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Joy Bhattacharjya

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Joy Bhattacharjya
Joy Bhattacharjya (IPL, 2015)
NationalityIndian
Occupations
  • Quizzer
  • Orator
  • Writer
  • Sports producer
Known for

Joy Bhattacharjya is an Indian quizzer, orator, writer and sports producer.

Career

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Joy was the first Indian Head of Production of ESPN Star Sports in India in the early 2000s.[1]

In 2006, he became head of Programming for the National Geographic Channel and The History Channel in India.[2]

He was the Team Director of the Indian Premier League franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) when the League launched in 2008.[3]

He has also served as the director for the FIFA U-17 World Cup, which was conducted in India,[4]

He later became the CEO of the inaugural Pro Volleyball League.[5]

On 15 July 2022, Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports FIFS named Joy Bhattacharjya as Director-General[6][7]

References

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  1. ^ https://www.knowyourstar.com/joy-bhattacharjya-biography/
  2. ^ https://admin.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/gecs/ngc-unleashes-fists-of-fury-next-month-070124
  3. ^ https://cricxtasy.com/news/joy-bhattacharya-former-team-director-of-kkr-talks-about/cid7012282.htm
  4. ^ Abhijit Bhaduri (27 July 2013). "What being with Kolkata Knight Riders taught me". The Times of India. India. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  5. ^ "The brain behind Pro Volleyball League". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 11 February 2022. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  6. ^ Khosla, Varuni (15 July 2022). "Joy Bhattacharjya appointed director general Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports". mint. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  7. ^ "FIFS appoints Joy Bhattacharjya as the director-general". Firstpost. 16 July 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2022.