News for 'Athens'

Dutt hopes wrestlers overcome turmoil to win medals

Dutt hopes wrestlers overcome turmoil to win medals

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Really pained by events in Indian wrestling but hopeful of two medals: Yogeshwar Dutt

Jones eyes five golds in Athens

Jones eyes five golds in Athens

Rediff.com5 Feb 2004

Jones to long jump in Athens

Jones to long jump in Athens

Rediff.com4 Feb 2004

PIX: France beat Argentina in grudge game to reach semis

PIX: France beat Argentina in grudge game to reach semis

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Hosts France reached the Olympic men's football semi-finals for the first time in 40 years with a 1-0 win over Argentina thanks to Jean-Philippe Mateta's first-half goal in a grudge match in Bordeaux on Friday.

Holland, Spain qualify for Athens Olympics

Holland, Spain qualify for Athens Olympics

Rediff.com7 Mar 2004

Both made sure of semi-final berths in the 12-nation men's Olympic hockey qualifying tournament.

Manu Bhaker Creates History In Paris

Manu Bhaker Creates History In Paris

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

No Indian athlete since Independence has won multiple medals at a single Games.

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

10 years on, Athens 2004 gives Greece little to cheer

10 years on, Athens 2004 gives Greece little to cheer

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

It was billed as a chance to transform Greece's image abroad and boost growth but 10 years after the country hosted the world's greatest sporting extravaganza there is little to celebrate at the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games.

Full moon beams down on Athens one-year countdown

Full moon beams down on Athens one-year countdown

Rediff.com13 Aug 2003

A major Greek newspaper warned the country risked global humiliation without swift and drastic changes.

When Sharath Kamal shared lunch table with Roger Federer

When Sharath Kamal shared lunch table with Roger Federer

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

India's flag-bearer for Paris Olympics, Achanta Sharath Kamal, on Wednesday recalled the most memorable moments from his five appearances at the Games so far.

Zheng beats Vekic to win historic tennis gold for China

Zheng beats Vekic to win historic tennis gold for China

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese player to win an Olympic tennis singles gold medal when she held off Croatia's Donna Vekic for a 6-2, 6-3 win in a tense final on Saturday.

Paralympics 2024: India eye record haul in Paris

Paralympics 2024: India eye record haul in Paris

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

India have sent an 84-strong contingent of para-athletes, the largest ever in the country's history -- a heady mix of youth and experience, for the Paralympic Games, starting in Paris on Wednesday.

IOA's 'poor administration' costs India archery coach

IOA's 'poor administration' costs India archery coach

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Denied accreditation, India's Korean archery coach says he won't continue after contract expiry

Despite Athens flop Kalmadi has high hopes

Despite Athens flop Kalmadi has high hopes

Rediff.com14 Sep 2004

The IOA president feels a good showing in the 2010 Commonwealth Games will win India the bid to host the 2016 Olympics.

Thorpe to swim 400m at Athens

Thorpe to swim 400m at Athens

Rediff.com27 Apr 2004

Craig Stevens gave up his spot on Monday, saying he wanted to concentrate on his other events.

Two Koreas could unite for Athens Olympics

Two Koreas could unite for Athens Olympics

Rediff.com20 Aug 2003

Top officials from both countries called for closer co-operation between North and South.

Athens on course to hit all targets

Athens on course to hit all targets

Rediff.com10 Aug 2004

India may win 10 medals at Athens

India may win 10 medals at Athens

Rediff.com9 Aug 2004

A study by economists at PricewaterhouseCoopers predicts an unprecedented medal haul for the country.

Anju to carry Indian flag at Athens

Anju to carry Indian flag at Athens

Rediff.com6 Aug 2004

The ace long jumper will carry the Indian flag in the opening ceremony of the Athens Olympics.

Jones, Edwards in US squad for Athens

Jones, Edwards in US squad for Athens

Rediff.com19 Jul 2004

Both athletes are involved in the ongoing doping investigations.

Navratilova in U.S. team for Athens

Navratilova in U.S. team for Athens

Rediff.com27 Jun 2004

Athens Olympic roof to start final slide

Athens Olympic roof to start final slide

Rediff.com10 May 2004

Athens Games organisers were poised to start assembling the much-delayed dome over the main Olympic stadium on Monday.

Athens cabbie's minutes of fame as medallist

Athens cabbie's minutes of fame as medallist

Rediff.com26 Aug 2004

An Athens taxi driver has enjoyed his 15 minutes of fame for honestly returning a mislaid Olympic medal -- but he admitted he did try it on for size first.

Phelps, the swimmer to watch in Athens

Phelps, the swimmer to watch in Athens

Rediff.com29 Jul 2004

The American is aiming to achieve his dream of beating Mark Spitz' record of seven gold medals at a single Olympic Games.

Athens Games shot put set for Olympia

Athens Games shot put set for Olympia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2003

The shot put competition for both men and women would take place in Olympia before the start of the main athletics programme

Bopanna's last dance in Paris; stiff test awaits Nagal

Bopanna's last dance in Paris; stiff test awaits Nagal

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

India's first and only tennis medal in the history of Olympic Games came way back in 1996, when Leander Paes claimed the singles bronze in Atlanta.

Australia is first stop for Athens torch

Australia is first stop for Athens torch

Rediff.com1 Nov 2003

Cathy Freeman, who lit the Olympic cauldron at the 2000 Games, will be the first torch bearer for the 2004 Olympics.\n\n

Let the Games begin -- Athens flame lit

Let the Games begin -- Athens flame lit

Rediff.com25 Mar 2004

Dark clouds over Greece's troubled Olympic Games parted at last on Thursday with a flawless torch lighting ceremony that shifted the spotlight on the August Games

Protests, doping and internal strife: The dark side of India's Olympic journey

Protests, doping and internal strife: The dark side of India's Olympic journey

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

From bitter fights to dope shame, Indian Olympic team's tryst with controversies

PIX: Ledecky takes record but Australia win 4x200 freestyle

PIX: Ledecky takes record but Australia win 4x200 freestyle

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Images from the Olympics swimming action at the La Defense Arena, Paris, on Thursday.

How many medals will India win at Athens?

How many medals will India win at Athens?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2004

Do you agree that India could end up winning as many as 10 medals at Athens?

Throwback Tuesday: When Vijender Won Olympic Bronze

Throwback Tuesday: When Vijender Won Olympic Bronze

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Back in 2008, Vijender became the first Indian boxer to win an Olympic medal.