights?
How are owners packaging rights to maximise income and comply with regulatory obligations?
What are the trends in major soccer league values? Does the recent French Ligue 1 deal give any encouragement to other leagues, such as the Bundesliga?
What are the implications of the decisions of the IOC and Fifa to agree new deals with the EBU?
How far have separate markets for wireless/broadband rights developed?
Why cant rights-owners demand the same premium for wireless rights exclusivity as with TV rights?
What are the new options for sports federations to get exposure for their events (and sponsors)?
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.
