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2036 Olympics in India? PM Modi's major announcement

2036 Olympics in India? PM Modi's major announcement

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Addressing the Indian diaspora at Nassau Coliseum in New York, PM Modi said that people will witness the Summer Olympics taking place in India as well. Last year, PM Modi said that India will make efforts to host these big sporting events.

Heartbreak for Manu, misses Olympics hat-trick

Heartbreak for Manu, misses Olympics hat-trick

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Manu Bhaker narrowly missed out on the bronze medal as she finished fourth in the women's 25m pistol event, at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.

Hockey India announces bonus for Olympic medalists

Hockey India announces bonus for Olympic medalists

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Hockey India on Thursday announced a cash prize of Rs 15 lakh each for the players and Rs 7.5 lakh each for the support staff of the national men's team that won a second consecutive bronze medal at the Olympic Games.

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 9, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 9, 2024

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Following is India's schedule on Friday, Day 14 of competition at the Paris Games:

'Support him, not blame him': Coach defends Arshad Nadeem

'Support him, not blame him': Coach defends Arshad Nadeem

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

The state-run PSB asked Iqbal to give an explanation for Nadeem's performance and also a run down on his training schedules, money spent on him.

Preeti Pawar storms into semis after year-long setback

Preeti Pawar storms into semis after year-long setback

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Returning after a year away from international action and a draining battle with Hepatitis A, Preeti Pawar marked her comeback in style, securing a medal for India at the World Boxing Cup Finals in Greater Noida on Sunday.

From Salesman To World Champion: Tinch Wins Gold

From Salesman To World Champion: Tinch Wins Gold

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

It was only three years ago, in late 2022, that Cordell Tinch worked as a cellphone salesman in his home town Green Bay.

No podium for India! Manu Bhaker, Singh miss out in finals

No podium for India! Manu Bhaker, Singh miss out in finals

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Double Olympic bronze-medallist shooter Bhaker finished sixth in 25m pistol after entering the eight-shooter final placed fifth with an aggregate 'precision' and 'rapid fire' score of 588.

Overtourism Post-Olympics Chokes French Neighbourhood!

Overtourism Post-Olympics Chokes French Neighbourhood!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Residents of Montmartre in Paris are sounding the alarm over overtourism, fearing their picturesque hilltop neighbourhood could become the next Barcelona or Venice, as tourist numbers spike following last year's Olympic Games.

Jena vs Chopra: Can Jena outshine his idol in Paris?

Jena vs Chopra: Can Jena outshine his idol in Paris?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

If Jena maintains his performance or improves upon it, he can be a medal contender in the Paris Olympics.

'BCCI ready to fund couple of Olympic disciplines'

'BCCI ready to fund couple of Olympic disciplines'

Rediff.com15 May 2025

BCCI wants to adopt Olympic sports; Govt mulling approval to OCI athletes

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 3, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 3, 2024

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Following is India's schedule on Day 7 of the Paris Olympics on Friday: (All timings in IST)

Rohan Bopanna hangs up racquet after 20 years on Tour

Rohan Bopanna hangs up racquet after 20 years on Tour

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

The 45-year-old Bopanna's final appearance on the Tour came at the Paris Masters, where he partnered Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik, losing in the opening round earlier this week.

'Brand' Welcome Awaits Olympic Stars

'Brand' Welcome Awaits Olympic Stars

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

'The Paris Olympics has once again blessed the Indian sports marketing landscape with fresh faces and promises.' 'Expect at least one biopic.'

Gurbux hopes India end 50-year wait for hockey World Cup win

Gurbux hopes India end 50-year wait for hockey World Cup win

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'But looking at our current performance, I'm confident that a medal in the World Cup is not far off.'

Arctic Open: Tharun pulls off a heist; Lakshya exits

Arctic Open: Tharun pulls off a heist; Lakshya exits

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Lakshya Sen exits, Mannepalli keeps Indian hopes alive at Arctic Open

Avinash Sable aims for Olympic medal, not just participation

Avinash Sable aims for Olympic medal, not just participation

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Avinash Sable does not want to be just a participant at the Olympics and believes he can a win a medal at the Paris Games beginning later this month.

20 More Stunning Sports Photos From 2024

20 More Stunning Sports Photos From 2024

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

2024 delivered unforgettable moments that epitomised triumph, passion, and sheer brilliance across the globe.

Olympic flag arrives in Los Angeles!

Olympic flag arrives in Los Angeles!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

It will be the third time LA will host the Olympic Games in the modern era, after being the host city in 1932 and 1984.

20 Stunning Sports PHOTOS From 2024

20 Stunning Sports PHOTOS From 2024

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

From the passion of MotoGP champions to the intensity of football pitches and the elegance of synchronised swimming, this collection of images captures unforgettable moments in sports and beyond.

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar fails to qualify for Olympics in vault

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar fails to qualify for Olympics in vault

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Dipa Karmakar claimed a creditable fourth place in the women's vault final at the FIG Apparatus World Cup.

Abhishek won't be cowed down by Olympic-sized pressure

Abhishek won't be cowed down by Olympic-sized pressure

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Abhishek asserted that he is someone who doesn't buckle under pressure.

Sprint great Fraser-Pryce to hang spikes after Tokyo worlds

Sprint great Fraser-Pryce to hang spikes after Tokyo worlds

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Despite limited races this season, the five-foot sprinter known affectionately as the "Pocket Rocket" qualified for her ninth world championships by finishing third at the Jamaican trials in the 100m.

French sports minister swims in Seine ahead of Olympics

French sports minister swims in Seine ahead of Olympics

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

French authorities hope Sports Minister Amelie Oudea Castera's swim will show the river is clean enough and ready to stage swimming events at the Olympic Games.

Nikhat leads India's medal charge at World Cup Finals

Nikhat leads India's medal charge at World Cup Finals

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Nikhat, Jaismine and four other Indian boxers march into finals

Olympics: Shooters Ramita, Arjun qualify for finals

Olympics: Shooters Ramita, Arjun qualify for finals

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Ramita Jindal gave a strong display of marksmanship to qualify for the women's 10m air rifle final in fifth place at the Paris Olympics.

India submits 'Letter of Intent' to host 2036 Olympics

India submits 'Letter of Intent' to host 2036 Olympics

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

India face competition from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey, who are positioning themselves as strong contenders to host the 2036 Olympics.

Ronaldo fan Abhishek eyes World Cup glory

Ronaldo fan Abhishek eyes World Cup glory

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

'I had a feeling from within that this tournament (Asia Cup) would be something special, but I did not think that I would become the player-of-the-tournament.'

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.

Ahead of Paris Games, Lovlina bags silver at Czech Grand Prix

Ahead of Paris Games, Lovlina bags silver at Czech Grand Prix

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

The tournament, being hosted under the aegis of World Boxing, featured four boxers in the women's 75kg category -- Borgohain, Cindy Ngamba of the Refugee Boxing Team, Qian and England's Chantal Reid -- and held in a round robin format.

Olympics opening ceremony a disgrace: Trump

Olympics opening ceremony a disgrace: Trump

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

"Last night's mockery of the Last Supper was shocking and insulting to Christian people around the world who watched the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games," he said in a post on X.

Eye on Paris gold: Hockey India mix experience with youth

Eye on Paris gold: Hockey India mix experience with youth

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

India are placed in Pool B alongside defending champions Belgium, Australia, Argentina, New Zealand and Ireland.

PIX: Prez Murmu hosts medal-winning women boxers

PIX: Prez Murmu hosts medal-winning women boxers

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

President Murmu honours Indian women boxers after medal haul in Liverpool

Olympic body denies Antim ban, considers punishment

Olympic body denies Antim ban, considers punishment

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has categorically denied reports suggesting a three-year ban on wrestler Antim Panghal

No rest for Manu Bhaker as she sets sights on 2028 Olympics

No rest for Manu Bhaker as she sets sights on 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Paris Olympics double medallist pistol shooter Manu Bhaker on Wednesday said that she has already set her sights on the 2028 Los Angeles Games

Security measures cripple Paris restaurants ahead of Olympics

Security measures cripple Paris restaurants ahead of Olympics

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Paris restaurants struggle in Olympic security zones

Boxing: Jaismine one win away from Olympic quota

Boxing: Jaismine one win away from Olympic quota

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Jaismine Lamboria registered a dominant victory over Ana Marija Milisic of Switzerland to enter the 57kg quarter-finals of the World Olympic Boxing Qualifier in Bangkok.

Vijay Amritraj receives Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet get Padma Shri

Vijay Amritraj receives Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet get Padma Shri

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Vijay Amritraj gets Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur receive Padma Shri

No withdrawal: Neeraj Chopra says Paris Diamond League wasn't part of his competition calendar

No withdrawal: Neeraj Chopra says Paris Diamond League wasn't part of his competition calendar

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday clarified that Sunday's Paris Diamond League was never a part of his competition calendar this year.

Diamond League: Sable fades as Ethiopians dominate again

Diamond League: Sable fades as Ethiopians dominate again

Rediff.com3 May 2025

India's top 3000m steeplechaser Avinash Sable finished eighth in the Diamond League Meeting in Keqiao, China, with a time of 8 minutes and 23.85 seconds.