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Indian Archers Shine in Asia Cup Stage 1 Qualifications

Indian Archers Shine in Asia Cup Stage 1 Qualifications

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

India's recurve and compound archers showcased their skills at the Asia Cup World Ranking Tournament Stage 1, securing top qualification spots in multiple events despite fielding a relatively inexperienced team.

India U-17 Women Thrash Bangladesh To Win SAFF U-19 Football Title

India U-17 Women Thrash Bangladesh To Win SAFF U-19 Football Title

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

India's U-17 women's team secured a resounding 4-0 victory over Bangladesh in the final, avenging an earlier defeat.

Sports Ministry asks SAI to formulate SOP for future events

Sports Ministry asks SAI to formulate SOP for future events

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

To prevent India Open-like mess, Sports Ministry asks SAI to draw up SOP

How the Middle East crisis has affected sporting events and athletes

How the Middle East crisis has affected sporting events and athletes

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The escalating conflict involving the U.S. and Israel with Iran has led to widespread disruption in the world of sports, with events postponed, travel plans thrown into chaos, and athletes seeking asylum.

Ryan Williams Debut Goal Leads India to Victory Over Hong Kong

Ryan Williams Debut Goal Leads India to Victory Over Hong Kong

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Ryan Williams scored on his India debut as the home side defeated Hong Kong 2-1 in an Asian Cup qualifying match. Akash Mishra added another goal for India, while Everton Camargo scored for Hong Kong.

'I thought I'd quit' - Pooja Rani's stunning comeback

'I thought I'd quit' - Pooja Rani's stunning comeback

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Seasoned boxer Pooja Rani had decided that if her fourth appearance at the World Boxing Championship ended without a medal, she would not give it another shot.

Dev Kumar smashes national record in pole vault

Dev Kumar smashes national record in pole vault

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Dev Kumar Meena won gold and set a new national record with a 5.35m effort at the National Federation Senior Athletics Competition 2025

Jamwal stuns Shiva as Nikhat, Lovlina cruise at boxing nationals

Jamwal stuns Shiva as Nikhat, Lovlina cruise at boxing nationals

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The 23-year-old Jamwal registered a comprehensive unanimous decision victory over Assam's Shiva, underlining his emergence from the shadow of his senior compatriot.

Lakshya Sen to focus on recovery and preparation after All England heartbreak

Lakshya Sen to focus on recovery and preparation after All England heartbreak

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Indian badminton player Lakshya Sen discusses the need to adapt his training and recovery strategies due to the physical demands of modern badminton, following his runner-up finish at the All England Open.

Five Indians cruise into Asian Jr Boxing semis

Five Indians cruise into Asian Jr Boxing semis

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Five Indian boxers enter semifinals, assured of medal in U19 Asian Championships

Sindhu Pulls Out of Swiss Open; Prannoy, Srikanth to Lead Indian Challenge

Sindhu Pulls Out of Swiss Open; Prannoy, Srikanth to Lead Indian Challenge

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu will miss the Swiss Open as she recovers from travel disruptions in Dubai. H S Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth will lead the Indian challenge.

Who will make cut for World Athletics Championships?

Who will make cut for World Athletics Championships?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'We will announce the team on August 30. More confirmation has to come from World Athletics by then.'

Jhilli bags gold at Asian Weightlifting Championship

Jhilli bags gold at Asian Weightlifting Championship

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

Jhilli lifted 69kg in the snatch and followed that up by 88kg in clean jerk for a total of 157kg to finish on top of the podium

Ashwin set for MLC debut, creates history in USA

Ashwin set for MLC debut, creates history in USA

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is set to debut in Major League Cricket after signing with the San Francisco Unicorns, becoming the first India-capped player to join the league.

Teenage Archer Payal Nag Clinches Gold, India Dominates World Archery Para Series

Teenage Archer Payal Nag Clinches Gold, India Dominates World Archery Para Series

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Teenage quadruple amputee archer Payal Nag defeated world number one Sheetal Devi to win gold at the World Archery Para Series in Bangkok, leading India to a dominant performance with seven gold medals.

Dhruv Sheoran Sets the Pace At Andhra Open Golf

Dhruv Sheoran Sets the Pace At Andhra Open Golf

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Dhruv Sheoran carded a four-under 67 to lead the Andhra Open golf tournament after the first round.

India dominate Asian TT Championships with 3 medals

India dominate Asian TT Championships with 3 medals

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

India wrapped up their campaign at the Asian Table Tennis Championships with three medals, including a historic bronze in the women's doubles, after Ayhika Mukherjee and Sutirtha Mukherjee's dream run ended in the semifinals in Astana, Kazakhstan on Sunday.

India scripts history with 13 medals at Asian Aquatics

India scripts history with 13 medals at Asian Aquatics

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

India claimed four bronze medals on the final day to wrap up their most successful Asian Aquatics Championships with 13 medals even as China asserted their dominance by winning a staggering 49 medals, including 38 gold, in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

Five Indian women nominated for 2025 BBC sports awards

Five Indian women nominated for 2025 BBC sports awards

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Harmanpreet Singh, Smriti Mandhana, Divya Deshmukh among five Indian stars nominated for BBC awards

Head Clash Triggers Refereeing Row At Boxing Nationals

Head Clash Triggers Refereeing Row At Boxing Nationals

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

The refereeing at the ongoing National Boxing Championships has come under scrutiny, prompting the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) to order a review after Olympian Ashish Chaudhary was disqualified from his opening-round bout.

Unseeded Joshna Chinappa triumphs in Japan Open

Unseeded Joshna Chinappa triumphs in Japan Open

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Two-time Asian champion Joshna Chinappa clinched her 11th PSA Tour title, beating Egypt's Haya Ali in four games in the final of the Japan Open.

Gulveer Singh to spearhead Indian challenge at TCS World 10K Bengaluru

Gulveer Singh to spearhead Indian challenge at TCS World 10K Bengaluru

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Gulveer Singh, India's national record holder in 10,000m and 5,000m, will lead the Indian elite field at the 18th TCS World 10K Bengaluru, scheduled for April 26. The event, a World Athletics Gold Label Race, features top international and Indian distance runners.

Pamela Conti named new head coach of Indian U-17 women's team

Pamela Conti named new head coach of Indian U-17 women's team

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Former Italy international Pamela Conti was on Sunday named head coach of the Indian women's U-17 team to take charge of the country's AFC Asian Cup campaign later this year, second such appointment of a national side this month made by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

Jasprit Bumrah to focus on ODIs ahead of 2027 World Cup

Jasprit Bumrah to focus on ODIs ahead of 2027 World Cup

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Bumrah Workload: With focus on 2027 World Cup, pace spearhead to play more ODIs than T20Is

Top stars face tough road to Glasgow CWG

Top stars face tough road to Glasgow CWG

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The National Senior Federation Competition scheduled to be held in Ranchi from May 22 to 25 will serve as the final selection event for the country's track and field athletes for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games starting July 23.

Anish Bhanwala wins Asian 25m Rapid Fire Pistol silver

Anish Bhanwala wins Asian 25m Rapid Fire Pistol silver

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Indian shooter Anish Bhanwala won the silver medal in the men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event at the ongoing Asian Shooting Championships in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday.

At 38, Joshna Chinappa refuses to quit

At 38, Joshna Chinappa refuses to quit

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Joshna Chinappa continues to push boundaries despite being on the wrong side of 30s

Kiran Pisda: From National Team Full-Back To Goalkeeper At Khelo India Tribal Games

Kiran Pisda: From National Team Full-Back To Goalkeeper At Khelo India Tribal Games

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Kiran Pisda, an Indian footballer with international experience, showcased her versatility by playing as a goalkeeper for Chhattisgarh in the Khelo India Tribal Games.

Indian Relay Teams Shine in Chandigarh, Eye World Athletics Relays

Indian Relay Teams Shine in Chandigarh, Eye World Athletics Relays

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

India's men's 4x400m and mixed 4x100m relay teams delivered impressive performances at the International Invitation Relay Competition in Chandigarh, significantly improving their chances of qualifying for the World Athletics Relays in Botswana. However, the men's 4x100m team faced disappointment due to a disqualification.

National Shooting Selection Trials Commence in Delhi

National Shooting Selection Trials Commence in Delhi

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

India's top shooters will compete in National Selection Trials 3 in Delhi to secure spots in the national squad for upcoming international competitions. The trials will feature Olympic disciplines and rifle prone competitions.

Asian Boxing Championships: Sumit advances to semis

Asian Boxing Championships: Sumit advances to semis

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Sumit got off to a good start, courtesy his agility while dodging the opponent and powerful attacking technique that gave him the upper hand in the first two rounds.

Indian Relay Teams Target World Athletics Relays Berth in Botswana

Indian Relay Teams Target World Athletics Relays Berth in Botswana

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

India's top sprinters are set to compete in the International Invitation Relay Competition in Chandigarh, aiming to qualify for the World Athletics Relays in Botswana. Several national relay teams are hoping to secure their place at the World Relays in Gaborone.

Wonderkid Divyanshi Creates History At Asian Youth TT

Wonderkid Divyanshi Creates History At Asian Youth TT

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Divyanshi Bhowmick wins gold at Asian Youth TT Championships

Yarraji out of Worlds! ACL surgery ends her season

Yarraji out of Worlds! ACL surgery ends her season

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Asian champion 100m hurdler Jyothi Yarraji undergoes successful knee surgery to repair ACL tear

Akshay Bhatia Set for Hero Indian Open Debut

Akshay Bhatia Set for Hero Indian Open Debut

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Akshay Bhatia, a three-time PGA Tour winner, is set to make his debut at the Hero Indian Open, fulfilling a long-held ambition to play in his parents' home country. The tournament features a strong field, including defending champion Eugenio Chacarra and Ryder Cup hero Francesco Molinari.

Dipa Karmakar wins historic gold at Asian C'ships

Dipa Karmakar wins historic gold at Asian C'ships

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Dipa Karmakar scripts history, becomes first Indian gymnast to win gold in Asian Senior Championships

Mayank Chakraborty Makes History As India's 94th Chess Grandmaster

Mayank Chakraborty Makes History As India's 94th Chess Grandmaster

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Mayank Chakraborty, a 17-year-old from Assam, has become India's 94th Grandmaster in chess.

Sreeshankar, Parul fail to make World C'ships finals

Sreeshankar, Parul fail to make World C'ships finals

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

World Championships: Long jumper Sreeshankar, steeplechaser Parul fail to qualify for finals

Hardik Singh, Navneet Kaur bag Hockey India Player of the Year Awards

Hardik Singh, Navneet Kaur bag Hockey India Player of the Year Awards

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Hardik Singh and Navneet Kaur were named Hockey India Player of the Year in the men's and women's categories, respectively, at a ceremony in New Delhi. Several other players, officials, and member units were also recognised for their contributions to Indian hockey.

Asian Aquatics: Srihari wins his 5th medal

Asian Aquatics: Srihari wins his 5th medal

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

In the men's 50m butterfly, Rohit started well and went on the clinch the silver medal with a time of 23.89, closely losing out to Kazakhstan's Adilbek Mussin, who finished first with 23.74.