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OSU secures broadcast rights for India Ultimate Beach Nationals 2024-25
Mumbai: The India Ultimate Beach Nationals 2024-25, an Ultimate Frisbee tournament organized by India Ultimate, will be broadcast live on Off-Season Ultimate’s (OSU) YouTube channel. OSU, founded by Rishabh Kishore, Tahir Siddiqui, and Maksood Chaudhary, has played a key role in growing the sport through leagues and tournaments nationwide. This partnership supports OSU’s mission to expand the reach of Ultimate Frisbee in India and beyond.
The tournament, held from 18 to 20 October at Bessy Beach, Chennai, has 17 registered teams so far. OSU, as the exclusive broadcaster, will air every match, bringing the competition and excitement to fans.
This event marks a key milestone in OSU’s broader initiative to expand the visibility and impact of Ultimate Frisbee across India.
“We are thrilled to bring the India Ultimate Beach Nationals to a larger audience through our YouTube platform,” said Off-Season Ultimate co-founder Rishabh Kishore. “This tournament is a reflection of how far Ultimate Frisbee has come in India, and being able to broadcast it live is a proud moment for us. With Sportscast on board, we’re confident this event will be a milestone in promoting the sport across the country, creating a platform for players to shine at a national level and elevating its visibility like never before.”
Ultimate Frisbee, or Ultimate, is a fast-paced sport combining elements of football, American football, and basketball, played with a flying disc. Known for its ‘Spirit of the Game’, players self-officiate, emphasizing integrity in competition. Teams score by catching the disc in the opponent’s end zone, relying on agility, strategy, and teamwork. As the sport gains popularity in India and worldwide, tournaments like the India Ultimate Beach Nationals showcase its talent and sportsmanship.
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.
