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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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Final CAS Verdict for 5-Time Olympian Confirms America’s Nightmare at Milan

CAS delivers final verdict on Katie Uhlaender’s appeal, dealing a major blow to Team USA and ending hopes of a Milan 2026 Olympic appearance.

Why Is 16th Hole at WM Phoenix Open 2026 Called the ‘Coliseum’? Know All About the ‘Loudest Hole in Golf’

Why WM Phoenix Open’s 16th hole is called the Coliseum, tracing its history, setup, roaring fans and why it’s golf’s loudest hole.

PGA Tour Pro Loses His Cool After Being Denied Entry Into WM Phoenix Open Field

Dylan Wu calls out WM Phoenix Open after Lee Hodges’ exclusion, questioning PGA Tour exemptions and fairness in the 2026 field.

Brooks Koepka’s Unscathed Return Upsets Viktor Hovland as PGA Tour Pro Refuses to Hold Back

Viktor Hovland questions the PGA Tour’s stance after Brooks Koepka’s return, warning about precedent and fairness for loyal players.

Dustin Johnson Forced to Take Last-Minute Measure as Patrick Reed’s Absence Is Still Felt

Dustin Johnson faces a tough rebuild at 4Aces GC as Patrick Reed’s exit forces the LIV Golf’s team into short-term fixes.

Risky Move by Olivia Dunne to Help Boyfriend Paul Skenes’ Baseball Practice

Olivia Dunne takes a risky step to help boyfriend Paul Skenes sharpen his baseball skills in a viral MLB moment.

Jon Rahm Releases Statement as DP World Tour Changes Punishment Decision on LIV Golf Pros

Jon Rahm responds as DP World Tour weighs scrapping fines for LIV Golf players, signaling a possible shift toward coexistence.

LIV Golf in Danger as Bryson DeChambeau Publicly Rejects Drastic Changes He ‘Didn’t Sign Up’ For

Bryson DeChambeau raises concerns over LIV Golf changes, admitting the league no longer matches what he originally signed up for.

Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek & Others Rally Behind Carlos Alcaraz After Historic Australian Open Win

Serena Williams coach joins the tennis world in celebrating Carlos Alcaraz after his historic Australian Open triumph.

Carlos Alcaraz Confirms Next Tattoo After Winning Next Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz confirms a kangaroo tattoo after winning the Australian Open and completing a historic Career Grand Slam.

Novak Djokovic Admits Frustration But Refuses to Create Drama After Australian Open Loss

Novak Djokovic reacts to his Australian Open final loss, refusing excuses and giving full credit to Carlos Alcaraz’s performance.

Australian Open Chair Umpire Issues Stern Warning to Crowd During Tense Carlos Alcaraz–Novak Djokovic Final

Tensions flared during the Alcaraz vs Djokovic Australian Open final as crowd behavior forced an intervention from the chair umpire.
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