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Tokyo Olympic Tattoos

Tokyo Olympic Tattoos

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Glimpse tattoos inked on Olympians at the Tokyo Games...

FIFA World Cup PHOTOS: Morocco script history, stun Portugal to enter semis

FIFA World Cup PHOTOS: Morocco script history, stun Portugal to enter semis

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup Quarter-final match between Portugal and Morocco on Saturday.

FIFA WC PIX: Croatia edge Morocco 2-1 to clinch third spot

FIFA WC PIX: Croatia edge Morocco 2-1 to clinch third spot

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup third place playoff match between Croatia and Morocco on Saturday.

Tokyo Games: FABULOUS Pix!

Tokyo Games: FABULOUS Pix!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics

The HOTTEST red carpet styles

The HOTTEST red carpet styles

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Presenting the best looks from THE 2020 MTV EMAs.

Praveen's big leap to glory at Paralympics...

Praveen's big leap to glory at Paralympics...

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

A congenital impairment notwithstanding, Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist Praveen Kumar was such a sports freak in his school days that he googled about para athletics and how to participate in the paralympics.

Tokyo Games: SUPER Pix!

Tokyo Games: SUPER Pix!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Action from the 2020 Olympics.

Tokyo Games: ELECTRIFYING Pix!

Tokyo Games: ELECTRIFYING Pix!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Scenes from the 2020 Olympics.

Tokyo Games: SPECTACULAR Pix!

Tokyo Games: SPECTACULAR Pix!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama on Day 11 at the Tokyo Olympics.

SHOCKER! Neymar limps out of Brazil training

SHOCKER! Neymar limps out of Brazil training

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Brazil forward Neymar left training early on Tuesday after feeling pain in his right ankle and will spend the rest of the day undergoing physiotherapy, the Brazilian Football Confederation said.

Take your condoms home: Social distancing in Olympic village

Take your condoms home: Social distancing in Olympic village

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Athletes have been told to keep their distance from each other, meaning fewer opportunities to mingle and more.

Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?

Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Eight years is a long time in the life of an athlete. But just like Messi, Di Maria has preserved and persisted towards his childhood dream, points out Deepti Patwardhan.

Tokyo Games: THRILLING Pix!

Tokyo Games: THRILLING Pix!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

Olympics Boxing: Debutant Ashish ousted in Round 1

Olympics Boxing: Debutant Ashish ousted in Round 1

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

India's Ashish Chaudhary was beaten 0-5 by China's Erbieke Touheta in the men's 75kg category boxing at the Tokyo Olympics, on Monday.

PICS: Argentina beat Brazil to win Copa America

PICS: Argentina beat Brazil to win Copa America

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Argentina won their first major title in 28 years on Saturday after Angel Di Maria's goal gave them a 1-0 win over Brazil and a record-equalling 15th Copa America, at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Saturday.

Recovering Brazil are favourites with everything to prove

Recovering Brazil are favourites with everything to prove

Rediff.com24 May 2018

The improvement since Tite took over as coach in June 2016 has been remarkable and Brazil are now joint favourites to win a record sixth World Cup.

PHOTOS: Olympic flame lands in Brazil for three month relay to Games

PHOTOS: Olympic flame lands in Brazil for three month relay to Games

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Some 12,000 torch bearers will carry the flame for the first Olympic Games held in South America. In Brasilia, they will include a refugee from the Syrian civil war, 12-year-old Hanan Daqqah, who arrived in Brazil with her family in 2015.

Dalit woman assaulted in Odisha, 10 arrested

Dalit woman assaulted in Odisha, 10 arrested

Rediff.com8 Sep 2012

A Dalit woman was assaulted, tortured and tonsured by locals after holding her responsible for the death of a youth under mysterious circumstances in Sambalpur district, the police said on Saturday.

Skipper Rani 'super proud' of team after making semis

Skipper Rani 'super proud' of team after making semis

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

India's women's hockey team skipper Rani Ramphal says the team is now looking forward to the semi-finals.

Messi Stamps his CLASS on Copa America

Messi Stamps his CLASS on Copa America

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

On Saturday evening, Lionel Messi finally got what had eluded arguably the finest footballer of his generation throughout his glorious career -- a trophy playing for his country.

Coronavirus: Neymar, Alisson among others aid poor

Coronavirus: Neymar, Alisson among others aid poor

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

The Brazilian football federation, (CBF) along with the country's footballers have raised $463,787 and the money will go to three organisations working in Brazil's densely-populated favelas.

Brazil police close Neymar rape case

Brazil police close Neymar rape case

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Brazilian police said on Tuesday they had recommended no rape charges against soccer star Neymar, after a woman he met online said he flew her to Paris and assaulted her in a hotel there.

Real Madrid say Neymar bid report 'absolutely untrue'

Real Madrid say Neymar bid report 'absolutely untrue'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Real Madrid denied a report that they have offered a world-record 310 million euros (274.65 million pounds) for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward Neymar.

Indian archery suspension to be lifted conditionally

Indian archery suspension to be lifted conditionally

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Terming the election a start of a new era in Indian archery, Dielen said: 'We are pleased to see this progress and hope that this is really the start of a new era for Indian Archery.'

Tokyo Olympics usher in new dawn for Indian hockey in 2021

Tokyo Olympics usher in new dawn for Indian hockey in 2021

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

A historic bronze-winning show by the men's team and an outstanding fourth place finish for the women's team infused fresh life into the game which was in danger of slipping into oblivion.

Boost for Brazil as Neymar returns to training

Boost for Brazil as Neymar returns to training

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

The Brazilian Football Confederation released a video that showed the Paris St Germain player training with the rest of the squad before they flew off to St Petersburg for Friday's Group E match against Costa Rica.

Olympics: Athletes split time between work and sport

Olympics: Athletes split time between work and sport

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

'There is more to life than sport and anything can happen in sport, so you need something to fall back on'

Will this be Bolt's last race in Jamaica?

Will this be Bolt's last race in Jamaica?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Jamaica's Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt will run his last race on home soil at next year's Racers Grand Prix, he said on Friday.

Copa America: Ecuador hold Brazil; qualify for last eight

Copa America: Ecuador hold Brazil; qualify for last eight

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

A much-changed Brazil failed to win for the first time in 11 games but still qualified top in Group B for the quarter-finals of the Copa America on Sunday after drawing 1-1 with Ecuador in Goiania.

Will celebrate Olympic bronze with vacation: Lovlina

Will celebrate Olympic bronze with vacation: Lovlina

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

'I dedicate this medal to my country for praying for me, for supporting me. My coaches, federation, my sponsors, they have also helped me a lot.

The first team to qualify for 2018 FIFA World Cup is...

The first team to qualify for 2018 FIFA World Cup is...

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Brazil have become the first team to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, maintaining their proud record as the tournament's only ever-present side with a little help from Lionel Messi's foul mouth and lightly-regarded Peru.

Paralympians Are Barely On India Inc's Radar

Paralympians Are Barely On India Inc's Radar

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

'Instead of making this a four-year phenomenon, when you look at us and get thrilled, do it more regularly.'

Photos: How the world is reacting to coronavirus

Photos: How the world is reacting to coronavirus

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

As the world struggles with the deadly coronavirus, there are some who are dealing with the pandemic in their own unique way. Here are 12 images that show how.

What Next for Indian Hockey?

What Next for Indian Hockey?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

It is important that these events do not remain one-offs. It is crucial that India sets long-term targets, and not solely depend on foreign coaches from regions that continue to produce some of the finest talents in the world, asserts Arindam Roy.

Nadal to carry Spain flag at Rio Games

Nadal to carry Spain flag at Rio Games

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Fourteen-time grand slam singles tennis champion, Rafael Nadal, will carry Spain's flag at the opening ceremony for this year Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, he said on Wednesday.

Argentina lose injured Aguero, Pastore for World Cup qualifiers

Argentina lose injured Aguero, Pastore for World Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Argentina suffered a blow to their 2018 World Cup qualifying plans when Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero withdrew on Monday from their squad to face Uruguay and Venezuela. Aguero and Paris St-Germain midfielder Javier Pastore both have calf muscle injuries and will miss Thursday's home clash with Uruguay and the visit to Venezuela next Tuesday, the Argentine FA said.

Kenya's Kipchoge triumphs in men's marathon

Kenya's Kipchoge triumphs in men's marathon

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge won the men's Olympic marathon with a dominating performance, running alone into the Sambadrome and finishing in two hours, eight minutes and 44 seconds.

Nadal eager to witness Rio carnival

Nadal eager to witness Rio carnival

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Tennis champion Rafael Nadal has said that he is eager to experience the incredible energy of Brazilian carnival before gearing up to defend his title at the Rio Open.

World Cup PHOTOS: Neymar shines as Brazil beat Mexico to reach quarters

World Cup PHOTOS: Neymar shines as Brazil beat Mexico to reach quarters

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Brazil roared in the World Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory over Mexico on Monday as Neymar shone with a goal and an assist that dumped the central Americans out at the last 16 stage for the seventh straight occasion.

Veteran Kaka called up for Brazil's Copa America squad

Veteran Kaka called up for Brazil's Copa America squad

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Brazil have called on Kaka as a late addition for next month's Centenary Copa America in the United States, the Brazilian Football Confederation said on Thursday.