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Vinesh fires back at Sakshi Malik's explosive claims of 'selfish' protests

Vinesh fires back at Sakshi Malik's explosive claims of 'selfish' protests

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

That's her personal opinion, I don't agree with that: Vinesh on Sakshi Malik's claims

2036 Olympics in India? PM Modi's major announcement

2036 Olympics in India? PM Modi's major announcement

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Addressing the Indian diaspora at Nassau Coliseum in New York, PM Modi said that people will witness the Summer Olympics taking place in India as well. Last year, PM Modi said that India will make efforts to host these big sporting events.

Tsitsipas rescues Europe: Teams tied after Day 1

Tsitsipas rescues Europe: Teams tied after Day 1

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Team Europe and Team World are tied at 2 after one day of the Laver Cup after play opened Friday in Berlin.

Murali Sreeshankar sacrifices Diamond League glory for Asiad

Murali Sreeshankar sacrifices Diamond League glory for Asiad

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Murali Sreeshankar has opted to forgo the upcoming Diamond League final in Eugene to concentrate on his preparations for the Hangzhou Asian Games

Shine & glitz to welcome all as China opens Asian Games in post-Covid era

Shine & glitz to welcome all as China opens Asian Games in post-Covid era

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

After a year's delay due to COVID-19, the 19th Asian Games officially opens in Hangzhou on Saturday with hosts China eager to lift a country mired in economic gloom.

'Asian Games is a cash-burning project'

'Asian Games is a cash-burning project'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

With economic problems and job cuts, Hangzhou locals and people in other parts of China are not very pleased about hosting the Asian Games.

BWF nomination for Satwiksairaj and Chirag Shetty

BWF nomination for Satwiksairaj and Chirag Shetty

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Indian badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were on Tuesday nominated for the Player Year of the Award by the Badminton World Federation (BWF).

Will lack of facilities push cricket out of 2026 Asiad?

Will lack of facilities push cricket out of 2026 Asiad?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Venue woes present but organisers keen on cricket in next Asian Games in Japan

'Why should a player ask for money to play for India?'

'Why should a player ask for money to play for India?'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The All India Tennis Association claimed that Sumit Nagal demanded an annual fee of $50,000 to play Davis Cup ties for India.

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 7, 2024

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 7, 2024

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Paralympics in Paris on Saturday.

Para Worlds: Sachin Khilari defends shot put gold

Para Worlds: Sachin Khilari defends shot put gold

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Sachin Sarjerao Khilari defended his gold medal in the men's shot put F46 category with an Asian record at the World Para Athletics Championship.

Harmanpreet-led men's hockey team leaves for Asiad

Harmanpreet-led men's hockey team leaves for Asiad

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

The Indian men's hockey team is looking to extend its impressive run at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, beginning September 23.

Cricket's bid for Asian Games 2026 gains momentum

Cricket's bid for Asian Games 2026 gains momentum

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Organisers keen on cricket in 2026 Asian Games despite venue headache

'After Asian Games show, it's time for India to bid for Olympics'

'After Asian Games show, it's time for India to bid for Olympics'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Buoyed by the record medal haul at the Hangzhou Asian Games, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha on Sunday supported the government's plan to place a proposal to host the 2036 Olympics.

SEE: Sumit, Bhagyashri lead India's largest Paralympic team

SEE: Sumit, Bhagyashri lead India's largest Paralympic team

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Indian contingent led out by Sumit, Bhagyashri at Paralympic opening ceremony

Singapore Open: Treesa-Gayatri enter semis after upset win

Singapore Open: Treesa-Gayatri enter semis after upset win

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Treesa and Gayatri will be up against fourth-seeded Japanese pair of Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida in the semi-finals on Saturday.

India aiming for 25 medals at Paris Paralympics

India aiming for 25 medals at Paris Paralympics

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

India is hoping to win more than 25 medals from its largest-ever contingent of 84 athletes at the upcoming Paris Paralympic Games beginning on August 28

Unseeded Indians win first ATP title!

Unseeded Indians win first ATP title!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and his partner Vijay Sundar Prashanth clinched their maiden ATP title together, winning the Hangzhou Open men's doubles event, while Yuki Bhambri and his French partner Albano Olivetti finished runners-up at the Chengdu Open

SEE: Asian Games opens with futuristic ceremony

SEE: Asian Games opens with futuristic ceremony

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

In keeping with the main theme of 'Tides Surging in Asia', the ceremony was about the intermingling of China, Asia and the world in the new era

Yarraji eyes Paris Oly qualification after gold win

Yarraji eyes Paris Oly qualification after gold win

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Yarraji strikes gold in Netherlands

When Subedar Neeraj Chopra Met Army Chief

When Subedar Neeraj Chopra Met Army Chief

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Athletes from the army accounted for 20 medals -- 3 Gold, 7 Silver, 10 Bronze at the Asian Games.

Paralympics 2024: India eye record haul in Paris

Paralympics 2024: India eye record haul in Paris

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

India have sent an 84-strong contingent of para-athletes, the largest ever in the country's history -- a heady mix of youth and experience, for the Paralympic Games, starting in Paris on Wednesday.

Alcaraz's double leads Team Europe to Laver Cup

Alcaraz's double leads Team Europe to Laver Cup

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Carlos Alcaraz won two matches to lift Team Europe to a 13-11 victory over Team World for the Laver Cup title in Berlin.

Asian Games: India start volleyball campaign on winning note

Asian Games: India start volleyball campaign on winning note

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

A total of 19 teams are participating in men's volleyball at the Hangzhou Games. Japan, China and South Korea are regarded as the three major powerhouses of the competition.

Indian sports hit by massive doping scandal

Indian sports hit by massive doping scandal

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

A chunk of athletes, including Asian Games medallist Kiran and badminton player Krishna Prasad Garaga have been suspended by NADA

China Open: Malvika stuns Paris Olympics medallist Tunjung

China Open: Malvika stuns Paris Olympics medallist Tunjung

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Malvika Bansod pulled off a sensational straight-game victory over Paris Olympics bronze medallist Gregoria Mariska Tanjong of Indonesia in the women's singles opening round.

Olympics: Boxer Lovlina advances to quarters

Olympics: Boxer Lovlina advances to quarters

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

The reigning world champion had won her Tokyo bronze in the 69kg category.

Double podium finish for India in Portland

Double podium finish for India in Portland

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Several Indian elite middle and long-distance athletes currently training in Colorado are competing in Portland Track Festival.

Sreejesh to join Manu Bhaker as India's flag-bearer

Sreejesh to join Manu Bhaker as India's flag-bearer

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

IOA President PT Usha said Sreejesh was "both an emotional and popular choice within the IOA leadership".

India's big stars who will miss Asian Games 2023

India's big stars who will miss Asian Games 2023

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

A few Indian stars will have to go through the disappointment of watching all the action from afar.

Hockey's 11 heroes turned double Olympic medallists

Hockey's 11 heroes turned double Olympic medallists

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The Indian hockey team that won a second successive Olympic bronze for the country here on Thursday featured 11 players, who will come back as two-time medallists from the quadrennial showpiece.

ACT Hockey: Pakistan's players are like my brothers: Harmanpreet

ACT Hockey: Pakistan's players are like my brothers: Harmanpreet

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

India captain Harmanpreet Singh is excited to resume the rivalry against Pakistan in the most-awaited round-robin match of the Asian Champions Trophy on Saturday.

'Chess has always lacked a bit of professionalism': Gujrathi

'Chess has always lacked a bit of professionalism': Gujrathi

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Gujrathi, who was a part of India's gold-winning campaign in the Chess Olympiad recently, says the sport's ecosystem needs a major overhaul to ensure players have more balance in life.

Asian Games: India women enter cricket semis on ranking!

Asian Games: India women enter cricket semis on ranking!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

The India women's cricket team advanced to the semi-finals of the Asian Games after their opening match against Malaysia was called off due to rain in Hangzhou on Thursday.

Troubles aside, OCA optimistic about 'greatest ever Asian Games'

Troubles aside, OCA optimistic about 'greatest ever Asian Games'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

The OCA has run into troubles after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) refused to recognise its elections last month, and asked India's Singh to carry on as its acting president.

Paris medallist Sarabjot reveals limited training time with Manu

Paris medallist Sarabjot reveals limited training time with Manu

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

'Our conversations were usually brief and limited to 'Apna 100 per cent dena hai (we have to give our 100 per cent)'. Apart from that, we enjoyed some banter. Sometimes I would make fun of her, sometimes she would of me.'

Asian Games: Ramkumar-Myneni one win away from doubles gold

Asian Games: Ramkumar-Myneni one win away from doubles gold

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Bopanna has been ousted from the men's doubles with partner Yuki Bhambri but he is still in medal contention in the mixed doubles with Rutuja Bhosale.

Neeraj to compete in India for first time in three years

Neeraj to compete in India for first time in three years

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will compete at home for the first time in three years after confirming participation in the National Federation Cup to be held in Bhubaneswar from May 12 to 15.

Asian Games: Indian men's bridge team assure silver

Asian Games: Indian men's bridge team assure silver

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Indian men's team outwitted China 2-1 to reach the final of the bridge competition, assuring the country of at least a silver medal at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Wednesday.

I was molested as a child: Sakshi Malik opens up about harrowing abuse

I was molested as a child: Sakshi Malik opens up about harrowing abuse

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Former wrestler Sakshi Malik made some startling revelations in her her recently-released book titled Witness, claiming that their protest developed cracks when 'people close to' Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat began to fill their minds with 'greed'.