Discovery Science to air new show 'Sportstar Insider'

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New Delhi, February 16, 2012

Starting February 18, 2012, Discovery Science, a channel dedicated to science programming, will air a new show titled 'Sportstar Insider,' which will reveal the techniques, secrets and advanced technologies responsible for providing top athletics their performance enhancing edge.

Anchored by Andrew 'ET' Ettingshausen, the former Aussie rugby league legend, the show will bring new insights into the world of extreme sports. Sportstar Insider will premiere every Saturday at 9.30 pm.

With boundless enthusiasm, Ettingshausen explores new heights and depths in the world of extreme aquatic and aerial sports through the eyes of sporting legends which includes All Blacks Captain - Richie McCaw, World Champion surfer Tom Carroll, champion free diver, Ant Williams and Portugal's Redbull challenge winner, Matt Hall.

Rahul Johri, senior vice president and general manager - South Asia at Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, said, "Discovery Science offers path breaking programming that showcases cutting edge innovations and its impact on our everyday lives. Sportstar Insider brings scientific discoveries from the world of sports and the back story on being a top athlete."

While the first episode of Sportstar Insider shows Ettingshausen attempting death defying aquatic sports including surfing, kite surfing, high-speed sailing, competitive swimming and free diving with Tom Carroll and Ant Williams, the other episode captures Ettingshausen taking on competitive aviation with Richie McCaw and Matt Hall. Join Ettingshausen on his fun-filled expedition where he faces ultimate challenges from seasoned players in a dynamic series, Sportstar Insider.

For further information, please contact:

Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (India)

Karuna Gulyani

+91-9810701206

karuna_gulyani@discovery.com