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This CWG gold medallist now wants to enjoy ice cream

This CWG gold medallist now wants to enjoy ice cream

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

It's ice-cream time for Nikhat

CWG Swimming: Page, Rawat enter 1500m freestyle final

CWG Swimming: Page, Rawat enter 1500m freestyle final

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The top eight swimmers from the two heats made it to the final.

When walking would suffice, Sable ran...

When walking would suffice, Sable ran...

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

At Birmingham, Avinash Sable became the first non-Kenyan to win a medal since 1994 at the Commonwealth Games.

The Oval, Lord's to host WTC Final in 2023, 2025

The Oval, Lord's to host WTC Final in 2023, 2025

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice said he was pleased to confirm two iconic venues for the next two cycles.

CWG: Nataraj qualifies for men's 50m backstroke semis

CWG: Nataraj qualifies for men's 50m backstroke semis

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Nataraj clocked 25.52 seconds to qualify for his second consecutive semifinals of the Games.

CWG: This Pakistani champion weightlifter is a Mirabai fan

CWG: This Pakistani champion weightlifter is a Mirabai fan

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

As soon as Nooh Dastagir Butt won Pakistan's first gold medal at the Birmingham Games, one of the first persons to lend a congratulatory hand was none other than Indian superstar Mirabai Chanu.

CWG: India sign off with silver in Mixed Team badminton

CWG: India sign off with silver in Mixed Team badminton

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Sindhu ended a rally with a forehand smash on Goh's left to make it 21-20 before the Malaysian netted a return.

Here's where India stands on the WTC Points Table

Here's where India stands on the WTC Points Table

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

The current cycle runs from July 2021 to June 2023 and comprises the top nine Test teams, all of whom will play six series each

CWG: India win historic GOLD in women's four lawn bowl

CWG: India win historic GOLD in women's four lawn bowl

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The Indian quartet of Lovely Choubey (lead), Pinki (second), Nayanmoni Saikia (third) and Rupa Rani Tirkey (slip) beat South Africa 17-10 in the women's fours final.

Bumrah batters Broad; breaks Lara's WORLD RECORD

Bumrah batters Broad; breaks Lara's WORLD RECORD

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

India's captain Jasprit Bumrah hit England pacer Stuart Broad for a world record 35 runs in an over as India were dismissed for 416 in the first innings on Day 2 of the rescheduled fifth Test against England, at Edgbaston cricket ground, in Birmingham, on Saturday.

Aussie 'Love Triangle' creates ripples at C'wealth Games

Aussie 'Love Triangle' creates ripples at C'wealth Games

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Australian swimmers have swept the podium, broken world records, set milestones and won a mountain of medals at the Commonwealth Games pool but all anyone wants to talk about is a supposed 'love triangle' with golden girl Emma McKeon at the centre.

CWG Hockey: India held to draw by England

CWG Hockey: India held to draw by England

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

While India were on the offensive, England were content on defending deep.

PIX: Pant's love affair against England continues

PIX: Pant's love affair against England continues

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

With India tottering on 98 for 5 on Day 1 of the rescheduled fifth Test against England at Edgbaston on Friday, Rishabh Pant showed that he loves playing against England by registering his third century against them, his second in their backyard.

Farah misses Olympic 10,000m qualification time

Farah misses Olympic 10,000m qualification time

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

Bromell runs fastest 100 meters this year

PHOTOS: India women thrash Pakistan for first win of CWG

PHOTOS: India women thrash Pakistan for first win of CWG

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

India beat arch-rivals Pakistan by eight wickets and boost their chances of a semi-final berth at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Sunday.

PICS: Australia splash on opening night of CWG swimming

PICS: Australia splash on opening night of CWG swimming

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Ariarne Titmus and Elijah Winnington led podium sweeps as Australia got the Commonwealth Games swimming competition off to an explosive start on Friday, scooping 11 medals in total including five golds

Neeraj Chopra's two big targets for 2023!

Neeraj Chopra's two big targets for 2023!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Winning the gold at the World Championships in August and breaching the magical 90m mark are Neeraj Chopra's targets this year.

Hockey World Cup: India handed tricky draw

Hockey World Cup: India handed tricky draw

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Hosts India drawn with England, Spain and Wales in Pool D of FIH World Cup

COVID-19 hits men's hockey team

COVID-19 hits men's hockey team

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Besides Gurjant, the other player to have tested positive is midfielder Ashis Kumar Topno.

Virat Kohli, Babar Azam could play together

Virat Kohli, Babar Azam could play together

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Virat Kohli could line up beside Pakistan skipper Babar Azam in the same team next year

Ahead of CWG, Indian hockey team working on problem areas

Ahead of CWG, Indian hockey team working on problem areas

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

'Our preparations for the Commonwealth Games are going on very well. We are working on specific aspects of our game during our training sessions and we are focusing on the learnings from the FIH Hockey Pro League.'

Saini to play for Kent in England's domestic cricket season

Saini to play for Kent in England's domestic cricket season

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The Kent county has lavished praise on India's reserve pacer.

When will we see cricket at Olympics?

When will we see cricket at Olympics?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Lanning feels the sport will be included someday in the future.

Malala Gets Married!

Malala Gets Married!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

The 24 year old Nobel laureate got married to Asser Malik on November 10 in Birmingham, UK.

Indian men's 4x400m relay team qualifies for final, Jyothi exits in 100m hurdles

Indian men's 4x400m relay team qualifies for final, Jyothi exits in 100m hurdles

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

India finished sixth overall across the two heats with Botswana 3:05.11s being the quickest.

SRK, Anushka, Taapsee elated with BCCI's landmark pay ruling

SRK, Anushka, Taapsee elated with BCCI's landmark pay ruling

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Taking to Instagram Stories, Anushka shared the screenshot of BCCI secretary Jay Shah's tweet and reacted to the post with three clapping emojis. The actor is set to play former pacer Jhulan Goswami in the upcoming film "Chakda Xpress".

UK, India COVID-19 study sets Guinness world record

UK, India COVID-19 study sets Guinness world record

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

The co-lead author of the study, Indian-origin surgeon Aneel Bhangu from the University of Birmingham, said the study was aimed at improving our understanding of the deadly virus.

IOA claims 'grave injustice' in CWG 2026 programme

IOA claims 'grave injustice' in CWG 2026 programme

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

The exclusion of shooting, wrestling and archery from the initial programme of 2026 Commonwealth Games as "grave injustice" to the country

CWG: Sreeshankar, Yahiya qualify for long jump final; Dutee out

CWG: Sreeshankar, Yahiya qualify for long jump final; Dutee out

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

However, top Indian sprinter Dutee Chand crashed out of the CWG after finishing 27th overall in the preliminary heat races. The national record holder (11.17s) clocked a disappointing 11.55 seconds to finish fourth in heat number 5.

Neeraj Chopra wins Lausanne Diamond League crown

Neeraj Chopra wins Lausanne Diamond League crown

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra returned to winning ways in the men's javelin following his silver at the World Championships last month. His effort of 89.08 metres with his first throw was enough for gold at the Diamond League meeting in Lausanne on Friday.

VVS to coach Team India in opening T20I against England?

VVS to coach Team India in opening T20I against England?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Laxman accompanied Team India as its coach during its two T20I match series against Ireland,

Indian hockey teams likely to skip 2022 CWG: Batra

Indian hockey teams likely to skip 2022 CWG: Batra

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

'Hockey India will not like its hockey athletes to peak 35 days before the Asian Games 2022 and would like the athletes to peak at the right time i.e. during the Asian Games 2022.'

Wrestling Worlds: Olympic medallist Ravi Dahiya out of medal contention

Wrestling Worlds: Olympic medallist Ravi Dahiya out of medal contention

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

World No. 2 Dahiya lost by technical superiority (10-0) to the Uzbek in a rather one-sided bout.

5th Test Report Card: Pant 9; Virat 1/10

5th Test Report Card: Pant 9; Virat 1/10

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

The batting was a big letdown for the Indians with Virat Kohli, Hanuma Vihari, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer failing in both innings, while Shardul Thakur's selection over Ravichandran Ashwin turned out to be a big mistake.

5th Test: What went right for England, wrong for India...

5th Test: What went right for England, wrong for India...

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow slammed majestic centuries as England pulled off their highest-ever successful run chase in the longest format for a convincing seven-wicket win over India in the rescheduled fifth Test in Birmingham on Tuesday.

Women's T20 WC: How Australia plan to counter India in semis

Women's T20 WC: How Australia plan to counter India in semis

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Ahead of Australia's Women's T20 World Cup semifinal against India, Meg Lanning opened up about their preparations to tackle a 'strong' Indian side.

Jabeur vows to come back swinging after crushing US Open defeat

Jabeur vows to come back swinging after crushing US Open defeat

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Ons Jabeur struggled to hold back the tears after losing a second consecutive Grand Slam final on Saturday, but while the Tunisian said her US Open defeat to Iga Swiatek was tough to take she vowed to come back swinging.

Kohli infected with COVID after returning from Maldives vacay

Kohli infected with COVID after returning from Maldives vacay

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Kohli is said to have recovered from the infection now

Hockey Test: India STUN World No 1 Australia

Hockey Test: India STUN World No 1 Australia

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

The famous win also kept the five-match series alive with Australia leading 2-1. India had lost 4-5 and 4-7 in the first two Tests.

Boxing Worlds: Tough challenge for Nikhat, Lovlina

Boxing Worlds: Tough challenge for Nikhat, Lovlina

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain will look to find their footing in new weight categories with the 2024 Paris Olympic Games approaching.