Rituraj Borkakoty is a Sports Editor at Zawya. With over two decades of experience, he covers a wide range of topics in the sports realm, including individual and team sports, international sports leagues and federations, and major sports tournaments. Rituraj's work has been featured in Khaleej Times and Magzter, and he has a particular passion for highlighting underdog stories in the competitive sports landscape.
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Rituraj Borkakoty's articles primarily focus on sports, particularly cricket and tennis, with a special emphasis on events and exclusive coverage. He seems to be interested in stories of athletes' journeys and achievements, especially those from the UAE or based in Dubai.
To effectively reach out to Rituraj, consider pitching stories about underdog athletes overcoming challenges or achieving significant milestones. Focus on individuals with compelling narratives who have made noteworthy contributions to their respective sports, particularly within the UAE region.
Additionally, given his interest in event coverage and exclusives, providing access to unique interviews or insider insights related to sporting events may capture his attention.
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By: Rituraj Borkakoty
Read this exciting story from Khaleej Times June 22, 2026 issue. In 2014, on the eve of the World Cup final between Argentina and Germany at the Maracana, thousands of Brazilian fans gathered outside Argentina’s team hotel in Rio de Janeiro.
By: Rituraj Borkakoty
Yamal, whose 2007 photos with Messi went viral in 2024, scores his first World Cup goal at 18 years and 343 days, edging Lionel Messi's record on football's biggest stage
By: Rituraj Borkakoty
Fringe winger turns surprise call-up into defining moment, scoring and assisting as Egypt end a 92-year wait for a first World Cup victory by beating New Zealand
By: Rituraj Borkakoty
Qamar Ahmed, who survived Partition as a child and became a revered cricket writer and broadcaster, leaves behind an enduring global storytelling legacy at 88
Messi, the beating heart of football-mad Argentina, retired from international football briefly in 2016 due constant criticism from the country's media and public
By: Rituraj Borkakoty
Pakistan's 1978 Hockey World Cup champions influenced César Luis Menotti's tactical thinking, shaping Argentina's approach to their first football World Cup triumph
By: Rituraj Borkakoty
Daniel Munoz, who once worked as a kitman and thought of quitting football, has now become Colombia's most important player at the 2026 Fifa World Cup
By: Rituraj Borkakoty
Did you know that a young Lionel Messi was trapped in a washroom before the start of a match in a junior tournament in Rosario, Argentina? Find out how he escaped
By: Rituraj Borkakoty
During an interview with Khaleej Times, Jesus Arturo Jauregui Sanchez said why no World Cups in future will be able to match the fan experience of Qatar 2022
By: Rituraj Borkakoty
As the IPL teenage prodigy prepares for international cricket, Indian legend Dilip Vengsarkar backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to learn, adapt and flourish under pressure
