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150 days to go: Sony Sports Network galvanizes the nation to support the Indian contingent at the 2022 Asian Games
Mumbai: Sony Sports Network (SSN), India’s leading sports broadcaster, has initiated the 150-day countdown for the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022. The primary objective of this endeavor is to instill a sense of national pride in the Indian athletes and garner unwavering support from the country as they participate in the games.
In furtherance of this goal, Sony Sports Network will telecast a special interview – Phir Se Hum Honge Kamyab with Raja Randhir Singh – Asian Games Special. The show will feature former Olympian and Arjuna Awardee & Olympic Council of Asia acting president Raja Randhir Singh narrating his own success story, paying tribute to the athletes, and emphasizing the crucial role of federations in ensuring success at multi-disciplinary events. Additionally, Singh will shed light on the level of preparedness of the Indian contingent for the upcoming Asian Games.
Following the success of the ‘Hum Honge Kamyab’ campaign in galvanizing the nation to support the Indian contingent at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the broadcaster has launched another motivational initiative. The ‘Hum Hai, Zidd pe Sawaar, Iss Baar, Sau Paar, Phir Se, Hum Honge Kamyaab!’ campaign aims to inspire the Indian contingent to achieve an exceptional feat of securing 100+ medals at the 2022 Asian Games.
Sony Pictures Networks India chief revenue officer – distribution & international business and head – sports business Rajesh Kaul said, “The ‘Hum Hai, Zidd pe Sawaar, Iss Baar, Sau Paar, Phir Se, Hum Honge Kamyaab!’ campaign kickstarts the 150 days to go countdown for the games. With a total of 69 medal, the 2018 edition of the Games was instrumental in shaping the future of Indian sports. Our campaign aims to motivate athletes at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 to take a step further and surpass the Hundred-medal mark.”
Singh said, “India’s meteoric rise at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 was a testament to our resilience. In 2021, the ‘Hum Honge Kamyaab!’ slogan solidified our belief in a bright future of Indian sports, and in the year 2023, the nation will rise with a new hope – Hum Hai, Zidd pe Sawaar, Iss Baar, Sau Paar, Phir Se, Hum Honge Kamyaab!”
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.
