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Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2026 to be broadcast live on Eurosport
NEW DELHI: Badminton fans have a new reason to tune in this January. The Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2026 will be broadcast live on Eurosport, after the Badminton Association of India joined hands with the global sports network to beam the country’s flagship badminton event to homes nationwide.
The Super 750 tournament will run from January 13 to 18 at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, with Eurosport and Eurosport HD delivering live coverage from Centre Court along with key matches from other courts. Viewers can also expect highlights, player interviews and additional programming across the six-day spectacle.
Now in its 24th edition, the India Open has grown from a niche tournament into a marquee stop on the BWF World Tour. This year’s move to a larger venue underlines that rise, with Olympic champions, world number ones and India’s leading shuttlers all set to take the court.
Badminton Association of India’s general secretary Sanjay Mishra, said the partnership reflects the sport’s surging popularity. “The India Open has evolved steadily in both quality and following. Working with Eurosport helps us reach a wider television audience and makes it easier for fans across the country to stay connected with the action.”
Eurosport’s involvement adds international heft to the tournament. Known for its premium sports coverage and broad global reach, the network will help shine a brighter spotlight on Indian badminton, not just at home but across multiple territories.
As a Super 750 event, the India Open offers players up to 11,000 ranking points and a prize pool of $950,000, ensuring high stakes and high intensity on court. Off it, organisers promise an enhanced fan experience to match the growing buzz around the sport.
Tickets are already on sale online, starting at Rs 400, with phased offers available. Whether you are a die-hard badminton follower or simply enjoy top-class sport, this January’s shuttle battles are set to be hard to ignore.
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.
