MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Sports Network (SPSN) will bring fans closer to some of the biggest names in Indian Olympic history with the launch of the new digital series called Sony Ten presents The Medal of Glory.
The 15-episode digital miniseries fills the void of live sports for viewers and will be streamed exclusively on the sports network’s digital assets. The series will be hosted by the commentator, anchor, and sports presenter Raman Bhanot from 1 May 2020 at 5 pm.
Raman Bhanot, a veteran in the field of sports commentary and India’s first sports presenter at the Olympic channel will indulge in conversations with various renowned Olympic medal winners such as Leander Paes, Abhinav Bindra, Sakshi Malik, Yogeshwar Dutt and Sushil Kumar to name a few.
The Medal of Glory will showcase never-heard-before conversations with Olympians talking about how they are faring during the lockdown, their fitness and diet regimes, their journey to victory, representing India at international tournaments and the importance of hitting the ground running once life resumes normalcy. The miniseries will also include engaging fun segments, snippets and stay home messages to their Indian fans.
Sony Pictures Networks India chief revenue officer, distribution and head – sports business Rajesh Kaul says, “This is a first for Sony Sports in the digital space, a very unique initiative where we’ve tried to bring fans up close and personal with our own Olympic champions. These are unique circumstances for the sports community and we are hopeful that such initiatives will fuel renewed interest and excitement amongst the sporting community.”
Bhanot says, “Sony Ten presents The Medal of Glory celebrates the achievements of decorated Indian athletes at the pinnacle of the sport, the Olympics. It has been an amazing experience to interview these Olympians who have shared their stories in a candid and engaging manner.”
“The series takes an inside look at what's keeping them occupied during this lockdown period, lesser-known incidents about their successful Olympic campaign and more,” Bhanot adds.
