Author: Rohan Chowdhury

Rohan Chowdhury The month-long Franchise Hockey India League (HIL) is nearing its thrilling conclusion, with the Women’s League already concluding its first season with the Odisha Warriors crowned champions. Meanwhile, the Men’s League is heating up as it heads into the semi-final stage. Odisha Warriors Triumph in Women’s League In a captivating final, Odisha Warriors defeated JSW Soorma Hockey Club 2-1 to become the first-ever champions of the Women’s Hockey India League. The women’s tournament featured four teams: Odisha Warriors, JSW Soorma Hockey Club, Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers, and Delhi SG Pipers, who finished in third and fourth places, respectively.…

The last national anthem played at the Paris Paralympics belonged to India, thanks to Navdeep Singh and his gold medal in javelin. Since then, Navdeep has become a media sensation. His viral ‘Maa Kasam’ story even caught the attention of the Prime Minister. Alongside other Paralympic stars, Navdeep has graced popular television shows such as Kaun Banega Crorepati and more. His rise to fame is a testament to how global success can transform the lives and narratives of athletes. Recently awarded the prestigious Arjuna Award, Navdeep expressed his gratitude and joy in an exclusive conversation with RevSportz. “I feel overwhelmed…

The Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 is at its thrilling midway point in the men’s section, while the women’s league is at its fag end and has offered some exciting action, surprises, and standout performances. With eight teams competing in the men’s league and four in the women’s, the tournament has been filled with drama and intensity as teams vie for supremacy. Men’s League: High Drama and Competitive Balance As the men’s league reaches its midpoint, nearly all teams have completed eight matches, and the season has been far from predictable. Initially, the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers were at the…

For any athlete competing in an Olympic or Paralympic sport, the ultimate goal is to win a medal at the highest level. The Olympic or Paralympic medal becomes their most cherished possession once they achieve that feat. Ahead of the Paris 2024 Games, there was significant excitement surrounding the medals, as the central metal piece of each medal featured a fragment of the iconic Eiffel Tower. Athletes would not only be winning a medal, but also a unique piece of the Eiffel Tower for themselves. For a country like India, Olympic medals hold even more value. With limited success on…

India’s journey in the Paralympic Games has been nothing short of extraordinary. From Murlikant Petkar, who made history with India’s first Paralympic gold in 1972, to the remarkable achievement of 29 medals at the Paris Paralympics in 2024, the growth has been a testament to resilience and determination. Today, para-sports in India is a movement that not only celebrates sporting excellence but also brings about a positive societal change. As we approach the third edition of the RevSportz Trailblazers Conclave, which is just 50 days away, there is no better time to celebrate the exceptional achievements of Indian para-athletes. After…

The world was left in awe when 17-year-old Sheetal Devi made history at the Paris Paralympics as the first woman without arms to compete in the competition. Sheetal, who often cites the USA’s Matt Stutzman as her inspiration for breaking barriers in the sport as the first arm-less archer, now has a successor. India is set to showcase another remarkable talent to the world. Meet Payal Nag, hailing from the remote Balangir district of Odisha. As a child, Payal tragically lost all four of her limbs in an electrocution accident. However, her determination to rise above her challenges led her…

Mohun Bagan Super Giants maintained their unbeaten record in the Kolkata Derby, in the Indian Super League, with a 1-0 win over their arch-rivals, East Bengal FC, in Guwahati, on Saturday. A solitary goal from Jamie Maclaren was enough to secure the win for the Mariners. However, like many previous encounters, particularly against East Bengal, the match was marred by dissatisfaction over refereeing decisions. The Derby, however, may be remembered for reasons other than the on-field action. With a crowd of only around three thousand in attendance at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in Guwahati, the atmosphere fell short of what…

The Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 season has been nothing short of thrilling so far, with teams battling it out for supremacy in an exciting start to the tournament. Starting with the first match on December 28, the league has delivered high-stakes encounters, nail-biting shootouts, and intense comebacks that set the tone for a memorable season of hockey. The season commenced with a thrilling contest between Delhi SG Pipers and Gonasika at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Rourkela. Argentina’s Tomas Domene starred for Delhi, opening the scoring with a drag flick in the fifth minute. Gonasika responded strongly, with…

The world’s largest single Para sport event is set to take place in India for the first time, as New Delhi hosts the 2025 Para Athletics World Championships. Scheduled from 26 September to 5 October 2025 at the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, this landmark event marks a significant milestone in the growth of Para sports in the country. The announcement was made by World Para Athletics (WPA) on 19 December 2024. The 2025 edition will be the 12th Para Athletics World Championships and the fourth time the event is being held in Asia, following successful editions in Doha (2015), Dubai…

East Bengal Club has rediscovered its form in the ongoing Indian Super League (ISL) after a poor start. Their recent 4-2 victory over Punjab FC, overturning a 0-2 halftime deficit, has boosted their morale. However, this article focuses on something different: the exhibition of East Bengal’s artefacts at the Kolkata Centre for Culture as part of the AMI Arts Festival. This exhibition celebrates East Bengal’s 105th anniversary in 2025, which ends on Sunday, December 22. The exhibition features priceless artefacts and memorabilia spanning the club’s rich history. Among the highlights is a jersey from the 1925 season. It was the…