Our Philosophy

We’re a close-knit crew at EssentiallySports, bonded by our shared love for writing - a passion that runs deep through the company, starting right from our founders.

What We Cover Best?

They cover exclusive interviews and news pieces on an extensive array of domains ranging from NBA, NFL, and MLB to sports like NASCAR, F1, Tennis, UFC, Bodybuilding, and Golf, among others.

Contact

To know more, you can reach out to them on social media or email us at hr@essentiallysports.com

Our Writers

Dhruv George

14,445
Articles
Fueled by Racing Legends
Dhruv George is a Senior NASCAR Author at EssentiallySports, with an impressive record of over 14K articles. From F1 driver Pierre Gasly to Moto2 rider Tony Arbolino, Dhruv has interviewed several racers, establishing himself as an authoritative voice in the world of motorsports. He not only writes engaging content but helps connect readers with some of the biggest racing names thanks to his ability to churn out exclusive interviews.
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Anuj Talwalkar

3,008
Articles
Breaking News, Making Plays
Anuj Talwalkar is a Senior NBA Writer at EssentiallySports, who is marching towards touching 3000 articles. As a writer who specializes in game analysis, post-game pressers, thrilling perspective on players and their performances, he loves merging his passion for writing with the complex human-dramas that unfold everyone on-court. At ES, he is known for his quick coverage of breaking news, an expertise that is now inspiring the junior writers.
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Mahim Suhalka

2,201
Articles
Fueling Passion with Insights
Mahim is a senior Formula 1 writer at EssentiallySports. With a Diploma in Sports Management, he ventured into sports journalism for his sheer passion for F1. Mahim has written over 2000 articles during his tenure at ES, and his expertise is in perspective pieces and core sports coverage.
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Chirag Radhyan

2,066
Articles
Floating Like a Writer
Chirag Radhyan is a senior boxing writer at EssentiallySports. Having authored close to 2K articles, he is a live-coverage specialist, contributing to the detailed reportage of live boxing events ranging from the Jermell Charlo vs Canelo Alvarez bout to Ryan Garcia vs Gervonta Davis. Moreover, his coverage of the off-court drama between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury received widespread appreciation from readers.
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Mrinal Mishra

1,563
Articles
Punching Words with Precision
Mrinal Mishra is a senior writer for Boxing at EssentiallySports. With over 1300+ articles to his name, Mrinal’s articles often find congratulatory mentions from boxing greats like Mia St. John.
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Himanga Mahanta

2,623
Articles
Knocking Out Stories Daily
Himanga Mahanta is a senior UFC writer at EssentiallySports. A versatile journalist, Himanga is used to covering a wide range of topics and keeps his readers updated with everything that’s happening in the world of mixed martial arts. With over 2000 articles to his credit, he is a reliable voice among the MMA fandom with a knack for breaking news and fight analysis.
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Abhishek Mishra

2,752
Articles
Scoring Stories with Passion
Abhishek Mishra is a senior Soccer Writer at EssentiallySports. His early exposure to playing soccer earned him many accolades at college divisions, making him a sports enthusiast. While closely following daily updates for over a decade, Abhishek is well-versed in European soccer and now the MLS, as well.
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Shahul Hameed

2,347
Articles
Capturing the NBA Pulse
Shahul Hameed is a Senior NBA Writer at EssentiallySports. Armed with a Master's Degree in journalism from a distinguished institute, his journey into sports writing began during his college days, and since then, Shahul has been captivated not only by the remarkable consistency of Stephen Curry but also by the enduring legacy of LeBron James. He specializes in covering the live basketball action.
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Ripunjay Gaba

1,822
Articles
Mastering Tennis Narratives
Ripunjay Gaba, a tennis enthusiast-turned-journalist at EssentiallySports, found his way from freelance sports journalism to the publishing house in ES. Here, his writing canvas encompasses the game specifics while finding poetic resonance in covering major sporting events. Ripunjay, a perpetual upgrader, uses avid reading to bring varied flavor to his Tennis reporting.
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Jaideep R Unnithan

2,073
Articles
Punching Up Boxing Stories
Jaideep Unnithan is a distinguished senior Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. Boasting an impressive portfolio of over 2,000 articles already, he has been a chronicler of day-to-day developments happening inside and outside the squared circle. Having a keen eye on the punches traded inside the ring, he has written opinion pieces breaking down the fighting styles of Floyd Mayweather Jr.
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Anurag Gusain

1,633
Articles
Writing Aces Every Time
Anurag Gusain is a Tennis Writer at EssentiallySports, who blends his innate talent for journalism with a solid foundation in English, earned during his undergraduate years. With more than two years of content creation under his belt, Anurag seamlessly translates his passion for tennis into captivating articles. At ES, he is the go-to voice for all things Serena Williams, skillfully covering both her on-court legacy and off-court endeavors.
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Kaif Ali

1,909
Articles
Pro Wrestling Wordsmith
Kaif Ali is a senior WWE and Olympics writer at EssentiallySports. With a background in literature, he is a wordsmith who has managed to blend his passion for pro wrestling and writing. Inching towards the 1,500 articles mark, Kaif is a credible voice in the world of pro wrestling and Olympic sports like gymnastics, and judo.
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Samrat Sardar

1,927
Articles
Fighting for Boxing Truths
Samrat Sardar is a senior Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. With over 1800 articles to his name, Samrat has built a loyal readership of his own. His in-depth coverage on renowned personalities in the boxing world like Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather Jr.
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Shreya Nag

1,920
Articles
Pinning WWE Stories
Shreya Nag is a Senior College Football Writer at Essentially Sports. A journalism major passionate about working in the dynamic digital media realm and with experience covering various US sports like WWE and Football, Shreya strives to never stop learning her craft and honing her skills. Her pieces at Essentially Sports get attention even from the top US entities like renowned WWE act Chris Danger.
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Tanushree Bhowmick

1,810
Articles
Knocking Out MMA Stories
Tanushree Bhowmick is a senior UFC Writer at EssentiallySports. With a Master's degree in English literature, she epitomizes the convergence of passion, expertise, and journalistic prowess in the realm of writing MMA content. With a drive to unearth stories behind the fights, Tanushree commentates on fight cards, fighting styles, fight predictions, and examines the ever-evolving landscape of the sport.
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Anchal Ahuja

1,490
Articles
Chronicling Olympic Triumphs
Anchal Ahuja is a senior Olympic Sports Writer at EssentiallySports. With over 5 years of experience in journalism, Anchal decided to pursue her love for sports and cover various pathways of the Olympics. She actively covers swimming, track and field, and gymnastics.
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Pritha Debroy

1,834
Articles
Unveiling NBA Glamour
Pritha is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. After reporting on the luxurious lifestyle of celebrities for a year, she used that experience to cover the glamor side of the basketball world. She has expertly covered Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan's complicated love story and the lavish vacations of NBA superstars, among other off-court scoops.
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Bhwya Sriya

2,065
Articles
Scoring NFL Exclusives
Bhwya Sriya is a senior NFL writer at EssentiallySports. She actively covers Live games and Breaking News with a specialization in injury reports. Certified for excellence in beat reporting, Bhwya also leads our annual Super Bowl coverage.
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Neha Dwivedi

1,262
Articles
Revving Up NASCAR Tales
​​Neha Dwivedi is a NASCAR Writer at EssentiallySports. As a journalist, she religiously believes in the power of research, which allows her readers to dive deep into her stories and experience the detailed nuances of the sport like never before. Being proficient with Core Sport and Live Event Coverage, she has written multiple copies on the top entities of Stock Car Racing, like Denny Hamlin, Chase Elliott, and Tony Stewart.
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Caroline John

2,023
Articles
Hoops, Hype, and Heart
Caroline John is a senior NBA writer at EssentiallySports. She holds a Masters degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from a reputed university. With 8 years of experience in content writing and after judiciously covering the life of Shaquille O’Neal, she earned an exclusive interview with the CEO of Shaq’s Big Chicken franchise, Josh Halpern.
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Saurabh Saket

1,272
Articles
Scoring Soccer Insights
Saurabh Saket is a senior Soccer writer at EssentiallySports. He is a passionate Borussia Dortmund fan despite them not lifting the League title in the last twelve years. With a background in journalism, Saurabh excels in creating engaging content for the soccer fanatics out there.
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Sagnik Bagchi

2,386
Articles
Pumping Iron Stories
Sagnik Bagchi is a senior Olympics writer at EssentiallySports. With over 1,800 articles to his credit, he majorly focuses on the coverage of Swimming, track and field, and Gymnastics. A passionate sport junkie, Sagnik covered the 2024 US Olympic trials and the 2024 Paris Olympics, and gave the American audience the forefront view of the 33rd Olympiad.
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Rohan Bhaunt

1,945
Articles
Slam Dunk Storytelling
Rohan Singh Bhaunt, an NBA Writer at EssentiallySports, boasts a background as a divisional basketball player and an NBA enthusiast spanning over a decade. His extensive knowledge of the sport enables him to intricately explore its nuances, presenting a fresh outlook. Rohan's dive into the NBA NewsDesk at ES commenced with witnessing LeBron James secure his inaugural championship in Miami.
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Suryakant Das

1,928
Articles
Unleashing UFC Stories
Suryakant Das is a senior UFC writer at EssentiallySports. His fascination with combat sports was sparked by gleeful moments he shared with his father watching wrestling. With over 1000 articles under his name, Surya closely follows the sport and keeps tabs on behind-the-scenes action.
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Allan Abe

1,779
Articles
Driving Golf Narratives
Allan Abe is a Senior Golf Writer at EssentiallySports. Armed with a Master’s Degree in English, he has covered many themes in golf as a beat writer, with in-depth coverage of instances of many golfers’ lives, like Bubba Watson and Adam Scott. Allan particularly excels at live coverage and a hole-to-hole analysis of events.
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Nilavro Ghosh

1,030
Articles
Living the Fast Lane
Nilavro Ghosh is a NASCAR Writer at EssentiallySports, where he is known for his creative yet easy-to-read writing style. Before taking up his role as a sports journalist at ES, Nilavro has written for some of the top publishing houses, like The Telegraph. While most journalists stop at covering live events and taking the news to the readers, Nilavro goes the extra mile to give fans a platform for them to express their thoughts through his 'race reaction' pieces.
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Sudeep Sinha

1,946
Articles
Float Like a Wordsmith
Sudeep Sinha is a senior Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. With over 1000 articles under his name, he has dissected the intricacies of the sport and offered valuable insights through his commentaries and analysis. He is a prolific wordsmith with a passion for the ‘sweet science’.
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Christopher Paul

1,148
Articles
Writing WWE Legends
Christopher Paul is a WWE writer at EssentiallySports. With over eight years of experience as a writer and a deep-rooted passion for pro wrestling, Chris is a credible voice for kayfabe fans. He has a penchant for covering live events and enjoys breaking the latest developments in the realm of WWE.
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Divya Purohit

946
Articles
Chronicling Olympic Dreams
Divya Purohit is a senior Olympics Sports writer for EssentiallySports. She majorly covers gymnastics, alpine skiing, and horse racing. While bringing the detailed stats of gymnastics to the American readers, she covered two prominent events - the 2023 Xfinity Gymnastics Championships, and the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships.
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Saahil Dhillan

1,046
Articles
Capturing Courtside Drama
Saahil Dhillan is an NBA Writer at EssentiallySports who discovered his basketball passion through the dynamic between Miami's LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. Years later, Kobe Bryant reignited his love, transforming him into an extensive contributor who savors the matches, covers games live, analyzes post-game pressers, and reports on injuries. With his stories, he aims at making readers feel the intense drama unfolding on the court every day.
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Mohammed Shafiulla

937
Articles
Punching Up Stories
Mohammed Shafiulla is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. With a Master’s degree in Journalism from a reputed institute, Shafi has cemented his position as one of the astute observers of boxing at ES. Marching towards the 1000-article milestone at ES, he has witnessed and written at length about the rise of influencer boxing.
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Prit Chauhan

926
Articles
Unveiling UFC's Heart
Prit Chauhan is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. His portfolio shows him as the go-to event coverage writer at ES and his work on UFC 297 is proof of the same. As an experienced writer and a longtime MMA fan, Prit’s strong suit lies in telling the relatively unknown and more personal stories of fights and fighters.
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Arpita Shrivastava

1,138
Articles
Flexing Bodybuilding Stories
Arpita Shrivastava is a Bodybuilding writer at EssentiallySports. Marching towards the 1000 articles mark, she specializes in covering the off-court developments of the sport and the Bodybuilding stars. With a Master’s degree in Mass Communication, Arpita has been putting to use her knowledge of content creation to produce engaging content for her readers.
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Vatsal Shah

2,814
Articles
Rallying Tennis Tales
Vatsal Shah, a Tennis Writer at EssentiallySports, combines sports management insight with two years of rich content creation experience. His journey at ES involves delving into the core of tennis, covering ATP/WTA tours, and contributing 2000+ articles. Notably, one of his pieces on Venus Williams garnered over 400k views.
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Viren Mirpuri

1,513
Articles
Driving NASCAR Insights
Viren Mirpuri is an F1 & NASCAR Writer at EssentiallySports. With a passion for motorsports and a background in journalism, he provides authentic and informative coverage of the racing world. Till now, he has covered multiple stories on top drivers like Kyle Busch and Chase Elliott.
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Himangshu Sinha

726
Articles
Wrestling with Words
Himangshu Sinha is a WWE reporter at EssentiallySports who is a beast at keeping up with the latest in the wrestling world. He enjoys covering the lives of wrestlers, often poring over interviews, podcasts, and overlooked details to back his writing. While he maintains a respect for Gunther, LA Knight, and The Tribal Chief, in his mind, no one can beat one of AEW’s Best Friends, Orange Cassidy.
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Pritha Halder

979
Articles
Writing the Perfect Swing
Pritha Halder is a Golf writer at EssentiallySports. Specializing in covering the off-court life of PGA Tour players, she brings to life the drama, triumphs and challenges of the athletes in the game. Having completed her Bachelor's in English Language and Literature from a multidisciplinary university, Pritha started her career as a writer for a literary magazine, before delving into the world of golf.
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Ruthu

1,156
Articles
Scoring with Soccer Stories
Ruthu is a Soccer writer at EssentiallySports. He found a passion for the sport through the remarkable 2002 World Cup-winning Brazilian team. Ruthu’s understanding of the intricacies of the sport allows him to churn out unique perspectives that his readers find engaging and insightful.
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Abhishek Rathore

550
Articles
Chasing Speed in Words

Rohan Dharmalingam

1,479
Articles
Hoops Hype Chronicles
Rohan Dharmalingam is an NBA beat writer at EssentiallySports, who extensively covers the Lakers. Be it a multimillion dollar deal breaking or a classic throwback, Rohan has covered the many themes and formats. Most notably, his coverage received a shoutout from the Purple & Gold icon Shaquille O'Neal and the rap legend 50 Cent, on Instagram.
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Kanishka Prakash

871
Articles
Pitch Perfect Stories
A pro MLB writer at EssentiallySports, Kanishka Prakash has two years of experience in content curation. Having multiple 'Editors Pick' under her name, Kanishka’s coverage focuses on the legendary Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, and current superstars Shohei Ohtani and Bryce Harper. Not just that, she covers exclusives, her latest on a Chicago Cubs pitching coordinator, and also goes on to discuss trade agreements.
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Nancy Singh

517
Articles
Torchbearer of Stories
Nancy Singh is an Olympic sports content analyst at EssentiallySports. She covers the aquatic world of swimming and the lightning-fast arena of track and field. Through her live coverage of the 2023 US Open Swimming Championships and the 2024 TYR Pro Swim Series, Nancy gave the readers a panoramic view of the incredible performances shown by Nic Fink, Shaine Casas, and Michael Andrew.
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Sahil Sharma

503
Articles
Kicking Off Stories
Sahil Sharma is a soccer writer at EssentiallySports. In 2014, Real Madrid clinching its 10th UCL title, aka La Decima, ignited his passion and a hardcore Madridista was born. Sahil holds expertise in covering complicated transfer sagas and podcast rundowns.
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Priyank Mithani

544
Articles
Lap by Lap Insights
Priyank Mithani is a NASCAR Writer at EssentiallySports. He specializes in writing analytical and opinionated stories for the division, providing his readers with a unique perspective. Not only does he keep his readers up to date with the lives of NASCAR Drivers like Chase Elliott and Dale Earnhardt Jr, but he has often been the first to report on several on-track incidents.
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Sanchari Bhaduri

522
Articles
One Take at a Time
Sanchari Bhaduri is a multi-sport editor at EssentiallySports. The writer-turned-editor, Sanchari started her journey at ES by demonstrating her journalistic prowess by bringing intriguing sports moments to the readers. During her time as a writer, Sanchari covered the 2023 Tour de France and gave a forefront view of the event to the American audience.
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Prachi Prava Senapati

538
Articles
Unleashing Knockout Tales
The Greatest aka Muhammad Ali would always say, “We can’t be brave without fear.” I am a Boxing author at EssentiallySports and was first drawn to the boxing gym when a friend of mine came to meet me with her hand wraps still on. After arranging enough resources, I joined the gym and eventually tried my hand at MMA as well.
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Khambe Huda Imran

1,436
Articles
Teeing Up Tales Stories
Huda Khambe is a Golf Writer for EssentiallySports. Growing up watching Tiger Woods and Annika Sorenstam bag one major after the other, Huda Khambe set herself on a path to becoming a sports writer early on. With a year of prior experience in writing, Huda now brings the greens to life with her unique insights on her favorite storylines, such as Jack Nicklaus's record rivalry with Tiger Woods and its impact on both stars.
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Anuj Nikhil Virjiani

497
Articles
EPL Insights and Beyond
I can't express how deep my passion for the sport runs, especially when it comes to the English Premier League. Over the years, I've dedicated myself to understanding the intricate details of the game, both on and off the field. What's fascinating is that my beloved club is Newcastle United, and I've been on a rollercoaster journey with them, from their triumphant promotion from the second tier to the recent takeover and even their remarkable qualification for the Champions League last season.
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Prateek Singh

918
Articles
Slam Dunk Stories
Prateek Singh is a senior NBA writer for EssentiallySports, known for his insightful coverage of the league. With a deep passion for basketball fueled by the late Kobe Bryant's championship runs, Prateek has built his writing career on astute analysis and a firm understanding of the game. His area of expertise lies in breaking down trade reports and their implications for fans.
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Akshay Kapoor

1,409
Articles
Serving Aces in Words
Akshay Kapoor, a tennis writer at EssentiallySports, was born into a family that breathes Tennis and grew up watching the electrifying rallies of the legendary Rafael Nadal. Coming with a prior experience in Sports Journalism, he excels in crafting pieces that set new trends. His analytical skills riding on the back of certification in Digital Marketing help inject in-depth research as he covers the business undertakings of Tennis stars.
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Kabir Bajaj Ahmed

771
Articles
Full Throttle Stories
Kabir Bajaj Ahmed is an F1 & NASCAR Writer at EssentiallySports. Known for his storytelling and extensive research skills, he has covered multiple stories on Dale Earnhardt Jr and his legendary dad, allowing readers to relive the thunderous days of 'The Intimidator'. Being a racer himself, Kabir can resonate with the motorsport world better than most.
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Daiemah Malik

887
Articles
Swinging Into Stories
Daiemah Malik is a Senior Golf Writer at EssentiallySports. Thanks to many evenings on the course, driving and putting alongside her family, Daiemah is able to give her loyal readers a perspective of both a player and a writer. Her area of expertise is technical core sport pieces like analyzing golfers’ performances or predicting how weather will affect an event and those playing.
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Disita Sikdar

1,403
Articles
Capturing Athletic Glory
Disita is a US Sports writer at EssentiallySports, who specializes in covering track and field, equestrian sports, alpine skiing, and gymnastics. Her art of bringing Olympic Sports to life with a blend of meticulous research and knack for capturing the essence of athletic triumphs, makes her a trusted voice in world of sports journalism. Holding a master’s degree in English Literature, and formerly a social media manager and content writer for three years, Disita is also a published author.
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Khosalu Puro

1,372
Articles
Blitzing Through Stories
Khosalu Puro is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports. She comes with a unique ability to delve deep into the emotions of football athletes, their families, and fans, making her the perfect storyteller. Her coverage of Deion Sanders has been especially riveting for Prime Time's fans, showcasing her ability to provide layered coverage.
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Arunima Guchhait

1,091
Articles
First Down Insights
Arunima Guchhait is an NFL journalist at EssentiallySports who played a pivotal role in our Rose Bowl coverage. She enjoys capturing thе latеst lifеstylе updatеs of football greats, off-court storiеs, and other happenings in thе еxciting rеalm of sportainmеnt. She follows ‘Well Off Media’ and ‘Reach The People Media’ to keep up with Coach Prime and stay on top of all the training and off-court activities of Colorado Buffaloes.
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Ritvan Pande

1,263
Articles
Nothing But Net Stories
Ritvan Pande is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. He covers Perspectives and Classics as the expert in the longform coverage. Inspired by the fabled Chicago Bulls trio of Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman, Ritvan captures the staggering court encounters in the same competitive style.
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Shahryar Fazal

1,030
Articles
From Downtown Insights
Shahryar Fazal is a senior NBA writer at EssentiallySports. His specialisation lies in his scrupulous Live Coverage of the events like NCAA and WNBA tournaments. A former sportsman himself, Shahryar used to contribute stories for publishing houses like TOI before taking up American sports as his field of interest.
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Ayantika Maitra

763
Articles
Revving Up Stories
Ayantika Maitra is a NASCAR Content Analyst at EssentiallySports. Using her affinity for research and storytelling, this English major has also woven some attention-grabbing pieces that have brought the women in NASCAR into the limelight. An expert in identifying trends and understanding audience behavior, she loves taking part in core sport reporting.
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Chintan Devgania

1,379
Articles
Pole Position Insights
Chintan Mahesh Devgania is a NASCAR Writer at EssentiallySports. As someone who likes to dive deep into the sport, he often takes up less explored topics to eventually see them make their way into top stories. His report on Toyota’s young recruit, Jade Avedisian, sharing her thoughts on Late Model Racing, is just one of the examples.
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Amman Augustin

573
Articles
Pit Stop Perspectives
Amman Augustin is a NASCAR Writer at EssentiallySports. With his coverage majorly focusing on the lavish off-track lives of drivers, Amman often brings the lesser-known side of Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick to their fans. Another aspect of NASCAR where he flourishes is covering rivalries between competitors.
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Mamata Mukherjee

241
Articles
Driving the Dialogue
Mamata Mukherjee is a NASCAR Writer at EssentiallySports. Combining her love for writing and motorsports she has created some interesting and in-depth stories on drivers like Kyle Busch and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Joining ES with 3 years of experience in the field of writing, Mamata feels right at home in her role as a NASCAR Journalist.
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Susamay Dey

86
Articles
Speedway Storytelling
Susamay Dey is a NASCAR Author at EssentiallySports. Combining his passion for writing and motorsports, he has gone on to pen down numerous articles on Stock Car Racing's fan favorites, like Denny Hamlin, Ryan Blaney, and Bubba Wallace. While his strength lies in Core Sport reporting, he can also cover lifestyle pieces, enlightening fans about the lesser-known facts about NASCAR stars and their personal lives.
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Ajitesh Rawat

987
Articles
Hole-in-One Insights
Ajitesh Rawat is a Senior Golf Writer at EssentiallySports. He honed his reader mindset and developed a unique content lens thanks to many months spent as a content analyst at ES. Now, as an ace journalist, he applies those skills to connect better with readers through his extensive coverage of the LPGA and their lesser-known players.
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Shafaque Taha

745
Articles
Swinging for the Stories
As a Senior Golf Writer-turned-Analyst, Shafaque Taha has had quite a journey at EssentiallySports. Her rise through the ranks and published pieces showcase her extensive passion and intricate understanding of the sport. Shafaque is working towards taking the Golf Division to new heights in her Content Analyst role by picking up on trends early on and finding niche and never-before-seen angles for readers.
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Meharjabin Ara

291
Articles
Golf's Grand Narratives
MеharJabin Ara is a Golf Writer at EssentiallySports. With a knack for translating the intricacies of golf into engaging narratives, Mehar captures her readers' attention with her simple yet elegant journalistic style that explores the details of all current news in the sport. Mehar honed her writing and research skills through her year-long stint as a blogger.
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Rahul Goutam Hoom

881
Articles
Surfing Through Sports Stories
Rahul Hoom is a seasoned sportswriter with a diverse range of interests at EssentiallySports. He takes pride in his multidimensional personality that encompasses gaming, photography, and writing. While he cannot resist the urge to cover the latest exploits of Connor McDavid, Rahul's writing prowess extends beyond the NHL.
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Agnijeeta Majumder

826
Articles
Writing Medal Moments
Agnijeeta Majumder is an Olympic Sports writer at EssentiallySports. Being a former sprinter herself, Agnijeeta takes a specific interest in field events. She covers track and field, equestrian sports, alpine skiing, and gymnastics.
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Christaline Meyers

1,486
Articles
Medal-Worthy Stories
Christaline Meyers is a senior Olympics writer at EssentiallySports who specializes in gymnastics and alpine skiing. Christaline is one of the acclaimed authorities in the coverage of 6x All-Around champion, Simone Biles. She has written extensively, covering every detail of Biles’s life stories as well as providing her perspective on Simone Biles’ Yurchenko Double Pike controversy.
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Diptarko Paul

1,789
Articles
Podium-Worthy Narratives
Diptarko Paul is a senior Olympic Sports Correspondent at EssentiallySports. This state-level swimmer decided to dive deep into the world of Olympics. From writing various aspects of swimming to diving deep in the world of NCAA division 1 Volleyball, Diptarko covers it all.
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Maleehah Shakeel

1,571
Articles
Five Rings, One Story
Maleehah Shakeel is an Olympic Sports writer at EssentiallySports who covers equestrian sports, rodeo, bull riding, and Gymnastics. Maleehah’s stories revolve around various brand endorsement deals of athletes like Jessica Springsteen, Jennifer Gates, and Olivia Dunne. She has written in depth about the brand collaboration between Jessica Springsteen and Tommy Hilfiger.
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Yashika Dutta

963
Articles
Swish-Worthy Stories
Yashika Dutta is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports who actively covers NCAA Division 1 basketball. With more than two years of content creation experience, she showcased her journalistic skills by covering the 2023 Big Ten Volleyball Championships and the 2023 NCAA Division 1 Women’s Volleyball Championships before shifting to the thrilling world of the NBA. As a former state-level basketball player, Yashika brings her dynamic energy to the NBA team.
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Shivatmika Manvi

781
Articles
Torchbearer of Stories
Shivatmika Manvi is an Olympic Sports writer at EssentiallySports. She writes about the diverse worlds of equestrian sports and rodeo, whilst maneuvering through the realm of gymnastics. Closely following the paths of showjumping icon Jennifer Gates and Dressage maestro Christian Simonson, Shivatmika gives readers a platform to know more about their favorite jockeys.
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Zahid Rashid Dar

330
Articles
Going for Gold Insights
Zahid Rashid Dar is an Olympic Sports writer at EssentiallySports. With four years of experience as a combat sports correspondent, Zahid stepped into the Olympics fold at EssentiallySports. He started his coverage at EssentiallySports with rodeo, bull riding, and Alpine Skiing.
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Shayni Maitra

404
Articles
Epic Olympic Chronicles
Shayni Maitra is an Olympics Sports writer at EssentiallySports. She actively covers the NCAA Division 1 Women’s Volleyball and writes her insights about the combating world of Wrestling. Bringing detailed narratives of collegiate athletics to spotlight, Shayni bridges the gap between her readers, and their favorite NCAA athletes.
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Shivangi Agrawal

915
Articles
Blitzing Through Narratives
Shivangi Agrawal is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports whose passionate storytelling captures the essence of the game, offering a unique perspective to fans. She stepped into ES with 7 years of journalistic experience, having worked with prominent media entities like Network 18, where she worked as a Senior Copy Editor. With her coverage of icons like Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, Shivangi brings their career stats to the forefront.
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Prasun Chakrabarty

1,315
Articles
Olympic Glory Chronicle
Prasun Chakrabarty is an Olympic Sports Writer for EssentiallySports, who specializes in covering aquatic arena events. Post his experiences with prominent publications, Prasun began his days in ES, by actively covering two prime events - 2023 US Open Swimming Championships and the 2024 TYR Pro Swim Series. Prasun's coverage extends beyond the pool, and he takes specific interest in the progress of the triangular rivalry between track and field stars, Sha’Carri Richardson, Shericka Jackson and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.
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Arya Patil

527
Articles
Going for Gold Tales
Arya Patil is an Olympics Sports Writer at EssentiallySports. She delves into a wide spectrum of sports, from equine events like Derbies to the athleticism of track and field. Arya is a seasoned journalist, offering fans an insightful glimpse into the intricacies of sports.
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Net Swish Stories
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Darshita Daga

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Nothing But Net Narratives
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Courtside Slam Stories
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Aakritee Raajj

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Hoops Heaven Chronicles
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Quarterback Sneak Stories
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Sideline Strategy Chronicles
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Fourth Down Fables
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Behind the Line Views
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End Zone Perspectives
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In the Pocket Insights
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Touchdown Tactics Tales
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Defensive Drive Narratives
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Touchdown Tales Told
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Sideline Story Insights
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Jeevesh Singh

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Playbook Perspectives
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Anushka Laha

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Fourth Quarter Fables
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Nima Murugan

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Slam Dunk Narratives
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Dimple Gupta

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Fast Break Insights
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Pratishtha Prakash, senior tennis writer and resident analyst at EssentiallySports isn't just a sports journalist; she's a storyteller who found her true calling in tennis content. It is something she seamlessly integrates into both her professional and personal realms. At ES, she has curated more than 2400 articles, and each write-up reflects that fans are here to stay! Having professional certifications in content and digital marketing, Pratishtha has made it a habit to hone her skills as a quality journalist.
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Sayantan Roy

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Tennis Tales Unleashed
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Aheli Chakraborty

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Karan Yadav

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Lifting Lives in Words
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Rohit Lohan

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Krishna Prasad M

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Fielding Soccer Tales
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Priyanka

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"Like many, my journey into the beautiful game began by watching the mesmerizing Lionel Messi, as his impeccable vision on the pitch and role as a playmaker, meticulously calculating the path to goal always amazed me. This fascination with the finer details of soccer strategy naturally extended to my interest in content strategy. However, my zeal for being a soccer content analyst is not only because of Messi's magic, as I am a keen follower of the Becks as well.
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Adithya Narayanan

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Anirban Chatterjee

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Crafting Combat Narratives
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Hoop Hero Highlights
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Sushant Sharma

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Combat Sports Chronicles
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Imtikokba Jamir

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Ultimate Fight Narratives
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Abhishek Kumar Das

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Pro Wrestling Analyst
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Wrestling Mind Reader
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Pranay Bhagi

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Writing the Fast Lane
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Anmol

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Driven to Perfection
Anmol is an F1 writer at EssentiallySports. With a background in journalism and a passion for motorsports, she brings insightful perspectives to her readers. Anmol's interest in the sport was piqued after watching Lewis Hamilton's interview with David Letterman, and she has been a dedicated follower ever since.
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Speeding Through Stories
Veerendra Singh is an F1 writer at EssentiallySports. A follower of the sport for over 12 years, Veerendra excels in covering trend-setting articles and has covered Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, Toto Wolff, and Charles Leclerc extensively during the 2023 F1 season. Veerendra's Dale Earnhardt Jr.
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Hitting Home Run Stories
Shrabana Sengupta is an Olympic Sports Primary Editor at EssentiallySports. As a correspondent-turned-editor, Shrabana started her journey at ES as a Major League Baseball writer and covered two prime MLB events: the 2023 World Series and the Free Agency that followed. During the 2023 World Series, Shrabana wrote her perspectives on the Texas Rangers' Corey Seager and his wife, the 27x World Series Champions' heartbreaking season, and later covered Shohei Ohtani's highly anticipated record-breaking contract in 2023-24 along with the Yankees' pre-season resurgence.
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In a League of Words
Sanskar Dubey is an MLB and Olympics writer at EssentiallySports. From writing various aspects of baseball like MLB Rule Modifications to diving deep into the world of various avenues of Olympics like swimming and gymnastics, Sanskar covers it all. He loves to write for the sport when there is a hot tussle between the National League and American League throughout the season.
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