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Disita Sikdar is a Senior Writer for EssentiallySports, primarily covering golf while also reporting on Olympic sports, including gymnastics and wrestling. She has a strong eye for record-breaking performances, world leads, and moments that carry long-term significance across individual sports. Whether tracking a leaderboard swing on Sunday afternoon or breaking down a career-defining Olympic routine, Disita approaches stories with speed, clarity, and context. Her golf coverage focuses on form, momentum, and pressure situations, translating technical excellence into engaging narratives for a wide audience. She was a key contributor to EssentiallySports’ 24/7 Paris Olympics coverage, delivering real-time reports and feature stories during one of the busiest news cycles. That experience strengthened her ability to balance immediacy with depth, earning her a place in the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program. Among her standout Olympic work are an ES Exclusive on Simone Biles’ coach and choreographer, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at the sport’s biggest star, and coverage highlighting Biles’ dominance in men’s and women’s gymnastics, cited from The Ohio Star.

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HSBC Women’s World Championship 2026: Prize Money Breakdown & Winner’s Payout

HSBC Women’s World Championship 2026 offers $3M purse, with $450K winner’s payout at Sentosa’s Tanjong Course.

Golf Insider Raises Serious Concerns as Justin Thomas Announces Return from Injury Hiatus

Golf insider draws Xander Schauffele parallel, raises caution as Justin Thomas eyes PGA Tour return post-surgery.

PGA Tour Pro Turns Laughing Stock Over Shirtless Antics at Cognizant Classic

PGA Tour pro draws ridicule after going shirtless for risky water shot attempt during chaotic Cognizant Classic round.

PGA Tour in Troubled Waters as Another Pro Exits Cognizant Classic Without Any Explanation

Cognizant Classic faces fresh withdrawals as Keita Nakajima exits, adding to field concerns after Zalatoris pullout.

Eyewitness Says What Tiger Woods’ $500M League ‘Desperately Needs’ Amid Decline in Ratings

PGA Tour insider says Tiger Woods’ TGL “desperately needs” Rory McIlroy in playoffs amid second-season TV ratings dip.

Tiger Woods & Bryson DeChambeau Set for Awkward Reunion as Donald Trump Enlists Their Help for Important Cause

Tiger Woods and Bryson DeChambeau reunite at Donald Trump’s college athletics summit, stirring golf world buzz.

Scottie Scheffler’s Prank Left PGA Tour Rising Star ‘Terrified’ During His First Major Outing

Scottie Scheffler’s playful $1,000 birdie prank left PGA Tour rookie Luke Clanton terrified at his first U.S. Open start.

PGA Tour Pro’s Reason for Ranking Scottie Scheffler Above Tiger Woods Will Ruffle Feathers

PGA Tour rookie creates buzz, claiming Scottie Scheffler is playing better golf than anyone ever has, including Tiger Woods.

America Women Hockey Players Confess Men’s Team Apologized After Donald Trump’s Viral Video

Hilary Knight addresses White House invite row, stresses mutual respect between U.S. women’s and men’s hockey teams.

PGA Tour in Danger of Losing $49.87 Billion Sponsor as Tiger Woods Plans Schedule Overhaul

Tiger Woods’ bold 2027 PGA Tour revamp plan puts Detroit Classic and $49.87B partnership under serious cloud of uncertainty.

LIV Golf Pro Lashes Out at PGA Tour’s Plans to Make $25 Million Event the ‘5th Major’

LIV golfer rejects PGA Tour push to label THE PLAYERS a fifth major, insisting golf’s four majors remain untouchable.

Heart Surgery Update for Biathlon Star After Unfortunate Winter Olympics Withdraw

Italian biathlon, Tommaso Giacomel, star undergoes successful heart surgery after Olympic collapse, faces temporary break from competition.
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