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Fancode to stream UIM E1 World Championship featuring star-studded teams
MUMBAI: Buckle up, motorsport fans—electric powerboating has arrived, and it’s bringing some serious star power. Once again Fancode solidifies itself as India’s go-to sports streaming platform with the broadcast of the UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF, the world’s first all-electric powerboating competition. And if high-speed water racing isn’t enough to get you hooked, the team owners certainly will.
This championship isn’t just about speed—it’s about the biggest names in sports, music, and entertainment backing their teams in a battle for aquatic supremacy. Virat Kohli’s Team Blue Rising will hit the waves, joined by LeBron James’ Team AlUla, Steve Aoki’s Aoki Racing Team, and Tom Brady’s Team Brady. Football icon Didier Drogba leads Team Drogba, Latin music sensation Marc Anthony powers Team Miami, and tennis legend Rafael Nadal backs Team Rafa. Hollywood’s own Will Smith takes charge of Westbrook Racing, while Marcelo Claure heads Team Brazil. The line-up is as electrifying as the competition itself.
But the UIM E1 World Championship isn’t just about celebrity-backed teams. This series is breaking boundaries with its commitment to diversity and innovation, featuring mixed-gender pilots selected from disciplines like rally racing, jet ski competitions, and Formula 1. Through the E1 Pilot Academy, these elite racers earn their spot based on raw skill and precision.
The championship takes place in some of the most breathtaking locations on the planet—Jeddah, Miami, Monte Carlo, and Doha—where electric powerboats will slice through the water in a spectacle of speed and sustainability.
Fancode co-founder Yannick Colaco shared his excitement, “We are delighted to bring the UIM E1 World Championship with its cutting-edge electric racing and unique format to sports fans in India. This Championship has already attracted global icons like Kohli, LeBron James, and Rafael Nadal as team owners, and I’m sure fans will enjoy watching exciting racing action at some iconic locations around the world.”
E1 co-founder & CEO Rodi Basso echoed this enthusiasm, “We are delighted to partner with Fancode to bring E1’s thrilling racing on water action live and exclusive to our growing fanbase in India. There is already strong national interest with Virat Kohli’s Team Blue Rising competing as one of nine teams racing in the all-electric on-water Championship.”
With electric racing gaining momentum worldwide, the UIM E1 World Championship is set to redefine water motorsports and push sustainability to the forefront with Fancode’s exclusive broadcast network.
Fans can catch all the high-speed drama live on Fancode’s mobile app (Android, Ios), TV app (Android TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Jio STB, Samsung TV, OTT Play, Amazon Prime Video Channels, Airtel XStream), and on the web at www.Fancode.com.
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.
