News for 'Athens'

Pittman hoping to compete at Athens

Pittman hoping to compete at Athens

Rediff.com7 Aug 2004

The Australian's coach Phil King said he will do everything possible to get her to Athens.

Athens sailing set to match Sydney

Athens sailing set to match Sydney

Rediff.com3 Aug 2004

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

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.

Royals, Rathore Aim For 'Best Ever IPL' In Jaipur

Royals, Rathore Aim For 'Best Ever IPL' In Jaipur

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Colonel Rathore's vision is to conduct the 'best ever IPL in Jaipur', and the partnership with the Royals positions RR and the state government to achieve that goal.

India's Olympic archers focus on 'team bonding'

India's Olympic archers focus on 'team bonding'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

The focus was on "team bonding" for the Indian archery team on Friday following their inspiring show in the qualification round of the Paris Games

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.

Sumit's Historic Double Gold: New Paralympics Record!

Sumit's Historic Double Gold: New Paralympics Record!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

India's Sumit Antil wins javelin throw F64 gold with Paralympics record of 70.59m, becomes first Indian man to defend title.

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.

India's long history of near misses at the Olympics

India's long history of near misses at the Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

India's tryst with fourth-place Olympic heartbreaks

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

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

Gagan Narang overwhelmed by India's shooting success

Gagan Narang overwhelmed by India's shooting success

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Gagan Narang lauded the Indian shooting contingent for their fantastic performances

'Vinesh, you didn't lose... you've been defeated!'

'Vinesh, you didn't lose... you've been defeated!'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling, prompting an outpouring of support from the sporting community.

What's Bipasha Celebrating?

What's Bipasha Celebrating?

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Film folk have been celebrating these last few days. Here's looking at just how.

Final Olympics for These Great Athletes

Final Olympics for These Great Athletes

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The big names who will be bidding for a podium finish before bidding farewell...

Nations League PIX: England bounce back to down Finland

Nations League PIX: England bounce back to down Finland

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

England enjoyed a 3-1 victory over Finland thanks to goals from Jack Grealish, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Declan Rice.

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

PIX: France held goalless by Israel; England cruise

PIX: France held goalless by Israel; England cruise

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

France qualified for the quarter-finals of the Nations League despite a lacklustre goalless draw against Israel on Thursday.