Deepanjan Mitra

Deepanjan Mitra is an Olympic Sports Editor at EssentiallySports, where he combines sharp editorial instincts with a deep-rooted passion for wrestling, track and field, and collegiate athletics. With over two years of experience in sports writing, editing, and research, he’s developed a knack for tracking rising stars and turning key matchups into compelling narratives. A former techie turned full-time sports journalist, Deepanjan brings both a researcher’s precision and a fan’s heart to the job. He has created and curated professional wrestling webpages, covered rivalries with analytical depth, and recently received editorial recognition with an invitation to attend the Prefontaine Classic, owing to his standout coverage of track and field. From NCAA mats to Olympic podiums, what drives Deepanjan is watching national prospects rise, evolve, and leave their mark on the world stage. Outside of work, you’ll likely find him deeply immersed in a basketball game or breaking down the storytelling layers of amateur and pro wrestling.