Indian athletes flag-off #RangDeTiranga to wish luck to the Commonwealth Games bound Indian contingent Anjali Bhagwat, Aparna Popat & Viren Rasquinha create the #RangDeTiranga good luck flag with their hand-imprints Press Release Mumbai, March 29, 2018 Sony Pictures Networks (SPN) in collaboration with Sports Journalists Association of Mumbai (SJAM) and Indian athletes, Anjali Bhagwat, Aparna Popat & Viren Rasquinha sent their best wishes and support to the 2018 Commonwealth Games contingent with the #RangDeTiranga initiative. The patriotic fervour for the Indian contingent at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia was unmistakable as the athletes along with SPN representatives and sports journalists created the ‘Tiranga’ with their palm print. Former World Number 1 Anjali Bhagwat was the first one to put her handprints on the ‘RangDeTiranga’ canvas. Following her, Aparna Popat, the nine-time National Badminton Champion and Viren Rasquinha, Former Captain, Indian hockey team, did the honours. India has always excelled at the Commonwealth Games, winning 75 gold medals and 215 medals overall in the last three editions of the marquee sports event. This year, expectations soar high with fans across the country inspired by SPN, send their good wishes for the Indian contingent with their #RangDeTiranga message. The sports cluster of SPN with its 11 sports channels is attempting to bring the fans closer to the games with Hindi commentary on SONY TEN 3 channels and English commentary on SONY SIX and SONY TEN 2 channels. In addition to the 150+ hours of live games telecast, SPN will also air more than 30 hours of highlights and repeats for viewers to catch up with all the sports action in Gold Coast, Australia. Viewers can also look forward to in-depth coverage of the games with a live studio show which features expert panellists like wrestler Geeta Phogat, shuttler Aparna Popat, shooter Anjali Bhagwat, hockey Olympian Viren Rasquinha and hockey player, Jagbir Singh. Raman Bhanot, Nikhil Naz and Gautam Bhimani will host different segments of the show, while sports columnist Ayaz Memon will provide his expert insights to the viewers. Comments: Kedar Teny, Senior Vice President, Marketing & OAP, Sports, Sony Pictures Networks “The #RangDeTiranga campaign is SPN’s rallying cry that taps into the emotions of Indian sports fans and asks them to show their support for the tricolour. It brings alive our ethos to go beyond and cultivate a multi-sport viewing culture in India. Our intent is to bind the sports fans in a one game-cry ‘Rang de Tiranga’ and give them the opportunity to watch their heroes bring glory to the nation.”
Anjali Bhagwat, professional Indian shooter, multiple Gold medallist at Commonwealth Games ““The mind-set & morale of our athletes is upbeat considering their high level achievements so far. I am very confident about the success of our Indian team in the upcoming Commonwealth Games.”.” Aparna Popat, nine-time National Champion, Badminton “It’s a huge responsibility and at the same time a feeling of immense pride to represent the Tiranga at an international multi-sports event like the Commonwealth Games. I would like to wish the entire Indian contingent the very best and hope they emerge victorious. I am thrilled to be a part of the Rang De Tiranga well-wishing ceremony.” Viren Rasquinha, Former Captain of India's National hockey team “The recent performance of the Indian men's and women's hockey teams have been very promising. The Commonwealth Games is a great platform for the teams to take their performance to the next level. Focus, self-belief, team-work and great team spirit are critical to bring laurels to the country. Rang De Tiranga is a great initiative by Sony Pictures Networks and it will surely encourage the entire Indian contingent travelling to Gold Coast." The 2018 Commonwealth Games will be telecast live and exclusive on SONY TEN 3 channels with Hindi commentary and on SONY SIX and SONY TEN 2 channels with English commentary. Watch the Opening Ceremony on April 4, 2018 at 14:30 hours on SONY SIX, SONY TEN 2 and SONY TEN 3 channels. Watch the first day of the sporting action at 2018 Commonwealth Games on April 5, 2018 at 04:30 hours on SONY SIX, SONY TEN 2 and SONY TEN 3 channels. About Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN), is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation which owns and operates the Sony Entertainment network of television channels. SPN comprises 31 channels including Sony Entertainment Television (SET and SET HD), one of India's leading Hindi general entertainment television channels; MAX, India's premium Hindi movies and special events channel; MAX 2, another Hindi movie channel showcasing great India Cinema; MAX HD, a high definition Hindi movie channel airing premium quality films; WAH, the FTA channel for Hindi movies; SAB and SAB HD the family-oriented Hindi comedy entertainment channels; PAL, a genre leader in rural Hindi speaking markets (HSM) showcasing the best of Hindi general entertainment and Hindi movies from SPN’s content library; PIX and PIX HD, the English movie channels; LePlex HD showing critically-acclaimed Hollywood films; AXN and AXN HD, the action and adventure-oriented English entertainment channels; Sony BBC Earth and Sony BBC Earth HD, the premium factual entertainment channels, Sony AATH, the Bangla entertainment channel; MIX a refreshing Hindi music channel; ROX HD, a channel for contemporary Hindi music; YAY!, the kids entertainment channel; Sports Network comprising 11 sports entertainment channels – SONY SIX, SONY SIX HD, SONY ESPN, SONY ESPN HD, SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 1 HD, SONY TEN 2, SONY TEN 2 HD, SONY TEN 3, SONY TEN 3 HD, SONY TEN GOLF HD; SonyLIV - the digital entertainment VOD platform, SPN Productions, the networks’ film production arm and Sony Pictures Networks Distribution Pvt Ltd. (SPND) that distributes the networks television channels across different genres and languages through multiple content delivery platforms. SPN reaches out to over 700 million viewers in India and is available in 167 countries. The network is recognized as an employer of choice within and outside the media industry. SPN is a recipient of several awards, including the ‘Aon Best Employers India’ Award in the 2017 edition in recognition of SPN’s unique workplace culture and exceptional people practices, consistently ranking amongst India’s Top 10 Companies with Best Health & Wellness Practices by SHRM & CGP Partners, listed by Working Mother & AVTAR as one of the 100 Best Companies for Women in India in 2017 and adjudged one of India’s Great Mid-Size Workplaces by the Great Place To Work® Institute for the 2017 edition. Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited is in its 23rd year of operations in India. Its subsidiaries include Sony Pictures Networks Distribution India Private Limited, MSM-Worldwide Factual Media Private Limited, MSM Discovery Private Limited, Taj Television (India) Private Limited, Aqua Holding Investments [Pvt.] Ltd., and Bangla Entertainment Private Limited. Media Contact: Kaumudi Naithani, PR Manager, Sports |
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