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PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 3 of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 3 of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

The events on Day 1 and Day 2 of the Games were well captured and here we document all the action from Day 3, in pictures...

FRAMED: Stunning Photos from the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

FRAMED: Stunning Photos from the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Commonwealth Games: The event Photographs

Sindhu named India's flag-bearer for Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

Sindhu named India's flag-bearer for Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

The opening ceremony will be held on April 4.

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Last Day of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Last Day of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

CWG are well-captured and here we document all the action from the LAST DAY, in pictures...

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 10 of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 10 of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Games are well-captured and here we document all the action from Day 10, in pictures...

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 9 of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 9 of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Things are heating up at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 2 of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 2 of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Here are some highlights -- in pictures -- from Day 2 of the events at Gold Coast...

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 1 of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 1 of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Day 1 witnessed a lot of action across events at Gold Coast. Here are some highlights -- in pictures -- from the opening day's events...

Satwik-Chirag claim maiden India Open title

Satwik-Chirag claim maiden India Open title

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Top doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty scripted a stunning straight-game win over three-time world champions Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan of Indonesia to become the first men's team from the country to win the Yonex-Sunrise India Open in New Delhi on Sunday.

Saina outclasses Sindhu to retain Nationals crown

Saina outclasses Sindhu to retain Nationals crown

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Three-time champion Saina Nehwal registered a 21-18, 21-15 win against PV Sindhu, a two-time winner, in the summit clash.

Winners at CWG: Peaty defends 100m breaststroke title

Winners at CWG: Peaty defends 100m breaststroke title

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Peaty had swum a Commonwealth Games record 58.59 on Friday but appeared to be content to just win the race rather than challenge his own world record of 57.13 that he set at the Rio Olympics in 2016.

Olympic medallist Sindhu is 'cool aunt' now

Olympic medallist Sindhu is 'cool aunt' now

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

Sindhu posted this cute picture with her nephew saying, "I used to just be the cool sister . Now Im also the cool aunt. #nephew#cutiepie#babyboy#"

Delhi Police announces Rs 1 lakh reward for info on Sushil

Delhi Police announces Rs 1 lakh reward for info on Sushil

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Delhi Police on Monday announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for information leading to the arrest of two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar and nine others in connection with the murder of former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Rana earlier this month.

Weightlifter Seema banned for four years for doping

Weightlifter Seema banned for four years for doping

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

Seema had been given a four-year suspension by NADA's Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel (ADDP) following the hearing on her positive test for banned performance enhancing drugs.

New Zealand's Nyika bitten but not beaten on Games debut

New Zealand's Nyika bitten but not beaten on Games debut

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

New Zealand boxer David Nyika did not face many problems on his way to a 5-0 victory against Youness Baalla in his Olympic heavyweight debut on Tuesday other than an attempted bite from his Moroccan opponent.

Squash queen Joshna sizzles in a bikini

Squash queen Joshna sizzles in a bikini

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Learn it from squash champion Joshna Chinappa.

It's not finished for me, says TT star Manika

It's not finished for me, says TT star Manika

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

After the highs of the 2018 Commonwealth Games and Asian Games, Manika Batra's career took a nosedive following the debacle at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

CWG star Manika Batra recommended for Arjuna

CWG star Manika Batra recommended for Arjuna

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Batra created history in Gold Coast, single-handedly taking India to a maiden team gold before winning a singles gold, another first.

Congratulate Vinesh on her historic wrestling gold

Congratulate Vinesh on her historic wrestling gold

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Vinesh Phogat created history, becoming the first Indian woman to win a gold medal in wrestling at the Asian Games in Jakarta.

PIX: India welcomes home CWG heroes

PIX: India welcomes home CWG heroes

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

The boxers say they are seeing a focus on the players and their needs for the first time in years

First medal of CWG goes to Aussie boxer without a punch thrown

First medal of CWG goes to Aussie boxer without a punch thrown

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Australian boxer Taylah Robertson has secured the first medal of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games -- nine days before her first bout.

'I have self-belief. I feel there is nothing that I can't do'

'I have self-belief. I feel there is nothing that I can't do'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

The knee-injury which cut short her Rio Olympics campaign had left Vinesh Phogat writhing in pain, but the tears in her eyes on Monday after winning a historic gold medal at the Asian Games had a different meaning.

Wrestler Bajrang threatens to move court after Khel Ratna snub

Wrestler Bajrang threatens to move court after Khel Ratna snub

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Bajrang Punia was nominated for the Khel Ratna by the Wrestling Federation of India following his twin gold medals at this year's Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and Jakarta Asian Games.

Javelin star Neeraj recommended for Khel Ratna

Javelin star Neeraj recommended for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was on Saturday recommended for the coveted Khel Ratna Award by the committee constituted by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) for the third time in a row. The 22-year-old Chopra is the only track and field athlete to be recommended by the AFI for the country's highest sports award this year.

PM Modi wishes Indian contingent luck for CWG

PM Modi wishes Indian contingent luck for CWG

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Hit by a needle controversy but in high spirits nonetheless, the jumbo Indian contingent would be aiming to make it all good with strong medal-winning performances.

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has become the first Indian to receive a nomination in the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards to be held, in Monaco, on February 18.

PIX: Army felicitates CWG medal winners

PIX: Army felicitates CWG medal winners

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Gold medal-winning javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was the undisputed star as the Indian track and field team returned from the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games to a warm reception in New Delhi.

'CWG restored Australia's reputation after ball-tampering low'

'CWG restored Australia's reputation after ball-tampering low'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

The Gold Coast Commonwealth Games have restored Australia's global sporting reputation that had taken a hit during the recent ball-tampering scandal, Games Organising Committee Chairman Peter Beattie said.

Singapore para-athlete barred after failing pre-Games doping test

Singapore para-athlete barred after failing pre-Games doping test

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Singaporean para-athlete Mohammad Khairi Bin Ishak has been barred from competing at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games after failing a doping test prior to the multi-sports event beginning, the Singapore team said on Saturday.

Will these teenage shooting sensations pass the Asiad test?

Will these teenage shooting sensations pass the Asiad test?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Teenage prodigies Anish Bhanwala, Manu Bhaker and Elavenil Valarivan will carry India's medal hopes in shooting at the Asian Games, beginning in

This cricketer counselled Sardar, advised him to forget criticism

This cricketer counselled Sardar, advised him to forget criticism

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

Sachin Tendulkar inspired me to make comeback after CWG snub, says Sardar

Khel Ratna recipient Chanu nominated for Arjuna award

Khel Ratna recipient Chanu nominated for Arjuna award

Rediff.com27 May 2020

In an unusual move, ace weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has been nominated for the Arjuna award by the national federation though the former World champion is already a recipient of Khel Ratna, country's highest sporting honour. The Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) has nominated Chanu along with Ragala Venkat Rahul and Punam Yadav.

International Women's Day: Meet these champions!

International Women's Day: Meet these champions!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

As we celebrate International Women's day on March 8, meet the Indian sportswomen who have made the nation proud with their superlative performances in the sporting arena.

Indian athletes Babu, Thodi banned for breach of 'no-needles' policy

Indian athletes Babu, Thodi banned for breach of 'no-needles' policy

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Indian triple jumper Rakesh Babu and race walker Irfan Kolothum Thodi have been banned from the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and ordered to return home after breaches of the 'no-needles' policy, the Commonwealth Games Federation said on Friday.

Indian shuttlers have a reason to cheer at CWG

Indian shuttlers have a reason to cheer at CWG

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Badminton's new service rule won't be used at CWG

This transgender weightlifter continues Tokyo bid in Australia

This transgender weightlifter continues Tokyo bid in Australia

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard, who competed in men's weightlifting competitions before transitioning seven years ago, kept her Olympic hopes alive by winning last month's World Cup in Rome where she lifted 270kg, edging Ukraine's Anastasiia Lysenko by 4kg.

French Open finalists Satwik-Chirag back in top 10

French Open finalists Satwik-Chirag back in top 10

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The Indian men's doubles pairing of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty reclaimed its position in the top 10 of the latest BWF rankings.

Olympian Sushil Kumar named In FIR over Delhi murder

Olympian Sushil Kumar named In FIR over Delhi murder

Rediff.com6 May 2021

During enquiry, it was found that a quarrel had taken place allegedly between Sushil Kumar, Ajay, Prince Dalal, Sonu, Sagar, Amit Kumar, and others in the parking area of the Chhatrasal Stadium in North Delhi.

Shooter Ravi Kumar expects light penalty for doping

Shooter Ravi Kumar expects light penalty for doping

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Rifle shooter Ravi Kumar is the second athlete after boxer Sumit Sangwan whose dope test results have come positive on Tuesday. Ravi accepted the results and is expecting the punishment, to be meted out by NADA, in a few days' time.

CWG: Sexual assault complaint casts pall over Mauritius team

CWG: Sexual assault complaint casts pall over Mauritius team

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

The Mauritian sports ministry confirmed on Wednesday that chef de mission Kaysee Teeroovengadum had stepped down from his role at the April 4-15 Games after it was alleged he had sexually assaulted women's javelin thrower Jessika Selma Rosun.