News for 'Athens'

Wah! The Super Moon!

Wah! The Super Moon!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Glimpses of the Super Moon rising over skylines and landmarks of the world.

Angelina Jolie to run at Athens

Angelina Jolie to run at Athens

Rediff.com25 Feb 2004

'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.

Abhinav Bindra conferred Olympic Order for 'distinguished contribution'

Abhinav Bindra conferred Olympic Order for 'distinguished contribution'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

India's first Olympics Individual gold medallist, who won the 10 metres Air Rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Games, was conferred the honour by the International Olympic Committee during its 142nd Session in Paris.

'Abki baar 25 paar': Paralympian Jhajharia's big claims

'Abki baar 25 paar': Paralympian Jhajharia's big claims

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The 43-year-old asserted that the para athletes are physically and mentally ready for the Paris Games and will continue the trend of doing well at marquee events as they did at the Para Asian Games last year and in the recent world championships.

Bus hijacked in Athens

Bus hijacked in Athens

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

Police officers have surrounded the vehicle, which was hijacked just before dawn on its route from the town of Marathon into central Athens.

Falling in love with Athens

Falling in love with Athens

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

Abhijit Masih recently travelled to Athens and came back blissed! He shares his travel experience with us.

Athens-bound boxers confident

Athens-bound boxers confident

Rediff.com4 Aug 2004

Jitender Kumar, Akhil Kumar and Vijender Singh are determined not to get overawed by the strong field at the Athens Games.

Athens Games hockey pools

Athens Games hockey pools

Rediff.com21 Apr 2004

India have been grouped with Argentina, Australia, The Netherlands, New Zealand and South Africa.

Akhil, Jitender for Athens

Akhil, Jitender for Athens

Rediff.com23 Mar 2004

The two pugilists qualified for the Olympics after entering the finals at the qualifying tournament in Gangzhou, China.

Athens says it's ready

Athens says it's ready

Rediff.com30 Jul 2004

All venues and transport projects are operational two weeks before the Olympic Games' opening ceremony.

Aussies warned about travel to Athens

Aussies warned about travel to Athens

Rediff.com12 May 2004

Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs is encouraging people travelling to Athens for the August 13-29 Games to be aware of the increased terror threat globally.

Pillay to retire after Athens Games

Pillay to retire after Athens Games

Rediff.com24 Aug 2004

Mercurial striker and four-time Olympian Dhanraj Pillay would retire after the Athens Games.

Athens torch reaches Japan

Athens torch reaches Japan

Rediff.com6 Jun 2004

The Olympic flame arrived in Tokyo on Sunday for the second leg of a six-week relay in the run-up to the Athens Games.

Kenyan fails first Athens drugs test

Kenyan fails first Athens drugs test

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

David Munyasia was excluded from the Olympic Games after testing positive for cathine, a prohibited stimulant.

Cox stripped of Athens 400m relay gold

Cox stripped of Athens 400m relay gold

Rediff.com22 Jul 2012

American Crystal Cox, who won 4x400m relay gold at the Athens Olympics, was stripped of her medal on Saturday, the International Olympic Committee said.

Multi-coloured window dressing for Athens

Multi-coloured window dressing for Athens

Rediff.com15 Jul 2004

Buildings, bridges and 370 kilometres of cement highways will be dressed in the same colours as the uniforms of thousands of Olympic volunteers.

Athens pool roof scrapped

Athens pool roof scrapped

Rediff.com20 Mar 2004

Henin admits Athens hangover

Henin admits Athens hangover

Rediff.com3 Sep 2004

Dream girl eyes gold at Athens

Dream girl eyes gold at Athens

Rediff.com5 Aug 2004

Athens won't sleep during Games

Athens won't sleep during Games

Rediff.com12 Nov 2003

Koreas to march together in Athens

Koreas to march together in Athens

Rediff.com25 Feb 2004

South and North Korea will also begin talks about fielding a unified team for the 2008 Games in Beijing.

Athens deadlines in balance

Athens deadlines in balance

Rediff.com21 Jan 2004

With the 200-day countdown to the August 13-29 Games starting on Sunday, much work remaina to be done.\n\n

Koreas to parade together in Athens

Koreas to parade together in Athens

Rediff.com2 Jul 2004

North and South Korea plan to repeat the march they first made under the same flag at the 2000 Games in Sydney.

IOC says Athens will be ready

IOC says Athens will be ready

Rediff.com26 Feb 2004

But IOC chief inspector Denis Oswald said there is still a lot to do with less than six months before the 2004 Games.

Pillay seeks Athens glory

Pillay seeks Athens glory

Rediff.com23 Jun 2003

The Indian captain said he will sign off his international hockey career only after winning an Olympic medal.

6-time Olympic champion Hoy undergoing cancer treatment

6-time Olympic champion Hoy undergoing cancer treatment

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Britain's six-time Olympic track cycling champion Chris Hoy said he was "optimistic" and "positive" after revealing on Friday that he had been diagnosed with cancer last year.

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

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.

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.

Athens security web in place

Athens security web in place

Rediff.com27 Jul 2004

Athens has to live up to romantic past

Athens has to live up to romantic past

Rediff.com9 Mar 2004

The Olympic spotlight falling on Athens in August will be the latest illumination of a city that has fascinated thinkers, poets and writers down the ages.

Athens is ready ... at last

Athens is ready ... at last

Rediff.com12 Aug 2004

Michael Johnson doubts Athens Games will be great

Michael Johnson doubts Athens Games will be great

Rediff.com13 Aug 2003

'I don't feel they will be ready or able to stage a great Olympic Games,' said the Olympic champion.

'Security faulty for Athens Olympics'

'Security faulty for Athens Olympics'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2003

Tests of security measures for the 2004 Games reveal deep deficiencies that have U.S. officials worried.

Anju aims to hit form at Athens

Anju aims to hit form at Athens

Rediff.com25 Jul 2004

Athens hero Rathore thanks army

Athens hero Rathore thanks army

Rediff.com21 Aug 2004

Chinese cameraman dies in Athens

Chinese cameraman dies in Athens

Rediff.com13 Aug 2004

A Beijing television reporter died on Friday after fainting while filming the Olympic torch relay on Thursday evening.