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Hammer thrower Rachna Kumari banned for 12 years

Hammer thrower Rachna Kumari banned for 12 years

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Kumari's dope sample, taken out-of-competition by the AIU last year, was found to contain steroids

Neeraj Chopra to lead Indian team in World Athletics

Neeraj Chopra to lead Indian team in World Athletics

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Neeraj Chopra will once again headline India's campaign in the World Athletics Championships

Harmanpreet to miss two Asian Games matches? ICC mulls punishment

Harmanpreet to miss two Asian Games matches? ICC mulls punishment

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Indian women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur could well miss first two games in the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games on charges of equipment abuse and public criticism of match officials.

Russian, Belarusian athletes cleared to compete at Asian Games

Russian, Belarusian athletes cleared to compete at Asian Games

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

As many as 500 athletes from the two countries could compete under a neutral flag, but will not be permitted to win medals.

Sarabjot wins bronze to seal Paris Olympics quota

Sarabjot wins bronze to seal Paris Olympics quota

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Sarabjot Singh locked the Paris Olympics quota by winning a bronze medal in the men's 10m air pistol.

WPL 2024: Focus on young Indian stars as Mumbai take on Delhi in opener

WPL 2024: Focus on young Indian stars as Mumbai take on Delhi in opener

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

The second edition of the Women's Premier League, beginning in Bengaluru on Friday with a high-profile match between defending champions Mumbai Indians and runners-up Delhi Capitals, will be optimistic about meeting its existential purpose of giving a wider platform to promising home-grown talents.

Asian Games: India's Schedule on October 7

Asian Games: India's Schedule on October 7

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, on Saturday, October 7.

Champion shooter Rudrankksh aims for consistency at Asiad

Champion shooter Rudrankksh aims for consistency at Asiad

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

He said shooting sport has become much more than just aiming at the target and pulling the trigger.

Asian Games: Talismanic Bala Devi returns

Asian Games: Talismanic Bala Devi returns

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Former captain and star striker Bala Devi returned to the Indian women's football team after a hiatus of four years as the 22-member national squad for the upcoming Asian Games 2023 was announced in New Delhi on Friday.

Boxers Panghal, Rohit receive show cause notice for poor discipline

Boxers Panghal, Rohit receive show cause notice for "poor discipline"

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Incidentally, all three pugilists are currently embroiled in court case with the BFI over selection for the Asian Games.

Asian Games: Wrestler Sunil bags Greco Roman bronze

Asian Games: Wrestler Sunil bags Greco Roman bronze

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Sunil Kumar won India's first Greco Roman medal in 13 years at the Asian Games, bagging a bronze in the 87kg category.

'After those 5 sixes life changed a lot'

'After those 5 sixes life changed a lot'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

'Everyone at home wanted me to play for India and when I got selected everyone danced.'

Saina backs PV Sindhu's game-changing training move

Saina backs PV Sindhu's game-changing training move

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Saina offered her support to PV Sindhu's decision to seek a change in her training approach.

Denmark Open: Sindhu rallies to move into quarters

Denmark Open: Sindhu rallies to move into quarters

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

The Indonesian had defeated Sindhu twice in the last three meetings this year, including one at the Madrid Spain Masters final, though the Indian came into the match with an overall 8-2 head-to-head record.

Asian Games: Kartik wins silver; Gulveer bags bronze

Asian Games: Kartik wins silver; Gulveer bags bronze

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

Indian long-distance runners Kartik Kumar and Gulveer Singh bagged a silver and bronze medal respectively in the men's 10000m race with personal best times at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Saturday.

Football coach's shoutout to PM Modi

Football coach's shoutout to PM Modi

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

All India Football Federation (AIFF) appealed to the Sports Ministry, leading to this favorable decision.

Tokyo Olympics champion Kawai comes out in support of wrestlers

Tokyo Olympics champion Kawai comes out in support of wrestlers

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Risako Kawai came out in support of the protesting Indian wrestlers.

Asian Games: Nikhat sails into quarters; Shiva, Sanjeet bow out

Asian Games: Nikhat sails into quarters; Shiva, Sanjeet bow out

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Nikhat notched up an easy 5-0 win over South Korea's Chorong Bak in the second round of the women's event.

India's sailors shine with one silver, two bronze medals

India's sailors shine with one silver, two bronze medals

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Vishnu Sarvanan wins bronze; sailors end campaign with one silver, two bronze medals

Two-step selection process to pick wrestlers for Olympics

Two-step selection process to pick wrestlers for Olympics

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Bajwa, when asked whether Indian grapplers will compete under the United World Wrestling (UWW) flag at the Paris Olympics since the Wrestling Federation of India has been banned by the international body, told PTI that, since the Olympics and Asian Games are multi-discipline events, "they will compete as part of the Indian contingent".

Asian Games Hockey: India men maul Singapore for second big win

Asian Games Hockey: India men maul Singapore for second big win

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

India scored another thumping victory in the men's hockey tournament at the Asian Games, thrashing Singapore 16-1.

Bumrah back for third ODI, Axar continues to be rested

Bumrah back for third ODI, Axar continues to be rested

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

India's Asian Games cricket team captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, who played the first two ODIs, has been released from the squad and will link up with the Hangzhou-bound outfit. Also released is pacer Mukesh Kumar, who came in as cover for Bumrah.

Asian Games: Gaikwad to lead India; Rinku, Jaiswal picked

Asian Games: Gaikwad to lead India; Rinku, Jaiswal picked

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Shivam Dube, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma and Prabhsimran Singh are the others who have been picked at the back of a stellar IPL.

India's shooting coach Dradi says he has liver cancer

India's shooting coach Dradi says he has liver cancer

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Marcello Dradi said he recently underwent a surgery after the cancer returned for the third time after remaining in remission for three years.

Para Asian Games: Indians shine with 4 golds on Day 1

Para Asian Games: Indians shine with 4 golds on Day 1

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

India swept all the three medals in men's high jump T63 and men's club throw F51 events

Asian Games: India win Hockey gold, qualify for Paris Olympics

Asian Games: India win Hockey gold, qualify for Paris Olympics

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

India's other gold medals came in 1966 and 1998, both times in Bangkok.

No big deal losing to my role model Jyothi: Aditi

No big deal losing to my role model Jyothi: Aditi

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Compound archery does not feature in Olympics and Asian Games is the only multisport extravaganza they get to compete in and Aditi was "excited" to fight for a bronze in her maiden appearances.

Asian Games: Sarabjot-Divya win silver in 10m air pistol mixed team event

Asian Games: Sarabjot-Divya win silver in 10m air pistol mixed team event

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

Sarabjot Singh and Divya T S settled for a silver medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event, losing in the final to China's Zhang Bowen and Jiang Ranxin.

BCCI's high-stakes media rights deal set to conclude in August

BCCI's high-stakes media rights deal set to conclude in August

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

BCCI to lock in broadcast deal by August-end before series against Australia; Afghanistan ODIs moved to January

Furious Bagan slams physio over star player's injury

Furious Bagan slams physio over star player's injury

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Kuruniyan ACL tear sparks row, Mohun Bagan 'refuse' to release players for Asian Games

WFI to seek suspension revocation through dialogue, puts legal challenge on hold

WFI to seek suspension revocation through dialogue, puts legal challenge on hold

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

WFI decided that it will seek a dialogue with the Sports Ministry for revocation of its suspension, saying it does not want a clash with the government and the legal options will be explored only if talks fail.

Asian Games: Samra steals the show with gold as India's shooters dominate

Asian Games: Samra steals the show with gold as India's shooters dominate

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Sift Kaur Samra smashed the world record to win the gold medal in the women's individual 50m rifle 3 position shooting event.

Asian Games: We'll return with best medal count: Thakur during send-off

Asian Games: We'll return with best medal count: Thakur during send-off

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday asserted that the Indian contingent will win a record number of medals in the upcoming Asian Games in Huangzhou, China.

Asian Games: Indian men, women paddlers begin on winning note

Asian Games: Indian men, women paddlers begin on winning note

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The Indian men's table tennis team of Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, Achanta Sharath Kamal and Harmeet Desai started their Asian Games campaign on a resounding note, as they demolished Yemen 3-0.

Wrestling at Asiad: Deepak's silver, Bajrang's upset...

Wrestling at Asiad: Deepak's silver, Bajrang's upset...

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

Indian wrestlers return with six medals

India has good chance of winning gold at Asian Games: Praggnanandhaa

India has good chance of winning gold at Asian Games: Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Praggnanandhaa, who received a grand welcome in Chennai on Wednesday, said he is delighted that chess is getting attention in the country.

Jyothi-Ojas: India's GOLDEN Archers

Jyothi-Ojas: India's GOLDEN Archers

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Jyothi Vennam and Ojas Deotale emerged champions in a thrilling archery showdown, securing a remarkable second archery gold medal for India at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou.

Wrestlers hit Hisar streets to protest against 'unfair trial exemption'

Wrestlers hit Hisar streets to protest against 'unfair trial exemption'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Antim Panghal along with several other wrestlers were out on the streets to protest against IOA ad-hoc panel's "unfair" decision to exempt Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat from the Asian Games trials.

'Don't punish athletes for their govts' acts'

'Don't punish athletes for their govts' acts'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Bach presented the IOC's position as an attempt to safeguard athletes' rights.

Asian Games: India's Schedule on October 6

Asian Games: India's Schedule on October 6

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, on Friday, October 7.