Author: Snehasis Mukherjee

As the Paris Olympic Games approach, the Indian hockey team, led by coach Craig Fulton, is gearing up, with high expectations from fans. In a special episode of “Trailblazers: Celebrating Champions,” India’s key players, Manpreet, and Hardik Singh, had a candid conversation with RevSportz’s Editor-in-Chief, Boria Majumdar, about their preparations, the impact of their coach, recent learnings, and more. Manpreet said that winning an Olympic medal is a dream for any athlete. The team won a bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics and strive for success again. He believes that India is physically capable of competing with anyone this time…

The Paris Olympics are fast approaching, and Team India are finalising their preparations to deliver their best performance on the grandest stage. In anticipation of this major event, PT Usha, the current President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), in an exclusive conversation with RevSportz, discussed her expectations, the arrangements for all athletes, mental-health management, and much more. Usha shared that preparations for the Olympics were progressing well, with athletes training in various locations, including Europe and India. The team includes experts in sports medicine, wellness, nutrition, and physiotherapy, ensuring comprehensive support during the event. A recovery centre will be…

The Badminton Group Stage Draw for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games took place at the BWF Headquarters on Friday, July 12, 2024. During the event, star shuttlers like H.S. Prannoy, P.V. Sindhu, and Lakshya Sen got to know the opponents they will end up facing. However, the BWF announced that the men’s doubles draw for the Paris 2024 Olympics has been postponed to a later date. In this special episode of Backstage with Boria, RevSportz’s Editor-in-chief, Boria Majumdar, had a brief conversation with Pullela Gopichand, the Chief National Coach for the India national badminton team. Gopichand shared his thoughts on…

The Paris Olympics are just around the corner, and India is dreaming of winning medals in shooting. The team is strong, with each member having performed exceptionally well in recent times, inspiring hope and excitement. Anjum Moudgil, a key team member, shared her thoughts in a candid chat with RevSportz’s Editor-in-Chief, Boria Majumdar. She discussed her preparation, handling pressure, managing mental challenges, and much more. Boria: Paris Olympics, less than 25 days to go! How is the preparation? How are you mentally doing? How are you getting ready? Anjum: I am all prepared for Paris and the last couple of…

Super-sub Ollie Watkins’ stoppage-time winner helped England defeat the Netherlands in the thrilling second semi-final of the ongoing Euro. With this win at Signal Iduna Park in Germany, Gareth Southgate’s men have reached back-to-back Euro finals. They will now face Spain, aiming to reverse the outcome they experienced in the 2020 final against Italy. England kicked off this match with a historical advantage, having won 13 out of the previous 32 matches against the Dutch, while the Netherlands had only nine wins, and 10 matches ended in draws. However, before this clash, there was some disappointment with England’s performance under…

Sumit Nagal has shown remarkable form in the last 12 to 14 months, emerging as the most improved Indian tennis player. His journey epitomises the never-give-up attitude. Now, Nagal’s main focus is on excelling at the upcoming Paris Olympics. In a candid chat with RevSportz’s Editor-in-Chief, Boria Majumdar, Sumit Nagal spoke opened up at length. Boria: Sumit, this has been an incredible journey where you have inspired each one of us, but for us, the Olympic Games matter so much. So, tell me about your journey over the last 20 months and what was your feeling after knowing that you…

Players like Sir Vivian Richards (West Indies), Sir Ian Botham (England), and Ellyse Perry (Australia) have excelled in both cricket and football. Sir Viv (Antigua and Barbuda) and Perry represented their countries in football, while Sir Ian played professional football for Scunthorpe United in England. In Indian cricket, one of the finest leaders of all time, Sourav Ganguly, also has a deep connection with Indian football. Sourav Ganguly’s record-breaking performances, leadership qualities, and legacy as a cricketer are well-known. However, there is an aspect of his life that many fans around the world are unaware of — his profound love…

Marco Bielsa has done it. For the first time in his managerial career, he has defeated Brazil in the Copa America as Uruguay triumphed 0-0 (4-2) on penalties in the quarterfinals of the ongoing tournament. In the 1999 Copa quarterfinal, the Selecao defeated Bielsa’s Argentina 2-1. The most heartbreaking loss of his career came in the 2004 Copa America final, where Adriano scored a goal in injury time to take the game to a shootout, leading to Brazil’s victory. But today, Bielsa’s redemption is complete; his Brazil curse at Copa America is broken. His Uruguay team held their nerve and…

Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay have been playing outstanding football in the ongoing Copa America. On July 7, they are set to face Brazil in the quarter-finals at Allegiant Stadium. Bielsa’s team has demonstrated their strength, both offensively and defensively, scoring nine goals and conceding only two in three matches. In contrast, Brazil remains unbeaten but they have struggled to score, netting only five goals, with four of those coming against Paraguay. Defensively, they have also been strong, conceding only two goals so far. In a recent exclusive interview with Stake.com, former Argentine striker Kun Aguero remarked that Uruguay has a lot…

Cristiano Ronaldo and his team faced a devastating defeat in the second quarter-final of the Euro 2024 as France emerged victorious, defeating Portugal 0-0 (5-4) in a penalty shootout. Joao Felix’s crucial penalty attempt struck the post, sealing Portugal’s fate. This defeat marked a tragic end of Ronaldo and Pepe’s last Euro campaign, with France set to face Spain in the semi-final. France played with high pressure and possession, while Portugal maintained a solid defensive, strategy. Throughout the first half, neither team managed to create significant chances. Raphael Leao stood out as the lone bright spot, making several attacking threats…