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More para-athletes should have get Khel Ratna: Praveen

More para-athletes should have get Khel Ratna: Praveen

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Praveen Kumar expressed his sentiments without naming anyone, saying he would have been happier if other Paris Paralympics medallists had also been honored.

Maturing Van Dijk eyes greatness at Liverpool

Maturing Van Dijk eyes greatness at Liverpool

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

'If you were to lift the two trophies, I think you have a pretty good chance to be on a nice list of captains that have achieved great things in this club.'

Vinesh Phogat's first reaction after Olympics heartbreak!

Vinesh Phogat's first reaction after Olympics heartbreak!

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat gave her first reaction after the Court of Arbitration for Sport rejected her appeal against disqualification from the Olympic final.

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

India men, women storm into Kho Kho World Cup final

India men, women storm into Kho Kho World Cup final

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

While the Indian women again showcased their tactical prowess, outplaying South Africa 66-16 in the semi-finals, the men's team secured their spot in the final with a 62-42 victory over the team from the Rainbow Nation.

This Italian tennis star dreams of Baywatch bod

This Italian tennis star dreams of Baywatch bod

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Jannik Sinner accepts that his rangy physique is probably never going to attract that much attention.

Sharath Kamal to Retire After WTT Contender Chennai

Sharath Kamal to Retire After WTT Contender Chennai

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Indian table tennis legend A Sharath Kamal has announced that the WTT Contender Chennai, scheduled for March 25-30, will be his last tournament as a professional athlete.

'HIL will make hockey families stress-free'

'HIL will make hockey families stress-free'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Women's HIL will provide financial stability to junior players and attract youth to hockey: Savita Punia

World No 1 Suhas taking no pressure as he eyes Paris gold

World No 1 Suhas taking no pressure as he eyes Paris gold

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Suhas said the real backbone behind his success in sports is the unstinted support of his family.

RIL's 'Paramount' dream to be a media giant

RIL's 'Paramount' dream to be a media giant

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Paramount Global has agreed to sell its 13 per cent stake in its Indian TV business to Reliance Industries for Rs 4,286 crore, the Indian firm said on Thursday. In a stock exchange filing, Reliance said it has signed a binding agreement with two subsidiaries of Paramount Global to acquire 13.01 per cent equity stake of Viacom 18 Media Private Limited held by Paramount Global. Similarly, in a filing on the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Paramount Global said the closing of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of certain customary conditions, including receipt of applicable regulatory approvals, as well as the completion of a previously announced joint venture involving Reliance, Viacom18 and Star Disney.

'Produnova queen' Dipa Karmakar announces retirement

'Produnova queen' Dipa Karmakar announces retirement

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Dipa Karmakar is one of only five women in gymnastics history to have successfully executed the Produnova -- called the 'vault of death'.

WRC: Pulligilla-Sherif set for historic Indian debut

WRC: Pulligilla-Sherif set for historic Indian debut

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Naveen Pulligilla and Musa Sherif are set to create history as the first Indian pairing to compete in the World Rally Championships.

Gukesh is WORLD CHESS CHAMPION!

Gukesh is WORLD CHESS CHAMPION!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh, 18, has claimed a historic victory over defending World Champion Ding Liren in the 14th game of the World Chess Championship in Singapore on Thursday.

India's Young Batters Face Acid Test in England

India's Young Batters Face Acid Test in England

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

India's young guns are fearless and mentally hardened by the IPL exposure. But true mettle will be tested when adversity strikes -- and this time, there will be no Kohli to stir up the crowd, no Rohit to deliver a captaincy masterstroke, and no Ashwin to conjure wickets out of nowhere.

That's the last time ...: Hamilton's emotional tribute

That's the last time ...: Hamilton's emotional tribute

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Lewis Hamilton raced one last time for Mercedes on Sunday, Formula One's most successful driver and team partnership ending in a cloud of tyre smoke

I'm World Champion, but Magnus is the best: D Gukesh

I'm World Champion, but Magnus is the best: D Gukesh

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

D Gukesh reflects on his historic world chess championship victory

The next generation is something that this sport needs: Sinner

The next generation is something that this sport needs: Sinner

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Jannik Sinner was not about to announce the end of the "Big Three" after his breakthrough Grand Slam triumph at the Australian Open but the 22-year-old Italian does believe tennis needs a fresh generation of champions.

PIX: Mensik stands in way of Djokovic's 100th title

PIX: Mensik stands in way of Djokovic's 100th title

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Novak Djokovic is one win away from a 100th career singles title after breezing past Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 on Friday to reach the Miami Open final, where he will face either third seed Taylor Fritz or rising Czech Jakub Mensik.

Salah's daughter to make TV debut

Salah's daughter to make TV debut

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Makkah was born in London in 2014 and the Salah family are fans of the show, though details about her guest appearance are being kept under wraps.

'I can't see Junoon in current generation of gymnasts'

'I can't see Junoon in current generation of gymnasts'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Dipa Karmakar believes most of the current generation of gymnasts lack passion and urged them to embrace the sport with fervour to excel on the global stage.

This transgender sprinter's Olympic dream shattered

This transgender sprinter's Olympic dream shattered

Rediff.com9 May 2023

World Athletics (WA) banned transgender women from elite female competitions.

Unbroken in spirit, Kohli fan Nitesh tastes Paralympic glory

Unbroken in spirit, Kohli fan Nitesh tastes Paralympic glory

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Inspired by the humility of fellow para shuttler Pramod Bhagat and the relentless dedication of star cricketer Virat Kohli, Nitesh began to rebuild his life.

PIX: Barca, PSG lose, but make Champions League semis

PIX: Barca, PSG lose, but make Champions League semis

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

A round-up of Tuesday's Champions League quarter-finals second leg between Barcelona and Dortmund, Aston Villa and Paris St Germain.

Diljit dedicates Chandigarh concert to Gukesh

Diljit dedicates Chandigarh concert to Gukesh

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Punjabi singing sensation Diljit Dosanjh dedicated his Chandigarh concert to newly crowned World chess champion D Gukesh.

PIX: 19-year-old Mensik stuns Djokovic in Miami Open final

PIX: 19-year-old Mensik stuns Djokovic in Miami Open final

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

The 19-year-old Czech Jakub Mensik beat his childhood idol Novak Djokovic in the Miami Open final in an upset for the ages on Sunday.

Inside Devdutt Padikkal's dream Test debut

Inside Devdutt Padikkal's dream Test debut

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Padikkal made a classy 65, including 10 fours and a six. His play on the off-side oozed elegance associated with left-handers.

CM Stalin lauds Gukesh, announces major chess initiative

CM Stalin lauds Gukesh, announces major chess initiative

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

World's youngest chess champion D Gukesh was felicitated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin and others at a function organised by the state government in Chennai on Tuesday.

Lionel Messi and Argentina to play in Kerala next year!

Lionel Messi and Argentina to play in Kerala next year!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

The Kerala government announced on Wednesday that the Argentina national football team, led by legendary player Lionel Messi, will visit the state next year for an international friendly match, which Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan hailed as a tribute to state people's passion for soccer.

Archery in Paris: Ankita and Dhiraj's dream ends in heartbreak

Archery in Paris: Ankita and Dhiraj's dream ends in heartbreak

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

The archery duo of Ankita Bhakat and Dhiraj Bommadevara agonisingly finished fourth at the Paris Olympics, losing the bronze medal match 2-6 to the USA.

Heartbreak! 10-man East Bengal crash out of AFC Cup

Heartbreak! 10-man East Bengal crash out of AFC Cup

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

East Bengal, playing with 10 men for most of the match, conceded two late goals to FC Arkadag and lost 1-2 in the second leg of the AFC Challenge League quarterfinals.

'He can be the next legend'

'He can be the next legend'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Jwala Singh, the formative coach of Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, believes the upcoming IPL season will be crucial for his ward's bid to reclaim a spot in the Indian T20 World Cup squad next year. Singh emphasized the IPL's role as a platform for players to make a mark, stating that "IPL performances are taken into account, and you get noticed." He is confident Jaiswal will end the IPL season as the highest run-scorer, urging him to "take to the field with the mindset of being the best."

'I Studied Medicine Only For Papa'

'I Studied Medicine Only For Papa'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

'Thanks to Chhaava's success, I now have the creative freedom to pick and choose.'

Boxer's Olympic dream dashed by whereabouts failures

Boxer's Olympic dream dashed by whereabouts failures

Rediff.com17 May 2024

India likely to lose Olympic boxing quota as WADA suspends Parveen for three whereabout failures

Shooter Sift Kaur's stunning comeback wins her World Cup gold

Shooter Sift Kaur's stunning comeback wins her World Cup gold

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Indian shooter Sift Kaur Samra won her first individual ISSF World Cup gold in the women's 50m rifle 3-positions final, while Esha Singh bagged a second individual World Cup silver in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

SEE: In war-torn Gaza, boxing coach emboldens girls

SEE: In war-torn Gaza, boxing coach emboldens girls

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Attempts to restart sports are risky, even when played outside. On Tuesday, an Israeli missile slammed into a football match at a tent encampment, killing at least 29 people, Palestinian officials said.

Afghan sprinter makes bold statement at Paris Olympics

Afghan sprinter makes bold statement at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Kimia Yousofi sends message for Afghan women with Paris performance

'I Used To Be Paid Rs 5 Or 10 To Play For Different Buildings'

'I Used To Be Paid Rs 5 Or 10 To Play For Different Buildings'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

He would often cross the railway tracks next to the Wankhede stadium just to catch a glimpse of the top Mumbai players. Today, a stand at that very stadium bears his name.

Mirabai Chanu joins PM Modi's war on obesity

Mirabai Chanu joins PM Modi's war on obesity

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Olympic medallists Manu Bhaker and Mirabai Chanu have joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative to combat obesity, emphasizing the importance of healthy lifestyle choices.

Manchester United could be in relegation battle, says Amorim

Manchester United could be in relegation battle, says Amorim

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim suffered five defeats in his first eight league games -- the worst record for a Manchester United manager in 103 years.

Chhetri's Asian Games dream hangs in the balance

Chhetri's Asian Games dream hangs in the balance

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

The national football team is currently ranked 18th in Asia and the sports ministry's rule states that in team sport, only those in top-eight will get the nod.