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Eurosport to telecast DafaNews Bengaluru Open 2024 live from quarter-finals
Mumbai: Fans across India, Asia and Europe can now catch all the exciting tennis action from the DafaNews Bengaluru Open 2024 as it will be telecasted live on Eurosport from the quarter-finals, starting on Friday.
The prestigious ATP Challenger event is being organised by the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) at the KSLTA Stadium in Bengaluru with the final scheduled on Sunday.
The live telecast will offer an opportunity to fans not only in India and Asia but also in Europe to enjoy the thrilling action from the tournament which has been witnessing participation of top global stars including India’s top-ranked singles player Sumit Nagal, who recently broke into the top-100 of the ATP rankings, former World No. 25 Canada’s Vasek Pospisil and Coleman Wong—the highest-ranked Hong Kong male tennis player in history.
“The ongoing sixth edition of DafaNews Bengaluru Open has been witnessing high-voltage competition with the presence of players from 22 countries and we are delighted to announce that the fans can now feel the excitement and intensity of the tournament right from their living rooms as live telecast will be available on Eurosport from Friday. The expert commentary will add depth and insight, enhancing viewing experience and I hope this will help us to take the sport to every corner of the country as well as other parts of the world,” commented tournament director Sunil Yajaman.
One of the premium sports channels, Eurosport will be broadcasting the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024 and has also telecasted some of the world’s top sports competitions in the past including Formula One and ATP Tour 250.
The DafaNews Bengaluru Open 2024 has also enlisted twelve gold sponsors, led by real estate companies such as Prestige Group and Brigade Group, cable and broadband company ACT Fibernet, the country’s public sector banks Canara Bank and Bank of Baroda as well as conglomerates Hitachi and JSW Group. Additionally, Ultratech Cement, Brigade Group, SKME, Baranj Coal Mines Pvt Ltd, Ramco Cement, Prestige Group, ACT Fibernet, and Suprada Constructions Pvt Ltd., have all joined as gold sponsors.
While DafaNews is the title sponsor, the Government of Karnataka’s Department of Tourism is the presenting sponsor and Megha Engineering & Infrastructure Ltd is the platinum sponsor this year as well. The silver sponsors of the tournament are Hangyo, UnboxingBLR, Oil India and B.K.G Group Of Institutions.
The other partners of the prestigious tournament are Advaith Hyundai, The Chancery Pavilion, Head, 94.3 Radio One, Sparsh Hospital, Pepsi and Nandini.
Tickets are available
Fans can avail offline tickets from the box office at KSLTA Stadium with the price ranging from ₹150 to ₹1000. Tickets are also available online on https://in.ticketgenie.in/Events/Bengaluru-Open-2024.
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.
