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Impact Wrestling extends partnership with Eurosport India
Mumbai: Anthem Sports & Entertainment’s professional wrestling promotion, Impact Wrestling, has partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery’s premium sports channel, Eurosport India. The partnership will ensure that viewers across India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka will continue to enjoy Impact’s world-class content.
The agreement includes live broadcasts of all live Impact Plus specials, giving Eurosport India viewers the best seats in the house for all the intense matchups, over-the-top drama, and larger-than-life competitors that only Impact can provide. Additionally, the extension features the launch of the all-new Hindi-language series Pehlwani Patakha, which showcases highlights from Impact—the promotion’s weekly flagship program, as well as exclusive matches and definitive moments from Impact Wrestling’s groundbreaking history spanning more than two decades.
Speaking about this partnership, Impact Wrestling executive VP Scott D’Amore said, “Impact Wrestling has amassed a large and loyal fan base around the world, and India has always been one of our most passionate markets.”
“We are excited to renew our successful partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery and Eurosport India, headlined by a slate of exciting live specials and the debut of the new Hindi-language series Pehlwani Patakha. We understand the power of local language in sports broadcasting and this extended partnership reinforces our commitment to customising content that caters to the Indian market while putting the spotlight on some of our prominent Indian talent, including fast-rising Punjab native Bhupinder Gujjar,” he added.
Warner Bros. Discovery South Asia head of Eurosport Ruchir Jain commented, “We are delighted to extend our partnership with Anthem Sports & Entertainment as the broadcasters for Impact Wrestling, which has received huge popularity in India through Eurosport. As one of the leaders in pro wrestling content in the Indian market, we are confident that our extension of the relationship with Impact wrestling is only going to bring more joy and happiness to our loyal fanbase.”
Since its inception in 2002, Impact has established itself as one of the largest professional wrestling organisations in the world and the premier destination for wrestling fans across the globe, enlisting legendary performers such as Ric Flair, Sting, Kurt Angle, Kevin Nash, AJ Styles, and many more throughout its storied legacy. Impact’s current roster showcases a selection of world-class athletes led by Impact World Champion Josh Alexander and Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace, X-Division Champion “Speedball” Mike Bailey, World Tag Team Champions The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson), Knockouts World Tag Team Champions VXT (Deonna Purrazzo & Chelsea Green), and Digital Media Champion Brian Myers. Other Impact superstars include Moose, Rich Swann, Sami Callihan, Matt Cardona, Eric Young, PCO, Rhino, and Trey Miguel; and the hard-hitting Knockouts Division, featuring Rosemary, Taya Valkyrie, Gisele Shaw, Mickie James, Mia Yim, and Su Yung.
In addition to India and its subcontinent, Impact Wrestling programming is televised globally in 120 countries including on fellow Anthem properties AXS TV in the US and Fight Network in Canada, as well as digitally via YouTube, Facebook and its live streaming channels available on Pluto TV, Roku, Xumo and other free ad-supported platforms.
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.
