Editorial Team


Nikhil Sonmali firstsportz
Nikhil Sonmali

Nikhil is the NFL editor at FirstSportz. He recently completed his Master’s in Sports Management and has worked in multiple sports-related domains.

He is currently intrigued by the sport of American Football (NFL). He is trying to understand why and how this sport connects so deeply with people. An eternal sports lover, he has a curious mind to learn about different sports and their different sides, right from their different domains about sports business, sports management, and on-field play analysis. When he is not following his love for sports, he is busy following his other endeavors like movies, anime, books, and trekking.

Lakshya Chopra firstsportz
Lakshya Chopra

Lakshya Chopra is the lead Sports editor at FirstSportz. His life revolves around sports, and being a sportsperson, he treasures the smallest aspects.

He can talk about Formula 1, Football, NBA, or any sport besides NFL and Tennis. Rafael Nadal’s ‘Bull’ mentality brought him closer to sports, so naturally, he could talk about the Spaniard’s greatness for hours. He still gets nightmares recalling the 2017 Australian Open Final, Tom Brady’s magical comebacks, and the last lap of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Beyond sports, he loves traveling and exploring new things.

Justin P Joy firstsportz
Justin P Joy

Justin P Joy is an F1 and NASCAR head and editor at Firtsportz. He completed his BA Honours degree in Economics from the Central University of Karnataka in 2022.

He is an ardent fan of every sport that demands the perfect balance between mind and body. Football and Motorsports are his first loves. Blessed with curiosity, he always digs deep into every match-up’s emotional, cultural, and political aspects. He explores the world, sci-fi, and astrophysics when not around sports. He also likes to travel to new places and meet new people.

Vinay Dave is an Editor for US Sports at FirstSportz. His life has been revolving around sports since a very young age.

A BAMMC graduate from Mumbai, he can talk about Cricket, Football, WWE, Kabaddi, NHL, Golf, and MLB. When not working on sports, one can find him watching some anime or listening to classics from the Golden Era.

Nidhin Shibu firstsportz
Nidhin Shibu

Nidhin Shibu is an editor and writer specializing in MMA and Boxing. With over one year of experience editing articles on these sports, he connects them to pop culture. His deep passion for MMA started in 2017, triggered by the Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones fight.

Nidhin’s literature background drives his love for storytelling, which he intertwines with MMA narratives. He previously freelanced in sports content writing for a year and enjoys watching thriller series, films, and anime, aspiring to write thrilling stories one day.

Suteekshan Joshi firstsportz
Suteekshan Joshi

Suteekshan Joshi is the content manager and editor for the WWE division at FirstSportz. His passion and love for sports have driven him closer to the media industry. From being a WWE fan since age five to representing his state in national-level chess competitions, Suteekshan has a knack for living life to the fullest.

Apart from being a WWE fan, Suteekshan is also an eSports enthusiast, having won the ESL 2018 CR Lan. You can find him binge-watching comedy series/movies when he’s not working or playing.

Vansh is a WWE writer and editor at FirstSportz. He has a remarkable flair for crafting engaging and compelling content. With a love for WWE that dates back to 2009, a deep appreciation for sitcoms, a passion for the game of cricket, and a penchant for diving into the world of novels.

Vansh writes with enthusiasm about the world of professional wrestling and brings the same to the FirstSportz team.