Rituraj Borkakoty

Rituraj Borkakoty

rituraj@khaleejtimes.com

Rituraj Borkakoty is Sports Editor and has spent more than two decades writing on his sporting heroes. He also loves an underdog story, so if you have one, share it with him. He would love to bring it to life.

Dubai Basketball's win is a 'source of pride for every person who calls the UAE home'

Dubai Basketball's win is a 'source of pride for every person who calls the UAE home'

Dubai Basketball, the UAE's first professional club, beat European giants Partizan to seal the ABA League crown and write a historic new chapter for Asian basketball

2026 Fifa World Cup explained: What you need to know

2026 Fifa World Cup explained: What you need to know

As 48 teams, including eight from the Arab region, prepare for the big event across the US, Canada and Mexico, here's everything you need to follow the action

The woman on Messi's back: Know the story behind World Cup icon's success

The woman on Messi's back: Know the story behind World Cup icon's success

What caught the eye during Messi’s interaction with Daníel Guðjohnsen was not just the humility, but also the tattoo depicting a woman on the Argentine’s back

Dubai Basketball become first Asian team to win ABA League in Europe

Dubai Basketball become first Asian team to win ABA League in Europe

Dubai Basketball completed a remarkable journey by defeating Partizan to win the ABA League title, becoming the first Asian team to conquer the European competition

Portugal has a World Cup problem. And it’s bad news for Ronaldo fans

Portugal has a World Cup problem. And it’s bad news for Ronaldo fans

Nigerian players were eager to take pictures with Ronaldo, but the aura of the superstar failed to mask the frailties that he has been grappling with in recent times

Iniesta predicts which player will make a big impact at the World Cup

Iniesta predicts which player will make a big impact at the World Cup

Midfield maestro Andres Iniesta was Spain’s biggest star when his extra-time goal against the Netherlands earned them the 2010 World Cup title in South Africa

Amid wars, the World Cup can offer stories of hope and humanity

Amid wars, the World Cup can offer stories of hope and humanity

As the 2026 Fifa World Cup begins in North America, football’s biggest stage once again offers hope through extraordinary stories of humanity and shared joy

World Cup hero Iniesta's Dubai mission: Inspire youngsters to become better humans

World Cup hero Iniesta's Dubai mission: Inspire youngsters to become better humans

After becoming Gulf United's coach, Spanish legend Andres Iniesta launches his Dubai academy with a vision of developing talented footballers and responsible humans

Predict your champions with the Khaleej Times 2026 Fifa World Cup simulator

Predict your champions with the Khaleej Times 2026 Fifa World Cup simulator

The Khaleej Times 2026 Fifa World Cup simulator offers football fans an opportunity for football fans to predict the group winners, and knockout round winners

World Cup: Why this Saudi Arabia star ranks alongside Pele and Maradona

World Cup: Why this Saudi Arabia star ranks alongside Pele and Maradona

From Diego Maradona’s ‘Goal of the Century’ to Saeed Al-Owairan’s unforgettable solo run, relive the five greatest World Cup goals that defined football history