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'Different Role, Same Josh'

'Different Role, Same Josh'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Sreejesh took up the role as the head coach of the Junior team following his retirement from the sport after India's bronze medal win against Spain at the Paris Olympics.

Judge manipulates score in Paris Games qualifier, banned

Judge manipulates score in Paris Games qualifier, banned

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Evangelia Trikomiti, president of the Superior Jury at the competition, was found to have "unduly interfered" with the judges' work, after which the Polish Gymnastics Federation and some members of the Judges Panel made allegations of wrongdoing to the GEF.

Asian qualifiers: Sangwan wins Paris Olympic spot with bronze

Asian qualifiers: Sangwan wins Paris Olympic spot with bronze

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

The 20-year-old Rhythm, who hails from Haryana and was a part of the team that won the 25m sports pistol gold at the Hangzhou Asian Games last year along with Esha and Manu Bhaker, shot 28 in the final to settle for bronze.

Will Djokovic-Murray continue player-coach relationship?

Will Djokovic-Murray continue player-coach relationship?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Both Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, a three-time Grand Slam winner, were noncommittal about whether they would continue to work together.

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 10, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 10, 2024

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Following is India's schedule of Day 15 of competitions at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.

IOA treasurer Sahdev accuses P T Usha of 'spreading lies'

IOA treasurer Sahdev accuses P T Usha of 'spreading lies'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

IOA treasurer Sahdev Yadav on Tuesday hit back at president P T Usha for claiming that IOA Executive Committee members were not agreeing on a proposal to felicitate Paris Olympics medal-winners

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 2, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 2, 2024

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

India's schedule on Day 7 of the Paris Olympics on Friday.

Olympic champ Khelif fights back

Olympic champ Khelif fights back

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

The IBA announced in a statement on Monday it was filing a complaint with Swiss Attorney General Stefan Blatter against the International Olympic Committee, citing safety concerns over gender eligibility.

Butt of jokes at Paris Games, Aus breaker Raygun quits

Butt of jokes at Paris Games, Aus breaker Raygun quits

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Breaking was dropped from the Olympic programme for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. Gunn said she would not consider coming out of retirement if the dance-sport returned to the Games.

A Women's Boat Race On Dal Lake!

A Women's Boat Race On Dal Lake!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Over 150 women competed in the first-ever traditional women's boat race on Dal Lake.

How fire forced US women's soccer camp to Miami

How fire forced US women's soccer camp to Miami

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

A training camp for the U.S. women's national team has been moved from Los Angeles to Miami due to the wildfires that have devastated Southern California, U.S. Soccer said on Friday.

Manu Bhaker Charms The Ramp

Manu Bhaker Charms The Ramp

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

The lovely Manu is not just hitting targets but also modelling on the ramp.

'A feat for generations': Modi hails hockey heroes

'A feat for generations': Modi hails hockey heroes

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian men's hockey team for securing the bronze medal at the ongoing Paris Olympics on Thursday.

Gadecki and Peers triumph in all-Aussie battle

Gadecki and Peers triumph in all-Aussie battle

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Olivia Gadecki and John Peers battled back from a set down to defeat compatriots Kimberly Birrell and John-Patrick Smith

High-flying Lakshya aims to seal Paris Olympics berth

High-flying Lakshya aims to seal Paris Olympics berth

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Lakshya Sen has worked on his "speed and variations" to be battle ready for the new season.

Manu Bhaker leads but THIS shooter stole the show

Manu Bhaker leads but THIS shooter stole the show

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Asian Games and Youth Olympics gold medallist Saurabh Chaudhary finished third in the men's 10m air pistol competition at the national selection trials.

Deepika Kumari grabs fifth World Cup archery silver

Deepika Kumari grabs fifth World Cup archery silver

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

India's premier recurve archer Deepika Kumari won her fifth silver medal at the World Cup Final after losing the summit clash 0-6 to China's Li Jiaman, Tlaxcala, Mexico.

Indian Skeet duo ready for ISSF World Cup after Olympic miss

Indian Skeet duo ready for ISSF World Cup after Olympic miss

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Skeet shooters Maheshwari Chauhan and Anantjeet Singh Naruka, who narrowly missed out on a mixed team bronze at the Paris Olympic Games, return to action at the ISSF World Cup final and are eying a podium finish at the home event, starting in New Delhi on Sunday.

President Murmu congratulates Indian Olympians

President Murmu congratulates Indian Olympians

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

As many as 117 athletes participated in the Olympics held in the French capital from July 26 to August 11 and Indian President Murmu met up with the contingent following their return from Paris

Paris Olympian Cheptegei succumbs to burn injuries inflicted by boyfriend

Paris Olympian Cheptegei succumbs to burn injuries inflicted by boyfriend

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Cheptegei suffered burns to more than 75% of her body in the attack in Kenya on Sunday.

When double Olympic medallist Manu met Rahul Gandhi

When double Olympic medallist Manu met Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Manu Bhaker met the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi at the Parliament House in the national capital on Friday.

WFI chaos, Olympic losses: Indian Wrestling stalls in 2024

WFI chaos, Olympic losses: Indian Wrestling stalls in 2024

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Bajrang Punia banned, Phogat turns politician, WFI suspension, litigations, and lost medals: How Indian wrestling stagnated in 2024

In a first, Indian women in uniform at Olympics!

In a first, Indian women in uniform at Olympics!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

The presence of the two women athletes in the contingent, marks the maiden participation of female service athletes at the Olympics.

India's Pahal to run in repechage round for spot in 400m semis

India's Pahal to run in repechage round for spot in 400m semis

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Pahal had made direct qualification to Paris Olympics after clocking her personal best of 50.92 seconds in the National Inter-State Championships in June.

It's attention to detail for trophy-hunting Satwik-Chirag

It's attention to detail for trophy-hunting Satwik-Chirag

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

With the Paris Olympics looming, Chirag and Satwik didn't compete in too many tournaments last year, but they plan to play in more events this season.

'Fans will witness new side of Indian women's hockey'

'Fans will witness new side of Indian women's hockey'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

The Indian women's hockey team has been struggling this year but chief coach Harendra Singh on Monday promised that his wards will play as a "new side" and will not disappoint the fans during the Asian Champions Trophy, beginning on November 11.

Lakshya shares Olympic experience with Uttarakhand CM

Lakshya shares Olympic experience with Uttarakhand CM

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen shared his experience after meeting the Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at his residence on Sunday.

Sreejesh takes inspiration from Dravid

Sreejesh takes inspiration from Dravid

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Sreejesh broke into a wide grin that like his idol, his own skills earned him the sobriquet "The Great Wall of Indian Hockey".

South Korea introduced as North Korea at opening ceremony

South Korea introduced as North Korea at opening ceremony

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

As the boat carrying South Korean athletes passed on the Seine, the announcer introduced them as the "Democratic People's Republic of Korea" - the official name of North Korea - in French and English.

Satwik-Chirag enter Malaysia Open quarters

Satwik-Chirag enter Malaysia Open quarters

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the quarter-finals, while H S Prannoy's valiant fight ended in a narrow second round loss at the Malaysia Super 1000 badminton tournament.

Manu vs Smriti vs Vinesh: Who will be top sportswoman?

Manu vs Smriti vs Vinesh: Who will be top sportswoman?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Paris Olympics double medallist Manu Bhaker, two-time Paralympics champion Avani Lekhara and ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat are among five athletes nominated for the BBC 'Indian Sportswoman of the Year' award.

Manu, Gukesh, Harmanpreet honoured, para-athletes shine

Manu, Gukesh, Harmanpreet honoured, para-athletes shine

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

The para-athletes outnumbered the able-bodied ones in the list this time due to the magnificent Paris Paralympics performance in which they returned with 29 medals, including seven gold and nine silver.

SEE: What PM Modi said to hockey team...

SEE: What PM Modi said to hockey team...

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the Indian men's hockey team after their bronze medal triumph at the Paris Olympics on Thursday.

Will India's Olympic dreams depend on cricket?

Will India's Olympic dreams depend on cricket?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Sebastian Coe, frontrunner for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidency, has hailed the inclusion of cricket in the 2028 Los Angeles Games, stating it will open up new markets, crucial for the Olympic movement's growth. He emphasized the sport's extensive support base beyond South Asia, particularly in major cities with large South Asian communities.

Neeraj Chopra's emotional tribute to Coach Bartonietz

Neeraj Chopra's emotional tribute to Coach Bartonietz

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday bid an emotional farewell to his German coach Klaus Bartonietz who ended his five-year partnership with the star Indian javelin thrower, citing family commitments.

Can India bring home gold at Asia Mixed Team C'ships?

Can India bring home gold at Asia Mixed Team C'ships?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

While India have never won the gold at the Asia Mixed Team Championships, they did secure mixed team gold and silver at the Commonwealth Games in 2018 and 2022.

Can Satwik-Chirag finally conquer Indonesia?

Can Satwik-Chirag finally conquer Indonesia?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Satwik-Chirag had lost each of the two semifinals in straight sets and their aim would be to go the distance in the upcoming tournament.

Security concerns plague women's sport

Security concerns plague women's sport

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

'Although one-in-five women in the UK will experience stalking at some point in their lives, there are no scientific studies around the stalking of athletes.'

'Never say never': Sat-Chi's eyes set on 2028 Olympics

'Never say never': Sat-Chi's eyes set on 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

With the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as their primary target, Satwik and Chirag are determined to make a strong comeback and secure a medal.

Nita Ambani hails hockey team for Olympic bronze

Nita Ambani hails hockey team for Olympic bronze

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

"Heartfelt congratulations to our Men's Hockey Team on winning bronze at the Paris Olympics," Ambani said.