Discovery part ways with Lex Sportel, Vijay Rajput to head DSport

Infotainment player Discovery has expanded the role of Vijay Rajput, currently serving as SVP, Affiliate Sales and Product Distribution, with an additional responsibility of heading its Sports business in South Asia.

Keeping in view the aggressive outlook of the sports vertical, Discovery is currently expanding its in-house sports-focused team. The company has also ended its relationship with third-party service provider Lex Sportel, bringing all services in-house, effective February 14, 2020.

Rajput is a media industry veteran having more than three decades of work experience, majority of which has been in leadership roles. Prior to Discovery, Rajput was the Chief Operating Officer at India’s leading sports broadcaster ESPN Star Sports.

Megha Tata, Managing Director, Discovery, South Asia, said, “We are yet to actualise the full potential of our sports business in India. This year, Vijay will lead efforts to ensure that DSport channel gets its rightful due in the sports broadcast arena.”

Rajput said, “We are reviewing DSport’s content strategy at the moment, as we aim to make it a more holistic multi-sport offering which will connect with passionate fan communities in a more engaging manner.”

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