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FIVB claims excellent TV ratings for women’s volleyball World Cup
TOKYO: The first round of the FIVB World Cup of Women’s Volleyball has produced excellent television ratings both in the Tokyo area and throughout Japan. This has been confirmed by officials from the host broadcasters Fuji TV.
Fuji officials reported a rating of 21.8 per cent in the Tokyo area and 20 per cent for Japan. According to the officials, on a national level, one percentage point represents one million television households.
On an international level, matches are being broadcast in the US, Korea, China, Hong Kong, Italy, Poland, Turkey, as well as the Central and South American countries.
The event, the first official Olympic qualifier, is also attracting widespread press coverage in the Japanese domestic print and electronic media. On an international level, mainstream international news agencies and prominent sports electronic media are leading the charge to bring stories of the World Cup to the world. The top three teams directly qualify for the 2004 Olympics.
It helped that the Japanese national team won their first three matches of the 11-match series. The Japanese public not only rewarded the host broadcaster, but also flocked in record crowds to the Yoyogi National Stadium in Tokyo, the officials state.
Their side defeated Argentina and Egypt each 3-0 and arch rivals Korea (3-2). They now face Italy and the US in round two in the Rainbow Stadium in Nagoya. Here ticket sales on the eve of the opening match were already 98 per cent sold out.
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News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
