Aswathy Santhosh

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Sub-Editor and Journalist at The Bridge (India)

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For ₹9.95 Lakhs, you can meet Lionel Messi… or

1 week ago | thebridge.in | Aswathy Santhosh

FootballLionel Messi is coming to Mumbai and fans can meet him for ₹9.95 lakhs. But what else could you do with that money? Clear your schedules, cancel your December weddings, and if you were planning to buy a house… don’t. Because Lionel Messi is coming to Mumbai, and for just ₹9.95 lakhs—you heard that right—you can meet the GOAT. No, not the farm animal. The football one. So what does this exclusive package get you?
FIH Women’s Pro League 2024-25: How can the Indian Women’s Hockey Team escape relegation?

1 week ago | thebridge.in | Aswathy Santhosh

HockeyHere’s what the team must do to avoid the drop. With four matches remaining in their campaign, the Indian women’s hockey team stands at a precarious crossroad in the FIH Women’s Pro League 2024-25. After 12 games, India sits seventh on the table with 10 points. Their recent shootout defeat against Argentina, following a 2-2 draw in regulation time, added only a single point to their tally, leaving them just ahead of England (8 points from 12 matches) and Germany (7 points from 10 matches).
ISL on hold? Clubs told to wait until MRA clarity

1 week ago | thebridge.in | Aswathy Santhosh

FootballThe future of the Indian Super League (ISL) hangs in balance as uncertainty surrounds the renewal of the Master Rights Agreement (MRA) between FSDL and AIFF. The future of the Indian Super League (ISL) has been thrown into uncertainty as ongoing discussions around the renewal of the Master Rights Agreement (MRA) between Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) and the All India Football Federation (AIFF) remain unresolved.
How India Khelo Football is rewriting India’s Football story

1 week ago | thebridge.in | Aswathy Santhosh

FootballIndia Khelo Football (IKF) is Asia's largest talent pipeline that scouts grassroots footballers across India and connects them with professional clubs. In India, where cricket’s next superstar is always waiting in the wings, football has long lived in the shadows. The passion is real, the talent undeniable, but for most young players, the dream ends where the road to opportunity begins.
FEI suspends Equestrian events in India over unpaid dues

1 week ago | thebridge.in | Aswathy Santhosh

EquestrianIn total, EFI is reported to owe nearly ₹2 crore, covering unpaid salaries, event-related costs, and other outstanding liabilities. The ongoing administrative turmoil within the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) has led to the cancellation of at least 24 national and international equestrian events, severely impacting Indian riders and the sport’s development in the country, as per a report from PTI.
Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah finish runner-up at WTT Contender Skopje 2025

1 week ago | thebridge.in | Aswathy Santhosh

Table TennisIndia’s Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah finished as runners-up after a 0-3 loss to South Korea's Lim and Oh in Skopje. India’s Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah ended their impressive run at the WTT Contender Skopje 2025 as runners-up in the men’s doubles event, falling 0-3 (9-11, 7-11, 9-11) to South Korea’s Jonghoon Lim and Junsung Oh in the final on Sunday.
Kalyan Chaubey breaks silence on OCI Players, Bhaichung Bhutia row

2 weeks ago | thebridge.in | Ritu Sejwal |Aswathy Santhosh

FootballAIFF President Kalyan Chaubey responds to Bhaichung Bhutia’s allegations, addresses OCI player inclusion, and hints at possible changes for India’s head coach Manolo Marquez.
Offside by design: The tragedy of Indian Football

2 weeks ago | thebridge.in | Aswathy Santhosh

FootballFrom overpaid players to systemic flaws and a lack of accountability, Indian men’s football is stuck in a cesspool. Indian men’s football is going through one of its most frustrating eras. The national team recently lost 0–1 to Hong Kong in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers — a result that not only sums up the current level of performance but also exposes a deeper rot within the system.
FIH Pro League 2024-25: Indian men to bank on experience as European leg kicks off

3 weeks ago | thebridge.in | Aswathy Santhosh

HockeyIndia will face Belgium, the Netherlands, perennial contenders Australia, and Argentina twice from June 7 to 22. As the FIH Pro League 2024–25 heads into its pivotal European leg, India men's hockey team coach Craig Fulton has doubled down on experience, sticking with a core group of senior players to guide the squad through a grueling stretch of high-stakes matches.
ISL Transfers: Kerala Blasters FC sign right back Amey Ranawade

3 weeks ago | thebridge.in | Aswathy Santhosh

FootballBorn in Mumbai, Ranawade was developed through the AIFF Elite Academy and made his ISL breakthrough with FC Goa before signing for Mumbai City FC in 2020. Kerala Blasters Football Club on Monday announced the acquisition of right-back Amey Ranawade on a five-year deal that will keep him at the club until May 2030. The 27-year-old joins from Odisha FC, where he concluded the 2024-25 Indian Super League season on loan from Mumbai City FC.