Sagnik Bagchi is a senior writer at EssentiallySports, where he covers collegiate and Olympic sports through opinion-led storytelling. His volleyball reporting explores program shifts and leadership transitions—such as Harper Murray’s evolving role and John Cook’s candid retirement reflections at Nebraska. With nearly four years of experience, Sagnik has contributed across key beats from the Paris 2024 Newsbreak team to behind-the-scenes NHL Playoff coverage. His versatility earned him a place in the ES Journalistic Excellence Program. He previously covered bodybuilding, earning a shoutout from IFBB Pro Greg Doucette for his reporting.