GECs
IHF launches internet TV channel
MUMBAI: The International Hockey Federations (IHF) drive to increase the global exposure of hockey continues with the launch of WorldHockey.tv, an Internet television channel.
WorldHockey.tv is providing live coverage of all matches from the mens Sahara Hockey Champions Trophy in Chennai on a pay-per-view basis to viewers throughout the world (except the US and the Caribbean) with a broadband, high-speed Internet connection. In India the event is airing on Ten Sports. In their last match India were hammered 4-1 by Australia.
For the US and the Caribbean, a partnership has been signed with www.willow.tv/. Willow TV will also provide live coverage of the tournament in Chennai.
The online coverage on both services will complement the extensive television agreements already in place with broadcasters around the world for the Champions Trophy. The tournament will have its highest ever potential audience reach this year, with the event being broadcast to all the competing nations.
In addition to live content from world-level events, WorldHockey.tv will be the home of a free access service, available globally.
Content will include BDO WorldHockey Monthly, FIHs four-weekly television magazine programme, WorldHockey archived events and other material to provide a complete online resource for hockey supporters around the world.
WorldHockey.tv can be accessed via the homepage of the FIH website, www.worldhockey.org/. It is managed by FieldHockey TV using the television operating system developed by Narrowstep.
GECs
Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
