Gaming
JioCinema unveils ‘Get Set Gold’ in lead-up to Olympics Games Paris 2024
Mumbai: With less than two months to Paris 2024, India’s exclusive broadcaster Viacom18, today announced its first offering in lead up to the pinnacle of sporting glory, ‘Get Set Gold’, showcasing India’s elite Olympics athletes to audiences in a manner better than ever before. Hosted by renowned Indian cricketer and eloquent broadcaster Dinesh Karthik, the conversations will give viewers a peek into the world of the champions uncovering the unparalleled dedication that underpins their success.
Across four gripping episodes available on JioCinema, Dinesh will host current Olympics and World Javelin Throw champion Neeraj Chopra, reigning Commonwealth Games Champion Boxer Nikhat Zareen, Olympics Bronze Medal-winning Hockey Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, and World No. 1 Badminton Men’s Doubles pair of Chirag Shetty, and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy.
Across each episode, Dinesh shadows these exceptional athletes, participating in their rigorous training regimens, and gaining firsthand insight into the physical and mental challenges they face on the road to the ultimate glory. From early-morning workouts to late-night recovery sessions, audiences will witness the sheer determination and sacrifice invested to reach the pinnacle of Olympic glory.
“I am honoured to have got this opportunity to meet these remarkable athletes which was a humbling and inspiring experience. It gave me a profound appreciation for the sheer determination it takes to achieve ultimate glory on the world stage,” said Dinesh Karthik. “This presentation on JioCinema will give viewers a peek into these Olympians’ dedication, discipline, relentless pursuit of excellence and unwavering commitment to their dreams. Their stories are a testament to the power of perseverance and the human spirit.”
Through candid interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, the show goes beyond the surface to explore the personal stories, setbacks, and triumphs that have shaped these athletes’ journeys, from Neeraj Chopra’s relentless pursuit of perfection to Nikhat Zareen’s unwavering resilience in the boxing ring, each episode offers a compelling story of passion, perseverance, and the pursuit of excellence.
With its unique blend of entertainment and inspiration, this groundbreaking chat show promises to captivate audiences and celebrate the indomitable spirit of the Olympic athlete.
Viewers can expect an enhanced viewing experience of the Olympic games like never before, with thousands of hours of live and on-demand action across JioCinema and the Sports18 Network starting July 26, 2024. Viacom18’s comprehensive coverage of Paris 2024 will include content around must-watch events for Indian fans, Indians to watch out for at the Olympics, the greatest performances in Olympic history, unprecedented landmarks Indians can achieve at Paris 2024, and much more.
Gaming
IICT signs three MoUs to boost AVGC-XR and esports
Partnerships with Zenfluencers, Yologram and Eruditio at Chennai Gaming Show 2026 strengthen education, XR innovation and nationwide talent outreach.
MUMBAI: IICT has just levelled up the game in a big way. The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies signed three strategic Memorandums of Understanding on 17 April 2026 at the CII Summit FX – India Gaming Show in Chennai, forging alliances with The Zenfluencers, Yologram Style Pvt. Ltd. and Eruditio Consultants to accelerate India’s AVGC-XR ecosystem.
The tie-ups combine IICT’s strengths in education, skilling and research with specialist expertise across esports, immersive technologies and large-scale outreach.
- With The Zenfluencers, IICT will roll out globally benchmarked esports programmes, including joint certification courses, industry workshops, tournaments and masterclasses, creating clear career pathways across the full esports value chain.
- The partnership with Yologram Style Pvt. Ltd. focuses on gaming, immersive storytelling and extended reality (XR), delivering industry-aligned curriculum, faculty mentorship, student showcases and collaborative research in immersive AI and virtual production.
- Collaboration with Eruditio Consultants targets awareness, accessibility and career alignment, with nationwide counsellor training, institutional engagement and structured guidance frameworks to reach students beyond Tier-1 cities.
IICT CEO Vishwas Deoskar said, “As the AVGC-XR sector evolves at a rapid pace, strong collaborations between industry and academia are essential. These partnerships will create meaningful impact across education, innovation and outreach.”
Yologram Style Pvt. Ltd. founder Aditya Mani added, “AI-driven creator worlds are transforming games into engines of culture, commerce and careers. Together we aim to empower a generation to build immersive futures.”
Eruditio Consultants founder Indrajit Ghosh noted, “This is not just about awareness, it is about building a structured ecosystem that connects aspiration with opportunity.”
The Zenfluencers CEO Atharva Gupta said, “This MoU is a big unlock moment for the esports ecosystem in India. We’re building a structured pipeline for talent across the full stack.”
By bringing together academia, industry leaders and ecosystem players, IICT is creating scalable models that blend cutting-edge skills with real-world relevance. In a sector racing toward the future, these three partnerships ensure India’s next generation of creative technologists won’t just keep up, they’ll set the pace.
