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Star Sports to telecast AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 in six languages
MUMBAI: The year 2019 kicks-off in style for all the football fans in India as Team India – Blue Tigers gear up to battle for supremacy in Asia’s most prized football tournament – AFC Asian Cup. To add to the fans’ excitement, Star Sports, the official broadcaster of AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 will telecast all the India games in English, Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Kannada and Malayalam to ensure fans get an opportunity to cheer for their team in their preferred language. This will be the first time Team India – Blue Tigers’ participation in a major international tournament will be telecast in six languages.
Keeping fans at the heart of the experience, Star Sports’ broadcast of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 will include an immersive, 360-degree coverage of the Blue Tigers. The broadcast offers fans the best of football action on and off the field, extensive commentary from football experts across languages and special programming for the Blue Pilgrims.
Star Sports broadcast of AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 will include previews, reviews and extensive analysis of all the games played throughout the tournament. These insights will be shared by some of the best football experts in the world, both from the venue as well as from specially designed in-house studios for the tournament. Legendary football commentator John Helm will be accompanied by Paul Masefield for commentary from the venue. These experts will be joined by India’s AFC Asian Cup 2011 squad members Renedy Singh and Mehrajuddin Wadoo as they share their expert opinions during the English broadcast from the in-house studios.
The first ever broadcast of a major football tournament involving India in six languages will also include a host of language experts lending their voice for the broadcast involving all India games. Raman Vijayan in Tamil, Jo Paul Ancheri in Malayalam, and Debjit Ghosh & Rajat Ghosh Dastidar in Bengali along with NS Manju (Kannada) who represented India in AFC Asian Cup 2011 will be a part of the Star Sports broadcast plans for AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019.
The Indian national football team has seen a massive growth in support on the back of some strong performances at the international stage, which saw India breaking into the top 100 in FIFA rankings and hosting major international tournaments such as the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017, Hero Intercontinental Cup and other international games.
Blue Tigers will look to overcome challenges from hosts UAE, Bahrain and Thailand in the group stage in order to advance to the Round of 16 – a feat they have achieved only once in the history of the tournament in 1964, when the team ended as the runners up of the tournament.
Star Sports will telecast all the games from the tournament LIVE on Star Sports 3, with LIVE telecast of India games in six languages across Star Sports network and Hotstar.
India are grouped with hosts UAE, Thailand and Bahrain in Group A. Team India will play their first game against Thailand on Sunday, January 06, 2019.
Bali is full of memorable moments, and some of them involve animals. Temple monkeys tug at bags, beach dogs nap near sunbeds, and cats wander into cafés like they own the place. Most interactions are harmless, but a bite or scratch can change the day quickly, because you may need immediate medical care and follow-up treatment. This is where Bali travel insurance becomes more than a box to tick.
In this article, you will explore whether animal bite treatment is insured, the exclusions, and the steps to claim easily in Bali.
Why Animal Bites in Bali Need Special Attention
Bites are not only about the visible wound. Insurers and doctors both treat them as medical events that can pose an infection risk, especially when the bite breaks the skin.
A scratch that looks small in the moment can still lead to:
● A doctor’s examination and wound cleaning
● Medicines and dressings
● Follow-up consultations if the doctor advises observation or further care
From an insurance perspective, this matters because claims are usually assessed on medical necessity and documentation, not on how dramatic the injury appears in a photo.
How International Travel Insurance Looks at an Animal Bite
Most travel policies are built around emergency medical expenses for unexpected illness or accidental injury abroad. A bite or scratch usually fits the accidental injury bucket, but coverage is rarely blanket.
In many plans, the following may be considered if a doctor prescribes them and bills and medical notes support them:
● Consultation and outpatient treatment
● Emergency care and procedures, such as wound dressing or stitches, if clinically required
● Prescribed medicines and investigations
● Hospitalisation if the treating doctor confirms it is needed
Common Reasons Claims Get Reduced or Rejected
This is the part travellers often miss. Insurers usually do not deny claims because an animal was involved. Claims become difficult when the event looks avoidable, the reporting is delayed, or the paperwork is weak.
Avoidable-Risk Situations Insurers Scrutinise
Policies commonly exclude or limit claims linked to unsafe conduct or preventable exposure. For animal bites, scrutiny may increase if the incident appears connected to:
● Provoking, feeding, or trying to handle wild animals
● Ignoring warning signs at tourist spots
● Being intoxicated at the time of the incident
● Activities that a policy lists as excluded or restricted
The takeaway is simple: if your own description sounds like a risky choice rather than a sudden accident, the insurer may challenge it.
Delays, Missing Papers, and Policy Conditions
Even when your incident is genuinely accidental, claims can still stall due to basics such as:
● Not informing the insurer or assistance partner within the required time
● Missing itemised bills, prescriptions, or clinical notes
● No proof of travel dates or passport entry details when requested
● Submitting only pharmacy slips without a doctor’s consultation record
International travel insurance is paperwork-driven. If you document it well, you reduce the chance of avoidable back-and-forth.
What to Do If You Are Bitten or Scratched in Bali
Your health comes first, always. But a few sensible steps can protect your recovery and keep your insurance file clean.
Medical Steps That Help You and Your Claim
Act fast, stay calm, and get proper care before worrying about bills.
● Clean the wound promptly and seek medical care, even if it seems minor
● Follow the doctor’s advice, including follow-ups if recommended
● Avoid self-medicating in place of a clinical assessment, because insurers often ask for a doctor’s report
Claim Notes and Documents to Collect
Keep these handy; they’ll save time and avoid follow-up questions later.
● Doctor’s notes that mention the nature of injury, treatment given, and advised next steps
● Prescriptions and pharmacy invoices
● Itemised hospital or clinic bills
● A brief written note of where and when it happened, while it is still fresh in your mind
Final Word
Animal bites in Bali are not rare, and they are not always dramatic, which is exactly why travellers underestimate them. Many travel policies can cover bite-related medical treatment when it is accidental and medically necessary, but the outcome depends on your policy terms and the quality of your documentation. If you buy cover thoughtfully, keep the assistance number handy, and respond sensibly if an incident happens, you give yourself the best chance of both good medical care and a smoother claim experience.
