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Chennai, 16 October (HS). The India Ultimate Beach Nationals 2024-25 will be telecast live on Ultimate's YouTube channel in the off-season. The India Ultimate Beach Nationals is an ultimate frisbee tournament organized by India Ultimate (the governing body of ultimate frisbee in India).
Off-Season Ultimate (OSU), founded by Rishabh Kishore, Tahir Siddiqui and Maqsood Chaudhary to popularize and professionalize the game of Ultimate Frisbee across the country, has played a vital role in growing the game by organizing structured leagues and tournaments, which have Has attracted some of the best talent from across the country.
India Ultimate Beach Nationals, to be held from October 18 to October 20 at Bessie Beach, Chennai, already has 17 registered teams, and more are expected to join.
As the exclusive broadcasting partner, OSU will telecast every match, ensuring fans can experience the intense competition and fast-paced action as the teams face each other on the sand for the ultimate championship. This event marks an important milestone in OSU's broader initiative to expand the visibility and impact of Ultimate Frisbee across India.
Rishabh Kishore, Co-Founder of Off-Season Ultimate, said, “We are thrilled to bring the India Ultimate Beach Nationals to a larger audience through our YouTube channel. This tournament is a reflection of how far Ultimate Frisbee has come in India, and we are proud to be able to broadcast it live. “With Sportscast, we are confident that this event will prove to be a milestone in promoting the sport across the country, creating a platform for players to shine at the national level and increasing its visibility like never before.”
What is the game of Ultimate Frisbee?
Ultimate Frisbee (simply called Ultimate) is a fast-paced mixed-gender sport combining elements of American football, soccer and basketball, played with a flying disc. Teams score by catching the disc in the opponent's end zone, relying on agility, strategy and teamwork. With its growing popularity in India and globally, Ultimate Frisbee tournaments like the India Ultimate Beach Nationals highlight the talent and sportsmanship of the sport.