Search results for 'National Sporting Excellence'

No reason for Pakistan to go and play in India: Afridi

No reason for Pakistan to go and play in India: Afridi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Former all-rounder Shahid Afridi wants PCB to adopt a firm stance on cricketing ties with India.

Sema's Paralympic bronze, a testimony of his steely grit

Sema's Paralympic bronze, a testimony of his steely grit

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Sema's rise in para-athletics has been nothing short of inspiring.

Resolution passed to transfer sports to Concurrent List: Goel

Resolution passed to transfer sports to Concurrent List: Goel

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

In a significant but tricky move, Sports Minister Vijay Goel has said that a resolution has been passed to transfer sports from the State List of the Indian Constitution to the Concurrent List in a meeting of the National Sports Federations called by the government in New Delhi.

Tejaswin Shankar questions government jobs for Khelo India winners

Tejaswin Shankar questions government jobs for Khelo India winners

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Giving out sports quota jobs to youth and junior athletes not a good idea: Tejaswin Shankar

'Our golden girl Avani Lekhara did it again'

'Our golden girl Avani Lekhara did it again'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

PM Modi congratulated Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal for winning medals in the women's 10m air rifle final at the ongoing Paris Paralympics

Neeraj set to shine at Paris Olympics, claims coach

Neeraj set to shine at Paris Olympics, claims coach

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Neeraj Chopra is in best physical condition to claim a medal at the Paris Games

'We are expecting 25-30 medals at Paris Paralympics'

'We are expecting 25-30 medals at Paris Paralympics'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

He credited PCI chief coach Satyanarayana for providing great equipment, facilities, and preparation to the athletes.

India, Qatar to double trade in next 5 yrs; discuss Israel-Hamas issue

India, Qatar to double trade in next 5 yrs; discuss Israel-Hamas issue

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

India and Qatar on Tuesday agreed to elevate their relationship to a strategic partnership and double bilateral trade to USD 28 billion over the next five years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani signed agreements and MoUs to strengthen economic cooperation, including a revised double taxation avoidance agreement. The strategic partnership will cover the "entire spectrum" of the bilateral relationship, including trade, energy security, and regional and international cooperation. Both leaders also discussed ways to further strengthen and broaden the energy partnership, including "exploring mutual investments." The Amir's visit provided an "excellent opportunity" for the top leadership of the two countries to discuss and "cement a strategic partnership for enhanced future cooperation."

Rukna Nahi Hai... a tribute to the Rio-bound athletes

Rukna Nahi Hai... a tribute to the Rio-bound athletes

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

A record contingent of 121 athletes, including 54 women, will represent India at the Rio Olympics.

'Determination Not To Bend Before Aurangzeb'

'Determination Not To Bend Before Aurangzeb'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

'...despite all his horses, elephants, tanks and swords.' 'A determination to hold fast to Sambhaji Maharaj's father, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's thoughts, ideals, and principles.'

Khandelwal takes lesson from Bhaker's experience ahead of Paralympics

Khandelwal takes lesson from Bhaker's experience ahead of Paralympics

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

A broken prosthetic leg just 15 minutes before the start of a domestic competition taught Rudransh another lesson in life -- to be ready with a tool-kit to promptly repair the contraption.

8-YO Indian chess genius takes the world by storm

8-YO Indian chess genius takes the world by storm

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Divith, who has a FIDE rating of 1784 points currently, won four matches on the trot, including the last two against higher-rated opponents

Will shooters benefit from Rathore's rise to sports minister?

Will shooters benefit from Rathore's rise to sports minister?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

The National Rifle Association of India on Sunday welcomed the appointment of Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore as sports minister, saying the Olympics silver medallist would "add immense value to the development and growth of sports".

Anwar Ali's AIFF ban sparks outrage, Chhetri defends him

Anwar Ali's AIFF ban sparks outrage, Chhetri defends him

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Anwar was handed a four-month ban by All India Football Federation (AIFF) in early September with the governing body holding the player "guilty" of terminating his contract with Mohun Bagan in an unjust manner and signing a new deal with East Bengal, having returned to his parent club Delhi FC.

India's U-19 boxers unleash fury, win 17 medals

India's U-19 boxers unleash fury, win 17 medals

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

Parthavi, Vanshika,Hemant win gold, Indian boxers return with 17 medals from U-19 World Championships

New kid on the block! Tanvi hopes to emulate P V Sindhu

New kid on the block! Tanvi hopes to emulate P V Sindhu

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Inspired by the peerless P V Sindhu and aspiring to be Indian badminton's aggressive new kid on the block. Tanvi Sharma is nothing like an average 15-year-old.

Indian cricket legend Neetu David joins ICC Hall of Fame

Indian cricket legend Neetu David joins ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

David, the current chairman of selectors for Indian women's team, enters the ICC Hall of Fame a year after the induction of former captain Diana Edulji.

H-1B visa: Musk, Ramaswamy face Trump supporter's wrath

H-1B visa: Musk, Ramaswamy face Trump supporter's wrath

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

A major divide has emerged within Donald Trump's MAGA team in the United States, as Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy who advocated for the expansion of the visa program for 'highly skilled workers' faced heavy backlash from within President-elect's base, CNN reported.

Mahabharat's 'Bheem' Sobti made Indian sports history

Mahabharat's 'Bheem' Sobti made Indian sports history

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Playing the character of Bheem in the blockbuster TV series Mahabharat made him a household name but much before that, Praveen Kumar Sobti was an athlete par excellence and remains India's first and only hammer throw medal winner at the Commonwealth Games.

Modi, Macron fly together to Marseille, open new Indian consulate

Modi, Macron fly together to Marseille, open new Indian consulate

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron have called for enhancing trade and investment ties between their countries and committed to further deepening their engagement in the Indo-Pacific. They discussed a full spectrum of bilateral relations, including key global and regional issues, and stressed the urgent need for reform in the United Nations Security Council. The leaders also underscored their commitment to ensuring the global AI sector can drive positive social, economic, and environmental outcomes.

We are in better physical shape now'

We are in better physical shape now'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

The Indian senior men's team have begun their preparations for the upcoming friendly match against Vietnam, and head coach Manolo Mrquez believes his wards are in better physical shape now than in the September window.

Meet the first Indian origin player in MLB!

Meet the first Indian origin player in MLB!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Kumar Rocker scripts Major League Baseball history

Chikkara third Indian to win gold at U-23 Wrestling Worlds

Chikkara third Indian to win gold at U-23 Wrestling Worlds

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Chirag Chikkara created history as he became only the third Indian to be crowned Under-23 World champion.

India down Spain 1-0 to win FIH Women's Nations Cup

India down Spain 1-0 to win FIH Women's Nations Cup

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

The win confirmed India's berth in the 2023-24 Pro League.

Turmoil in hockey: Tirkey, Singh deny rift in joint statement

Turmoil in hockey: Tirkey, Singh deny rift in joint statement

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey and secretary general Bhola Nath Singh on Wednesday denied outgoing CEO Elena Norman's assertion of a rift between them, saying that they are "united" and working in the best interest of the sport.

Sports Minister writes to AIBA, asks to revoke Sarita Devi's suspension

Sports Minister writes to AIBA, asks to revoke Sarita Devi's suspension

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

'Keeping in view all the factors and in the interest of promotion and development of boxing in India, I would urge you to take a very sympathetic view of the matter'

There will be sense of hesitancy, fear when sport resumes: Dravid

There will be sense of hesitancy, fear when sport resumes: Dravid

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Cricket legend Rahul Dravid reckons there could be "a sense of doubt, hesitancy and fear" initially in the minds of athletes, as well as people in general, when sport resumes in the post coronavirus pandemic world. The novel coronavirus pandemic has led to either cancellation or postponement of all sporting activities worldwide, including the Tokyo Olympics.

South Africa shatters gender pay gap in cricket

South Africa shatters gender pay gap in cricket

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

This was the first time in the history of SA cricket a senior team had reached the final of a World Cup.

Why Indian archers are strong medal contenders at Olympics

Why Indian archers are strong medal contenders at Olympics

Rediff.com11 May 2024

'The frequent coaching camps... too are contributing to the cause, and constant collaboration is only helping the team get that elusive medal at the Olympics.'

Sports Shorts: Easy day for Bajrang, Ravi excels in Worlds trials

Sports Shorts: Easy day for Bajrang, Ravi excels in Worlds trials

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Frida

Athletes of Indian origin at Paris Olympics

Athletes of Indian origin at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Here's a look at some Indian-origin athletes who will be representing their adopted countries at the Paris Games

'I'm happy to win for my country': Avani shines again

'I'm happy to win for my country': Avani shines again

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Indian shooter Avani Lekhara said that she felt nice and happy after winning the gold medal at the Paris Paralympics.

'Focus on Test cricket, not T20 leagues'

'Focus on Test cricket, not T20 leagues'

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Vengsarkar urges young players to target playing Test cricket

6 Lessons From Vinesh's Olympic Journey

6 Lessons From Vinesh's Olympic Journey

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat is a reminder that true champions are not just defined by their medals but by their character and their impact on society.

Will continue to work hard to make India proud: Shikhar Dhawan

Will continue to work hard to make India proud: Shikhar Dhawan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

India opening batter Shikhar Dhawan, who was conferred with Arjuna Award on Saturday, has said he will continue to work hard to make the country proud.

PIX: Army chief felicitates Neeraj, other Asian Games medallists

PIX: Army chief felicitates Neeraj, other Asian Games medallists

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The Army chief expressed profound pride in the incredible achievements of the Army's sportspersons.

How Reddy's 'Salaar' Style Celebration Stole the Show at MCG

How Reddy's 'Salaar' Style Celebration Stole the Show at MCG

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

The maiden Test ton celebration in Salaar style was a tribute to his father Mutyala, who watched his son rescue India from the stand behind team's dug-out.

India's long history of near misses at the Olympics

India's long history of near misses at the Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

India's tryst with fourth-place Olympic heartbreaks

Sunil Chhetri: The backbencher and prankster who will finish on top

Sunil Chhetri: The backbencher and prankster who will finish on top

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Football was not very close to Sunil Chhetri's heart during his days as a bubbly teenager with proclivity for pranks. He was only looking to use the sport as a vehicle to gain entry to a reputed college and continue his education.

India tops Pool B at FIH women's Nations Cup

India tops Pool B at FIH women's Nations Cup

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Anelle van Deventer had to make three strong saves at the start of the second quarter to keep India away from stretching their lead in the match.