News for 'Athletics Association'

Neeraj, Sania throw their weight behind protesting wrestlers

Neeraj, Sania throw their weight behind protesting wrestlers

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Chopra expressed his disappointment a day after Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha came down heavily on the wrestlers for hitting the streets to resume their protests instead of approaching its athletes' commission to lodge their complaints against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Sindhu The Shooter!

Sindhu The Shooter!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Two-time Olympic medalist P V Sindhu and World Athletics Championship bronze medalist Anju Bobby George visited the Ahmedabad Military and Rifle Training Association range in Khanpur/

Kohli's thoughts on breaking Tendulkar's ODI century record

Kohli's thoughts on breaking Tendulkar's ODI century record

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The 34-year-old Kohli now has 46 hundreds from 274 ODI games and will require three more to emulate his childhood idol and former teammate.

Kerala cop bags twin gold at Arm Wrestling Worlds

Kerala cop bags twin gold at Arm Wrestling Worlds

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Raju, prior to entering the world of arm wrestling, was a medal-winning, state-level track and field athlete who participated in the 100 and 200 metre heats and long-jump events.

Doping and cover-ups, a pack of lies: Russian athletics chief

Doping and cover-ups, a pack of lies: Russian athletics chief

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

A German TV documentary alleging widespread doping and cover-ups among Russian track and field competitors contains 'a pack of lies', the country's athletics federation president said.

SEE: Indian Flag hoisted at CWG Village in Birmingham

SEE: Indian Flag hoisted at CWG Village in Birmingham

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Several athletes, including the hockey men's and women's teams of India, took part in the flag-hoisting ceremony at the CWG Village on Thursday.

Boston Marathon moved to September due to coronavirus

Boston Marathon moved to September due to coronavirus

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

The world's most prestigious marathon, which is now due to take place on September 14, generally draws more than 30,000 runners from all over the world ranging from decorated professionals and Olympians to amateur runners.

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games postponed to 2021

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games postponed to 2021

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The International Olympic Committee and Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have concluded the Tokyo 2020 Olympics must be postponed, and held no later than the summer of 2021, the IOC and Tokyo 2020 organisers said on Tuesday. After a call with IOC president Thomas Bach, Abe said the July 24-August 9 event would be rescheduled for the summer of 2021 at the latest, as proof of victory over the coronavirus.

US Sikh student ejected from soccer game for wearing turban

US Sikh student ejected from soccer game for wearing turban

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Officials from the Marple-NewtownSchool District said the incident occurred on Tuesday when the high school student was playing against the Conestoga High team.

What Are Usha And Anurag Discussing?

What Are Usha And Anurag Discussing?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Is it about how to end the wrestlers' stand-off?

Tejaswin Shankar cleared to compete at Commonwealth Games

Tejaswin Shankar cleared to compete at Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

IOA has now got confirmation from the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) and Birmingham CWG organisers about acceptance of his entry after a Delegate Registration Meeting (DRM).

Boxing's Olympic future in doubt

Boxing's Olympic future in doubt

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

IOC raises prospect of boxing being pulled from Paris Games

Somdev sets NCAA record

Somdev sets NCAA record

Rediff.com23 May 2008

Indian Davis Cupper Somdev Dev Varman set a new record for NCAA singles championship wins with a 14th career tournament victory. Virginia's 24-year-old Chennai-born defending champion defeated Clancy Shields of Boise State 6-4, 7-5 to attain the milestone. The second round victory was his 40th singles win of the season.

I don't see any Indian athlete winning an Olympic medal at Rio: Milkha

I don't see any Indian athlete winning an Olympic medal at Rio: Milkha

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

India's legendary sprinter Milkha Singh said on Wednesday that doping is like cancer and the government needs to take some strict measures to curb this menace.

Asian Games: Will wrestlers get permission to train in US?

Asian Games: Will wrestlers get permission to train in US?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

After seeking a delay in the Asian Games trials, the protesting wrestlers have now written to the Sports Ministry.

I'm returning my Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award: Vinesh Phogat

I'm returning my Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award: Vinesh Phogat

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Vinesh Phogat returned her Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award to the government protesting against the election of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh-loyalist Sanjay Singh.

Our athletes will be best if provided infrastructure: Ganguly

Our athletes will be best if provided infrastructure: Ganguly

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Indian athletes may have been a letdown in Rio Olympics but former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on Friday said they would be "world beaters" in 10 years time if they are provided the right "facilities and infrastructure". Drawing a parallel with cricket, the former left-handed batsman said, "The reason why we have done well in cricket is because the BCCI has been able to give us great facilities.

Will Mukesh Ambani Pay 4 Billion For Liverpool?

Will Mukesh Ambani Pay 4 Billion For Liverpool?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

This is not the first time Reliance has eyed a stake in the club.

Asian Games: IOA gets extension for sending wrestlers' entries

Asian Games: IOA gets extension for sending wrestlers' entries

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

The Olympic Council of Asia extended the deadline till July 22 for sending Indian wrestlers' entries for the Asian Games.

PIX: Messi named Laureus Sportsman of the Year!

PIX: Messi named Laureus Sportsman of the Year!

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Argentina's World Cup winning captain Lionel Messi was named the Laureus Sportsman of the Year, while sprint champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce bagged the top women's honour.

Historic! PT Usha set to get elected as IOA chief

Historic! PT Usha set to get elected as IOA chief

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

PT Usha set to get elected as IOA chief, first woman occupant of top job

Chautala attended IOA meet as athletics representative: Nachappa

Chautala attended IOA meet as athletics representative: Nachappa

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Claiming that Indian Olympic Association chief Abhay Singh Chautala was ineligible to attend the August 25 Special General Body Meeting in Delhi, Clean Sports India president Ashwini Nachappa has asked the International Olympic Committee not to heed to the decisions taken by 'few corrupt officials and politicians' in that conclave.

Boston Marathon cancelled due of COVID-19

Boston Marathon cancelled due of COVID-19

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The race, held annually since 1897, is the world's most prestigious marathon and generally draws over 30,000 runners from all over the world.

A big conspiracy: Boxer disqualified hours before gold medal bout

A big conspiracy: Boxer disqualified hours before gold medal bout

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

The ongoing Women's World Boxing championships was hit with controversy after two boxers were disqualified just hours before their bout.

NBA star Paul; NFL's Fitzgerald invest in Rajasthan Royals

NBA star Paul; NFL's Fitzgerald invest in Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com1 May 2022

American football legend Larry Fitzgerald, double Olympic gold medallist basketball star Chris Paul are among the new investors in IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals.

US lawmakers call for allowing turbaned Sikh basketball players

US lawmakers call for allowing turbaned Sikh basketball players

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

A bipartisan group of 39 influential American lawmakers has asked the International Basketball Federation to end its discrimination against Sikh players and allow them to play while wearing a turban.

'Weather would be a worry'

'Weather would be a worry'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2006

Mumbai Marathon race director Hugh Jones said the only thing the runners might have to worry about would be the weather of the city.

Britain's men's Olympic 4x100 team told to return Tokyo silver

Britain's men's Olympic 4x100 team told to return Tokyo silver

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Britain's men's 4x100m relay team have been told to hand back their Tokyo 2020 silver medals after Chijindu Ujah's doping violation, the British Olympic Association (BOA) said on Thursday.

Dronacharya awardee boxing coach O P Bhardwaj dies

Dronacharya awardee boxing coach O P Bhardwaj dies

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Tokyo-bound AFI medical commission chairman AK Mendiratta dies of COVID-19.

Wimbledon: Russian, Belarusian players sign declarations

Wimbledon: Russian, Belarusian players sign declarations

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Ahead of this year's Wimbledon, Russian and Belarusian players signed personal declarations that cleared them to compete in this year's Championship.

P T Usha to take over as first woman IOA president

P T Usha to take over as first woman IOA president

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The legendary PT Usha will be officially elected as the first woman president of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) during the governing body's polls on Saturday, ushering in a new era in country's sports administration.

Somdev Dev Varman makes tennis history

Somdev Dev Varman makes tennis history

Rediff.com27 May 2008

India's Somdev Dev Varman created history on Monday by winning his second consecutive National Collegiate Athletic Association singles titles. Dev Varman cruised to victory in under an hour and becomes the first Indian in the tournament's 124-year history to win consecutive titles.

NRI gymnast fights back to win

NRI gymnast fights back to win

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

Sebastian Coe is new IAAF president

Sebastian Coe is new IAAF president

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Beat Sergie Bubka by 115 votes to 92 in a ballot of the governing body's 50th Congress

Will coronavirus affect Tokyo Olympics in July-Aug?

Will coronavirus affect Tokyo Olympics in July-Aug?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday that the government will keep in close touch with all relevant groups to ensure a virus outbreak does not have affect the Summer Olympics. Olympics Minister Seiko Hashimoto said organisers are not considering cancelling the Olympics, which start on July 24.

PIX: Check out India's official kit for Tokyo Olympics

PIX: Check out India's official kit for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

100 athletes have qualified for the Tokyo Games, including 56 men and 44 women.

Reliance joins India's Olympic body as principal partner

Reliance joins India's Olympic body as principal partner

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Mukesh Ambani, will become the IOA's principal partner and help the country's sports federations

Bolt, Eaton, Taylor: Who will win Athlete of the Year award?

Bolt, Eaton, Taylor: Who will win Athlete of the Year award?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Usain Bolt, Ashton Eaton and Christian Taylor are the finalists for the 2015 World Athlete of the Year award, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) said on Wednesday.

Focus on KL Rahul's fitness as India gear up for Asia Cup

Focus on KL Rahul's fitness as India gear up for Asia Cup

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

India's Asia-Cup-bound squad have started reaching Bengaluru for a 6-day conditioning camp that starts on Thursday at the Karnataka State Cricket Association's campus

P T Usha to run for IOA president's post

P T Usha to run for IOA president's post

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

The deadline to file nomination papers for the IOA elections ends on Sunday. According to IOA elections returning officer Umesh Sinha no nomination has been filed for any post so far since the process began on Friday.