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Snowboard - Men's Halfpipe Qualification Run 1

2022 Beijing Olympics - Snowboard - Men's Halfpipe Qualification Run 1 - Genting Snow Park, Zhangjiakou, China - February 9, 2022. Shaun White of the United States in action. REUTERS/Mike Blake

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Snowboard &#8211; Men&#8217;s Halfpipe Qualification Run 1

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Jacob Gijy, a seasoned senior sports writer at EssentiallySports, is a name synonymous with passionate and versatile storytelling across the realms of soccer, NBA, and other American sports. With a remarkable portfolio boasting over 1500 published articles, Jacob has showcased not only his prolific creativity but also an engaging writing style that consistently captivates his audience. A true soccer aficionado, Jacob's roots in the beautiful game traces back to the legendary Thierry Henry. With his heart set on Arsenal since the early 2000s, he was drawn to the magnetic charisma of Henry and Wenger?s Gunners, which ignited his unwavering passion for the sport. Jacob possesses a vast reservoir of knowledge, allowing him to decode the tactical intricacies of the game and provide valuable player insights to the readers. Hence, within the bustling sports division at EssentiallySports, Jacob stands as a stalwart contributor. As a senior sports writer, Jacob Gijy isn't just a chronicler of events; he's a craftsman of sports narratives. With every article, he brings depth, flair, and an unwavering dedication to bringing the essence of sports to life, making him a revered figure in the world of sports journalism. In his free time, Jacob can be seen divulged in premier league debates. (PS: this season, he has a special admiration for Ange-ball.). Beyond soccer, he can swim all four strokes perfectly and make delicious burgers in a trice.

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Jacob Gijy

What Is Triple Cork? Life-Threatening Snowboarding Trick That Led Shaun White to
the Hospital

Snowboard - Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Day 3

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 07: Chloe Kim of Team United States during the Snowboard Halfpipe training session on Day 3 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at Genting Snow Park on February 07, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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Snowboard &#8211; Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Day 3

Hailing from Bengaluru, Bhargav is a Marketing and Ops Executive at EssentiallySports. A former F1 and NASCAR author, he is a huge fan of Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing. Bhargav also has an MBA in Sports Management from the Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences, Pune. He is quite a genius in his field, having won the All-India Marketing Case Study Competition conducted by SRCC in 2015. Bhargav also loves to combine his love for marketing and sports by taking part in competitions like Knockout: Sports Marketing Case Study by IIM Ahmedabad. When not engrossed in sports, he likes to play the keyboard and watch some of his favorite sitcoms.

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Bhargav Gopal

How Tall Is Us Olympic Gold Medalist Chloe Kim? Does Height Matter in
Snowboarding?

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“I Want to Accomplish More”: Olympic Gold Medalist Ayumu Hirano Aims to Dethrone
Shaun White at the Helm

Freestyle Skiing - Women's Ski Cross - Semifinals

2022 Beijing Olympics - Freestyle Skiing - Women's Ski Cross - Semifinals - Genting Snow Park, Zhangjiakou, China - February 17, 2022. Fanny Smith of Switzerland and Brittany Phelan of Canada in action. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

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Freestyle Skiing &#8211; Women&#8217;s Ski Cross &#8211; Semifinals

“Who’s the F**** Judge?”: Olympian Enraged Over Controversial Judgement Taking
Away Her Gold Medal Dreams at Beijing Winter Olympics 2022

Snowboard - Men's Snowboard Halfpipe Final Run 3

2022 Beijing Olympics - Snowboard - Men's Snowboard Halfpipe Final Run 3 - Genting Snow Park, Zhangjiakou, China - February 11, 2022. Shaun White of the United States acknowledges the crowd after falling during his final run. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

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Snowboard &#8211; Men&#8217;s Snowboard Halfpipe Final Run 3

VIDEO: Shaun White’s Rivals Give Him a Touching Tribute After Final Run at
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Shreya Verma is a US Sports writer at EssentiallySports. A post-graduation student in political science, Shreya is also a professional 10m air pistol shooter. Taking after her athlete father, she was naturally inclined towards the athletic life. She even has a dedicated Instagram page on the shooting sport. Olympic gold medalists Allyson Felix and Vincent Hancock's unstoppable spirit has been an inspiration for her, not only in her sports journey but also in her personal life. She also has two adorable goldfishes which she received as birthday gifts.

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Shreya Verma

WATCH: Nina Dobrev Shows off her Special Outfit Customized to Cheer Shaun White
at Beijing Winter Olympics 2022

“There Was a Lot of Drama”: Shaun White’s Biggest Rival Reflects Back on 2018
Clash as He Gears to Up ‘Lock Horns’ With Him Again

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Richa Goswami is a US Sports writer at EssentiallySports. As an adherent learner, she uses her journalistic persona to navigate through new skills. Richa has completed her schooling at Don Bosco. Notably, she recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in English from St. Anthony's College. Over the years, Richa's familiarity with writing grew, bagging commendable accolades at several poetry competitions. Apart from writing, she has been actively involved in COVID-19 relief work. The humanitarian spent the unprecedented lockdown as a volunteer for 'Ghy Fights Covid', an organization assisting those affected by the pandemic. When not putting pen to paper, Richa spends her time experimenting in the kitchen, treating her taste buds to savoring dishes.

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Richa Goswami

Shaun White an Underdog? Japanese Rival Biggest Hurdle in White’s ‘Last’ Olympic
Medal Dream

ESPN X Games

LOS ANGELES - AUGUST 3: Olympic gold medalist Shaun White competes in the Skateboard Vert Men's Final during the ESPN X Games on August 3, 2006 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

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Not off My Radar: Shaun White Reveals He Still Has a Big Trick up His Sleeve for
Beijing Winter Olympics 2022

Snowboard - Winter Olympics Day 4

PYEONGCHANG-GUN, SOUTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 13: Shaun White of the United States reacts after his run during the Snowboard Men's Halfpipe Qualification on day four of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at Phoenix Snow Park on February 13, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

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Snowboard &#8211; Winter Olympics Day 4

Starting off as a tennis author in 2018, Varun Khanna has gone on to contribute to EssentiallySports in various capacities. After setting up interviews with the likes of Serena Williams? coach Patrick Mouratoglou, Aliz? Cornet, and Noah Rubin, Varun is now part of all major ATP and WTA press conferences and has gone on to pen more than 1300 articles for EssentiallySports. He now heads the tennis and NBA division of the organization. While writing remains a passion for him, Varun has branched out into the marketing and communications department of EssentiallySports as well. When he wants to relax, Varun doesn?t have to venture away from tennis and NBA; he simply tunes in to Rafael Nadal and Michael Jordan?s exploits in their respective sports, past and present.

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