Grand Finale of The Hindu Match Point Sports Quiz 2024 held

 The Hindu hosted the grand finale of the inaugural edition of The Hindu Match Point Sports Quiz 2024 at the Cricket Club of India (CCI) in Mumbai, bringing together media agencies from across the country recently. The quiz culminated in an exciting showdown where Kunal Baghel and Abhisek Thakur from Interactive Avenues, New Delhi emerged as the champion, winning the cash prize of ₹2 lakhs. Sujay Shetty and Rishabh Thaker from Group M, Mumbai, who were the runners-up won ₹75,000.

While Karan and Saqhib from Dentsu Creative, Bangalore was the second runner- up, Archit and Harsh from Interactive Avenues, New Delhi were also the finalists.

The inaugural The Hindu Match Point Sports Quiz 2024 marked a significant event for The Hindu, aiming to ignite a passion for sports within the media industry while strengthening its longstanding relationships with media agencies across India. Over 100 agencies from New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru participated in a thrilling preliminary online round, with the top five teams from each city advancing to the regional finals on September 30. In a spirited competition, regional winners—GroupM, Interactive Avenues, and Dentsu Creative—emerged to compete in the grand finale held at Mumbai’s iconic Cricket Club of India on October 16. This initiative provided an exciting platform for sports enthusiasts within media agencies to indulge their passion for sports, engage in lively quizzing, and compete for fantastic prizes, all while fortifying their connection with The Hindu brand.

The Hindu Group has always been deeply committed to sports journalism. The organisation has long upheld a strong tradition of excellence in sports journalism, proudly carried forward by The Hindu Sport and Sportstar. The Sportstar Aces Awards, the nation’s premier multi-sport awards, celebrate the achievements of legendary athletes, current champions, and emerging stars. Additionally, the Sportstar Conclave brings together key sports stakeholders for meaningful dialogues with governing authorities and sports federations. These initiatives underscore The Hindu Group’s commitment to fostering growth and innovation in the world of sports, building on its rich legacy to inspire future generations.

Suresh Balakrishna, Chief Revenue Officer of The Hindu Group said, “Sports is more than just a hobby—it’s a powerful unifying force that brings people together, especially in a country as diverse as ours. Recognizing this, we saw the quiz as a perfect way to engage with our partners, leveraging this shared love to create lasting connections.”

As part of the broader initiative, The Hindu has also conducted roadshows across key cities, spotlighting its multifaceted strengths in print, digital, events, brand solutions, and activations. These efforts not only highlight The Hindu’s prowess but also reinforce its commitment to delivering exceptional value across a diverse media landscape.