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India to field second-string hockey teams for C'wealth Games

India to field second-string hockey teams for C'wealth Games

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

The Birmingham Commonwealth Games is scheduled from July 28 to August 8, while the Asian Games will be held from September 10 to 25 this year.

CWG: Lovlina punches her way into quarter-finals

CWG: Lovlina punches her way into quarter-finals

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Lovlina, who was knocked out in the first round in Gold Coast edition, attacked from the word go, using a combination of punches.

Ever Seen The 'Brumbrella' In A Test?

Ever Seen The 'Brumbrella' In A Test?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Three fielders on the off and three on the on, all close to the stumps, designed to intimidate the batter and get him out.

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on Saturday, August 6

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on Saturday, August 6

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

India's schedule on Saturday, August 6, Day 8 of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

'Getting dropped affects your mindset, it is tough to make a comeback'

'Getting dropped affects your mindset, it is tough to make a comeback'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Middle-order batter Hanuma Vihari on Tuesday accepted that making a return to the Indian team is tough, and getting dropped at times could affect a player's mindset.

Antim's goal: To outdo Vinesh Phogat's wrestling feats

Antim's goal: To outdo Vinesh Phogat's wrestling feats

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Panghal defended her 53kg crown at the U20 World Championships in Amman, Jordan.

Stokes' one-word message to Moeen prompts Ashes return

Stokes' one-word message to Moeen prompts Ashes return

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

It took a one-word message from England captain Ben Stokes for spin all-rounder Moeen Ali to come out of his Test retirement.

Muslim protest against Ritambhara's visit to UK temple turns violent, 1 held

Muslim protest against Ritambhara's visit to UK temple turns violent, 1 held

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Videos of Tuesday's protest outside Durga Bhawan temple on Spon Lane in Smethwick area of the West Midlands city were circulating on social media overnight, with groups of masked men seen shouting and hurling items. Police officers could be seen holding and pulling some of these masked men trying to scale the temple fence.

India names 215-member athlete contingent for 2022 CWG

India names 215-member athlete contingent for 2022 CWG

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Indian Olympic Association's acting president Anil Khanna called it a 'gender-neutral contingent' with 108 men and 107 women being part of the touring party.

Will Ben Stokes play for CSK in IPL 2023?

Will Ben Stokes play for CSK in IPL 2023?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Michael Vaughan called on Stokes to forgo the IPL to boost his chances of being fully fit for the Ashes

FIH 'sorry' for clock howler during India women's semis defeat

FIH 'sorry' for clock howler during India women's semis defeat

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

The Indians eventually lost the semi-final 0-3 in the shootout after both teams were tied 1-1 at the end of regulation time as the crowd booed the technical officials for the decision.

CWG Hockey: India thumped by Australia in final, bag silver

CWG Hockey: India thumped by Australia in final, bag silver

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Australia scored the first goal of the game in the first quarter, having started the final on a dominating note.

Australia considering Starc recall for Lord's Test

Australia considering Starc recall for Lord's Test

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Australia face a selection headache with Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland and Josh Hazlewood vying for two slots in the pace attack.

LGBT+ athletes should be allowed to live without fear: Dutee

LGBT+ athletes should be allowed to live without fear: Dutee

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Condemning homophobia, India's first openly gay athlete Dutee Chand has called for the LGBT+ people to be allowed to live without "fear of persecution or death".

Sindhu, Manpreet are India's flagbearers for Commonwealth Games opening

Sindhu, Manpreet are India's flagbearers for Commonwealth Games opening

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

A former world champion, Sindhu is one of the favourites to win the women's singles gold medal in Birmingham, having won the silver and bronze in the last two editions at Gold Coast and Glasgow.

2022: A year of many firsts for Indian sports!

2022: A year of many firsts for Indian sports!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

A look at the historic achievements by India's athletes in 2022.

Powerlifter Sudhir wins CWG Para heavyweight gold

Powerlifter Sudhir wins CWG Para heavyweight gold

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Sudhir lifted 208kg in his first attempt before increasing the weight to 212kg in his second to gather 134.5 points and break the Games record.

'We can win gold at Asian Games'

'We can win gold at Asian Games'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Gayakwad said upcoming editions of the WPL will provide more match-time to the players.

CWG: Weightlifter Usha Bannur finishes sixth in 87kg

CWG: Weightlifter Usha Bannur finishes sixth in 87kg

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

She began the clean and jerk with a confident 110kg lift, leading the Indian coaches to increase her second attempt by six kilograms.

It's not finished for me, says TT star Manika

It's not finished for me, says TT star Manika

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

After the highs of the 2018 Commonwealth Games and Asian Games, Manika Batra's career took a nosedive following the debacle at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

India to send 322-strong contingent for Commonwealth Games

India to send 322-strong contingent for Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Team India will compete in 15 sporting disciplines as well as four disciplines in the para sports category.

Misleading video claiming CWG medal for Hima Das goes viral

Misleading video claiming CWG medal for Hima Das goes viral

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Sehwag mistakenly retweeted the video, only to delete it after the goof-up was brought to his notice.

Yearender 2023: So close, yet so far...: India's ICC trophy drought continues

Yearender 2023: So close, yet so far...: India's ICC trophy drought continues

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The last time Team India won an ICC World Cup was in 2011 in India. It was a 50-over ODI format that was won under the astute leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Indonesia Open: Sindhu, Prannoy make prequarters; Treesa-Gayatri bow out

Indonesia Open: Sindhu, Prannoy make prequarters; Treesa-Gayatri bow out

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Sindhu took 38 minutes to prevail over her recent nemesis from Indonesia 21-19, 21-15

Srihari, Aneesh continue to sparkle at Singapore C'ships

Srihari, Aneesh continue to sparkle at Singapore C'ships

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Srihari, who is preparing for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games next month, clocked 25.69 to bag the top honours in the 50m backstroke event.

England's Yee wins first gold medal of CWG 2022

England's Yee wins first gold medal of CWG 2022

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Alex Yee gave England a golden start to the Birmingham Commonwealth Games on Friday, staging a dramatic late charge to win the men's sprint triathlon.

Alana King performs first 'trick' in women's Hundred

Alana King performs first 'trick' in women's Hundred

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Australia's Alana King claimed the first hat-trick in the history of women's competition at The Hundred on Saturday, a fortnight after the feat narrowly eluded her in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

India lobbies for shooting and wrestling at Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games

India lobbies for shooting and wrestling at Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The IOA was ready to make a presentation to the 2026 organisers to explain to them how including those two disciplines could 'increase the stature of the event'

Zareen, Kamal India's flagbearers for CWG closing ceremony

Zareen, Kamal India's flagbearers for CWG closing ceremony

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Star paddler Achanta Sharath Kamal and World champion boxer Nikhat Zareen have been named India's flagbearers for the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Monday.

Asian Games Trials: 'What's so special about Vinesh?'

Asian Games Trials: 'What's so special about Vinesh?'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Reigning Under-20 World Champion Antim Panghal on Wednesday questioned the Asian Games trials exemption given to Vinesh Phogat.

ICC Test Ranking: Ashwin retains top spot; Root claims batting crown

ICC Test Ranking: Ashwin retains top spot; Root claims batting crown

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin has maintained the top spot among bowlers

Punjab govt announces Rs 40 lakh cash award for CWG bronze medallist lifter Harjinder

Punjab govt announces Rs 40 lakh cash award for CWG bronze medallist lifter Harjinder

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Harjinder totalled 212kgs (93 in snatch and 119 in clean and jerk) to finish on the podium on Monday night.

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on Sunday, August 7

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on Sunday, August 7

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

India's schedule on Sunday, August 7, Day 10 of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

CWG TT: India men blank Barbados; women crush SA

CWG TT: India men blank Barbados; women crush SA

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The India's men and women table tennis teams had easy starts to their respective campaigns with identical 3-0 victories over Barbados and South Africa in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Friday.

CWG 2022: Check India's schedule on Friday, August 5

CWG 2022: Check India's schedule on Friday, August 5

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

India's schedule on Friday, August 5, Day 8 of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

Europa League PIX: Big win for Liverpool; West Ham top group

Europa League PIX: Big win for Liverpool; West Ham top group

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

IMAGES from the Europa League matches played on Thursday.

PIX: Dhoni interacts with India players at Edgbaston

PIX: Dhoni interacts with India players at Edgbaston

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

World Cup-winning captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was seen interacting with the India players after their series-clinching win in the second T20 International against England in Birmingham on Saturday.

Navjot Kaur back in team for FIH Nations Cup

Navjot Kaur back in team for FIH Nations Cup

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The FIH Women's Nations Cup is an important fixture in the international calendar as the champions of this tournament will be promoted to the FIH Women's Pro League 2023-2024 season.

Ashes PICS: Brilliant Root ton puts England in command on Day 1

Ashes PICS: Brilliant Root ton puts England in command on Day 1

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

IMAGES from Day 1 of the opening Ashes Test played between England and Australia at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday.

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on August 8

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on August 8

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

India's schedule on Monday, August 8, Day 11 of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.