25/05/2026
A proud moment for Assam. A proud moment for Indian journalism. 🇮🇳📸⚽
Gitika Talukdar has received official FIFA accreditation to cover the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the only female photojournalist from India selected to represent Indian media at football’s biggest tournament this year.
This is not just another assignment.
It is another historic milestone in a journey built through years of dedication, hard work, and passion for storytelling through the lens. 📸✨
What makes her achievement even more remarkable is that this will be her third Men’s FIFA World Cup coverage after previously reporting from Russia in 2018 and Qatar in 2022.
From Assam to the world’s biggest football stage, Gitika’s journey reflects the growing global recognition of Indian media professionals and the powerful presence of women in sports journalism.
Behind every iconic sports photograph is someone standing silently behind the camera—capturing history while the world watches the game.
And this time, one of those people proudly represents India. 🇮🇳⚽
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