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Ten Sports acquires rights for Sultan Aslan Shah hockey
MUMBAI: Looking to further cement its relationship with hockey Ten Sports has taken the exclusive rights to show the Sultan Aslan Shah hockey in India. The seven nation event takes place from 8-18 January 2004.
The tournament will feature both India and defending champions Pakistan in their last clash before the Olympic qualifiers in March. World Champions Germany, Asian Games champions South Korea, Australia, Spain, and Malaysia make up the rest of a strong field. The Bukhatir broadcaster will show 21 of the 24 games live with highlights of all games.
The broadcaster’ s programming VP Peter Hutton added, “it’s a great acquisition for us and further cements our relationship with quality international hockey. We’ve been thrilled with the response to the telecasts of the Champions Trophy hockey events on Ten Sports, and now we’re looking forward to a great year of hockey on the channel”
Ten Sports will also show exclusive live coverage of India and Pakistan’s attempts to qualify for the Olympics in the March qualifying tournament in Spain as well as the Mens Champions Trophy from Lahore in December and the Womens Champions Trophy from Argentina in November.
2004 promises to be a bonanza year for the channel with Saurav’s boys visiting Pakistan. The channel will also showcase Australia and South Africa touring Sri Lanka as well as England’s tour of the West Indies.
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.
