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Usain Bolt's Big Advice To Australian Sprint Sensation Gout

Usain Bolt's Big Advice To Australian Sprint Sensation Gout

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Usain Bolt said Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout must surround himself with a strong support team in order to stay focused on his career.

Indo-Australian Athlete Attempts India Run For Charity

Indo-Australian Athlete Attempts India Run For Charity

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Indo-Australian athlete Om Satija is attempting to become the youngest person to run the length of India, undertaking a 5000km 'One India Run' from Kanyakumari to Kashmir to raise funds for charity.

Indian golfers ready for Australian WPGA Championship

Indian golfers ready for Australian WPGA Championship

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Diksha Dagar will lead a strong five-member Indian contingent at this week's Australian WPGA Championship. Hannah Green, fresh off a major win, is also competing.

Diksha Dagar Finishes Strong at Women's Australian Open

Diksha Dagar Finishes Strong at Women's Australian Open

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Diksha Dagar finished as the top Indian golfer at the Women's Australian Open, securing a Tied 45th place. Hannah Green won the tournament, becoming the first Australian to win the title since 2014.

Australian-Born Ryan Williams Poised For India Debut After FIFA Clearance

Australian-Born Ryan Williams Poised For India Debut After FIFA Clearance

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Australian-born forward Ryan Williams is set to make his debut for India in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier against Hong Kong after FIFA cleared his change of association.

Indian Golfers Aim for Success at Women's Australian Open

Indian Golfers Aim for Success at Women's Australian Open

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Diksha Dagar will lead a team of five Indian golfers at the Women's Australian Open, which returns to the Ladies European Tour schedule for the first time since 2016. The tournament features a strong field including major champions and rising Australian stars.

Diksha Dagar Makes Strong Start at Australian WPGA Championships

Diksha Dagar Makes Strong Start at Australian WPGA Championships

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Diksha Dagar carded a 4-under 67 to be placed Tied-8th after the first round of the Australian WPGA Championships. Kelsey Macdonald leads the field after setting a new course record.

Rybakina headlines fierce race for French Open women's crown

Rybakina headlines fierce race for French Open women's crown

Rediff.com1 days ago

From proven champions seeking to cement their legacy to hungry contenders chasing a maiden major crown, Roland Garros opens its gates to a field brimming with intrigue.

Ponting believes Kohli, Rohit can make 2027 ODI World Cup

Ponting believes Kohli, Rohit can make 2027 ODI World Cup

Rediff.com1 days ago

Australian legend Ricky Ponting believes Indian superstars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are capable of playing until the ODI World Cup in 2027, citing their passion and determination.

Carlos Alcaraz To Miss Wimbledon Due To Wrist Injury

Carlos Alcaraz To Miss Wimbledon Due To Wrist Injury

Rediff.com3 days ago

Carlos Alcaraz has announced his withdrawal from Wimbledon due to a right wrist injury, also sidelining him from the Queen's Club Championships.

Bakshi and Dagar in Top 10 at Australian WPGA Championship

Bakshi and Dagar in Top 10 at Australian WPGA Championship

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Indian golfers Hitaashee Bakshi and Diksha Dagar are both tied for sixth place after the third round of the Australian WPGA Championship, while Hannah Green leads the field.

Cricket Australia plays down IPL control fears in Big Bash League

Cricket Australia plays down IPL control fears in Big Bash League

Rediff.com4 days ago

Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg said fears that private investment in the Big Bash League (BBL) could lead to the tournament ceding control to Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners are overblown.

Hitaashee Bakshi Climbs Rankings at Australian WPGA Championships

Hitaashee Bakshi Climbs Rankings at Australian WPGA Championships

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Hitaashee Bakshi emerged as the top Indian performer at the Australian WPGA Championships, while Diksha Dagar remained in the top 20. Local favourite Hannah Green leads the tournament.

Indian Golfers Dagar, Kapoor, and Prashanth Advance at Women's Australian Open

Indian Golfers Dagar, Kapoor, and Prashanth Advance at Women's Australian Open

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Diksha Dagar, Vani Kapoor, and Avani Prashanth made the cut at the Women's Australian Open, while Hitaashee Bakshi and Pranavi Urs missed out. Celine Herbin leads the tournament.

Clay queen Swiatek seeks revival and fifth French Open crown

Clay queen Swiatek seeks revival and fifth French Open crown

Rediff.com1 days ago

The World No 3, who last won a clay court title at the French Open final in 2024, targets success on the red dirt with a new coach and renewed zeal.

Can Sabalenka Overcome Clay Court Struggles At French Open?

Can Sabalenka Overcome Clay Court Struggles At French Open?

Rediff.com1 days ago

Aryna Sabalenka arrives at the French Open as world number one, but her clay court form and a recent injury raise doubts about her chances of winning her first Grand Slam title on the surface.

Dream start for Mercedes as Russell wins Australian GP

Dream start for Mercedes as Russell wins Australian GP

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

George Russell secured a dominant victory for Mercedes at the Australian Grand Prix, leading teammate Kimi Antonelli and overcoming an early challenge from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.

Djokovic's French Open Preparation Hampered By Injury

Djokovic's French Open Preparation Hampered By Injury

Rediff.com2 days ago

Novak Djokovic aims for a record 25th Grand Slam title at the French Open, but faces challenges due to a disrupted season and physical issues.

IPL 2026: Aussie Players Exempt From Pakistan ODI Series

IPL 2026: Aussie Players Exempt From Pakistan ODI Series

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Cricket Australia has confirmed that its players participating in the IPL 2026 will be allowed to fulfil their commitments, granting them exemption from the ODI series against Pakistan.

Novak Djokovic names compatriot Troicki as coach ahead of French Open

Novak Djokovic names compatriot Troicki as coach ahead of French Open

Rediff.com1 days ago

Novak Djokovic has confirmed long-time friend and compatriot Viktor Troicki as his head coach ahead of next week's French Open.

Piastri crashes out of Australian Grand Prix before start

Piastri crashes out of Australian Grand Prix before start

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Oscar Piastri crashed his McLaren during a reconnaissance lap ahead of the Australian Grand Prix, forcing him to retire from the race. The incident occurred at turn four, causing significant damage to his car.

French Open favours Sinner: Is the Italian set for history?

French Open favours Sinner: Is the Italian set for history?

Rediff.com2 days ago

World number one Jannik Sinner has the opportunity to complete his Grand Slam collection at the French Open, especially with Carlos Alcaraz's withdrawal altering the tournament dynamics. Sinner's improved clay court game and consistent performance make him a strong contender for the title.

Pranavi Urs Holds Top-5 Spot at Australian Women's Classic

Pranavi Urs Holds Top-5 Spot at Australian Women's Classic

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Pranavi Urs of India remains in the top 5 at the Australian Women's Classic despite a double bogey on the 17th hole. Kelsey Bennett leads the tournament, while Diksha Dagar also made progress.

Indian Golfers Diksha Dagar and Avani Prashanth Compete at Women's Australian Open

Indian Golfers Diksha Dagar and Avani Prashanth Compete at Women's Australian Open

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

India's Diksha Dagar and Avani Prashanth are participating in the Women's Australian Open, with Hannah Green leading the tournament.

India U18 Hockey Team Holds Australia To Draw, Series Ends In Stalemate

India U18 Hockey Team Holds Australia To Draw, Series Ends In Stalemate

Rediff.com2 days ago

The India U18 men's hockey team played out a 3-3 draw against Australia in the final match of their four-match series, resulting in a 1-1 series draw. Both the men's and women's U18 teams faced off against Australia in Bhopal.

Lorenzo Musetti Forced To Miss French Open With Injury

Lorenzo Musetti Forced To Miss French Open With Injury

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Lorenzo Musetti has withdrawn from the French Open due to a thigh injury sustained at the Italian Open, joining a list of high-profile absentees.

Ismail Baig's Exit: What It Means For Indian Rowing

Ismail Baig's Exit: What It Means For Indian Rowing

Rediff.com2 days ago

Long-serving rowing coach Ismail Baig, a Dronacharya awardee, is no longer part of the national setup, a development he describes as 'shocking'. The Rowing Federation of India president Balaji Maradapa confirmed that Baig is not part of the coaching setup for the Asian Games.

Marco Rubio to visit India for Quad talks

Marco Rubio to visit India for Quad talks

Rediff.com2 days ago

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India from May 23-26 to enhance cooperation in trade, defence, and energy, attending meetings with senior Indian officials and participating in a Quad group meeting in New Delhi.

IPL 2026: Hemang Badani reveals what makes Starc special

IPL 2026: Hemang Badani reveals what makes Starc special

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Capitals coach Hemang Badani has lauded Mitchell Starc's influence on younger players, highlighting his work ethic, mentorship, and ability to perform under pressure, as the team fights for an IPL play-off spot.

Pranavi Urs Starts Strong At Lalla Meryem Cup

Pranavi Urs Starts Strong At Lalla Meryem Cup

Rediff.com6 hours ago

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.

Coco Gauff ready to rule the French Open again

Coco Gauff ready to rule the French Open again

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Coco Gauff is showing strong form ahead of the French Open, presenting her with a significant opportunity to secure another Grand Slam title.

Why Ricky Ponting Believes Shreyas Iyer Should Captain India's T20 Team

Why Ricky Ponting Believes Shreyas Iyer Should Captain India's T20 Team

Rediff.com2 days ago

Ricky Ponting, Punjab Kings head coach, has endorsed Shreyas Iyer as a potential T20 captain for India, highlighting Iyer's maturity and leadership qualities despite recent team setbacks.

How India U-18 Hockey Team Bounced Back To Beat Australia

How India U-18 Hockey Team Bounced Back To Beat Australia

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Indian U-18 men's hockey team secured a decisive 6-3 victory against Australia in the third match of their series, levelling the score at 1-1. India's strong first-half performance and solid defence secured the win, despite Australia's attempted comeback.

US ready to boost energy sales to India: Rubio ahead of New Delhi visit

US ready to boost energy sales to India: Rubio ahead of New Delhi visit

Rediff.com23 hours ago

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that the US is ready to sell as much energy as India is willing to buy. He described India as a 'great partner' ahead of his visit to New Delhi.

Diksha Dagar Makes Strong Start at Australian Women's Classic

Diksha Dagar Makes Strong Start at Australian Women's Classic

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Diksha Dagar carded a three-under 69 to finish tied 20th as the best-placed Indian at the Australian Women's Classic. Czech Republic's Sara Kouskova leads the tournament after firing a course record 64.

Indian U-18 Hockey Teams Face Defeat Against Australia

Indian U-18 Hockey Teams Face Defeat Against Australia

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Indian U-18 men's and women's hockey teams were defeated by Australia in their second match of the series at the SAI Centre in Bhopal. The men's team lost 1-3, while the women's side suffered a 1-4 defeat. Both teams will be in action again on Monday for their third match of the series.

Diksha Dagar, Vani Kapoor off to decent start at Women's Australian Open

Diksha Dagar, Vani Kapoor off to decent start at Women's Australian Open

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Diksha Dagar and Vani Kapoor started well at the Women's Australian Open, while other Indian golfers struggled in the first round.

Indian Rowers Confident Of Gold At Asian Games

Indian Rowers Confident Of Gold At Asian Games

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian rowers Balraj Panwar and Babu Lal Yadav are confident of winning gold medals at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, aiming to improve upon their previous performances and end India's wait for a rowing gold at the event.

IPL 2026: RCB's Tim David penalised for obscene gesture after win over Mumbai Indians

IPL 2026: RCB's Tim David penalised for obscene gesture after win over Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Tim David has been fined 30 per cent of his match fee for using an 'obscene' gesture during the IPL game against Mumbai Indians.

England drop Crawley; pick uncapped Gay, Rew and Baker for first New Zealand Test

England drop Crawley; pick uncapped Gay, Rew and Baker for first New Zealand Test

Rediff.com13 May 2026

England have dropped opener Zak Crawley and selected Emilio Gay as Ben Duckett's opening partner in a reshaped squad for the first Test against New Zealand.