News for '-paris'

Rivals Neeraj, Arshad set for World Championship showdown

Rivals Neeraj, Arshad set for World Championship showdown

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Neeraj, who will look to defend his javelin throw title in Tokyo, and Arshad were expected to mark their first face-off this year at the Silesia Diamond League in Poland in August.

Marathon man Mahut calls time on tennis career

Marathon man Mahut calls time on tennis career

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Nicolas Mahut is best known for losing the longest professional tennis match in history against American John Isner at Wimbledon in 2010.

Paris Olympics: India's weightlifting woes exposed

Paris Olympics: India's weightlifting woes exposed

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

This Olympic cycle has been marred by injuries for Chanu, who turned 30 just a day after the competition in Paris.

From record bid to Russian jail: Cyclist's 50-day ordeal

From record bid to Russian jail: Cyclist's 50-day ordeal

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Sehili was placed in a pre-trial detention centre in Ussuriysk, about 100 km (60 miles) north of Vladivostok. He could have faced up to two years in a Russian jail.

What's Making Ananya So Happy?

What's Making Ananya So Happy?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Ananya Panday has an entire photo dump to give you a visual.

Yashasvi Jaiswal's Euro Summer Diaries

Yashasvi Jaiswal's Euro Summer Diaries

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

From lounging by turquoise beaches shaded with straw parasols to wandering through charming old towns and winding stone lanes, Jaiswal's travel album feels as refreshing as his strokeplay.

Indian boxers punch above weight at World Cup Finals

Indian boxers punch above weight at World Cup Finals

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Preeti shocks world champion Huang; Arundhati, Parveen shine on international return

India examining Bangladesh's extradition request for Hasina

India examining Bangladesh's extradition request for Hasina

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

India is examining Bangladesh's request to extradite former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who was sentenced to death in absentia. India emphasizes its commitment to the best interests of the people of Bangladesh.

Nikhat leads India's medal charge at World Cup Finals

Nikhat leads India's medal charge at World Cup Finals

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Nikhat, Jaismine and four other Indian boxers march into finals

Messi's Kerala visit in November postponed

Messi's Kerala visit in November postponed

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Messi's last visit with the Argentina team to India was back in 2011, when they faced Venezuela in a friendly match at Kolkata's iconic Salt Lake Stadium.

Golden debut! Samrat Rana shoots his way into history

Golden debut! Samrat Rana shoots his way into history

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Young Indian shooter Samrat Rana came up with breathtaking show of marksmanship to clinch the men's 10m air pistol gold and make history at the prestigious ISSF World Championships in Cairo on Monday.

Indian hockey team lands in Paris

Indian hockey team lands in Paris

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Indian men's hockey team reaches Paris for Olympics 2024

Lovlina vents frustration after early World Championships exit

Lovlina vents frustration after early World Championships exit

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain expressed frustration over inadequate training opportunities after crashing out in the first round of the World Boxing Championships, saying she always doesn't get the training she "truly needs".

Malaika, Rashmika Dish Out CHIC Goals...

Malaika, Rashmika Dish Out CHIC Goals...

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

October was all about AMAZING Diwali fashion. So who all got it right in the style department? Let's check out!

Neelam Gill, The Only Indian Model To Walk For Victoria's Secret Show

Neelam Gill, The Only Indian Model To Walk For Victoria's Secret Show

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Neelam Gill returned to the Victoria's Secret runway in a pink lingerie set on the show.

Fahadh-Nazriya's Love Story In Paris

Fahadh-Nazriya's Love Story In Paris

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Fahadh Faasil and his actress wife Nazriya Nazim enjoyed a beautiful vacation in Paris, and the latter updates us with a series of pictures.

'India should target 20 medals in LA 2028 Olympics'

'India should target 20 medals in LA 2028 Olympics'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

India's 2024 Paris Olympics medallists, including star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and shooter Manu Bhaker, were felicitated with cash awards by the Indian Olympic Association.

Debrunner makes history with 3rd gold at Para Worlds

Debrunner makes history with 3rd gold at Para Worlds

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

She clocked a championships record time of 3 minutes 16.81 seconds to win the 1500m T54 gold after earlier claiming the women's 5000m T54 and 800m T53 crowns.

Post surgery, Manasi Joshi Sets Sights on World Championships

Post surgery, Manasi Joshi Sets Sights on World Championships

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

'In general, I needed a short break from sports because I had worked extremely hard for the Paralympics. I was happy with my performance, but not winning a medal left me a little disappointed. I channelled my energy into other things... overall, the past year has been wonderful in its own way.'

Have Climate Summits Lost The Mojo?

Have Climate Summits Lost The Mojo?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

How the UN's flagship climate summit lost its direction and what's at stake.

'Joyful, daring': Paris promises unforgettable opening ceremony

'Joyful, daring': Paris promises unforgettable opening ceremony

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Paris 2024 opening ceremony will be daring, joyful, organisers say

Alia Or Aishwarya -- Who Ruled The Paris Ramp? Vote!

Alia Or Aishwarya -- Who Ruled The Paris Ramp? Vote!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Who did you think was better at the L'Oreal show? Vote and let us know

Paris Olympics OC apologises to Christians

Paris Olympics OC apologises to Christians

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Olympic ceremony's Last Supper sketch 'never meant to disrespect'

After England, Jaiswal's Next Stop Has Fans Buzzing

After England, Jaiswal's Next Stop Has Fans Buzzing

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Jaiswal is making the most of his break, soaking in the French capital's iconic sights.

Former middleweight champ Golovkin to run for World Boxing presidency

Former middleweight champ Golovkin to run for World Boxing presidency

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Kazakhstan's Gennady Golovkin will run as a candidate in the election for President of World Boxing, the former middleweight world champion said in a statement on Friday.

No farewell yet, as Lovlina sets sights on World title

No farewell yet, as Lovlina sets sights on World title

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

'I would have quit if I'd have won Paris Olympic medal'

Sreejesh tells India juniors to focus on Olympics

Sreejesh tells India juniors to focus on Olympics

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Indian men's junior hockey team chief coach PR Sreejesh on Friday advised his wards to consider the upcoming World Cup as a stepping stone in their careers, keeping their sights firmly set on the 2028 Los Angeles and 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

Nikhat leads gold rush, Jaismine stuns Oly star amid BFI rift

Nikhat leads gold rush, Jaismine stuns Oly star amid BFI rift

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Indian women boxers, led by star pugilist Nikhat Zareen, lived up to their top billings to claim seven gold medals, while Hitesh Gulia and Sachin Siwach also clinched the coveted yellow metal at the World Boxing Cup Finals in Greater Noida on Thursday.

India sweats on Olympic, CWG bids as verdict nears

India sweats on Olympic, CWG bids as verdict nears

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is also highlighting how the Indian sports scene is changing under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Paris Olympics Will Be HOT!

Paris Olympics Will Be HOT!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Athletes and climate experts have expressed concerns that extreme heat could lead to severe health issues, including the risk of sportspeople collapsing or, in the worst-case scenarios, dying during the events.

Indian para athletes set sights on global glory

Indian para athletes set sights on global glory

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Some of the globe's best para athletes, including blade runners, prosthetic jumpers and wheelchair-bound competitors, will showcase their awe-inspiring grit and resilience on the sporting field when the biggest ever World Para Athletics Championships begins in New Delhi on Saturday.

Sindhu won't compete for remainder of 2025 season

Sindhu won't compete for remainder of 2025 season

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

'After consulting closely with my team and with the guidance of the incredible Dr Pardiwala, we felt it was best for me to withdraw from all remaining BWF Tour events in 2025.'

Satwik-Chirag battle into Denmark Open Round 2

Satwik-Chirag battle into Denmark Open Round 2

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Indian shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty survived a scare before progressing to the men's doubles second round with a thrilling win over Scotland's Christopher Grimley and Matthew Grimley at the Denmark Open Super 750 tournament in Odense on Wednesday.

India To Host Showpiece Badminton Event After 17 Years

India To Host Showpiece Badminton Event After 17 Years

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

New Delhi has been chosen as the host city of the next Badminton World Championships in August 2026, the sport's global governing body BWF announced on Monday.

Wrestling Worlds: Aman disqualified; Deepak, Vikash ousted

Wrestling Worlds: Aman disqualified; Deepak, Vikash ousted

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Aman, who won a bronze medal at the Paris Games last year, was found overweight by 1.7kg during the weigh-in ahead of the men's freestyle 57kg competition.

PIX: Chhetri congratulates Neeraj in Paris!

PIX: Chhetri congratulates Neeraj in Paris!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

On Thursday, Neeraj hurled the javelin in his season's best effort of 89.45m to secure a silver medal, making him the first track-and-field athlete from India to have two Olympic medals, the first being an unprecedented gold in Tokyo.

Preeti Pawar storms into semis after year-long setback

Preeti Pawar storms into semis after year-long setback

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Returning after a year away from international action and a draining battle with Hepatitis A, Preeti Pawar marked her comeback in style, securing a medal for India at the World Boxing Cup Finals in Greater Noida on Sunday.

Ambani newlyweds root for India in Paris

Ambani newlyweds root for India in Paris

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The newlywed couple, Anant and Radhika, witnessed athletes showcasing their remarkable skills against tough opposition in Paris

Lakshya Sen whips Tanaka for Australian Open crown

Lakshya Sen whips Tanaka for Australian Open crown

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

A fast and fluent Lakshya Sen ended a difficult stretch on the international circuit by defeating Japan's Yushi Tanaka in the men's singles final of the US $475,000 Australian Open Super 500 and clinching his first title of the season, in Sydney, on Sunday.

Zverev wins Paris Masters, Swiatek survives Krejcikova

Zverev wins Paris Masters, Swiatek survives Krejcikova

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Third seed Alexander Zverev eased past home favourite Ugo Humbert