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Matrix Fight Night announces multiple sponsors for MFN 13
Mumbai: Matrix Fight Night is set to host its 13 editions on 28 October at Noida Indoor Stadium with Sanjeet Budhwar in line to defend his Featherweight title against Shyamanand in what promises to be a thrilling main event. Darkhanbek Ergeshov will also defend his Welterweight title against India’s Jason Solomon in the co-main event. Ahead of the fight night, Matrix Fight Night announced a number of sponsors for MFN 13, onboarding AIO media solutions as the associate partner for the upcoming edition along with; Build Prowl Supplements, USI Universal, Motherland Hospital Noida, Crowne Plaza Greater Noida, Knack Beverages, MMA Matrix Gym, and BHI Fitness.
BUILD.Prowl CEO Soumava Sengupta said, “BUILD. Prowl is proud to be the Nutrition Partner of the MFN event. MFN is doing a fantastic job of promoting MMA in India. MMA is a highly skilled sport that requires athletes to be in their prime as far as fitness is concerned. BUILD. as a brand is designed to be the architect of fitness. Our brand ambassador Tiger Shroff really embodies this brand philosophy. Our BUILD. PROWL range of products brings to the Indian consumers high quality, Informed Sport certified, delicious tasting, affordable products that help them build their own fitness goals. Just like MFN brings to India the finest of MMA. So, this partnership is committed to bring Indian audiences the best of experiences that global audiences get.”
MFN 13 have also onboarded Crowne Plaza, Greater Noida, as the hospitality partner and they will host the MFN team upon their arrival.
Speaking on the partnership, Crowne Plaza Greater Noida general manager Sharad K. Upadhyay,, said, “We are delighted to announce that Crowne Plaza Greater Noida is once again joining hands with MFN for the second time, reaffirming our commitment to supporting the world of sports. As a hotel that prides itself on offering exceptional hospitality, we find immense joy in aligning with organizations that share our passion for excellence. We look forward to another successful collaboration with MFN, and together, we aim to elevate the sports industry to new heights.”
Matrix Fight Night 13 will take place at the Noida Indoor Stadium, Sector 21, on 28 October and will be live-streamed on Disney+Hotstar from 6 PM IST, with a massive live audience expected to be at the show.
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.
