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Sports18 Khel announces non-live offerings with five new shows
Mumbai: Viacom18 Sports’ free-to-air Sports18 Khel has expanded its content offerings with five new non-live shows airing every weeknight at 8 p.m. The archive-footage-based shows offer viewers compelling stories about famous rivalries, revered heroes, sporting dynasties, and seminal moments.
Viacom18 Sports head of content Siddharth Sharma said, “The content line-up reiterates our commitment to make sports easily accessible and expand the genre’s consumption among this audience.”
“Each show is unique, and the narrative is customised to engage the viewers further and educate them about these fascinating stories,” he added.
Woh Lamhe is a series that takes viewers through the stories behind some of the most iconic images that captured a seminal moment in sports history. It premiered on 17 August.
Another show, Shortlist, focuses on the most memorable sporting moments, such as comebacks, greatest debuts, sports dynasties, and so on, every Thursday.
Fans can watch Dhaakad every Friday night, a show that tells the stories of their favourite sports heroes.
In addition, on every Monday night, the show Sports Ka Sikander celebrates the careers of the greatest names in sports, a mix of athletes and coaches who have etched their names in history all time.
Takkar will relive some of the sport’s most heated rivalries on Tuesday. Whether it’s India vs. Pakistan in cricket, Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal in tennis, or Ferrari vs. Mercedes in Formula One, the show has fans covered if they want to relive the excitement, heartbreak, and thrill of these rivalries.
The channel is also live-broadcasting the 131st edition of the Durand Cup. On 17 August, Jungle Rumble, a boxing night that featured Olympic Bronze medalist Vijender Singh’s winning comeback to the ring after a year, was also broadcast live on the channel.
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.
