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Cyclist Meenakshi crashes, run over by opponent at CWG

Cyclist Meenakshi crashes, run over by opponent at CWG

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Cyclist Meenakshi suffered a crash and was run over by one of her opponents during the women's 10km scratch race at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Monday.

Mirabai is Queen of Indian weightlifting again in 2022

Mirabai is Queen of Indian weightlifting again in 2022

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Apart from Mirabai, the four other Indian lifters were placed in groups C and D, failing to finish even in the top 20 at the Worlds, earlier this month.

CWG row as India men's TT coach assists in women's tie

CWG row as India men's TT coach assists in women's tie

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

The designated women's coach of the Indian team, Anindita Chakraborty, was conspicuous by her absence in the knockout fixture. Instead, men's coach S Raman sat on the courtside as India women's were shocked by Malaysia in the quarter-finals.

Satwik and Chirag at career-best in BWF world rankings

Satwik and Chirag at career-best in BWF world rankings

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen continued to be the best-placed Indian at number seven while former world no. 1 Kidambi Srikanth gained a rung to the 11th position.

CWG Boxing: Thapa beats Pakistan's Baloch to advance

CWG Boxing: Thapa beats Pakistan's Baloch to advance

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Ace Indian boxer Shiva Thapa began his Commonwealth Games campaign on a rousing note by defeating Pakistan's Suleman Baloch in the first round of the 63.5kg category, in Birmingham, on Friday.

Ashes fate uncertain for Warner

Ashes fate uncertain for Warner

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Warner has struggled for runs in recent Tests, making a total of 26 in three innings in the recent tour of India before returning home injured.

Former India opener, noted curator Sudhir Naik dies

Former India opener, noted curator Sudhir Naik dies

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

He played 85 first class games and scored nearly 4500 runs(4376) at an average of 35 plus and seven hundred including a double ton.

All England C'ships: Treesa-Gayatri's sensational run ends

All England C'ships: Treesa-Gayatri's sensational run ends

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand fell to their second successive semifinal exit at the All England Championship.

Stunning PIX: World Aquatics Championships 2023

Stunning PIX: World Aquatics Championships 2023

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Australia's Kyle Chalmers set a blistering pace towards the end to win gold in the blue riband men's 100 metres freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships.

Indian hockey targets Asian Games Gold, Paris Olympics

Indian hockey targets Asian Games Gold, Paris Olympics

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

India will battle it out against the likes of South Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan and China in the Asian Champions Trophy.

Sindhu's 'Rollercoaster Of Emotions'

Sindhu's 'Rollercoaster Of Emotions'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

'Always special to win in Singapore. Time for a much needed breather before the big one in Birmingham. Love and light.'

CWG Rewind: Sable soars, Paul leaps, Sharath sizzles...

CWG Rewind: Sable soars, Paul leaps, Sharath sizzles...

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Slipping out of the usual top-five was seen as a real possibility in absence of shooting but phenomenal success in athletics and lawn bowls propelled India to a commendable fourth place finish at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

Eluded by form but Warner optimistic about Ashes spot

Eluded by form but Warner optimistic about Ashes spot

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

On Wednesday, Australia selector Tony Dodemaide refused to comment on Warner's Test future.

Rani misses out again as India name team for CWG

Rani misses out again as India name team for CWG

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

'We have chosen an experienced side for the Commonwealth Games and the players believe they have a good shot at a medal'

CWG Badminton: Sindhu, Srikanth advance in singles

CWG Badminton: Sindhu, Srikanth advance in singles

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Ace Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth sailed into the pre-quarterfinals of their respective singles events after scoring comfortable victories at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Thursday.

Indonesia Open: Srikanth overpowers Lakshya; Sindhu exits

Indonesia Open: Srikanth overpowers Lakshya; Sindhu exits

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The win ensured Srikanth's dominance over his younger countrymate as he took his head-to-head record to 3-0 over Lakshya.

Wrestling Worlds: Vinesh suffers shock loss!

Wrestling Worlds: Vinesh suffers shock loss!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Vinesh Phogat failed to put up a fight and was knocked down by Mongolia's Khulan Batkhuyag

Sreeshankar 'bit disappointed' he could not win gold

Sreeshankar 'bit disappointed' he could not win gold

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Murali Sreeshankar was "very happy' to win the silver medal in the men's long jump at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Thursday, but a "bit disappointed" at being unable to take home the gold.

Fit-again Neeraj eyes history at Diamond League

Fit-again Neeraj eyes history at Diamond League

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

A fit-again Neeraj Chopra can create another piece of history when he takes part in the Diamond League Meeting in Lausanne on Friday.

CWG Hockey: India men rout Canada 8-0; top Pool B

CWG Hockey: India men rout Canada 8-0; top Pool B

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Harmanpreet Singh and Akashdeep Singh scored a brace each as the Indian men's hockey team produced a completely dominating performance to rout Canada 8-0 in their third match at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Wednesday.

Mirabai Chanu becomes first athlete to win this award twice in a row

Mirabai Chanu becomes first athlete to win this award twice in a row

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year twice in a row.

T20 WC: No tests, isolation for COVID positive players

T20 WC: No tests, isolation for COVID positive players

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

The ICC stated that if a player contracts COVID-19, there won't be any required testing during the competition or isolation time.

CWG 2022: Weightlifter Sheuli clinches India's third gold

CWG 2022: Weightlifter Sheuli clinches India's third gold

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Achinta Sheuli ended up adding the sixth medal to India's tally by capturing a gold medal.

CWG TT: Defending champs India knocked out of team event

CWG TT: Defending champs India knocked out of team event

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Both the teams registered identical 3-0 victories in their respective matches.

WBBL: Melbourne Stars rope in India batter Jemimah Rodrigues

WBBL: Melbourne Stars rope in India batter Jemimah Rodrigues

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Jemihah will join the Stars squad after completing her Asia Women's Cup commitments for India

England Prep For Crucial India Test

England Prep For Crucial India Test

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Having swept away New Zealand 3-0 in their last series at home, just days earlier, England are favourites to win the Test and draw the series that is level at 2-1.

CWG Hockey: India women rout minnows Ghana

CWG Hockey: India women rout minnows Ghana

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Indian women's hockey team defeated a lowly Ghana 5-0 to start its Commonwealth Games campaign on a winning note in Birmingham on Friday.

Thomas Cup high marks phenomenal year for shuttlers

Thomas Cup high marks phenomenal year for shuttlers

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

The celebration of this historic feat was not yet over when Indian shuttlers scripted yet another jaw-dropping show in Birmingham, returning with six medals, including three golds, a silver and two bronze medals in August.

Amritpal Singh has close links with ISI, terror groups: Sources

Amritpal Singh has close links with ISI, terror groups: Sources

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Radical preacher Amritpal Singh, who is on the run following a police crackdown, has been maintaining close links with Pakistani intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and some terrorist groups based abroad, official sources said on Saturday.

Pujara's 79-ball 107 in vain for Sussex

Pujara's 79-ball 107 in vain for Sussex

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Star India batter Cheteshwar Pujara hit 22 runs in an over en route to a scintillating 107 off 79 balls for Sussex in the Royal London One-Day Cup in Birmingham on Friday. However, his fine innings went in vain as Sussex fell short by four runs while chasing Warwickshire's 310 for 6.

All England C'ships: Treesa-Gayatri clinch stunning win; Sen ousted

All England C'ships: Treesa-Gayatri clinch stunning win; Sen ousted

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

It was a mixed day for India in the All England Championship as Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichanda clinched a stunning win, while Lakshya Sen crashed out.

Sindhu, Prannoy gain a spot in latest BWF rankings

Sindhu, Prannoy gain a spot in latest BWF rankings

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

A former world no. 2, Sindhu has regained her place in the top 5 after three years. The former world champion from Hyderabad resumed her training on Monday after recovering from the injury.

'Why has Pujara been made the scapegoat?'

'Why has Pujara been made the scapegoat?'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

'He has played 100 Tests, he deserves respect.'

Savita, Sreejesh Goalkeepers Of The Year

Savita, Sreejesh Goalkeepers Of The Year

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Savita Punia and P R Sreejesh were named FIH Goalkeepers of the Year for the second consecutive year.

On this day: India won the ICC Champions Trophy

On this day: India won the ICC Champions Trophy

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

MS Dhoni-led team beat England by five runs in a rain-curtailed final in Birmingham to win the ICC Champions Trophy.

After parting ways with Sindhu, Park Tae Sang takes responsibility

After parting ways with Sindhu, Park Tae Sang takes responsibility

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

After a string of disappointing results, PV Sindhu parted ways with coach Park Tae Sang

CWG: Discus throwers Seema Punia, Navjeet falter

CWG: Discus throwers Seema Punia, Navjeet falter

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Dhillon, who has a season's best of 58.03m, could only come up with 53.51m in her sixth and final attempt to end her campaign on a disappointment. She had won a bronze in the last edition in Gold Coast in 2018.

Lifter Punam Yadav falters, finishes last in 76kg

Lifter Punam Yadav falters, finishes last in 76kg

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Punam was in the silver medal winning position after snatch where she lifted 98kg in her third attempt.

Lawn Bowls: India women ensure historic first CWG medal

Lawn Bowls: India women ensure historic first CWG medal

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

India's lawn bowls team assured itself a historic first-ever Commonwealth Games medal after defeating New Zealand 16-13 in the semi-final of the women's fours event, in Birmingham, on Monday.

Hockey India can't unilaterally pull out of CWG: Thakur

Hockey India can't unilaterally pull out of CWG: Thakur

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Sunday came hard on Hockey India for unilaterally deciding to pull out of next year's Commonwealth Games, saying the national federation is bound to consult with the government before taking any such step.