Abdul Gani (journalist)

Abdul Gani is a Guwahati based journalist. Since December 2020, he has been associated with The Assam Tribune. Abdul has won Laadli Media & Advertising Award (2015–16) for his reporting on Greater Adjutant Stork conservation efforts by Purnima Devi Barman and her team.

Abdul Gani has worked with National Award winning filmmaker Utpal Borpujari in his documentary 'Soccer Queens of Rani'. Abdul has reported on several sporting events including FIFA Under-17 Men's World Cup and international cricket matches. Abdul Gani is a member of Assam Sports Journalists’ Association, a pioneer sports scribes' body in eastern India.

Abdul has done interviews and in-depth stories of footballers, other athletes and film personalities of Northeast region including Renedy Singh, Bembem Devi, Anshu Jamsenpa, Ashalata Devi, Hrithik Tiwari, Lovlina Borgohain, Hima Das, Rima Das, Jahnu Barua and Haobam Paban Kumar among others.

In January 2026, Abdul Gani was honoured with the Best Sports Journalist Award during the 30th National Sports and Cultural Festival 2025-26, organised to mark the 111th birth anniversary of Premoda Kanta Sarma in Guwahati.

Other beats

Apart from sports, Abdul Gani has widely written on films on the Northeast region of India. He has also reported on conflict, gender issues, political developments and others in the region. These have been published in various national and international news outlets.

Sony Sports Network Promo

Abdul Gani featured in Sony Sports’ promotional video for the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy Test series (2025) — a campaign that celebrates the unwavering passion of cricket fans from across India. The video captures a vibrant mix of emotions, reactions, and fan fervour, showcasing how deeply the game resonates in every corner of the country.