Author: Rohan Chowdhury

The RevSportz Football Carnival is returning for its third season, this time taking place in Siliguri in the heart of north Bengal. This grassroots community football tournament, featuring numerous men’s and women’s teams from across Bengal, has gained significant attention over its first two seasons. To expand its reach, RevSportz has moved the carnival to north Bengal this year. On Monday, October 21, the official press conference to announce the tournament was held at the Siliguri Press Club. Former Mohun Bagan player Sarojit Sarkar, other former players from Siliguri and surrounding areas, and multiple local media houses attended the event,…

Yet another Kolkata derby in the Indian Super League (ISL) ended in defeat for East Bengal – a ninth without a win, including eight losses. The record of conceding at least two goals was kept intact as Mohun Bagan won the clash 2-0 at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday night. It was East Bengal’s fifth consecutive league defeat to start the season. Why are they not getting into rhythm? What is going wrong for them? There are more questions than answers to East Bengal’s situation. Former head coach Carles Cuadrat was forced to resign because of fan pressure and…

It’s Kolkata derby day. Ask any football fan in the country, and they will agree that this is the biggest match in Indian football. With a century-old heritage, this iconic clash transcends football emotions – it’s about roots, identity and loyalty. Naturally, with such a rich history comes great responsibility for the players involved. The pressure from fans is immense – everyone is always under media scrutiny. However, this Saturday, while all the players and coaches will be under pressure, one player will feel it the most – East Bengal’s No. 4, Anwar Ali. Central to one of the most controversial…

Right after the Durga Puja break in Kolkata, the city gears up for another spectacle — the Kolkata derby between East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday. Asia’s oldest derby and one of the most exciting clashes in Indian football, this game is expected to be a cracker of a contest, irrespective of the current form of both sides. The Mariners come into this match after a thumping 3-0 victory over another Kolkata side — the debutants, Mohammedan SC. Meanwhile, the Red and Golds have yet to open their accounts in four…

The much-anticipated revival of the Hockey India League has generated excitement among hockey fans across the country. The player auction, taking place between 13th and 15th October in New Delhi, will see over 1,000 players going under the hammer, including more than 550 men. The men’s auction is set for the 13th and 14th, while the women’s auction will take place on the 15th. Spanning over two days, the men’s auction promises intense bidding for some of the top hockey talents. With over 400 domestic and 150 overseas players available, franchises will have plenty of options to build competitive teams.…

Andres Iniesta, one of the greatest midfielders the sport has seen, has bid farewell to the beautiful game. On his social media, Iniesta posted an emotional video with the caption ‘El Juego Continua [The Game Continues]’. He was in tears when asked what football meant to him, and there were also clips of coaches like Luis Enrique, Louis Van Gaal and Pep Guardiola sharing their views on the midfield maestro. Iniesta, now 40 and playing in the UAE Pro League for Emirates FC, had one of the greatest careers a footballer could dream of, winning a World Cup, two European…

A one-sided affair at the Salt Lake stadium saw home side Mohun Bagan Super Giants emerge victorious against Mohammedan Sporting Club. The Mariners won 3-0, all goals coming in the first half, with Scottish attacker Greg Stewart stealing the show. A perfect comeback it was from a 3-0 defeat in the previous game for Mohun Bagan. The intent was clear from the very first minute by Jose Molina’s boys — to not let Md. Sporting settle down in…

It’s derby day. Mohun Bagan Super Giant will host ISL debutants Mohammedan Sporting at Salt Lake, in the first Kolkata derby of the current ISL season, to kick-off at 7:30 pm. Both sides have four points in three games, coming into this match. While the green-and-maroons come into this match after a 3-0 away defeat to Bengaluru FC, the Black Panthers got full points against Chennaiyin FC from a narrow 1-0 win, in Chennai, in their last fixture. Sporting in their first three games have shown a brilliant display of football worthy of at least two more points, but late goals…

Mona Agarwal’s journey to the Paralympics podium is nothing short of a cinematic tale. Recently, she secured a bronze medal in the 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event at the Paris Paralympics 2024, marking a significant achievement in her life. Hailing from Sikar, Rajasthan, Mona’s early life was fraught with challenges. At just nine months old, she suffered a reaction to the polio vaccine, and soon after, she was abandoned by her parents, deemed the ‘unwanted’ third child. Raised by her maternal grandparents, Mona learned early on how to face adversity. Her husband, Ravindra Chaudhary, a former wheelchair basketball player,…

It’s a new season, but it feels like the same old East Bengal. Despite their storied legacy, the club have struggled to live up to the name since joining the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) in the 2020-21 season. Their best league finish remains 9th — achieved twice. Coming into this ISL season, fans and critics alike had high hopes for the red-and-gold shirts, buoyed by their Super Cup success in January and a few star signings. However, the start has been far from promising, with three consecutive league defeats and five losses in total, including a disappointing Durand Cup…