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  • Galvanises sporting stalwarts to come together for the cause

    Sony Sports launches movement to combat drug abuse

    Sony Sports Network has launched a movement aimed at combating drug abuse amongst Indian youth. The broadcaster has embarked on a mission of motivating the youth of India and intends to drive a long-term commitment to this cause. Called ‘Iss Baar Drugs Ki Haar’, the campaign is aimed at potential first-time drug users to make the right choice and saying no to sampling drugs.

    Said Rajesh Kaul, Chief Revenue Officer – Distribution & International Business and Head – Sports Business, Sony Pictures Networks India: “Sony Sports Network is extremely proud to launch the Iss Baar Drugs Ki Haar’ movement and we sincerely believe that sports has the power to instil and bring about a positive change among the youth. In association with India’s top athletes across disciplines, we are confident of making a statement and inspiring young India to stay away from the influence of drugs.”

  • Promises to be a star-studded event

    Sony Sports secures rights for CCL Season 10

    Sony Sports Network has secured television broadcast rights for the 10th season of Celebrity Cricket League (CCL).

    It will feature some of the biggest names from India’s film industry, including Salman Khan, Kichcha Sudeepa, Sohail Khan, Akhil Akkineni, Indrajith Sukumaran, Sonu Sood, Manoj Tiwari, Aarya, Jisshu Sengupta, Riteish Deshmukh, and more. The tournament will be held at various venues, including Sharjah (UAE), as well as multiple cities in India, such as Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Trivandrum and Vizag, which will also host the playoffs and finals.

    Said Rajesh Kaul, Chief Revenue Officer – Distribution & International Business and Head – Sports Business, Sony Pictures Networks India: “Celebrity Cricket League has carved its niche in the hearts of cricket and cinema enthusiasts alike and showcases great entertainment value. Sony Sports Network is pleased to partner with Celebrity Cricket League to bring star-studded moments straight from the pitch to the viewers.”

    Added Vishnu Induri, Founder of CCL: “We are pleased to announce our partnership with Sony Sports Network for the telecast of the Celebrity Cricket League on Indian television. Sony Sports Network is known for airing some of the best sports events throughout the year, and we are proud to have joined forces with a broadcaster that caters to millions of sports enthusiasts every day. Since its inception, the league has established itself as a prominent source of entertainment by offering high-quality cricketing action and has gained immense popularity. The previous season garnered an impressive cumulative TV and digital reach, exceeding 250 million viewers nationwide.”

  • … in English and Hindi

    Australian Open on Sony Sports

    By Our Staff

     

    Sony Sports Network is telecasting live the Australian Open 2024 which started yesterday, January 14. Sony Sports’ English and Hindi will be on till the end of the tournament, that’s January 28, 2024.

     

    Leading up to the tournament, the network launched its ‘#SlamOfTheGreats’ campaign paying tribute to some of the greatest tennis moments in the history of the game, and also featuring Sania Mirza announcing her arrival to world tennis with her first Grand Slam win in 2009.

     

    Said Rajesh Kaul, Chief Revenue Officer – Distribution & International Business and Head – Sports Business, Sony Pictures Networks India: “It’s that time of the year when the best tennis stars gather in Melbourne to compete for the ultimate glory in the year’s first Grand Slam. The Australian Open has consistently been the most watched Grand Slam in India for the last few years.  Our commitment extends beyond on-field action, featuring off-field initiatives like expert insights and opinions from two-time Australian Open winner Sania Mirza and Former India No 1, Somdev Devvarman on our live studio show, Extraaa Serve.”

     

  • The league will be held in Pune from December 7 to 11

    Sony Sports to air Tennis Premier League Season 4

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    Tennis Premier League (TPL) is scheduled for December 7 to 11 and will be aired on the Sony Sports Network – specifically, Sony Ten 2 channels and SonyLIV. The league will be held in Pune.

     

    Said Rajesh Kaul, Chief Revenue Officer, Distribution and Head – Sports Business, Sony Pictures Networks India: “Sony Sports Network has always looked to bring the best sporting properties to viewers throughout the Indian subcontinent. We are pleased to partner with The Tennis Premier League which is set to become the T20 equivalent of tennis in India with its shorter and innovative 20-point format. India is fast becoming a multi sports viewing nation and I am delighted that our network is in a position to actively contribute to that very goal with our diverse portfolio of sporting properties.”

     

  • The International Women's Tennis Championship is held in India after 14 years

    Sony Sports to broadcast WTA250 Chennai Open 2022

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    Sony Sports Network is all set to broadcast the WTA250 Chennai Open 2022, the international women’s tennis championship,  that will be played for the first time since 2008. The tournament will be aired live on Sony Ten 2 channels and will be available to Livestream on their premium OTT platform SonyLIV.

     

    Notes a communique: “After a 14-year hiatus, India will finally witness an event organized by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA). The competition is expected to get more intense as the tournament will see participation from top seeded players like world number 29, Alison Riske-Amritraj, world number 60, Varvara Gracheva, world number 70, Magda Linette, world number 87 Rebecca Peterson and more. The event will also witness wild card entries in the form of Canadian tennis player Eugenie Bouchard and India’s number one, Ankita Raina.”

     

    The coverage will be on Sony Ten 2 channels between September 12 and 18, 2022.

     

  • Leading athletes, Viren Rasquinha, Somdev Devvarman, Trupti Murgunde, Veda Krishnamurthy and more will feature in the studio show for the games, Sports Extraaa

    Sony Sports announces broadcast plans for ÇWG

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    Sony Sports Network has announced plans the live broadcast of the XXII Commonwealth Games starting from today, July 28 at 11 pm IST. The event will mark the return of Sony Sports’s ;ive wraparound studio show Sports Extraaa featuring eminent panelists and guests.

     

    Said Rajesh Kaul, Chief Revenue Officer, Distribution and Head – Sports Business, Sony Pictures Networks India: “After the huge success of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, it gives us immense pleasure to broadcast the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. The broadcast rights for the Birmingham 2022 positions Sony Sports Network as the home for international multi-sporting events in India. Armed with a single goal to put our country on the global sporting map, our athletes have been training incessantly and it is our endeavor to showcase the stories of these national heroes. Keeping this goal in mind and to rally our support for the Indian contingent, we have also launched the ‘Birmingham Mein Jeetega Hindustan Hamara’. In addition to this, to provide a holistic viewing experience, our studio show, Sports Extraaa will feature stellar panelists who will provide real-time insights into various games.”

     

  • India tour of Ireland & India Tour of England starting 26th June

    Sony Sports to live telecast India cricket with two bilateral series

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    Sony Sports Network will live telecast two bilateral series with India tour of Ireland and India tour of England in succession.

     

    Said Rajesh Kaul, Chief Revenue Officer, Distribution and Head – Sports Business, Sony Pictures Networks India: “We are delighted to have India cricket back on Sony Sports Network with two back-to-back bilateral series. Viewers are excited to watch the much-anticipated fifth Test against England which has been a mainstay of all the cricket conversations in the past year, and fans across the nation have been looking forward to this closure. As we get a conclusion for the 2021 series, we are excited to start the next chapter with 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs. And to further provide audiences with a seamless and holistic viewing experience, we present our LIVE studio show, Extraaa Innings that features a star-studded panel and both the series will be live telecast in four languages.”

     

     

  • Will on Sony Ten 1 and Sony Ten 3 for the month of September

    Sony Sports showcases the first championship belt wins of WWE Legends & Superstars

    By A Correspondent

     

    Sony Pictures Sports Network (SPSN) is all set to showcase ‘Birth of a Champion’ during its primetime programming band, ‘WWE Blockbusters @ 8pm’, on Sony Ten 1 and Sony Ten 3 for the month of September.

     

    Notes a communqique: “Birth of a Champion captures the special moment when WWE Legends and current superstars won the WWE World Championship belt for the first time ever in their careers, presaging the arrival of greatness. During the month of September, fans can revisit and celebrate the first moment of greatness of an ensemble list of legends and superstars like Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, Brock Lesner, John Cena, Randy Orton, Jeff Hardy and AJ Styles among others.”

     

    Date Superstar Event Channels
    09.09.2020 Chris Jericho Vengeance 2001 SONY TEN 1 & SONY TEN 3
    11.09.2020 The Rock Survivor Series 1998 SONY TEN 1
    13.09.2020 Kurt Angle No Mercy 2000 SONY TEN 1
    14.09.2020 Brock Lesnar SummerSlam 2002 SONY TEN 1 & SONY TEN 3
    16.09.2020 Eddie Guerrero No Way Out 2004 SONY TEN 1
    18.09.2020 Randy Orton SummerSlam 2004 SONY TEN 1 & SONY TEN 3
    20.09.2020 John Cena Wrestlemania 21 SONY TEN 1 & SONY TEN 3
    25.09.2020 Rey Mysterio Wrestlemania 22 SONY TEN 1
    27.09.2020 Daniel Bryan Wrestlemania 30 SONY TEN 1
    28.09.2020 Jeff Hardy Armageddon 2008 SONY TEN 1
    30.09.2020 AJ Styles Backlash 2016 SONY TEN 1 & SONY TEN 3

     

  • UFC 249 features the interim lightweight championship between Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje

    Sony Sports brings 3 UFC LIVE events to India

    By A Correspondent

     

    Sony Pictures Sports Network (SPSN) is set to return to broadcasting live UFC events this weekend with UFC 249. The event will take place at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, Florida and will be aired live in the Indian subcontinent on May 10, 2020 on Sony Ten 2 and Sony Ten 3 channels from 7.30 am IST. This will be followed by two more UFC LIVE events, UFC Fight Night: Smith vs Teixeira on May 14, 2020 and UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Harris on May 17, 2020.

     

    Said Rajesh Kaul, Chief Revenue Officer, Distribution and Head – Sports Business, Sony Pictures Networks India: “We are very excited to have UFC return to our broadcast with UFC 249 going out LIVE to fans all across India. Avid sports fans have been waiting for resumption of live sporting action and UFC 249 going live along with the upcoming fights events is great news for our viewers.”