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Seema Jaswal
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Jaswal with ITV at the 2022 World Cup
Nationality British
Alma mater Royal Holloway, University of London
Occupation Television presenter and radio presenter
Employer BT Sport
ITV
BBC
IMG – Premier League Global Content
DAZN

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. Jaswal is the first woman to present a Men’s World Cup Quarter final for a UK Broadcaster – Morocco vs Portugal for ITV. 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.

Jaswal hosts the Champions League on BT Sport, the Premier League’s Matchday Live global coverage, 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. Jaswal presents ITV’s international football and has covered the World Cup in Russia 2018, Euro 2020 and Qatar 2022.

Early life and education

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

Career

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.

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. 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. 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.

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.

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

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.

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

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. 2017 also saw Jaswal present the BDO Darts and the Mini Challenge on Channel 4.

2018 saw Jaswal’s presenting career accelerate.

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Charity Ambassador

Jaswal is an ambassador to raise awareness for Meningitis having contracted Meningitis B at the age of 16.

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