Since the advent of sports broadcasting with channels like SportsChannel (now MSG Plus) in 1977 and ESPN in 1979, numerous sports channels have emerged globally. These channels often focus on specific sports or regional teams.
In Egypt, ON Time Sports has become a prominent player in sports broadcasting. This article delves into the history, evolution, and significance of ON Time Sports in the Egyptian media landscape.
The Genesis of ON Time Sports
In 2016, ON Time Sports, a television channel that is part of the ON TV network, was launched as ON Sport. The ON TV network also includes ON Drama, which was launched in 2017.
In 2018, ON Sport 2 was launched as part of the ON TV network. However, since 2020, Time Sports and ON Sport have merged into one TV channel, creating ON Time Sports. Similarly, Time Sports and ON Sport 2 have merged into one TV channel, creating ON Time Sports 2.
ONTVLive, a 24-hour news network with a yearly budget of $3 million, was launched. ONTV and ONTVLive shared the same editorial staff and employed approximately 30 journalists scattered throughout Egypt.
Read also: The History of Sports in Zimbabwe
Saudi Quran Sunnah HD Tv Channel Frequency Number Nilesat |Sbc HD | El Ekhbaria | Ksa Sports HD
Coverage of Major Sporting Events
ONTime Sports Channel Group launched a new channel called ONTime Sports 3 to broadcast the 2021 World Cup Handball Championship matches, which were held in Egypt from January 13 to 31, 2021. Available on Nilesat, the channel covered the matches of the 2021 World Cup Handball Championship.
The 2021 IHF World Men’s Handball Championship marked the 27th event hosted by the International Handball Federation. It was the first Handball Championship with 32 teams instead of the usual 24. Furthermore, it was the third championship hosted in Africa, the second in Egypt, and the first to be hosted outside of Europe since 2015.
Impact and Significance
Broadcast schedules are subject to change at any time. ON Time Sports is available on various platforms such as terrestrial TV, radio, cable, satellite, IPTV, mobile and desktop apps.
The episode led to Shafik's announcement of his resignation as Egyptian Prime minister the next day. His poor performance and the vocal reaction to his responses, as well as the response to Al Aswany's fierce questioning of him, allegedly "helped push Egypt's military rulers into acceding to protester demands and pushing out Mr. Shafiq".
Read also: The Legacy of Baba Yara
| Channel | Launch Date | Merger Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ON Sport | 2016 | 2020 | Merged with Time Sports to create ON Time Sports |
| ON Sport 2 | 2018 | 2020 | Merged with Time Sports to create ON Time Sports 2 |
| ONTime Sports 3 | N/A | N/A | Launched for the 2021 World Cup Handball Championship |
Read also: Fraud in Youth Sports
Popular articles:
tags: #Egypt
