Author: Gargi Raut

Tania Sachdev has become a household name in Indian chess. For her, chess started as a childhood curiosity—a game that was gifted to her brother, but one she couldn’t resist picking up. Within days, the six-year-old Tania was beating everyone in her family, walking around with a chess board in hand and challenging everyone who stepped into her home to play a game. “It started as a hobby. My brother was gifted a chessboard, and I wanted to learn it. My father needed a rule book to teach my brother because he didn’t know how to play either. But…

A franchise that walked into the auction with the highest purse, Punjab Kings would be looking at the new season with fresh hope. It’s a team that has come to be known for its inconsistency in the IPL. Despite a couple of good seasons, back in 2008 and 2014, their trophy cabinet remains empty. But the 2025 mega auction brought new energy into the squad with big names, bold buys and a shift in strategy. PBKS picked former KKR captain Shreyas Iyer to lead the charge. With a formidable pace attack and an exciting mix of youth and experience, the…

Anticipation ran high after an eventful summer break. With Lewis Hamilton moving to Ferrari, breaking allegiance with Mereceds and multiple driver changes on the grid; fans were eagerly awaiting the familiar “lights out and away we go” commentary. Little did we know, the Australian GP in Melbourne would have more drama than we could have imagined. With treacherous wet conditions and rookie Isaac Hajar crashing in the formation lap, an exciting race was already set up. On the racing front, Lando Norris led for the majority of the race and eventually clinched his first win of the season.…

Hockey as a sport has seen a transformation in the past year. Back-to-back Olympic bronze medals for the men’s team, Asian Champions Trophy wins for the men’s, women’s, and junior teams, the resurrection of the Hockey India League—Indian hockey is on the rise, with players, coaches, and officials determined to take it even higher. At the RevSportz Tata Steel Trailblazers 3.0 Conclave, a session was dedicated to celebrating Indian hockey ahead of its 100-year anniversary. The message was clear—Indian hockey is making waves and will continue to do so. PR Sreejesh, Harmanpreet Singh, Bholanath Singh, and Harendra Singh shared their…

India as a country loves celebrating success stories in sports, be it a Cricket World Cup or Olympic medals, we love putting athletes up on a pedestal, mobbing them when they step out of their homes, asking for autographs, selfies and more. It’s a life that many dream of, some spend their entire life chasing it, while only a handful make it to the top. But what happens to the 99% that have dedicated their entire life to a sport, to pursuing excellence, to perfecting their craft only to get nothing in return? Pullela Gopichand, India’s national badminton coach, has…

On the 20th of February, about 20 days before the RevSportz Trailblazers conclave was about to start, I landed in Kolkata to help with the final stretch of organising the event. As I walked into the office, I saw happy but grim faces—the pressure was mounting. There was so much to be done—scheduling, planning, coordinating—from flights, to hotel rooms to airport pickups. But beyond the physical arrangements, there was an intellectual load to carry as well. With multiple elite athletes and high-profile administrators on the panels, preparing to moderate sessions was no small task. You can’t step onto that stage…

It was another mixed first day for Indian shuttlers in a big tournament,as Lakshya Sen and Malvika Bansod made it to the Round of 16 of the All England Open. H. S. Prannoy and the duo of Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponappa crashed out in the opening round in Birmingham. Prannoy was the first Indian to take the court. The 32-year-old, after leading the first game 6-1 and 15-12, struggled to find momentum against France’s Toma Junior Popov. Prannoy eventually lost to the player ranked 17th 19-21, 16-21 in a match that lasted 53 minutes. In the second encounter, Lakshya…

As Grounded returns for a second season with a star studded lineup once again, it is a great reminder that even the most successful athletes around the world go through their shares of ups and downs. The show—Grounded was conceptualised to offer a glimpse into their lives beyond the spotlight—when the cameras are off and no one is watching. The psyche of elite athletes is one of the most fascinating aspects to explore, and my conversations with the best of the best offer a unique window into their minds. From an eye-opening conversation with India’s National Badminton Coach, Pullela…

As Virat Kohli steps onto the field today for his 300th ODI, an extraordinary milestone, becoming only the seventh cricketer to do so, we celebrate a career defined by passion, dedication to a craft and excellence. Having recently surpassed 14,000 ODI runs, his place among the cricketing greats is indisputable. If anything he is the best we’ve seen from this generation. But Kohli’s impact extends beyond just numbers, stats and records. He has not only shaped India’s cricketing future with his batting but also revolutionised the very culture of fitness in Indian cricket. For millions of young kids including myself,…

On 28th February 2025, RevSportz officially launched the Tata Steel Trailblazers Conclave 3.0 in a highly anticipated press conference. The energy was electric as the conclave—set to take place from 6-8 March 2025 in Kolkata—promises to be a star-studded affair, bringing together some of the biggest names in Indian and global sports. For the RevSportz team, the launch of Trailblazers 3.0 marked the culmination of six months of meticulous planning, coordination, and sheer dedication—led by Boria Majumdar. Each year, this conclave is the busiest and most exhilarating time for the entire team, and 2025 is no different. Watching our…