Author: Rohan Chowdhury

The Indian men’s hockey team will play against Germany in October as announced by Hockey India on Tuesday, September 24. Such matches against the top sides do help as a confidence booster. “We always want to play against a side better in ranking than us,” said Bhola Nath Singh, the Hockey India General Secretary, in an exclusive chat to RevSportz. “These exposure series will help the players a lot. We’re constantly in touch with the top sides so we visit either way for such engagements.” Taking about exposure for the players and providing platforms, one subject that has been doing…

A five-goal thriller at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Salt Lake, saw Mohun Bagan Super Giant emerge victorious and be the first Kolkata club to win a match in this year’s Indian Super League (ISL). The Mariners won the encounter 3-2 against NorthEast United FC. It was a revenge match of sorts for Jose Molina and his boys, a repeat of the Durand Cup 2024 final, where the Highlanders lifted the trophy after a tiebreaker. It was one of those matches a neutral spectator would love to watch. An action-packed 90 minutes saw some brilliant counterattacks, a controversial goal, a…

East Bengal and Carles Cuadrat will have to wait for their first point this season. Kerala Blasters came from behind to win at their den. The Blasters won 2-1 against the Kolkata side in the Hero India Super League. All eyes were on Anwar Ali, making his debut for the Red-and-Gold, amidst the transfer controversies and Dimitrios Diamantakos, East Bengal’s No. 9, returning to the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi, for an away side. The first half presented a frustrating display of football. No one could break the deadlock. Carles Cuadrat changed his defence from the previous match, Anwar pairing up…

It was all South American magic at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata, but an unfortunate Mohammedan SC still had to settle for a 1-1 draw against FC Goa in their second Hero Indian Super League (ISL) match. It’s often said that statistics are not everything in football, and such was the case in this encounter. Though the scoreline showed a draw, it could have been a four-goal win for the Kolkata side. Multiple saves by Goa’s veteran goalkeeper, Laxmikanth Kattimani, some unlucky misses by Mohammedan’s forwards, and a brilliant headed equaliser from the former Mohun Bagan man, Armando Sadiku,…

One of the most successful Indian clubs in recent times, Bengaluru FC will host East Bengal FC in their Hero Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 campaign opener at Shree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. The Kolkata giants head into this clash with high expectations, owing to several heavyweight changes in the squad. Two-time ISL champions, Bengaluru FC, are still the favourites in this clash keeping in mind the recent performances of both clubs. The Red-and-Gold brigade, under their head coach, Carles Cuadrat won the Super Cup earlier this year — a major trophy for the club after 12 long…

Rohan Chowdhury in Paris India’s quest for a 25-plus medal haul at the Paris Paralympics culminated dramatically as Navdeep Singh clinched a gold medal in the men’s F41 javelin, achieving his personal best of 47.32m. What made the victory even more extraordinary was the fact that Navdeep, who initially secured the silver medal, was later upgraded to gold after Iranian thrower Sadegh Sayah Beit was disqualified for violating rule 8.1 of the International Paralympic Committee Code of Conduct, which prohibits “unsporting and improper conduct.” Indian head coach Satyanarayana Shimoga explained that Beit was penalised for celebrating with a religious flag…

Rohan Chowdhury in Paris Coaches win matches, thoughthey don’t often receive the recognition they deserve. While Sumit Antil was widely celebrated for breaking the Paralympic Record in Paris and securing his second consecutive gold medal, he made sure to celebrate his coach, Arun Kumar, and his physiotherapist, Vipin, just as much. It was a heartwarming moment in the media mixed zone at the Stade de France. When Antil arrived for his media interaction, he was flanked by his team – Arun and Vipin. Without hesitation, Antil took off his gold medal and placed it around Arun’s neck. His coach was…

Rohan Chowdhury in Paris Sumit Antil — the name synonymous with India’s para javelin dominance — once again proved his mettle on the grandest stage. In the men’s javelin F64 final, the gold medallist from Tokyo defended his title with a display of unparalleled excellence. As Antil emerged from the tunnel and stepped onto the field, his unique aura was palpable. The crowd roared in anticipation as he raised his arms, signalling his arrival. Michal Burian of Australia and Dulan Kodithuwakku of Sri Lanka had both cleared 63 metres before Sumit took his first throw. But Antil’s opening effort of…

Rohan Chowdhury in Paris The famous saying, “Where there is a will, there is a way,” resonates deeply in a world where people often give up too easily. Yet, stories like that of Thomas Wandschneider’s remind us of the power of perseverance. Competing in the Paris Paralympics at nearly 61 years old, he represents Germany in the wheelchair badminton (WH1) men’s singles. Though one of the oldest participants, his story is about much more than age — it’s about resilience, passion, and an indomitable will. Wandschneider began his badminton journey in 2000, at the age of 37, when most athletes…

Rohan Chowdhury in Paris India’s journey toward a 25-medal target at the Paris Paralympics began spectacularly in Châteauroux, echoing the nation’s success in the recently concluded Olympics. This time, the medal tally looks even brighter, thanks to Avani Lekhara’s brilliant gold and Mona Agarwal’s surprising bronze in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1. Lekhara, who carried the immense pressure of defending her Tokyo Paralympics gold and maintaining her Paralympic record, once again proved her mettle on the grandest stage. With a remarkable score of 249.7, she not only clinched the gold but also set a new Paralympic record,…