India: Discovery Communications launches DSport, a pay sports-TV channel

Discovery Communications has launched DSport, a pay sports-TV channel in India, announced the American audiovisual conglomerate on 06/02/2017. This is the first launch of a sports channel in India in 10 years, according to Indian media. DSport joins eleven other channels in India produced by the American group.

"We are excited to add yet another flagship brand to our growing offering with the launch of Dsport, which is set to redefine sports entertainment. Combining India’s passion for sports with our global expertise in sports production. DSport will offer a daily dose of 10+ hours of live content for viewers across the country," said Karan Bajaj, senior vice-president and general manager of Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, on 06/02/2017.

Discovery Communications: major sports TV rights held for India

• Football: Brazilian leagues, CSL Chinese Super League, first division of Chinese football. 16 teams. , Liga NOS, MLS Major League Soccer, the top professional football league in the USA and Canada
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