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Harshavardhan Shankar

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Harshvardhan is a sports writer and aspiring journalist with around 3 years of experience in the sports industry. With over 500 articles written for Sportskeeda on Olympic Sports, Harshvardhan has continued to work on content related to wrestling, gymnastics, and swimming for PFSN. He is a huge Chelsea fan, and is an admirer of Frank Lampard, Eden Hazard, Didier Drogba, as well as Fernando Torres.

Ilia Malinin Emphasizes Inclusion Over Medals in Powerful World Championships Message

Ilia Malinin uses his third consecutive World Championship gold medal to emphasize that diversity and inclusion matter most.

Mikaela Shiffrin Reveals Psychological Fight Behind Olympic Comeback After Beijing ‘Curse’

Mikaela Shiffrin reveals how she overcame the Beijing curse to win Olympic gold and secure her historic sixth World Cup title.

Arman Tsarukyan Fires Back at Criticism of MMA Fighters Headlining RAF Cards Over Olympic Champions

Arman Tsarukyan fires back at critics of MMA fighters headlining RAF cards, arguing they bring more eyes to Olympic stars.

Tyler Knox Transfer Portal Move Leaves Major Void in Stanford Wrestling Lineup

Tyler Knox has entered the transfer portal, which may leave the Stanford Cardinals searching for a high-caliber replacement at 133.

RAF 07 Top Upsets: Bo Bassett Stuns Olympic Champion Vladimer Khinchegashvili

Bo Bassett stunned Olympic champion Vladimer Khinchegashvili at the RAF 07 event, continuing his undefeated tournament record.

Ilia Malinin Downplays World Championships Title Win as He Eyes 2030 Olympic Redemption

Ilia Malinin downplays his third World Championships gold, stating real redemption for his Olympic failure waits until 2030.

Kennedy Blades’ Viral Body Slam Left Wyatt Hendrickson Fearing for Abby Hornacek’s Safety

Wyatt Hendrickson reveals he feared for Abby Hornacek's safety after watching Kennedy Blades execute a viral body slam at RAF.

Ilia Malinin Warns ISU Rule Changes Threaten Figure Skating’s Global Appeal

Following his third World Championship gold, Ilia Malinin warns that proposed ISU rule changes take away audience perspective.

Ilia Malinin Admits Olympic Loss Nearly Forced Him to Skip World Championships

Ilia Malinin admits his devastating Olympic loss nearly forced him to skip the World Championships before his massive comeback.

What Happened to Ben Kueter? All About the Scary Post-Medical Emergency After NCAA Championships

Iowa Hawkeyes star Ben Kueter suffered a terrifying post-surgery medical emergency after the NCAA Championships, mother reveals.

Nikki Hiltz Slams Mandatory Olympic Gender Testing Policy: ‘Everyone Is Hurt by Transphobia’

Following the International Olympic Committee's ban on transgender women competing in female Olympic events, Nikki Hiltz shared their thoughts on the matter.

Prince William’s Personal Letter Prompts Lindsey Vonn To Extend Royal Ski Invitation

After the Milan Games, Lindsey Vonn shared that she received an outpouring of encouragement from fans and celebrities alike, including from Prince William.

Amber Glenn Overcomes Milan ‘Demons’ To Keep World Championships Medal Hopes Alive

Amber Glenn is once again capturing the spotlight with her electrifying performances, chasing gold at this year's World Championships in Prague.

David Taylor Plots Oklahoma State Title Run To End Penn State Wrestling Dynasty

David Taylor declared Oklahoma State is preparing to win the 2027 NCAA title, potentially threatening Penn State's dynasty.

Sha’Carri Richardson Vows To “Be More” To Help Young Athletes Break Down Doors

Sha'Carri Richardson embraces her status as a role model, vowing to "be more" to help young athletes break down doors in 2026.

Amber Glenn Slams “Invasive” Olympic Media for Crowding Kaori Sakamoto

After Amber Glenn shielded Kaori Sakamoto from cameras at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Glenn spoke about the moment she shared with Sakamoto.

Mikaela Shiffrin’s Fiancé Shares Heartfelt Tribute After Crystal Globe Victory: ‘So Proud of Your Journey’

Mikaela Shiffrin's fiancé Aleksander Aamodt Kilde shared a heartfelt tribute after she secured her historic Crystal Globe victory.

AJ Ferrari Declares War on Yonger Bastida to Settle Heated Grudge Match

AJ Ferrari accepts Yonger Bastida's RAF Wrestling challenge to settle their NCAA feud after an explosive HGH accusation.

Amber Glenn’s Triple Axel Milestone Sets Stage for a Relaxed World Championships

Amber Glenn achieves her long-awaited triple axel and Olympic goals, allowing her to compete relaxed at the World Championships.

Alysa Liu Rejects Figure Skating Norms to Protect Her Artistic Identity

Olympic champion Alysa Liu explains how rejecting strict figure skating norms helps protect her artistic identity on the ice.

Mikaela Shiffrin Expresses Disbelief After 9th Slalom Globe Sets New World Record

Mikaela Shiffrin reacts to winning her ninth slalom globe as she prepares for a final World Cup title race against Emma Aicher.

Carter Starocci Blasts ‘Scared’ NCAA Wrestling Tactics in Radical Penalty Plea

Former Penn State star Carter Starocci blasts NCAA wrestling tactics, proposing radical stalling penalties including jail time

Zack Ryder Reveals Injury Struggles Nearly Derailed Emotional NCAA Championship Run

Zack Ryder reveals how a chronic shoulder injury nearly derailed his emotional run at the 2026 NCAA Wrestling Championships.

Mikaela Shiffrin’s Super-G Struggles Force Major Offseason Speed Overhaul

Mikaela Shiffrin admits her recent super-G struggles will force a major offseason training shift to find much-needed speed.

Coach Durbin Demands AJ Ferrari Apology Over Yonger Bastida HGH Accusations

Iowa State coach Ben Durbin demands a 72-hour apology from AJ Ferrari after the Nebraska star accused Yonger Bastida of HGH use.