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Pranati Nayak Aims To Increase Difficulty Level

Pranati Nayak Aims To Increase Difficulty Level

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Indian gymnast Pranati Nayak is focusing on increasing her difficulty level for the Asian Championships after winning a silver medal at the FIG World Challenge Cup in Tashkent. She is balancing execution and difficulty in preparation for the Asian Championships, Commonwealth Games, and Asian Games.

Aditi Ashok Tied 72nd At Queen City Championship

Aditi Ashok Tied 72nd At Queen City Championship

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Aditi Ashok posted a 2-over 72 in the first round of the Kroger Queen City Championship, placing her in a tie for 72nd, six shots behind the leaders Rio Takeda, Ina Yoon, and Chella Choi.

Gavaskar calls for immediate India debut for 'God's gift' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Gavaskar calls for immediate India debut for 'God's gift' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Sunil Gavaskar believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is a special talent and should be included in the upcoming T20 series in England.

Chess Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta Gets Assurance On Prize-Money

Chess Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta Gets Assurance On Prize-Money

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta, frustrated by delays in receiving prize money for winning the Odisha Open, has been assured by the All India Chess Federation that the issue will be resolved and his dues cleared.

Norway Chess: Gukesh survives 5-hour thriller, Carlsen stunned

Norway Chess: Gukesh survives 5-hour thriller, Carlsen stunned

Rediff.com26 May 2026

D Gukesh emerged victorious after a bruising, nerve-jangling marathon battle against Vincent Keymer, and R Praggnanandhaa outplayed Alireza Firouzja but world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen suffered a rare opening-round defeat at Norway Chess, which began amid towering bookshelves at the historic Deichman Bjorvika public library in Oslo.

IPL 2026: Bodyline bowling to stop Sooryavanshi? Pathan fumes

IPL 2026: Bodyline bowling to stop Sooryavanshi? Pathan fumes

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's impressive performance in the IPL 2026 has led to calls for his inclusion in the Indian national team, with Irfan Pathan advocating for his gradual integration into the squad.

Akshay Bhatia Jumps Up Leaderboard At Charles Schwab Challenge

Akshay Bhatia Jumps Up Leaderboard At Charles Schwab Challenge

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Akshay Bhatia, an Indian-origin golfer, surged up the leaderboard with a 5-under 65 at the Charles Schwab Challenge, while Sahith Theegala slipped. Sudarshan Yellamaraju missed the cut. Jordan Smith leads the tournament.

IPL 2026: Why Didn't RCB Remember Fans Lost In 2025 Stampede?

IPL 2026: Why Didn't RCB Remember Fans Lost In 2025 Stampede?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A year after 11 fans died during RCB title celebrations, the franchise's IPL 2026 triumph has sparked discussion over whether the victims should have been acknowledged.

Indian Shooters Aim For Glory At Junior World Cup

Indian Shooters Aim For Glory At Junior World Cup

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A contingent of 58 Indian shooters and support staff are travelling to Cairo for the ISSF Combined Junior World Cup, marking the start of the junior circuit for 2024.

How Theegala's Composure Keeps Him In PGA Championship Hunt

How Theegala's Composure Keeps Him In PGA Championship Hunt

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Sahith Theegala, an Indian-American golfer, delivered a composed performance at the PGA Championship, positioning himself as a strong contender. His round stood out amidst challenging conditions, while other notable players faced difficulties. Four players of Indian heritage are competing in the same major for the first time.

Indian Super League: FC Goa secure comfortable win over NorthEast United

Indian Super League: FC Goa secure comfortable win over NorthEast United

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

FC Goa defeated NorthEast United FC 2-0 in an Indian Super League match, with goals from Dejan Drazic and Mohammed Yasir. The win moved FC Goa to second place in the league standings.

Pranavi Urs Leads Indian Charge At Joburg Ladies Open

Pranavi Urs Leads Indian Charge At Joburg Ladies Open

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Pranavi Urs shot a bogey-free 3-under 70 in the first round of the Joburg Ladies Open, making her the best-placed Indian golfer among the five participating in the Ladies European Tour event.

Gurindervir Singh's Family Celebrates Record-Breaking Sprint

Gurindervir Singh's Family Celebrates Record-Breaking Sprint

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The family and coach of Indian sprinter Gurindervir Singh celebrate his record-breaking 100m sprint at the Federation Cup in Ranchi, where he became the first Indian to run below 10.10 seconds.

India Beat Bangladesh To Secure SAFF Semifinal Spot

India Beat Bangladesh To Secure SAFF Semifinal Spot

Rediff.com31 May 2026

India defeated Bangladesh 3-0 to top Group B and secure a semifinal spot in the SAFF Women's Championship. Goals from Pyari Xaxa, Lynda Kom Serto, and Malavika P sealed the victory, marking India's first win against Bangladesh in seven years.

Why Ram Charan Is Thanking Salman-Aamir For Peddi

Why Ram Charan Is Thanking Salman-Aamir For Peddi

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Ram Charan's highly anticipated film Peddi has unveiled its trailer, with the actor acknowledging the significant influence of Salman Khan and Aamir Khan in establishing the success of sports dramas in Indian cinema.

Mubassina Mohammed Secures Gold in Long Jump at Indian Open

Mubassina Mohammed Secures Gold in Long Jump at Indian Open

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Mubassina Mohammed won the long jump gold at the fifth Indian Open Jumps Competition held at the Anju Bobby George Foundation Campus.

Badminton World Federation Approves New Scoring System

Badminton World Federation Approves New Scoring System

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has approved the adoption of the 3x15 scoring system, set to take effect on January 4, 2027, following a vote at its Annual General Meeting in Horsen, Denmark. The decision aims to enhance the sport's appeal, improve match scheduling, and benefit player welfare, despite reservations from some leading Indian players.

How Sourav Kothari Overcame Grief To Win Billiards Title

How Sourav Kothari Overcame Grief To Win Billiards Title

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Sourav Kothari discusses his emotional journey to winning the IBSF World Billiards Championship, highlighting the impact of his father's death and his aspirations for cue sports in the Commonwealth Games.

How Pranavi Urs Is Faring At Lalla Meryem Cup

How Pranavi Urs Is Faring At Lalla Meryem Cup

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Indian golfer Pranavi Urs is in the top 10 at the Lalla Meryem Cup, while Kelsey Bennett leads the field. Diksha Dagar also made the cut, while Hitaashee Bakshi and Avani Prashanth did not.

Saptak Talwar Ends Danish Golf Challenge At T-40

Saptak Talwar Ends Danish Golf Challenge At T-40

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Indian golfer Saptak Talwar finished at T-40 at the Danish Golf Challenge after a strong final round. Tapio Pulkkanen won the title in a play-off against Maxence Giboudot.

How India Dominated The U23 Asian Wrestling Championships

How India Dominated The U23 Asian Wrestling Championships

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Indian wrestlers showcased their dominance at the U23 Wrestling Asian Championships, securing multiple gold medals in both freestyle and women's categories.

Look, Who Received The Padma Awards Today

Look, Who Received The Padma Awards Today

Rediff.com25 May 2026

On Monday, May 25, President Droupadi Murmu presented the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards for the year 2026 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-I held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

How Neeraj Chopra's Guidance Helped Sumit Antil Break World Record

How Neeraj Chopra's Guidance Helped Sumit Antil Break World Record

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Sumit Antil, a two-time Paralympic gold medallist, credits Neeraj Chopra's advice at the World Para Championship for his world record-breaking javelin throw of 74.82m at the Indian Open Para Athletics International Championship in Bengaluru.

How A Punjab Football Academy Is Combating Drug Abuse

How A Punjab Football Academy Is Combating Drug Abuse

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A grassroots football academy in Punjab is using football to combat drug abuse and develop young talent, addressing key issues in Indian football's grassroots development.

Kujur Claims 100m and 200m Titles at Indian Athletics Series

Kujur Claims 100m and 200m Titles at Indian Athletics Series

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Animesh Kujur of Odisha emerged as the star of the Indian Athletics Series, winning both the 100m and 200m races. Tajinderpal Singh Toor won the shot put, and Hima Das returned to the track after a two-year absence.

How Sakshi Chaudhary Overcame Setbacks To Secure CWG Berth

How Sakshi Chaudhary Overcame Setbacks To Secure CWG Berth

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Sakshi Chaudhary overcame a series of setbacks, including a loss at the World Championships and missing out on Asian Championships selection, to secure her place at the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games after a strategic shift to the 51kg category.

Anil Kumble warns: Don't rush Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Anil Kumble warns: Don't rush Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Anil Kumble advises caution on fast-tracking Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to the Indian cricket team, while also discussing India's potential to host the 2036 Olympics and the importance of grassroots sports development.

IPL 2026, RR vs MI, Preview: All eyes on Sooryavanshi, Jaiswal as RR go for broke against MI

IPL 2026, RR vs MI, Preview: All eyes on Sooryavanshi, Jaiswal as RR go for broke against MI

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Rajasthan Royals aim to secure their play-offs spot in the Indian Premier League as they face Mumbai Indians. A win is crucial for Rajasthan, while Mumbai seeks a consolation victory.

Vinesh Phogat Accused Of Indiscipline, Vows To Fight Back

Vinesh Phogat Accused Of Indiscipline, Vows To Fight Back

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Vinesh Phogat has indicated she will fight back after the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) issued a show-cause notice accusing her of indiscipline and anti-doping rule violations, declaring her ineligible for domestic events until June 26.

Lava Shark 2 5G Packs 6000 mAh Battery, 120 Hz Display, IP64 Protection

Lava Shark 2 5G Packs 6000 mAh Battery, 120 Hz Display, IP64 Protection

Rediff.com27 May 2026

he Lava Shark 2 5G has officially debuted in India, arriving in two stylish colour variants and a single RAM and storage option.

IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings Seek Consistency

IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings Seek Consistency

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Struggling former champions Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will be eyeing consistency as they await the return of their former captains Rohit Sharma and Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Indian Super League: Sanan doubles fires Jamshedpur FC to dominant win over Chennaiyin FC

Indian Super League: Sanan doubles fires Jamshedpur FC to dominant win over Chennaiyin FC

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Jamshedpur FC delivered a dominant performance, defeating Chennaiyin FC 4-1 in their Indian Super League match, with Sanan Mohammed scoring a brace.

WFI Issues Notice To Vinesh Phogat Over Indiscipline

WFI Issues Notice To Vinesh Phogat Over Indiscipline

Rediff.com9 May 2026

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has issued a show-cause notice to Vinesh Phogat, citing indiscipline and anti-doping rule violations, rendering her ineligible for domestic competitions until June 26, 2026.

Pranavi Urs Starts Strong At Lalla Meryem Cup

Pranavi Urs Starts Strong At Lalla Meryem Cup

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Indian golfer Pranavi Urs carded a 3-under 70 to secure a tied second place on the first day of the Lalla Meryem Cup, while Australian Kelsey Bennet leads the field.

Indian Shooters Ready For Action At ISSF Junior World Cup

Indian Shooters Ready For Action At ISSF Junior World Cup

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

India's junior shooting team is set to compete at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Cairo, with a strong contingent of 71 athletes participating in various events.

Sports Ministry Approves Lundup's Participation in Winter Olympics

Sports Ministry Approves Lundup's Participation in Winter Olympics

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

The Sports Ministry has approved cross country skier Stanzin Lundup's participation in the Winter Olympics in Italy, despite a Delhi High Court order regarding Manjeet's exclusion. The decision was made at no cost to the government.

Ketan Kushwaha To Lead India At U18 Asia Cup

Ketan Kushwaha To Lead India At U18 Asia Cup

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Ketan Kushwaha has been appointed as the captain of the Indian U18 team for the upcoming Asia Cup in Kakamigahara, Japan. The squad was selected after a national coaching camp in Bhopal, which included exposure matches against Australia U-18.

Paralympic Gold Medallist Antil Slams Egoistic, Abusive Coaches

Paralympic Gold Medallist Antil Slams Egoistic, Abusive Coaches

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Sumit Antil, a two-time Paralympic gold medallist, has criticised a segment of coaches for being egoistic, using outdated training methods, and being abusive. He shared his own experiences and those of other athletes to highlight the issues within the coaching system.

Indian Hockey Teams Focus On Physical And Mental Fortitude

Indian Hockey Teams Focus On Physical And Mental Fortitude

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Indian junior women's hockey coach Tim White emphasises the need for physical improvement to match international standards, while senior team coach Sjoerd Marijne highlights the importance of mental resilience and finishing skills.

Khelo India Tribal Games to Kick Off in Chhattisgarh

Khelo India Tribal Games to Kick Off in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

The inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games are set to begin in Chhattisgarh, featuring around 3,800 athletes competing in nine sports. The event aims to boost the state's sports infrastructure and provide exposure to national-level competition.