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India men's 4x400m team fails to finish in World Relays heats
Rediff.com14 hours ago"The men's 4x400m relay team had a good start. Muhammad Anas clocked 45.93 seconds in the first leg, but the second runner -- Rajesh Ramesh -- fell down due to cramps in leg muscles at the first bend," read a statement from the Athletics Federation of India.
Moving up a division is worth the weight for Lovlina Borgohain
Rediff.com3 days agoIndian boxer Lovlina Borgohain will step onto the scales a bit heavier at the Paris Olympics but feeling like a weight has been lifted from her shoulders.
Modi knew about Prajwal Revanna's 'crime', yet asked votes for him: Cong
Rediff.com4 days ago"Is being part of Modi's 'political family' a 'guarantee of protection' for criminals?" Rahul Gandhi asked.
Asian U-20 Athletics: India's medal tally swells
Rediff.com26 Apr 2024The competition is in progress and more medals are expected at the end of the session.
World body threatens to bar Indian wrestlers from Olympic qualifiers
Rediff.com26 Apr 2024This threat from UWW comes days after the Delhi High Court was considering an application filed by four wrestlers including Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Bajrang Punia after the IOA dissolved the ad hoc committee on March 18 saying that there was "no further need" for it to run.
Sailor Kumanan secures Paris Olympics quota
Rediff.com26 Apr 2024The Last Chance Regatta is the final qualifying event in sailing for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Ranvir, Ekta smash records for gold in Asian U20 Championships
Rediff.com25 Apr 2024With these two latest additions, India's gold tally has swelled to three.
Chess whiz Gukesh reveals his inspiration: Find out who
Rediff.com25 Apr 2024D Gukesh admires the way charismatic former India skipper MS Dhoni and iconic tennis player Novak Djokovic
Asian U-20 Athletics: Deepanshu wins gold in javelin
Rediff.com24 Apr 2024Deepanshu Sharma secured the gold medal in men's javelin as Indian athletes produced a good show on the opening day of the 21st Asian Under-20 Athletics Championships.
Former wrestler Narsingh Yadav elected chairman
Rediff.com24 Apr 2024Former Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Narsingh Pancham Yadav was elected chairman of the Wrestling Federation of India's Athletes' Commission in Varanasi on Wednesday, completing a process that was mandated by the sport's world governing body.
I've paid emotional price for switching from Congress to BJP: Vijender Singh
Rediff.com22 Apr 2024Boxer-cum-politician Vijender Singh has said he has no qualms about admitting that he has paid an emotional price for the decision to make a political switch from the Congress to the BJP, but insisted that he had his reasons to do so.
How Gukesh used a loss to fuel his historic win
Rediff.com22 Apr 2024Seventh-round loss gave me energy, motivation to aim for title: Gukesh
Walkers Priyanka, Akshdeep qualify for Paris Olympics
Rediff.com21 Apr 2024kshdeep Singh and Priyanka Goswami qualified for Paris Olympics by virtue of their 18th place finish at the World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships.
MI Vs PBKS: Who Took The Best Catch? VOTE!
Rediff.com19 Apr 2024Pick Your Most Dazzling Catch Of The Night!
Runner Shalu Chaudhary cleared of doping after DNA test reveals contamination in sample
Rediff.com19 Apr 2024The National Anti-Doping Agency's appeals' panel has exonerated middle-distance runner Shalu Chaudhary of doping charges and lifted her four-year ban after DNA testing revealed that her urine sample had either been tampered with or contaminated at the time of collection.
Paris Olympics menu: More French, more local, less meat
Rediff.com19 Apr 2024Lionel Plasmans, who owns the farm, said it was an honour to be providing potatoes to the Olympics.
Vinesh gets what she demanded after public spat with WFI
Rediff.com18 Apr 2024WFI obtains accreditation of Vinesh Phogat's coach and physio for Asia Olympic qualifier
Long jumper Sreeshankar out of Paris Olympics with injury
Rediff.com18 Apr 2024Murali Sreeshankar has been ruled out of Paris Olympics after sustaining a knee injury during training.
EC asked X to remove post on electoral bonds: Cong
Rediff.com17 Apr 2024The Congress on Wednesday questioned the Election Commission's move to get a post on electoral bonds scheme deleted from social media platform X and said that the issue raised in the post makes the government 'extremely uncomfortable'.
Unveiling Paris Olympics' most stylish looks
Rediff.com17 Apr 2024Designer Berluti reveals opening ceremony tuxedo for French athletes
Was it Buttler's batting or fitness that won the match?
Rediff.com17 Apr 2024Buttler (107 not out off 60 balls) fought his way through a slow start and rapidly rising asking rate to be there till the end for Rajasthan Royals
Face the expectations: Bindra's take on how to win Olympic gold
Rediff.com16 Apr 2024Abhinav Bindra has told the country's Paris-bound shooters to embrace the pressure they will face at the Games
Family First! Ponting's secret weapon for success
Rediff.com16 Apr 2024The Australian himself asked to be rested from the game against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday night following a string of low scores this season.
Paris 2024 Olympics torch lit in ancient Olympia
Rediff.com16 Apr 2024The torch for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was lit in ancient Olympia
From play to policy: Modi dives into gaming world
Rediff.com13 Apr 2024PM Modi interacts with top Indian gamers; tries his hands on few games
Mary Kom quits as Paris Olympics chief-de-mission
Rediff.com12 Apr 2024The IOA had announced her appointment on March 21.
Might not have to wait till Olympics... could breach the 90m mark before that: Neeraj
Rediff.com11 Apr 2024Olympic gold-medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is aiming to breach the 90m mark before the Paris Olympics and says the way his preparations are going, it could happen anytime soon.
Prize money for Olympic gold-winning athletes is a good start: Neeraj
Rediff.com11 Apr 2024Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Thursday lauded World Athletics' decision to award USD 50,000 to all its gold-medallists in the Paris Olympic Games and said he would like to see such incentive being given in other global competitions as well.
Track and field Gold medallists to earn $50,000 at Paris Games
Rediff.com10 Apr 2024Although his sport soon fully embraced professionalism, the Olympics has remained free from prize money, though athletes in many sports can expect hefty bonuses from sponsors for triumphing in the biggest shop window of all.
IOA chief Usha vs Executive Council: Controversy brews
Rediff.com8 Apr 2024'I yet again implore you to start working as a team for the betterment of the athletes and the Olympic Movement in India.'
Chahal Or Ashwin? Who Bowled Better? Vote!
Rediff.com7 Apr 2024The Royals spinners kept the RCB batters quiet.
Who Batted Best? Kohli Or Buttler? Vote!
Rediff.com7 Apr 2024Kohli's 113* or Buttler's 100*? Which inning did you prefer?
Novak Djokovic set to become oldest World No. 1
Rediff.com1 Apr 2024He will surpass Roger Federer's record as the oldest No. 1 in ATP Rankings history on Sunday when he will be 36 years and 321 days old.
'Naming Sharath Kamal as flag bearer sent shockwaves'
Rediff.com30 Mar 2024Sharath Kamal a 'nondescript sportsman' to be flag-bearer in Paris Olympics, protest TN athletics officials against Kamal as flag bearer
Olympic Champ Neeraj Chopra to kick off season in Doha
Rediff.com28 Mar 2024Chopra to begin season with Doha Diamond League on May 10, Jena also to compete for his DL debut
FIH names Sreejesh as co-chair of Athletes Committee
Rediff.com28 Mar 2024The FIH Athletes Committee serves as a consultative body and makes recommendations to the FIH Executive Board, FIH Committees, Advisory Panels and other bodies.
Indian football hits new low with shock loss to Afghanistan
Rediff.com27 Mar 2024India suffered one of its most embarrassing defeat in recent years despite Sunil Chhetri's 94th international goal in his 150th match.
Kohli has turned Indian cricketers into 'out and out' athletes: KP
Rediff.com26 Mar 2024Former England captain Kevin Pietersen on Tuesday said fitness freak Virat Kohli has turned his teammates into "out and out athletes" and called him the man responsible for an incredible turnaround in Indian cricket.
Miami Open: Alcaraz, Zverev advance
Rediff.com26 Mar 2024Top seed Carlos Alcaraz dominated Gael Monfils 6-2 6-4 and fourth seed Alexander Zverev escaped a tight first set en route to a 7-6(4) 6-3 win over Christopher Eubanks to reach the last 16 at the Miami Open on Monday.
Can Russia Make the Olympics? It's Up to This Panel
Rediff.com22 Mar 2024How will Russian athletes be cleared to compete at Paris 2024?