Channel News

Sony, Natekar Sports to invest $10m+ in World Pickleball League

SportzPower Team
May 09, 2024 21:05

MUMBAI: India’s growing reputation as a potential racquet sports hub is all set to get a massive boost with the launch of the World Pickleball League (WPBL), the first-ever professional pickleball league, envisaged by Natekar Sports and Gaming (NSG) and Sony Entertainment Talent Ventures India (SETVI).

NSG, is a company promoted by ‘former Davis Cup star and Arjuna Awardee Gaurav Natekar and his wife, ‘Arati Ponnappa Natekar, also a former India #1 in Tennis. SETVI is a joint venture between Sony Music Entertainment and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Jan 30, 2018 15:01
viacom18
DSport partners Viacom18 for Lanka tri-series t'cast
NEW DELHI: Discovery branded sports channel DSport, which recently acquired the exclusive India broadcast rights of Nidahas Trophy 2018, has entered into an agreement with Viacom18 to live telecast the series.  While DSport will telecast with English commentary, Viacom18 owned mass entertainment channels Rishtey Cineplex and Cineplex HD will feature Hindi commentary for the tournament. 
Jan 29, 2018 13:01
sky logo
Sky retains UK media rights for IPL
LONDON: Sky Sports has signed a new multi-year agreement to broadcast the Indian Premier League.  In 2014, the 21st Century Fox affiliate (21CF has a 39 per cent stake in Sky plc) had signed a three-year deal to broadcast the IPL for the first time in UK and Ireland.
Jan 29, 2018 12:01
bcci logo
BCCI issues AV services RFP for IPL, domestic cricket
MUMBAI: The BCCI has called for bids for services relating to the live audio-visual production of all matches for IPL season 2018 and domestic cricket season 2018-19. 
Jan 27, 2018 11:01
times internet logo
Times Internet declares OTT intent with MX Player acquisition
MUMBAI: Times Internet Limited is making its second concerted over-the-top video push with the acquisition of popular South Korean Android video player MX Player for a reported $200 million.
Jan 27, 2018 10:01
RugbyPass scores Asian live stream rights to Six Nations
HONG KONG: Asia focused OTT platform RugbyPass has announced a landmark deal to provide exclusive coverage of the NatWest Six Nations across its 23 Asian territories. 
Jan 27, 2018 10:01
ITF and Sportradar announce Pro Circuit media platform
LONDON: The ITF, in partnership with Sportradar, has announced its new media platform for the ITF Pro Circuit, which will allow tennis fans to follow more than 50,000 matches a year to bring them even closer to their favourite players and tournaments.
Jan 25, 2018 15:01
HK T20 Blitz: Neo, DSport split Indian rights
HONG KONG: Global TV sports producer and distributor, Sunset+Vine, and China Cricket International Limited, the organisers of the Hong Kong T20 Blitz, have confirmed broadcaster deals for the third edition of the competition, that takes place between the 6th-11th February at the Kowloon Cricket Club.
Jan 25, 2018 15:01
Airtel Digital TV debuts fitness channel
NEW DELHI: Airtel’s DTH business unit Airtel Digital TV Wednesday launched a 24*7 fitness channel in India – the ‘Fitness Studio’.  Introduced in partnership with content expert JOP Network, ‘Fitness Studio’ lays claim to being a one stop destination for all fitness needs with the best of Pilates, high intensity workout, kick boxing, dance workout, power yoga, diet programmes and much more.
Jan 25, 2018 14:01
vivo ipl
IPL match timings plan on agenda at pre-auction workshop
MUMBAI: The Indian Premier League governing council has decided to table the proposal to change match timings for the forthcoming edition during the pre-auction workshop of all the franchise representatives here Thursday.
Jan 24, 2018 13:01
'Sachin' biopic wins 2 awards at Tehran International FICTS Festival
MUMBAI: “Sachin: A Billion Dreams”, a biopic on cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, has won two awards at the recently concluded 11th Tehran International FICTS Festival 2018. James Erskine, who helmed the film, won the trophy for the Best Director of a Long Documentary and an honorary diploma. Producer Ravi Bhagchandka received the Special Award for the Best Film in the Long Documentary section.
Subscribe to Channel News