Interviews

When Nozomu Hagihara first left the polished glass towers of Toyota and landed in Bihar, it was supposed to be temporary. A government assignment, a brief chapter, a line on the CV. But sometimes football rewrites the script. It began with one ball.

Exclusive Pixel Sports interview with Asia Cup’s Man of the Tournament, Abhishek Nain. His journey, struggles, mentors, Ronaldo influence, and vision for Indian hockey.

Patrick “Paddy” Upton, who has mentored world champions across multiple sports, spoke to PixelSports on the sidelines of the Asia Cup 2025. Upton underlined that hockey requires elite fitness and constant mental conditioning from all eleven players, praising Craig Fulton, Alan Tan, and the Indian team’s dedication in Rajgir’s heat.

From playing opposite his home to scoring in the Indian Super League, Vinith Venkatesh is living every Bengaluru boy’s dream. In this exclusive with Pixel Sports, he reflects on his journey, the support of fans and family, lessons from Sunil Chhetri, and his goal of representing India.

1 Ladakh FC isn’t just playing football—they’re building a movement. In this exclusive, Pixel Sports explores how the club is blending climate action, culture, and competition to create one of India’s most purpose-driven football stories.

Anthony Andrews talks about winning the IWL with East Bengal, the growth of women’s football, standout players like Elshaddai and Soumya, and future Asian ambitions.