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Eurosport India secures exclusive rights for the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup
Mumbai: Eurosport India, part of the Warner Bros Discovery group and the preferred destination for passionate sports fans in India, has announced the acquisition of broadcast rights for the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup.
The FIFA Club World Cup, a pinnacle event in the annual football calendar, will witness global football giants battling for supremacy in the vibrant city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. A spectacular lineup includes eminent clubs like Manchester City FC, Fluminense FC, Club Leon, Urawa Red Diamonds, Al Ahly, and the host team, Al-Ittihad.
Football aficionados in India can savour the brilliance of stars like Erling Haaland, Karim Benzema, and N’Golo Kanté. The thrilling kick-off unfolds with Leon versus Urawa Red at 8:00 PM IST, followed by Al Ahly taking on Al-Ittihad at 11:30 PM IST on Friday, 15th December, 2023, exclusively live on Eurosport.
Karim Benzema’s Al-Ittihad faced Aukland City FC in the first round, securing their place in round 2. Winners from round 2 will advance to face Fluminense FC and the European champions Manchester City FC in the semi-finals.
All the matches will be broadcast on the Eurosport India channel which is scheduled as follows:
15 December 2023 – Friday
- Round 2 – Leon vs Urawa Red – 20:00 Hrs (8:00 PM IST)
- Round 2 – Al Ahly vs Al-Ittihad – 23:30 Hrs (11:30 PM IST)
18 December 2023 – Monday
- Semi Final 1 – Fluminese FC vs TBD – 23:30 Hrs (11:30 PM IST)
19 December 2023 – Tuesday
- Semi Final 1 – Manchester City FC vs TBD – 23:30 Hrs (11:30 PM IST)
22 December 2023 – Friday
- Third-place play-off – TBD vs TBD – 20:00 Hrs (8:00 PM IST)
- Final – TBD vs TBD – 23:30 Hrs (11:30 PM IST)
While Eurosport has been granted the exclusive broadcasting rights for the tournament in India, Warner Bros. Discovery’s TNT Sports, has similarly secured the rights to showcase the competition to audiences in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Eurosport, globally is the home to top football properties like UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, EPL, La Liga, Bundesliga, MLS and more. Eurosport India has played a tremendous part in bringing the Indian team’s football action with previously held FIFA friendlies and SAFF championships along with broadcasting the inaugural season of the Hero Futsal Club Championship and the AFC Women’s Asian Cup to the home fans.
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.
