Senior Tennis Writer
Sayantan Roy is an Olympic Sports Writer at EssentiallySports, covering track and field, swimming, gymnastics, and the storylines shaping Team USA and the wider Olympic movement ahead of LA 2028. He previously spent more than two years writing for Tennis on the site's Live Events desk, where his real-time Matchday Preview analysis and data-backed predictions drew recognition from tennis voices including commentator and analyst Olly Tennis.
A former competitive tennis player, Sayantan built his reputation breaking down head-to-head records, match dynamics and on-court strategy with precision. That analytical grounding now shapes his Olympics reporting, where he pushes past results into the athlete storylines and structural debates that follow each event.
Olympic Champion’s Family Drama Takes Unexpected Turn as Mother Allegedly Refuses to Return Her Earnings
The 22-year-old Chinese diver who won a gold medal in the 2020 Olympics reflects on her financial independence.
Late American Olympian Honored for His Contribution to Track and Field
A late American runner who had represented the nation at the Olympics gets honored with a prestigious award by NYRR.
Olympian Promises to Shatter Glass Ceiling for Mothers at World Championships
The 25-year-old gymnast who already has one Olympic medal in her bag sets up ambitious goals after embracing motherhood.
Simone Biles’ Ex-Coach Returns to World Championships Amid NCAA Coaching Role
American Olympic champion Simone Biles' former coach returns to the elite international stage with a new role.
World Cup-Winning Goalkeeper Undergoes Surgery for Fractured Jaw
The 34-year-old Argentine World Cup-winning goalkeeper undergoes a surgery after suffering a jaw fracture during his latest match.
US Olympic Champion Hezly Rivera Forced to Sit Out World Championships Second Time in a Row
The 18-year-old American superstar Hezly Rivera has now been forced to miss the World Championships for a second straight year.
Olympic President Announces Closing Down 12 Committees Ahead of LA 2028
The IOC President Kirsty Coventry has now announced a major restructure of the advisory systems with the closure of 12 committees.
“It’s Life-Decimating”: Olympian Bed-Ridden for 22 Hours a Day With Rare Disease Diagnosis
The 32-year-old former sprinter who once took part in the Olympics shares her heartbreaking story about living with a rare disease.
Olympic Champion Announces Retirement at World Championships Decade After Gold Medal Win
The 35-year-old gymnast who has one Olympic gold medal in her bag announces her retirement at the World Championships.
Inter Miami Coach Confirms Lionel Messi Traveling for Family, Cutting It Close for MLS Game
Inter Miami coach shares an update on Argentine superstar Lionel Messi's travel to Oviedo next week ahead of their crucial game.
Agent Confirms Track and Field Star Suffered Skull Fracture After Car Crash
The 25-year-old American track and field star's agent confirms a terrible on-road accident, which resulted in a fractured skull.
Ezra Frech’s 9-Year-Old Ellen Show Video Goes Viral After Dancing With the Stars Stint
The 21-year-old American track and field star's iconic moments resurface on social media as a fellow Paralympian showcases her support.
