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{{Infobox television channel
{{Infobox television channel
| name = Eurosport
| name = Eurosport
| logo_size =  250px
| logo_size =  300px
| logo = Eurosport Logo 2015.svg
| logo = Eurosport Logo 2015.svg
| launch_date = {{start date and age|2017|2|6|df=y}}
| launch_date = {{start date and age|2017|2|6|df=y}}
| network = [[Eurosport]]
| network = [[Eurosport]]
| owner = [[Discovery Asia-Pacific]]
| owner = [[Discovery Asia-Pacific]]
| sister_channels = {{ubl|[[Animal Planet (Indian TV channel)|Animal Planet]]|[[TLC (Indian TV channel)|TLC]]|[[Discovery Turbo]]|[[Discovery Jeet]]|[[Discovery Science (Indian TV channel)|Discovery Science]]|[[Discovery Kids (Indian TV channel)|Discovery Kids]]|[[Discovery Channel (India)|Discovery Channel]]}}
| sister_channels =  
[[Animal Planet|Animal Planet]]<br />[[Discovery Channel India|Discovery Channel]]<br />[[Discovery Channel India|DTamil]]<br />[[Discovery Science (Indian TV channel)|Discovery Science]]<br />[[Discovery Turbo (Indian TV channel)|Discovery Turbo]]<br />[[Discovery Kids (India)|Discovery Kids]]<br />[[DSport|Eurosport]]<br />[[Investigation Discovery (Indian TV Channel)|Investigation Discovery]]<br />[[TLC India|TLC]]
| picture_format = [[16:9]] ([[576i]], [[SDTV]]) <br> [[MPEG-3]]/HD
| picture_format = [[16:9]] ([[576i]], [[SDTV]]) <br> [[MPEG-3]]/HD
Full HD 1080i
Full HD 1080i
| type = [[Sports]]
| country = [[India]]
| country = [[India]]
| language = English
| language = English
| headquarters = [[Mumbai]], [[India]]
| headquarters = [[Mumbai]], [[India]]
| area = [[Indian subcontinent]] (Excluding [[Pakistan]])
| area = [[Afghanistan]]<br />[[Bangladesh]]<br />[[Bhutan]]<br />[[India]]<br />[[Maldives]]<br />[[Nepal]]<br />[[Sri Lanka]]
| former_names = DSport (2017-2020)
| former_names = DSport (2017-2020)
| sat_serv_1 = [[Dish TV]] (India)
| sat_serv_1 = [[Dish TV]] (India)
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| iptv_serv_2 =  
| iptv_serv_2 =  
| iptv_chan_2 =  
| iptv_chan_2 =  
| online_serv_1 = [[Jio TV]]<br /><small>(India)</small>
| online_chan_1 = [[Discovery+]]
| online_chan_1 = SD & HD
| online_serv_2 = [[Airtel Xstream]]<br /><small>(India)</small>
| online_chan_2 = SD
| online_serv_3 = [[Vi Movies & TV]]<br /><small>(India)</small>
| online_chan_3 = SD
| web = {{URL|eurosport.co.in}}
| web = {{URL|eurosport.co.in}}
}}
}}
'''Eurosport''' is an Indian sports channel, launched as '''DSport''' by [[Discovery Asia-Pacific]] on 6 February 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.livemint.com/Consumer/Zrq1I3XhFDGOexfp8SmBzJ/Discovery-rolls-out-new-sports-channel-DSPORT.html|title=Discovery rolls out new sports channel DSPORT|last=Ahluwalia|first=Harveen|date=2017-02-06|work=livemint.com/|access-date=2017-05-01}}</ref> Eurosport telecasts a wide range of leagues and events from Discovery's European channel [[Eurosport]]. On 24 January Lex Sportel (the content provider for this channel) has parted ways with Discovery, taking their event rights from this channel and created their own channel [[1Sports]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Roy|first=Tuhin|url=https://dreamdth.com/community/threads/dsport-back-with-discovery-lex-sportel-is-out-of-the-deal.127452/post-1507953|title=DSport is back with Discovery, Lex Sportel out of the channel|date=9 January 2020|work=DreamDTH|access-date=9 January 2020}}</ref> On 17 March 2020 [[Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India)|Ministry of Information and Broadcasting]] permitted Discovery to finally rename the channel to Eurosport.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dreamdth.com/mib-permits-discovery-communications-india-to-launch-eurosport-hd-in-india-renames-dsport-hd-license-to-eurosport-hd/|title=MIB permits Discovery Communications India to launch Eurosport in India; renames DSport & DSport HD to Eurosport & Eurosport HD|last=Basil|first=Arasu Kannagi|date=2020-03-17|website=DreamDTH|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-07}}</ref>
'''Eurosport''' is an Indian sports channel, launched as '''DSport''' by [[Discovery Asia-Pacific]] on 6 February 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.livemint.com/Consumer/Zrq1I3XhFDGOexfp8SmBzJ/Discovery-rolls-out-new-sports-channel-DSPORT.html|title=Discovery rolls out new sports channel DSPORT|last=Ahluwalia|first=Harveen|date=2017-02-06|work=livemint.com/|access-date=2017-05-01}}</ref> Eurosport telecasts a wide range of leagues and events from Discovery's European channel [[Eurosport]]. In January 2020, Lex Sportel (the content provider for this channel) has parted ways with Discovery, taking their event rights from this channel and created their own channel [[1Sports]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Roy|first=Tuhin|url=https://dreamdth.com/community/threads/dsport-back-with-discovery-lex-sportel-is-out-of-the-deal.127452/post-1507953|title=DSport is back with Discovery, Lex Sportel out of the channel|date=9 January 2020|work=DreamDTH|access-date=9 January 2020}}</ref> On 17 March 2020, [[Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India)|Ministry of Information and Broadcasting]] permitted Discovery to finally rename the channel to Eurosport.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dreamdth.com/mib-permits-discovery-communications-india-to-launch-eurosport-hd-in-india-renames-dsport-hd-license-to-eurosport-hd/|title=MIB permits Discovery Communications India to launch Eurosport in India; renames DSport & DSport HD to Eurosport & Eurosport HD|last=Basil|first=Arasu Kannagi|date=2020-03-17|website=DreamDTH|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-07}}</ref>
 
==History==
'''Eurosport India''' is the Indian version of the channel launched in February 2017 as DSport.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/49813_Discovery-launches-sports-channel-DSPORT|title=Discovery launches sports channel DSPORT|website=www.afaqs.com|language=en|access-date=2017-02-09}}</ref> It was made available on major [[Direct-broadcast satellite|DTH]] platforms and cable networks across India during the launch. The channel's primary focus would not be [[cricket]], as per the press-meet at the launch.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.televisionpost.com/television/discovery-enters-sports-genre-with-the-launch-of-dsport/|title=Discovery enters sports genre with the launch of DSPORT {{!}} TelevisionPost.com|website=www.televisionpost.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-02-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170208155237/http://www.televisionpost.com/television/discovery-enters-sports-genre-with-the-launch-of-dsport/|archive-date=8 February 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> The current offering from the channel would include less-popular football leagues, cricket premier leagues, wrestling, fighting, golf, motor sports, horse racing, cycling and rugby.
The channel is only available in high-definition format. However, few DTH operators downscale the feed to be presented with the standard-definition bouquet. As of 2018 Eurosport India is available over 110 million households in India.
 
==Previous Logo==
[[File:DSPORT Logo 2017.jpg|thumb|The initial logo of DSport used since February 2017. The logo is adapted from [[Eurosport]] logo.]]
[[File:DSPORT Logo 2017.jpg|thumb|The initial logo of DSport used since February 2017. The logo is adapted from [[Eurosport]] logo.]]


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* [[Asian Tour]]
* [[Asian Tour]]
* [[PGA Tour]]
* [[PGA Tour]]
* [[Puerto Rico Open]]


=== Racing ===
=== Motorsport ===
*[[Grand Prix motorcycle racing|MotoGP]]
*[[Grand Prix motorcycle racing|MotoGP]]
*[[FIA Formula 2 Championship]]
*[[NASCAR Cup Series]]
*[[NASCAR Cup Series]]
*[[INDYCAR]]
*[[INDYCAR]]
=== Cycling ===
*[[Tour de France]]
*[[Tour de France]]
*[[Giro d'Italia]]


===Kickboxing===
===Kickboxing===
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{{Discovery, Inc.}}
{{Discovery, Inc.}}
{{Eurosport}}
{{Eurosport}}
{{Discovery Communications}}


[[Category:Eurosport]]
[[Category:Eurosport]]
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Revision as of 22:34, 5 July 2021


Eurosport
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TypeSports
CountryIndia
Broadcast areaAfghanistan
Bangladesh
Bhutan
India
Maldives
Nepal
Sri Lanka
NetworkEurosport
HeadquartersMumbai, India
Programming
Language(s)English
Picture format16:9 (576i, SDTV)
MPEG-3/HD Full HD 1080i
Ownership
OwnerDiscovery Asia-Pacific
Sister channelsAnimal Planet
Discovery Channel
DTamil
Discovery Science
Discovery Turbo
Discovery Kids
Eurosport
Investigation Discovery
TLC
History
Launched6 February 2017; 9 years ago (2017-02-06)
Former namesDSport (2017-2020)
Links
Websiteeurosport.co.in
Availability
Cable
Asianet Digital (IND)Channel 312 (SD)
Kerala Vision Digital TV (IND)Channel 755 (SD)
Channel 861 (HD)
Siti Networks
(India)		Channel 197 (SD)
Hathway
(India)		Channel 183 (SD)
Satellite
Dish TV (India)Channel 630 (SD)
Channel 629 (HD)
D2h
(India)		Channel 410 (SD)
Tata Sky (India)Channel 496 (SD)
Channel 495 (HD)
Sun Direct
(India)		Channel 517 (SD)
Channel 989 (HD)
Airtel Digital TV
(India)		Channel 304 (SD)
Channel 305 (HD)
Dialog TVChannel 71 (SD)
Dish TV Sri LankaChannel 2648 (SD)
IPTV
APSFL
(Andhra Pradesh)		Channel 324 (HD)
Streaming media
Discovery+

Eurosport is an Indian sports channel, launched as DSport by Discovery Asia-Pacific on 6 February 2017.[1] Eurosport telecasts a wide range of leagues and events from Discovery's European channel Eurosport. In January 2020, Lex Sportel (the content provider for this channel) has parted ways with Discovery, taking their event rights from this channel and created their own channel 1Sports.[2] On 17 March 2020, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting permitted Discovery to finally rename the channel to Eurosport.[3]

History

Eurosport India is the Indian version of the channel launched in February 2017 as DSport.[4] It was made available on major DTH platforms and cable networks across India during the launch. The channel's primary focus would not be cricket, as per the press-meet at the launch.[5] The current offering from the channel would include less-popular football leagues, cricket premier leagues, wrestling, fighting, golf, motor sports, horse racing, cycling and rugby. The channel is only available in high-definition format. However, few DTH operators downscale the feed to be presented with the standard-definition bouquet. As of 2018 Eurosport India is available over 110 million households in India.

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The initial logo of DSport used since February 2017. The logo is adapted from Eurosport logo.

Events

Football

Cricket

Tennis

Golf

Motorsport

Cycling

Kickboxing

MMA

Pro-Wrestling

Basketball

References

  1. ↑ Ahluwalia, Harveen (6 February 2017). "Discovery rolls out new sports channel DSPORT". livemint.com/. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
  2. ↑ Roy, Tuhin (9 January 2020). "DSport is back with Discovery, Lex Sportel out of the channel". DreamDTH. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  3. ↑ Basil, Arasu Kannagi (17 March 2020). "MIB permits Discovery Communications India to launch Eurosport in India; renames DSport & DSport HD to Eurosport & Eurosport HD". DreamDTH. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
  4. ↑ "Discovery launches sports channel DSPORT". www.afaqs.com. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
  5. ↑ "Discovery enters sports genre with the launch of DSPORT | TelevisionPost.com". www.televisionpost.com. Archived from the original on 8 February 2017. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
  6. ↑ "DSPORT to telecast LIVE Davis Cup World Group qualifier". IANS. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
  7. ↑ https://twitter.com/EurosportIN/status/1340169458808094722?s=20
  8. ↑ Roy, Tuhin (27 February 2020). "DSport to air IMPACT+ Sacrifice PPV". DreamDTH Forum. Retrieved 27 February 2020.

External links

Template:Discovery, Inc. Template:Eurosport Template:Discovery Communications


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