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I’m Esha Nayar, a sports media freelancer and journalist who has built my career across broadcast, livestream presenting, and social media storytelling. I started at BBC Sport when I was 18 and have since supported and reported on major international events including the Men’s and Women’s Ashes, the Summer and Winter Olympics and Paralympics, Wimbledon, and FIFA/ICC World Cups. I also bring hands-on livestream experience with Basketball England and British Wheelchair Basketball, where I’ve worked as a presenter, commentator, and pundit. I enjoy turning fast-paced match coverage into clear, engaging content—whether that’s longform features, live updates, or short-form video explainers and interviews. Alongside my editorial work, I’ve gained presenting and sideline reporting experience through Basketball England events and tournaments, and I’ve managed match-focused social media and roundup content during the Paralympics. I’m now seeking freelance opportunities where I can combine reporting, analysis, and audience-first media skills across sport.…I’m Esha Nayar, a sports media freelancer and journalist who has built my career across broadcast, livestream presenting, and social media storytelling. I started at BBC Sport when I was 18 and have since supported and reported on major international events including the Men’s and Women’s Ashes, the Summer and Winter Olympics and Paralympics, Wimbledon, and FIFA/ICC World Cups. I also bring hands-on livestream experience with Basketball England and British Wheelchair Basketball, where I’ve worked as a presenter, commentator, and pundit. I enjoy turning fast-paced match coverage into clear, engaging content—whether that’s longform features, live updates, or short-form video explainers and interviews. Alongside my editorial work, I’ve gained presenting and sideline reporting experience through Basketball England events and tournaments, and I’ve managed match-focused social media and roundup content during the Paralympics. I’m now seeking freelance opportunities where I can combine reporting, analysis, and audience-first media skills across sport.

Esha Nayar

Content Creator, Presenter, Social Media Freelancer, +4

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I’m Esha Nayar, a sports media freelancer and journalist who has built my career across broadcast, livestream presenting, and social media storytelling. I started at BBC Sport when I was 18 and have since supported and reported on major international events including the Men’s and Women’s Ashes, the Summer and Winter Olympics and Paralympics, Wimbledon, and FIFA/ICC World Cups. I also bring hands-on livestream experience with Basketball England and British Wheelchair Basketball, where I’ve worked as a presenter, commentator, and pundit. I enjoy turning fast-paced match coverage into clear, engaging content—whether that’s longform features, live updates, or short-form video explainers and interviews. Alongside my editorial work, I’ve gained presenting and sideline reporting experience through Basketball England events and tournaments, and I’ve managed match-focused social media and roundup content during the Paralympics. I’m now seeking freelance opportunities where I can combine reporting, analysis, and audience-first media skills across sport.…I’m Esha Nayar, a sports media freelancer and journalist who has built my career across broadcast, livestream presenting, and social media storytelling. I started at BBC Sport when I was 18 and have since supported and reported on major international events including the Men’s and Women’s Ashes, the Summer and Winter Olympics and Paralympics, Wimbledon, and FIFA/ICC World Cups. I also bring hands-on livestream experience with Basketball England and British Wheelchair Basketball, where I’ve worked as a presenter, commentator, and pundit. I enjoy turning fast-paced match coverage into clear, engaging content—whether that’s longform features, live updates, or short-form video explainers and interviews. Alongside my editorial work, I’ve gained presenting and sideline reporting experience through Basketball England events and tournaments, and I’ve managed match-focused social media and roundup content during the Paralympics. I’m now seeking freelance opportunities where I can combine reporting, analysis, and audience-first media skills across sport.

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I’m Esha Nayar, a sports media freelancer and journalist who has built my career across broadcast, livestream presenting, and social media storytelling. I started at BBC Sport when I was 18 and have since supported and reported on major international events including the Men’s and Women’s Ashes, the Summer and Winter Olympics and Paralympics, Wimbledon, and FIFA/ICC World Cups. I also bring hands-on livestream experience with Basketball England and British Wheelchair Basketball, where I’ve worked as a presenter, commentator, and pundit.

I enjoy turning fast-paced match coverage into clear, engaging content—whether that’s longform features, live updates, or short-form video explainers and interviews. Alongside my editorial work, I’ve gained presenting and sideline reporting experience through Basketball England events and tournaments, and I’ve managed match-focused social media and roundup content during the Paralympics. I’m now seeking freelance opportunities where I can combine reporting, analysis, and audience-first media skills across sport.

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Journalism Researcher at BBC Sport

April 1, 2026 - Present

Presenter at Basketball England

January 24, 2026 - Present

Freelance Journalist at Lancashire Cricket Foundation

April 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025

Produced articles for the organisation’s website. Attended events and carried out interviews to support written features.

Commentator at Basketball England

January 18, 2025 - Present

Freelance (Wheelchair) Basketball Commentator at International Wheelchair Basketball Federation / Basketball England / British Wheelchair Basketball

September 1, 2024 - Present

Lead and co-commentary for wheelchair basketball events. Lead commentary for the IWBF Women’s Repechage tournament 2026. Co-commentary for Basketball England YouTube livestreams including U15s Home Nations Tournament, WNBL Division One and Two playoff finals, U19s Academy National finals, U16s and U18s girls junior final, regular WNBL Division 1 games, and British Wheelchair Basketball Premier and Division One regular season games, plus the ASPIRE All Star Tournament. Provided lead commentary for British Wheelchair Basketball senior finals (2026) and Basketball England junior finals (2026). Also made guest commentator appearances for Manchester Metropolitan University basketball livestreams.

Social Media Manager at International Wheelchair Basketball Federation

August 24, 2024 - Present

International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) Paralympics Social Media Manager / Journalist at International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF)

August 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024

Managed IWBF social media accounts during the Paralympics period. Produced and uploaded posts with score updates and daily roundup content. Wrote match reports for Gold and Bronze medal matches.

Wimbledon TV Logger at BBC Sport

July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024

Reviewed live Wimbledon broadcasts and provided television production teams with key moments of play for programme use.

Olympic Radio Logger at BBC Sport

July 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024

Reviewed Olympic radio broadcasts and analysed content suitable for radio compilation segments.

Freelance Presenter / Sideline Reporter at Basketball England

April 1, 2024 - Present

Presented Basketball England finals events and tournaments in 2025 and 2026, including National Basketball League Junior and Senior Cup Finals and Playoff Finals, plus U14s, U15s, and O35s Home Nations Basketball Tournaments. Introduced and supported programming including pre-, halftime, and postgame interviews. Conducted regular presenting and interviewing for WNBL Division 1 regular season game livestreams.

Freelance Journalist & Researcher at BBC Sport

April 1, 2024 - Present

Freelance support across cricket, American Football, sports news, football, Winter Olympics, Formula 1, and tennis. Supported cricket live texts on the BBC Sport website before, during, and after matches. Reviewed and edited social media and SMS content for upload for cricket, NFL, and F1. Produced live game updates across multiple NFL games simultaneously, and worked on the digital sports news desk for breaking-news article support. Assisted with Premier League press conference live texts and F1 livetexts, including by-lined feature pieces.

Freelance Content Creator / Social Media Journalist

February 1, 2024 - Present

Produced short-form video content including video interviews, explainers, and breaking-news discussion shorts focused on NBA/WNBA and basketball. Worked with organisations including GB Basketball, Wheelchair Basketball, Basketball England, GB Maxibasketball, the ECB, and Browngirlsport. Helped promote events and tournaments and captured crowd content for social platforms.

Live Sideline Reporter at Basketball England

January 27, 2024 - Present

Youth Board Member at Basketball England Youth

May 1, 2023 - Present

Brainstormed and helped plan social media campaigns. Attended events, supported staff and community engagement, and contributed to discussions on improving the sport through speeches.

Basketball Coach at Manchester Mystics BC

November 1, 2022 - Present

Co-led the U12s programme and provided community coaching across ages 4–19, plus league coaching for girls aged 7–12. Planned sessions, set targets, managed and directed younger players, and communicated progress with parents. Provided training and mentoring for younger players.