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Copa del Rey to be Broadcast Exclusively on FanCode
Mumbai: FanCode, India’s sports destination, has acquired exclusive rights to broadcast the Copa del Rey matches in India. The first semi-final will see Osasuna face Athletic Club on March 2 before the El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona on March 3.
Fans will have the choice of accessing their favorite game with a Match Pass or can choose to watch all the five games with a Tour Pass.
This comes on the heels of the successful Carabao Cup showcase by the platform, which was met with great enthusiasm by football fans across the country.
Football fans can watch all the action from the Copa del Rey on FanCode’s mobile app (Android, iOS, TV), TV app available on Android TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Jio STB, Samsung TV, and www.fancode.com.
Copa del Rey is the premier cup competition in Spain and El Clasico is considered one of the biggest sporting events in the world. Stars like Karim Benzema, Vinicius Jr., Raphinha, Ousmane Dembele, Luka Modric, Iker Munain amongst others will feature.
The acquisition of broadcast rights for the Copa del Rey is a significant development for FanCode, as it further solidifies the platform as the go-to destination for accessing marquee sports events across the world. Besides football, fans have a choice of accessing multiple live sports events including cricket, hockey, basketball and rugby.
Full schedule of Copa del Rey is as below:
Semi-final
1st Leg
- Osasuna vs Athletic Club, March 2, 1:30 AM IST
- Real Madrid vs Barcelona, March 3, 1:30 AM IST
2nd Leg
- Athletic Club vs Osasuna, April 5, 1:30 AM IST
- Barcelona vs Real Madrid, April 6, 1:30 AM IST
Final
- May 6, Timings TBC.
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.
