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India lodges protest against Bahrain in mixed relay

India lodges protest against Bahrain in mixed relay

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

The protest has been admitted by the jury of appeals which will give a ruling at 10am (local time) on Wednesday.

Mumbai marathon rope in IAAF to ratify results

Mumbai marathon rope in IAAF to ratify results

Rediff.com22 Dec 2010

With the Athletics Federation of India cold shouldering the eighth Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon to be held on January 16 next year, international athletics body AFI's representative would ratify the results, it was learnt.

Neeraj recommended for Khel Ratna award

Neeraj recommended for Khel Ratna award

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Javelin thrower Annu Rani and four-time Commonwealth Games medallist discus thrower Seema Antil Punia also have been recommended for the Arjuna Award.

I am not finished yet, says sprint queen Dutee

I am not finished yet, says sprint queen Dutee

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Ace sprinter Dutee Chand said the gold was an answer to her critics, who had written her off after her admission of same-sex relationship.

IOA chief pushes for athletes' outdoor training amid lockdown

IOA chief pushes for athletes' outdoor training amid lockdown

Rediff.com2 May 2020

Batra even suggested the Athletics Federation to consider extending the contracts of the coaches till the 2022 Asian Games and Commonwealth Games.

World C'ships: Indian mixed relay team finishes 7th

World C'ships: Indian mixed relay team finishes 7th

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

It was just a tad slower than the 3:15.71 clocked by the Indian team while winning gold in the Asian Games last year.

Javelin star Neeraj forced to cut short training in Turkey

Javelin star Neeraj forced to cut short training in Turkey

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who has qualified for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, is returning home from his training base in Turkey owing to the coronavirus pandemic that has forced many countries to shut their doors to passengers arriving from outside. The 22-year-old Chopra has been training in Turkey for the last one month.

India at Asiad: Women shuttlers handed tough draw in team event

India at Asiad: Women shuttlers handed tough draw in team event

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

P V Sindhu, will have to punch above its weight to salvage any hopes of a medal after being handed a tough draw in the badminton event at the 18th Asian Games.

OP Jaisha water row: Was there gross mismanagement on government's part?

OP Jaisha water row: Was there gross mismanagement on government's part?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Backing long-distance runner OP Jaisha's claim of having no support from the Indian officials at the recently concluded Rio Olympics, senior advocate and Rajya Sabha MP KTS Tulsi on Wednesday said that the incident revealed 'gross mismanagement' on the Centre's part.

4th T20: India women down WI in rain-affected match

4th T20: India women down WI in rain-affected match

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

India women now lead the five-match series 4-0 after sealing the series in the third game.

Sports Shorts: Pakistan hockey team's Asiad participation in jeopardy

Sports Shorts: Pakistan hockey team's Asiad participation in jeopardy

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.

Dutee hopes to reach finals in World C'ships

Dutee hopes to reach finals in World C'ships

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

'I could not reach the semifinals last time but I am hoping to reach the finals this time'

Shorts: F2 driver, India's Jehan finishes second in Baku

Shorts: F2 driver, India's Jehan finishes second in Baku

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Anahat Singh seals berth for World Junior Squash C'ship after topping selection trials

24 hours before Asian meet, fresh trouble for Dutee Chand in gender row

24 hours before Asian meet, fresh trouble for Dutee Chand in gender row

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Case to be re-opened, IAAF to return to CAS

Sports Shorts: CWG participation of two Indian jumpers uncertain

Sports Shorts: CWG participation of two Indian jumpers uncertain

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

Sports Shorts: Saina, Srikanth, Sindhu enter second round of Asia C'ship

Sports Shorts: Saina, Srikanth, Sindhu enter second round of Asia C'ship

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday.

Steeplechaser Sable punches ticket to World C'ships

Steeplechaser Sable punches ticket to World C'ships

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Hima Das missed the Asian Championships mark on the final day of competition

Sports Shorts: Yuki beats Ramkumar to qualify for Indian Wells

Sports Shorts: Yuki beats Ramkumar to qualify for Indian Wells

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday.

What India need to do to host 2032 Olympics

What India need to do to host 2032 Olympics

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

India must start winning medals in "double digits" in the Olympics if it wants to realise the dream of hosting the 2032 Summer Games, Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra said.

Fit-again javelin star Neeraj qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Fit-again javelin star Neeraj qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra qualified for the Tokyo Olympics with a throw of 87.86m at the ACNE League meeting in Potchefstroom, South Africa, making an impressive return after recovering from an elbow injury. The 22-year-old Indian, who missed the entire 2019 season due to the injury, breached the Olympic qualification mark of 85m in his fourth attempt and secured the top place at the international event on Tuesday.

Indian GP: Odisha athletes missing Rio berth prompts government action

Indian GP: Odisha athletes missing Rio berth prompts government action

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

'The Centre should take the matter seriously and ensure creating an opportunity to Srabani Nanda and Amiya Mallick to participate in the Rio Olympics'

Will Indian athletes live up to expectations?

Will Indian athletes live up to expectations?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

It is difficult to predict who among the Indians will reach the final

Hima included in World Relays team despite injury

Hima included in World Relays team despite injury

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Hima dropped out midway through her 400m heats on April 21 at the Asian Championships due to lower back spasm and she was later ruled out of the women's 4x400m relay and mixed 4x400m relay races.

Sports Ministry rejects Dutee, Harbhajan nominations

Sports Ministry rejects Dutee, Harbhajan nominations

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

India's sprint sensation Dutee Chand's nomination for Arjuna award and cricketer Harbhajan Singh's nomination for Khel Ratna award were rejected by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

Tainted IOA official Bhanot set to contest Asian Athletics Association polls

Tainted IOA official Bhanot set to contest Asian Athletics Association polls

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

It is learnt that Bhanot has been recommended by the Athletics Federation of India to contest the AAA elections to be held on June 1 prior to the Asian Athletics Championships at Wuhan in China from June 3 to 7.

Worlds: Indian relay teams, Shivpal fail to qualify for finals

Worlds: Indian relay teams, Shivpal fail to qualify for finals

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

India was aiming for an Olympic qualification as the eight finalists get an automatic berth for next year's Tokyo Games.

Athletics team for Commonwealth Games named

Athletics team for Commonwealth Games named

Rediff.com5 Mar 2006

The Athletics Federation of India announced a 25-member contingent.

Inquiry on Neelam Singh shortly

Inquiry on Neelam Singh shortly

Rediff.com18 Sep 2005

The panel to probe the doping charges against the discus thrower will present a report to the AFI by the end of October.

Hilary Swank, Rihanna, Springsteen: A day out in Hollywood

Hilary Swank, Rihanna, Springsteen: A day out in Hollywood

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Here's what your favourite Hollywood stars have been up to.

'War is now just another arm of diplomacy'

'War is now just another arm of diplomacy'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2003

'The fear the USA must have is that the Iraqi armed forces could turn Saddam Hussein's eventual overthrow into the final act of a martyred hero for a future Arab revolution,' says security and terrorism expert Richard M Bennett.

SAI orders 14-day isolation period for Neeraj Chopra

SAI orders 14-day isolation period for Neeraj Chopra

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Neeraj Chopra has been told by the SAI to stay at his hostel room without mixing up with other athletes at the NIS if he has to be at the premier sports facility of the country. He returned to India from Turkey on Wednesday.

World T20: India eves' pathetic campaign over after third defeat

World T20: India eves' pathetic campaign over after third defeat

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

The Indian women's cricket team has been knocked out of the World Twenty20 after suffering a narrow three-run defeat against the West Indies.

Sebi on why an investor must educate himself

Sebi on why an investor must educate himself

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

The education would help investors in protecting them from volatility in the equity market and also reduce volatility in individual stocks.

A belated Olympic medal for India's Anju Bobby George?

A belated Olympic medal for India's Anju Bobby George?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

According to reports, Anju (finished 5th) along with fellow long jumpers, Australia's Bronwyn Thompson (4th) and England's Jade Johnson (6th), have urged a probe into the long jump event at the Athens Olympics. The trio has alleged that the performance of the Russians - Tatyana Lebedeva, Irina Meleshina and Tatyana Kotova - who were on the podium at Athens 2004, - were not clean as they had been banned later for failing dope tests.

Avinash qualifies for 3000m steeplechase final after dramatic appeal

Avinash qualifies for 3000m steeplechase final after dramatic appeal

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

India's Avinash Sable qualified for the final of the men's 3000m steeplechase under dramatic circumstances after he initially failed to make the cut despite bettering his own national record in an eventful race in the World Championships.

Shot-putter Tajinder qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Shot-putter Tajinder qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Shot-putter Tajinder Singh Toor on Monday qualified for the Tokyo Olympics with a new national record at the Indian Grand Prix 4 in Patiala.

Sports Shorts: Briton Prescod claims shock 100m win

Sports Shorts: Briton Prescod claims shock 100m win

Rediff.com12 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday.

Ministry issues notice to Athletic Federation of India

Ministry issues notice to Athletic Federation of India

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

Three days after de-recognising two federations, Sports Ministry issued a notice to the Athletic Federation of India to remove a few contentious clauses from its constitution and hold re-elections for the post of president and secretary.

2nd ODI: India women beat West Indies

2nd ODI: India women beat West Indies

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

India in their allotted 50-overs posted a target of 192 for the hosts. West Indies got off to a bad start

Delhi leg of Indian Grand Prix athletics postponed

Delhi leg of Indian Grand Prix athletics postponed

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

The third and final leg of the Indian Grand Prix, scheduled to be held on April 13, has been postponed due to clash of dates with the Annual General Body Meeting of the Athletics Federation of India.