The BSNL sports quiz programme being broadcast on
Doordarshan is set for a longer innings as it completed its 750th
episode on Thursday.
A function was organised by the
Doordarshan Kendra in the city to mark the occasion. The show has
entered the Limca Book of Records.
M. Anandan, Deputy
Director General (Engineering) of Doordarshan, congratulated quiz
master Sumanth C. Raman and sponsor BSNL for creating a brand image for
Podhigai through the landmark weekly sports quiz. The quiz programme
started in 2002 as a promotional programme has achieved several
landmarks such as the 300th, 500th and now the 750th episode.
He
expressed the hope that the sports quiz would screen its 1,000th
episode soon. N. Poonguzhali, CGM, BSNL Tamil Nadu Circle, said it was a
credit to be part of the programme and assured the show of continued
financial support.
She said the quiz programme had kindled a sporting spirit among the public.
Sumanth
Raman, recalling the inauguration of the programme, said it was planned
for four weeks at the time of the launch but was extended to six and
has continued thereafter without any interruption. He thanked the
viewers, the sponsor and Doordarshan staff for keeping the programme
alive and kicking.
Olympians V. Bhaskaran and Shiny Wilson and Indian cricketer V.B. Chandrasekhar participated in the function.
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