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LaLiga, Facebook to launch special series #BackToWin until Spanish League returns
MUMBAI: LaLiga and Facebook has announced the return of the Spanish football league by launching a special series called #BacktoWin, episodes of which will be shown once a week on LaLiga’s Facebook page until the competition returns.
This show will reveal the major news stories from across LaLiga, including the umbrella strategy behind the return of LaLiga Santander and LaLiga SmartBank, kick-off times and the new audio-visual broadcast features set to be rolled out between now and the end of the current campaign.
The weekly, 30-minute episodes of #BacktoWin will be aired until Spanish league resumes. LaLiga president Javier Tebas will feature in the first episode, scheduled on 20 May at 8 pm.
Each episode will see a leading figure from LaLiga and will involve the participation of several LaLiga Santander and LaLiga SmartBank players. They will share their experiences of the quarantine period and their expectations when the competition starts running again.
Football-related content focusing on the return to action will dominate this new show. Viewers set to be entertained with fascinating stats and storylines such as the race to be crowned LaLiga’s top scorer at the end of the season and the latest news along with the new audiovisual features. LaLiga ambassadors will also be seen taking part in a football shirt challenge, competing with each other to see how many shirts they can wear in a minute.
#BacktoWin is a show for all LaLiga fans around the world and will be available on Facebook exclusively in the Indian subcontinent. Fans will also be able to catch the episodes on 24-hour channel LaLigaTV, which is available in a number of countries across the world.
LaLiga India managing director Jose Antonio Cachaza says, “Through this initiative, we will bring exciting and engaging football-related content to the fans. #BackToWin is the slogan launched by LaLiga ahead of the return of league competition. It highlights the real victory in the return of football is the chance for everyone to rediscover the passion and values of the game.”
“The programme will also represent a before and after in LaLiga history. We hope that the show will further expand our fan base to a much larger and diverse audience,” adds Cachaza.
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.
