Star to rejig sports network; Star Sports Tamil, Select SD versions in the offing

[M.J.Sadiq]

Good news. SO there is no HD Version of SS Tamil?

I don't think they will start HD atleast for sometime. They need to analyze the feedback of Tamil SD version before that.

 

[Vishnu777]

They will start HD version of SS Tamil after getting good viewership I think..

 

[Dinesh jain]

According to an industry source, Star Sports Tamil will replace Star Sports 4 while Star Sports Select 1 will replace Star Sports HD 4. Both Star Sports 4 and Star Sports HD 4 are being discontinued from 28 May.

The source further added that Star Sports Select 2 will replace FX, which is being discontinued from 15 June, along with FX HD and Star Movies Action.

Star Sports Tamil and Star Sports Select 1 will tentatively launch on 28 May while Star Sports Select 2 will launch on 15 June. The Tamil channel will also be home to the Tamil Nadu Premier League, which aired on Star’s second Tamil GEC Vijay Super last year.

 

[Basil]

Very Happy to be proven wrong regarding Select SD hya

This is good news for football fans in India :win

 

[Gurmeet singh]

Good move by star.

 

[Sarkar]

This proves Forcing consumer is not a good idea  :lol

 

[Basil]

This proves Forcing consumer is not a good idea  :lol

Yes dipayan bro hya

Plus Jio was there to save Customers :lol

 

[Rushil]

That's good news :shy.

But why they are shutting niche english channels

 

[Vishnu777]

That's good news :shy.

But why they are shutting niche english channels

Yes those English channels are getting good ratings also..

 

[rahul1117kumar]

Star India to launch Star Sports Tamil on 28th May

Star India is set to launch its dedicated Sports Channel for Tamil audience starting from 28 May onwards.

The strategic decision was based on the success of debut season of T20 tournament Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) and the announcement of Tamil Nadu team in Pro-Kabbadi league.

The telecast rights of TNPL T20 tournament conducted by Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) is with Start Sports and the debut season of TNPL held last year happened to be a grand success in terms of viewership numbers and revenue aspects that was strongly supported by both National Brands and Native Brands.

As part of expanding the Pro-Kabbadi league franchise, Star Sports has added four new teams that includes Tamil Nadu, considered to be one among the heartlands of the game Kabbadi in India. Cricketing Legend Sachin Tendulkar acquired the Tamil Nadu Kabbadi team along with Hyderabad based business tycoon N Prasad. In addition to this Tamil Nadu team already exists in other sports leagues like Indian Super League, Indian Hockey League and Badminton Premier League.

Star India to launch Star Sports Tamil on 28th May - Chennai: Star India is set to launch its dedicated Sports Channel for Tamil audience starting ...