A Sports
 Pakistan's First HD Sports Channel | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Pakistan and Worldwide |
| Network | ARY Digital Network |
| Headquarters | Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Urdu, English |
| Picture format | 1080i 16:9, MPEG-4, HDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Salman Iqbal |
| Sister channels | ARY Digital ARY News ARY Musik ARY Qtv |
| History | |
| Launched | October 16, 2021 |
| Replaced | HBO |
| Links | |
| Website | a-sports |
A Sports HD is a Pakistani sports channel.[1][2] It was launched on 16 October 2021 and is a part of ARY Digital Network which earlier planned it in 2016.[1][3][4] On 9 October 2021, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Wahab Riaz, Misbah ul Haq announced to join as its cricket analysts panel.[2][5] In November 2022, it broadcast 2022 FIFA World Cup with exclusive pre & post match analysis shows.
Programming
[edit]Current programming
[edit]Coverage
[edit]Multi-event Sports
[edit]International Cricket
[edit]| Event | Period | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Men's T20 World Cup | 2021 2022 |
[6][7] |
| ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup | 2022 | [8] |
| ICC Cricket World Cup | 2023 | [9] |
Association Football
[edit]| Event | Period | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA World Cup | 2026-present | [10] |
| La Liga | 2024-25 | [11] |
Motorsport racing
[edit]| Event | Period | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Formula E | 2024-present | [12] |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "A-Sports: Pakistan's first HD sports channel goes on air". ARY News. 16 October 2021. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
- ^ a b "ASports: Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis join Pakistan's first HD sports channel". ARY News. 9 October 2021. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
- ^ "ARY plans to open a sports channel". ARY Sports. 17 February 2016. Archived from the original on 30 August 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ "Why are advertisers in Pakistan ignoring the 2023 Cricket World Cup?". Pakistan Today (newspaper). 19 September 2021. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
- ^ "Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis to join Asports, Pakistan's first HD sports channel". Daily Times (newspaper). 9 October 2021. Archived from the original on 10 October 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ "Pakistan's first sports HD channel to telecast T20 World Cup". Khaleej Times (newspaper). 10 October 2021. Archived from the original on 9 October 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ "PTV spoils cricket fans with yet another treat". Daily Times (newspaper). 30 September 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ "U19 World Cup 2022 – Official Broadcasters". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "Official Broadcasters | Men's Cricket World Cup 2023". www.cricketworldcup.com. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ "ARY Digital Network Acquires Tv and Digital Rights for FIFA World Cup 2022". ARY News. 30 July 2022. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
- ^ "ARY Digital Network Acquires TV and Digital Rights for La Liga". ARY News. 3 August 2022. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
- ^ "Where and How to Watch Formula E in 2024 and the Monaco E-Prix in Your Country?". 25 April 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
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