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SMAAASH announces ‘Total Sports Asia’ as its exclusive brand solutions agency
MUMBAI: Smaaash Entertainment (SMAAASH) has announced its exclusive partnership with Total Sports Asia (TSA). A global leader in sports, entertainment & branding solutions, TSA will come on board as its exclusive Sponsorship Sales and Brand Solutions agency for all the SMAAASH centers in the country and abroad.
Through this association, SMAAASH aims at reaching out to brands and marketers across the country, by leveraging the specialised services offered by TSA and by further exploring key business development activities. TSA will provide expertise in providing customised solutions to brands, who want to engage with their consumers in unique and engaging routes, via the wide gamut of sponsorship opportunities across existing and upcoming SMAAASH centers.
TSA director – sales and business development Ramakrishnan R said, “In this new era of sportainment, TSA is excited to be partnering with SMAAASH – the next big thing in gaming and entertainment, for all its upcoming centres. This is the closest to reality and an exciting platform for brands to interact with their consumers. Over the years we have successfully delivered to our rights holders globally and with our expertise across all offices globally, we hope to add value to SMAAASH through clearly defined brand assets.”
Very recently SMAAASH Entertainment roped in FW Sports Investment Fund LP (FSIF), a Mauritius-based private equity fund as strategic investor; this is the first round of private equity funding into the company. This capital base will be a catalyst for the company to achieve its aggressive expansion plans and meet its objective of providing active entertainment via a fun filled, value-for-money experience.
SMAAASH founder Shripal Morakhia added, “We are pleased to partner with Asia’s global leader in sports content and branding solutions- Total Sports Asia, as the team’s official Brand Solutions Agency. SMAAASH engages with every customer in a unique way, and this partnership with TSA will help add long term value to all constituents – from our customers and brands to TSA & SMAAASH.”
With an aim to entertain the masses with incredible indoor game facilities, SMAAASH is on the verge of expansion and meeting all the core points of the country. Spreading across the fun and entertainment zone with the most unique concepts, this sports-centric immersive and interactive entertainment venue by the end of 2014’s financial year will touch base in Surat, Delhi – Noida & Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Pune.
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.
