Author: Rohan Chowdhury

Savita Punia, Indian women’s hockey team goalkeeper, achieved a remarkable milestone on Monday, February 24, earning her 300th international cap during India’s FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 match against the Netherlands at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. With this achievement, she became only the second Indian woman, after Vandana Katariya, to reach 300 international appearances. Additionally, she became only the second Indian goalkeeper—male or female—to attain this feat, following PR Sreejesh. A stalwart of Indian hockey, Savita made her senior team debut at the age of 20 and has since established herself as one of the world’s top…

RevSportz Exclusive Rohan Chowdhury The Indian Women’s Hockey Team achieved a historic milestone by defeating World No. 1 Netherlands in the FIH Pro League, Bhubaneswar phase. In this phase, the team played eight games between 15th and 25th February and currently sits in 6th place in the league with 9 points. In an exclusive conversation with head coach Harendra Singh, we delve into the team’s performance, key takeaways, future roadmap and much more. Q: Coach, congratulations on the victory against the Netherlands. How would you describe the team’s performance? Harendra Singh: Jai Hind! The team has made significant progress in…

Paris Olympics bronze medallist Swapnil Kusale had a mixed outing at the 2025 Shooting National Trials. A composite score in both trials didn’t help Kusale to make the cut into the national team, but in Trial-1 (T1) he topped the charts in the finals. In the men’s 50m 3P qualification round of T1, he posted an impressive 592 out of 600, securing third place. The Navy’s Kiran Ankush Jadhav topped the leaderboard with a stellar 596, while Akhil Sheoran followed closely with 593. However, Kusale truly showcased his mettle in the final. After taking the lead following the first five…

In a grand celebration of hockey excellence, Hockey Bengal, in collaboration with Shrachi Sports, organised a felicitation ceremony to honour the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers men’s hockey team for their triumphant victory in the 2025 Hockey India League (HIL). The event, held at the Hockey Bengal tent on Red Road, Kolkata, was further elevated by celebrating the 90th birthday of legendary Indian hockey player, Gurbux Singh. The evening was a landmark occasion for Bengal hockey, as dignitaries, former players, and hockey enthusiasts gathered to mark the resurgence of the sport in the state. The championship trophy was proudly displayed, underscoring…

Whenever we seek information about someone or something, we typically turn to Google, and more often than not, the first link we click on is a Wikipedia page. The free-for-all editable platform has been providing humankind with vast amounts of information on the Internet for a long time. Whether for a school project or academic work, Wikipedia has been a valuable resource. However, citing a Wikipedia link is generally discouraged by academicians, who recommend referring to the original sources cited on the page. The reason is that Wikipedia is an open-source platform that aggregates information from across the Internet and…

February 5 is a special day in the world of football, as it marks the birth of several iconic players who have left an indelible mark on the sport. From legends, who have shaped the game over decades, to contemporary stars still dazzling on the pitch, this date has given football fans some of their greatest heroes. Cristiano Ronaldo (Born: 1985) Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest footballers of all time, with a career that has spanned over two decades of sheer brilliance. Born in Madeira, Portugal, Ronaldo’s rise to superstardom began at Sporting CP before he made a…

“Listen to your heart! Come back home, to your city, to your people!” – those words, in the voice of the late Edson Arentes do Nascimento, known to be world as Pelé. Santos FC posted a video on their social media featuring Neymar Junior, accompanied by the AI-generated voice of Pelé, inviting the 32-year-old star to return to Vila Belmiro. At 19, Neymar impressed in the 2011 FIFA Club World Cup final against a star-studded FC Barcelona side. The match was portrayed as a showdown between an already global star, Lionel Messi, and the Santos FC forward nearly five years…

The last time these two sides met in the Hero Indian Super League, Mohun Bagan Super Giants secured a commanding 3-0 victory. In the return leg, Mohammedan Sporting Club, playing at home, endured an even heavier defeat, losing 0-4. League leaders Mohun Bagan, on the brink of securing back-to-back League Shields, dominated the bottom-placed Mohammedan throughout the match. The game had multiple talking points—both positive and negative—on and off the field. Firstly, Mohammedan’s ongoing financial and ownership turmoil over the past month had a clear impact on the players. The squad looked demotivated and lacked the intent to push for…

A RevSportz Exclusive Rohan Chowdhury Nayana Sri Talluri, hailing from Telangana, is a 16-year-old Indian ice skater who recently won several medals at the Khelo India Winter Games 2025. She started ice skating as a hobby after she was first introduced to the sport during a summer camp in school and eventually started it professionally. In the KIWG this season, she won a gold medal in the 500m individual event and a bronze each in the women’s and mixed relays. However, this exclusive interaction with the young ice skater aims to bring out a perspective on a sport that’s not…

In an innovative move, the Football Federation of Cambodia (FFC), has introduced a six-official system as an alternative to the traditional Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system. Despite their lower rank in global football (180), Cambodia is striving to improve its game by exploring cost-effective alternatives to enhance decision-making on the field. This system consists of three referees, a fourth official, and two Additional Assistant Referees (AARs), offering a more affordable solution than the expensive VAR. The AARs are placed near the goal-lines to help decide if the ball has completely crossed the goal-line. This development comes at a time when…