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Seema Jaswal

Seema Jaswal is a British sports journalist, radio and television presenter currently working for BT Sport, ITV, BBC, DAZN and the Premier League. Jaswal presented the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 with ITV.[1][2] Jaswal is the first woman to present a Men’s World Cup Quarter final for a UK Broadcaster – Morocco vs Portugal for ITV.[3] Jaswal was also the main presenter for the historic all-female on-screen panel for a Men’s World Cup game – Saudi Arabia vs Poland.[4][1]

Seema Jaswal
Jaswal with ITV at the 2022 World Cup
NationalityBritish
Alma materRoyal Holloway, University of London
Occupation(s)Television presenter and radio presenter
Employer(s)BT Sport
ITV
BBC
IMG – Premier League Global Content
DAZN

Jaswal hosts the Champions League on BT Sport,[1][5] the Premier League’s Matchday Live global coverage,[6][7] the FA Cup live matches and all draws for the 2021/22 season on ITV as well as the BBC’s Snooker coverage for all triple crown events which includes World Snooker Championship, UK Championship Snooker and Masters.[8][9] Jaswal presents ITV’s international football and has covered the World Cup in Russia 2018, Euro 2020 and Qatar 2022.[10]

Early life and education

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Jaswal was born and brought up in England. She completed her schooling at Grey Court School and graduated from Royal Holloway, University of London.[11] Jaswal says she is enthusiastic about sports, particularly tennis.[12]

Career

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A sports enthusiast, Jaswal kick-started her career as a runner at Sky Sports as part of the production, which was her springboard to presenting.[13]

The following year Jaswal presented a host of live events including the Zee Carnival at the Olympia Hall, The Franchise Show for The Business Channel, The Independent Music Show in Camden and worked on projects for MTV and Endemol.[14] Jaswal hosted The Entertainment Show, The Voice & Drivetime for Westside Radio.

Jaswal made her break in Television presenting CBBC Newsround as Sportsround's roving reporter.[15] That included filming with the Chelsea Ladies football team, show jumping with Dan Neilson, travelling to Cyprus with the England Ladies Football team for the Cyprus Cup and playing tennis against Britain's Laura Robson.[16]

Jaswal presented CBBC's Match of the Day Kickabout. This role saw Seema travelling the country and meeting young football stars whilst setting them various challenges.[17]

In July 2011, Jaswal became co-host to Matthew Wright on The Wright Stuff on Channel 5.[18] This show draws upon daily topical issues.[19]

In 2015 Jaswal relocated to India where she became the face of Indian football for Star Sports presenting the Indian Super League and football show Lets Talk Football.[20]

2016 saw Jaswal return to the UK presenting Premier Leagues global content flagship shows Kick Off and Fanzone.[21]

In 2017 Jaswal returned to Mumbai to host the first ever FIFA football tournament and live draw in India, 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup for Sony Six.[21] 2017 also saw Jaswal present the BDO Darts and the Mini Challenge on Channel 4.[22]

2018 saw Jaswal’s presenting career accelerate.

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Guest appearances

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Charity Ambassador

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Jaswal is an ambassador to raise awareness for Meningitis having contracted Meningitis B at the age of 16.[38][39][40][41][42]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Seema Jaswal: New Champions League presenter predicts all English final". GiveMeSport. 28 September 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  2. ^ "SEEMA JASWAL JOINS BT SPORT'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE COVERAGE". FOOTIE ON TV. 13 September 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  3. ^ King, Kieran (10 December 2022). "Hundreds of ticketless fans try to storm into stadium at World Cup quarter-final". Irish Mirror. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  4. ^ Duggan, Joe (26 November 2022). "ITV features pioneering all-female World Cup panel for Saudi Arabia v Poland match". inews.co.uk. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  5. ^ Mark White (13 September 2021). "Bayern Munich vs Barcelona: Who are the commentators for the game?". fourfourtwo.com. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  6. ^ "Premier League on Amazon Prime Video: Presenters, pundits and commentators". Radio Times. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  7. ^ Ryder, Lee (22 December 2019). "Alan Shearer to take microphone duties for Newcastle's clash with Manchester United". ChronicleLive. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  8. ^ "FA Cup 2nd Round Draw date, start time, how to watch on TV & ball numbers". Paddy Power News. 8 November 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  9. ^ Suart, Paul (4 November 2021). "Electrician, plasterer, student - Stratford's part-time FA Cup heroes". CoventryLive. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  10. ^ "CBS adds Guillem Balague, Rafa Honigstein, Jim Beglin and Jermaine Jenas to UEFA broadcasts". World Soccer Talk. 4 March 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  11. ^ "Meet Seema Jaswal".
  12. ^ Jha, Tarkesh (29 September 2018). "In conversation with Premier League presenter Seema Jaswal". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  13. ^ Larkin, Johnnie (14 June 2018). "Seema Jaswal". TV Newsroom. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  14. ^ "Seema Jaswal | Champions Speakers". champions-speakers.co.uk. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  15. ^ "World Snooker Championship". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  16. ^ "ITV Sport: FIFA World Cup 2022 (2022)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  17. ^ "Book Seema Jaswal the Football Presenter via The Speakers Agency". The Speakers Agency. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  18. ^ Sansome, Jessica (7 July 2021). "Who is presenter Seema Jaswal on ITV for England v Denmark?". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  19. ^ O'Neill, Connor (21 November 2022). "Full list of BBC and ITV presenters on World Cup pundit duty in Qatar". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  20. ^ "Female sports anchor Seema Jaswal is a total hottie at age 35!". Mid-day. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  21. ^ a b Maitra, Sayantan (9 October 2017). "Seema Jaswal: Rare photos, videos of India's pretty FIFA U-17 World Cup show host". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  22. ^ "Seema Jaswal". TV Newsroom. 14 June 2018. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  23. ^ "Seema Jaswal > Events: Europe 2019 | Speakers / Advertising Week". archive.advertisingweek.com. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  24. ^ Ames, Nick (27 September 2018). "Seema Jaswal: 'We're seeing more women in sports media, but there's still a long way to go'". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  25. ^ "Catch-up: Power8 Sprints". BBC Sport. 18 July 2018. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  26. ^ "Ex-Manchester United boss David Moyes to feature in international panel for FIFA U17 World Cup 2017". www.sportskeeda.com. 3 October 2017. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  27. ^ "Seema Jaswal Wins First Sports Journalist of the Year Award". Asian Media Awards. 7 November 2018. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  28. ^ "Seema Jaswal to host FIFA 18 Gfinity Elite Series Show". Gfinity PLC. 9 March 2018. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  29. ^ "'I'm steeling myself for online trolls during Euros', says ITV presenter Seema Jaswal". uk.movies.yahoo.com. 15 June 2021. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  30. ^ "Who are the BBC commentators and presenters for the 2022 World Snooker Championship?". www.sportingnews.com. 13 April 2022. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  31. ^ "Seema Jaswal and Dave Woods to host RLWC2021 Draws". www.rlwc2021.com. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  32. ^ Milne, Alex (15 February 2022). "BT Sport presenter Seema Jaswal's whirlwind rise to prominence". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  33. ^ Roberts, Olly (28 September 2021). "Seema Jaswal: New Champions League presenter predicts all English final". GiveMeSport. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  34. ^ Gillen, Nancy (27 November 2022). "World Cup 2022: Karen Carney and Eni Aluko make history in Qatar". GiveMeSport. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  35. ^ Wakefield, Mark (27 November 2022). "ITV presenter Seema Jaswal apologises to Everton's Andros Townsend live on air". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  36. ^ "When is the 2022-23 Women's Champions League group stage draw? Date, time, teams & seeding | Goal.com Nigeria". www.goal.com. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  37. ^ "World Cup 2022 presenters on BBC and ITV: Meet the TV pundits and commentators". Radio Times. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  38. ^ "Seema Jaswal". www.meningitis.org. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  39. ^ Jha, Tarkesh (29 September 2018). "In conversation with Premier League presenter Seema Jaswal". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
  40. ^ Garnett, Rachel (10 January 2020). "LETTER: Together we can fight back against meningitis". The Mail. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  41. ^ Tansley, Janet (1 July 2019). "TV presenter Seema Jaswal's meningitis horror as medics thought she'd had DRUGS". The Mirror. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  42. ^ Hatcher, Kirsty (14 June 2021). "'I'M THE FIRST TO WATCH MATCH OF THE DAY IN MY HOUSE!". www.magzter.com. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
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