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Eurosport India bags broadcasting rights for Quadrangular T20I Oman series
Mumbai: Eurosport India, Discovery Network’s premium sports brand has announced the acquisition of the broadcast rights for the upcoming Quadrangular T20I- Oman 2022 series. The tournament will be available to watch on Eurosport, Eurosport HD, and streaming platform – discovery+.
The matches will be played in a round-robin format where the four teams will face each other over a course of four days. The series is scheduled to take place from 11-14 February, with two matches being played back-to-back on 11, 12, and 14 February.
The series will act as the last preparation ground for all four teams, ahead of the T20 World Cup Global Qualifier Group A, scheduled to take place later this month. Hosts Oman will play along with Ireland, Nepal, and United Arab Emirates. Among the four teams, Nepal is currently the highest-ranked at 12th place in the ICC Men’s T20I team rankings, followed by Ireland, UAE and Oman at 13th, 15th and 17th positions respectively.
The Quadrangular T20I Oman series will start the campaign on an opening day with Ireland locking horns with the United Arab Emirates in the morning match. It will be followed by the hosts, Oman taking on Nepal.
The Quadrangular T20I – Oman 2022 – M1 – Ireland vs UAE and Quadrangular T20I – Oman 2022 M2 – Oman vs Nepal can be watched live on Eurosport and Eurosport HD on 11 February, 11:15 a.m and 3:30 p.m onwards, respectively. The Eurosport channel can also be streamed on the discovery+ app.
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.
