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SG Sports appoints Digvijay Singh Deo as VP of sports & media

Mumbai: SG Sports, media & entertainment (SGSE), part of the APL Apollo Group, announced that it has appointed senior sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo as vice president of sports and media.

Digvijay is an accomplished name in sports journalism and has over two decades of experience under his belt. An award-winning journalist and producer, Digvijay was previously with WION as the sports editor for seven years where he set up the sports team and designed the flagship sports show for the network. Prior to WION, he spent 11 years at CNN IBN where he joined as principal correspondent and was appointed sports editor in 2014. Previously, he has also worked with Doordarshan and Star News.

SG Sports, media and entertainment, a subsidiary of APL Apollo Group, has interests in a variety of sports, including chess, cricket, table tennis and football. Most recently, the company announced the launch of its franchise, Delhi SG Pipers, for the upcoming Hockey India League which is making a high-profile comeback after 7 years.

Delhi SG Pipers will have both men’s as well as women’s teams playing in the league and has already roped in a star-studded lineup of management and coaches, including legendary Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, former India men’s national team coach Graham Reid and the analytical coach of the national women’s team, Dave Smolenaars.

In his new role at SGSE, Digvijay be utilising his experience to provide strategy and direction across the various interests of the company in sports. He will also be responsible for creating content-based IPs and partnerships and will report directly to Mahesh Bhupathi, CEO of SG Sports, Media & Entertainment.

SGSE vice president of sports and media Digvijay Singh Deo said, “It has been a long journey of over 21 years covering sports and I feel this was a great opportunity and a natural progression for me to move onto the other side of the business. It is an interesting as well as challenging role because sport in India is growing and this was the right time to get involved. I am thankful to SGSE for this opportunity.”

SGSE CEO Mahesh Bhupathi said, “I am excited to have Diggy on board. He has a lot of experience and a large network in the sports world and I believe he will add a lot of value to what we are trying to build at SGSE.

October 15, 2024
WION World of Cricket: Your ultimate ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 destination
Mumbai: The cricketing world is abuzz with excitement as the much-anticipated ICC Cricket World Cup kicks off, and WION (World Is One News) is all set to be your one-stop destination for an unforgettable cricketing experience. As the countdown to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 begins, WION is launching ‘WION World of Cricket’ – a World Cup special show, starting from 2 October 2023, which will captivate cricket enthusiasts around the globe.

‘WION World of Cricket’ will be a mix of segments comprising of cross-platform coverage in form of news segments, pre-match preview show, mid-match analysis, expansive pre-world cup buzz-curiosity enhancer, post-match analysis, in-depth analysis of teams, players, match-ups, and odds leading up to the World Cup on-ground reports and interviews from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, England, and South Africa etc, to keep fans engaged throughout the World cup season. Through this programming of WION World of Cricket, the channel aims to provide unparalleled cross-platform coverage, ensuring cricket viewers are at the heart of the action every step of the way.

WION editor Digvijay Singh Deo will be seen along with Dav Whatmore on the show, a former Australian cricketer and a cricket legend who coached Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh teams, thus making this World Cup season truly special. Notably, he is known as the legendary coach behind Sri Lanka’s triumphant 1996 Cricket World Cup win. Dav was also the coach of U-19 World Cup winning side in 2008 that had Virat Kohli as captain and is known to be the gamechanger in cricket who turned the fielding restrictions into an aggressive option for the batting side.

WION will make its viewers a part of its daily coverage where they will get an opportunity to pose questions and discuss match strategy with Dav Whatmore daily. The daily special segments of WION World of Cricket will also tap into the passion of the cricket fans.

Through this coverage WION guarantees to provide its viewers with
- Noise-free coverage
- Global perspective
- Analysis of all matches
- Digital-first approach
- Special preview shows on digital
“The ODI World Cup is returning to India after 12 years, and although a few questions have been raised about the 50-over format’s relevance in this day and age, it’s still a celebration of Cricket for us. With Dav as the resident expert in digital-first coverage plans, we at WION will ensure you’re never more than a click away from Cricket for the next 50 days,” expressed WION chief business officer Madhu Soman.

WION’s sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo added, “WION World of Cricket is more than just a show; it’s a celebration of the spirit of cricket and our commitment to enhancing the cricketing experience for fans worldwide. With in-depth analysis, expert commentary, and exclusive coverage, we aim to make the ICC Cricket World Cup an unforgettable journey for our viewers.”
September 30, 2023
Rio Olympics 2016 analysed by India’s Sportspersons on CNN-News18 & IBN7

MUMBAI: With the Rio Olympics 2016 round the corner, CNN-News18 and IBN7 have geared up to bring the most extensive programming on the world’s biggest sporting event. The channels have exclusively empanelled India’s top sportspersons to provide the viewers with unparalleled coverage throughout the games.

CNN-News18 Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo and IBN7 Sports Editor Vimal Kumar will spearhead the coverage directly from Rio de Janeiro. The coverage will feature some of the biggest names in the Indian sports – two time Olympics medallist Sushil Kumar, ace Indian shooter Ronjan Sodhi, former coach of Indian men’s hockey team Michael Nobbs, one of India’s foremost tennis coaches Enrico Piperno, former tennis player and sports administrator Manisha Malhotra, Asian Games Gold medal winning archer Abhishek Verma, boxing legend Akhil Kumar, Dronacharya awardee Yashvir Singh, India’s leading shuttler and reigning Commonwealth Games Gold medallist Parupalli Kashyap, former South Asian Games Champion in long jump Reeth Abraham, former Indian hockey player and Olympic Bronze medallist Ashok Kumar and shooter Annu Raj Singh.

The channel’s reportage with bring daily updates from Rio and will closely track the progress of India’s top medal hopefuls.

July 29, 2016
Rio Olympics 2016 analysed by India’s Sportspersons on CNN-News18 & IBN7

MUMBAI: With the Rio Olympics 2016 round the corner, CNN-News18 and IBN7 have geared up to bring the most extensive programming on the world’s biggest sporting event. The channels have exclusively empanelled India’s top sportspersons to provide the viewers with unparalleled coverage throughout the games.

CNN-News18 Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo and IBN7 Sports Editor Vimal Kumar will spearhead the coverage directly from Rio de Janeiro. The coverage will feature some of the biggest names in the Indian sports – two time Olympics medallist Sushil Kumar, ace Indian shooter Ronjan Sodhi, former coach of Indian men’s hockey team Michael Nobbs, one of India’s foremost tennis coaches Enrico Piperno, former tennis player and sports administrator Manisha Malhotra, Asian Games Gold medal winning archer Abhishek Verma, boxing legend Akhil Kumar, Dronacharya awardee Yashvir Singh, India’s leading shuttler and reigning Commonwealth Games Gold medallist Parupalli Kashyap, former South Asian Games Champion in long jump Reeth Abraham, former Indian hockey player and Olympic Bronze medallist Ashok Kumar and shooter Annu Raj Singh.

The channel’s reportage with bring daily updates from Rio and will closely track the progress of India’s top medal hopefuls.

July 29, 2016