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Mediametrie launches Eurodata TV Sport Insight
MUMBAI: Eurodata TV, the international database of programmes and TV audiences has launched its new reference survey Eurodata TV Sport Insight. This survey which will be published three times a year, applies to all sport marketing players.
This will allow them to negotiate rights, to establish the most interesting sporting event or programme in terms of TV ratings or to advise their clients in search of efficient sport partnership.
Eurodata TV Sport Insight brings together main trends and key indicators in most European countries: Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK. Each report contains four main levels of information:
– A comparison of the TV sport programmes drawn between different national markets in terms of audience as well as coverage of sport events.
– A ranking of the most watched sports and sporting events, as well as a Top 10 of the best TV sport audiences.
– For the first time, a historical account will be made to allow the audiences comparison of major local sport events over the past three years.
– In addition there will be an overview of TV trends. This will allow the analysis of sport programmes performances in their national context.
Shortly, Eurodata TV Worldwide is coming out with a new report Rugby 1999 – 2003. This will provide the ratings of the main rugby competitions in the world. Another report called One sports year on TV in the world – 70 audio-visual landscapes will scrutinise the highest rated sporting events. It will be analysed by sport broadcasting consultant Richard Russell.
Yet another report called Football on television in the world : 1998 – 2002 will start from the 1998 World Cup to last years competition. In India, this had proved to be an effective launching pad for Ten Sports. The content will consist of audiences for the main competitions, from both international and regional areas, covering 20 countries over four years.
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.
