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Paralympics: Deepthi Jeevanji wins 400m T20 bronze

Paralympics: Deepthi Jeevanji wins 400m T20 bronze

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

The Indian runner, who turns 21 later this month, clocked 55.82 seconds to finish behind Yuliia Shuliar (55.16 seconds) of Ukraine and World record holder Aysel Onder (55.23) of Turkey.

Asian Games: India's men rowers advance to final

Asian Games: India's men rowers advance to final

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

The Indian duo of Satnam Singh and Parminder Singh took top place in the repechage to qualify for the final in the double sculls at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Thursday.

Historic! Manika first Indian woman to break into top-25

Historic! Manika first Indian woman to break into top-25

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Manika Batra is the first Indian woman paddler to break into the top-25 in table tennis world rankings.

'I was in depression; thought of committing suicide': Harmilan Bains

'I was in depression; thought of committing suicide': Harmilan Bains

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Harmilan Bains revealed that she struggled with depression after missing the Paris Olympic Games because of injury.

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.

Did You Know About Tatas' China Link?

Did You Know About Tatas' China Link?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The Tata Group is one of the very few Indian MNCs which has carved out a niche in China's highly competitive market, notes Rup Narayan Das.

Olympic Champ Neeraj Chopra to kick off season in Doha

Olympic Champ Neeraj Chopra to kick off season in Doha

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Chopra to begin season with Doha Diamond League on May 10, Jena also to compete for his DL debut

Olympiad gold-medallist Vantika's next big move!

Olympiad gold-medallist Vantika's next big move!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Vantika Agrawal, 21, is aiming to become a Grandmaster, which could happen as early as next year.

Injured Prannoy withdraws from Denmark and French Open

Injured Prannoy withdraws from Denmark and French Open

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Star Indian shuttler HS Prannoy has pulled out of the Denmark Open Super 750 tournament due to a back injury that troubled him during his maiden bronze medal-winning run at the recently-concluded Asian Games.

I learned to walk again like a newborn baby: Paralympic hero Sema

I learned to walk again like a newborn baby: Paralympic hero Sema

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The athlete from Nagaland became the first Paralympics medallist from northeast India. He had also won a bronze medal at the Hangzhou Para Asian Games last year.

Namibia's Loftie-Eaton smashes his way into the T20I record books

Namibia's Loftie-Eaton smashes his way into the T20I record books

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Namibia's Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton smashed the fastest century in T20I history, achieving the feat off just 33 deliveries against Nepal in the opening match of the Tri-Nation series in Kirtipur, Nepal on Tuesday.

Paris Paralympics: Navdeep wins historic GOLD; Simran bags bronze in 200m

Paris Paralympics: Navdeep wins historic GOLD; Simran bags bronze in 200m

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

India's Navdeep Singh claimed gold medal in a dramatic men's javelin throw F41 final while Simran won the bronze medal in the women's 200m T12 final at the Paralympic Games in Paris on Saturday.

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 6, 2024

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 6, 2024

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Paris Paralympics on Friday, September 6.

Messi mess: Another Argentina friendly cancelled

Messi mess: Another Argentina friendly cancelled

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Argentina's friendly against Ivory Coast, scheduled to be held in Beijing in March, has been cancelled, the Chinese city's football association said on Saturday, following a backlash against Lionel Messi's failure to play in a match in Hong Kong.

Asian Games: Chopra-led India set to showcase its sporting prowess

Asian Games: Chopra-led India set to showcase its sporting prowess

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Led by Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, India will seek to showcase its ascendency as a sporting power at the Asian Games, which opens formally on Saturday after an unprecedented one-year delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

PIX: China goes all out for Asian Games

PIX: China goes all out for Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Crowd roar as Xi opens Hangzhou Asian Games

'My best is yet to come': Neeraj Chopra

'My best is yet to come': Neeraj Chopra

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

He also said that "in some way or the other," his preparations for Paris Olympics will be different, though he did not elaborate.

Once set to quit, javelin thrower Jena now aims for new PB in Paris

Once set to quit, javelin thrower Jena now aims for new PB in Paris

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Jena found it difficult to get the big throws in and thought of quitting the sport in July last year just before the World Championships.

Sable to take learnings from World C'ships failure into Asiad

Sable to take learnings from World C'ships failure into Asiad

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

'I will be running for timing in Asian Games. The training I had, I hope to record my personal best and win the race.'

PIX: Pakistan's Nadeem wins Javelin gold; Neeraj silver

PIX: Pakistan's Nadeem wins Javelin gold; Neeraj silver

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Defending champion Neeraj Chopra signed off with a silver medal in the Olympics men's Javelin Throw in Paris on Thursday. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem was a class above the field, setting a new Games record of 92.97 metres for the gold medal.

Asian Games: Women cagers knocked out in quarters

Asian Games: Women cagers knocked out in quarters

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

North Korea will play China in the semi-finals on Tuesday.

World Indoors: Long jumper Jeswin Aldrin finishes 13th

World Indoors: Long jumper Jeswin Aldrin finishes 13th

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

National record holder long jumper Jeswin Aldrin finished a disappointing 13th with a 7.69m effort in the World Indoor Athletics Championships.

Asian Games' ultimate makeover: Esports to breakdancing

Asian Games' ultimate makeover: Esports to breakdancing

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Esports to breakdancing, Hangzhou will set the trend for future of sport

Olympics: Asian Games medallist Jyothi Yarraji to train in Spain

Olympics: Asian Games medallist Jyothi Yarraji to train in Spain

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Asian Games medallist sprinter Jyothi Yarraji's proposal to train in Tenrife, Spain ahead of the upcoming season and Paris Olympics was on Thursday cleared by the government.

Mirabai Chanu's secret weapon for Paris 2024

Mirabai Chanu's secret weapon for Paris 2024

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Chanu, who has a personal best of 88kg in snatch and 119kg in clean and jerk, is no stranger to injuries and has struggled with a persistent back problem.

India says China issued invalid visas to three Indian athletes

India says China issued invalid visas to three Indian athletes

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

India on Friday strongly protested China's decision to issue invalid visas to some of its athletes for the Asian Games.

From beard to hairstyle, club-thrower Pranav and father Sanjeev share an unshakeable bond

From beard to hairstyle, club-thrower Pranav and father Sanjeev share an unshakeable bond

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Paris Paralympics Pranav Soorma and his father Sanjeev have quite a few things in common, the most striking being their looks -- well-groomed beards complimented by their ponytail hairstyle.

Paris Olympics: Manu Bhaker blazes into 25m pistol final

Paris Olympics: Manu Bhaker blazes into 25m pistol final

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

She is just two points behind leader Veronika Major of Hungary, who shot an aggregate of 592 (294 and 298) which helped her equal the Olympic record.

Olympics: Manu Bhaker-Sarabjot win mixed team bronze

Olympics: Manu Bhaker-Sarabjot win mixed team bronze

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh won India's second medal at the Paris Olympic Games on Tuesday.

Sumit ready to shine again at Paris Paralympics

Sumit ready to shine again at Paris Paralympics

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Sumit Antil wants to improve upon his world record in his bid to defend his title

'Now or never' for Tarundeep Rai

'Now or never' for Tarundeep Rai

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

The 40-year-old Rai has won medals in every championships at the global and continental level but not the Olympics.

ACT Hockey PIX: Harmanpreet's double helps India down Pakistan

ACT Hockey PIX: Harmanpreet's double helps India down Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Harmanpreet Singh led from the front as he converted two penalty corners to hand unbeaten India a close 2-1 victory over Pakistan.

Squash star Joshna Chinappa conferred with Padma Shri

Squash star Joshna Chinappa conferred with Padma Shri

Rediff.com10 May 2024

'Just being recognised for all my efforts towards the game feels good.'

Can India's shuttlers smash records and grab gold?

Can India's shuttlers smash records and grab gold?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The core of the team remains the same with HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty in good form and the Indian team would hope the rub of the green also goes their way when it begins campaign on Thursday.

Asian Games: Indian women to begin their quest for gold

Asian Games: Indian women to begin their quest for gold

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

The Indian women's hockey team will begin their quest to win the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou on Wednesday, September 27th with their opening match against Singapore.

Neeraj Chopra's advice that helped Sumit Antil win gold....

Neeraj Chopra's advice that helped Sumit Antil win gold....

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Neeraj Chopra not to try anything new during competition worked wonders for Sumit Antil who heeded to the superstar javelin thrower's advice to win back-to-back gold

From tractor accident to World record: Unbelievable story of Sumit Antil

From tractor accident to World record: Unbelievable story of Sumit Antil

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Indian javelin thrower Sumit Antil's path to Paralympic glory was paved with a 'sweet sacrifice' and several sleepless nights.

Man Singh becomes second Indian man to win gold at Asian Marathon C'ships

Man Singh becomes second Indian man to win gold at Asian Marathon C'ships

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Man Singh became only the second Indian man to clinch a gold medal at the Asian Marathon Championships as he won the race with a personal best time in Hong Kong on Sunday.

'I think India has taken a risk...'

'I think India has taken a risk...'

Rediff.com31 May 2024

India will start their T20 World Cup campaign on June 5 against Ireland at the newly constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.

Games: Bhaker-Sarabjot in 10m air pistol mixed final; Babuta finishes 4th

Games: Bhaker-Sarabjot in 10m air pistol mixed final; Babuta finishes 4th

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Ramita Jindal ended seventh in the final of the 10m air rifle women's competition.