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Kenyan great Kemboi invites Sable to train under him for 'free'

Kenyan great Kemboi invites Sable to train under him for 'free'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Two-time Olympic medalist and four-time World Champion steeplechase runner Kenyan great Ezekiel Kemboi invites Sable to train under him has invited Indian star Avinash Sable for training sessions at his base in Kenya.

Can naturalized players end India's striker paucity?

Can naturalized players end India's striker paucity?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey said the governing body has been actively working on policies to integrate Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) players into the national team setup.

Neeraj Chopra's emotional tribute to Coach Bartonietz

Neeraj Chopra's emotional tribute to Coach Bartonietz

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday bid an emotional farewell to his German coach Klaus Bartonietz who ended his five-year partnership with the star Indian javelin thrower, citing family commitments.

Olympic hopeful DP Manu faces doping suspension

Olympic hopeful DP Manu faces doping suspension

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Indian javelin thrower DP Manu, a rising star with his sights set on the Paris Olympics, has been provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) after a failed doping test.

Neeraj Chopra's secret wedding stuns fans

Neeraj Chopra's secret wedding stuns fans

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Neeraj dropped the news to the world at a time of his choosing, which was a good 48 hours after solemnising his union with US-based tennis player and coach Himani Mor.

Shooting World Cup: Vijayveer wins India's fourth gold

Shooting World Cup: Vijayveer wins India's fourth gold

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Vijayveer Sidhu won India's fourth gold medal at the ISSF World Cup after he emerged victorious in the men's 25m rapid-fire pistol event in Buenos Aires.

Sports Ministry's directives make IOA uneasy

Sports Ministry's directives make IOA uneasy

Rediff.com20 May 2025

The ministry said the Games Technical Conduct Committee, list of disciplines in the National Games, and eligibility criteria for participants should be communicated to it at least six months prior to the showpiece.

India must focus on mind training of athletes: Prakash

India must focus on mind training of athletes: Prakash

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Shocked at the way Lakshya Sen succumbed to pressure in the men's singles badminton bronze medal play-off at the Paris Olympics, the legendary Prakash Padukone said it's high time players learn to withstand pressure, become accountable and start delivering results after receiving support.

Indian men's, mixed 4x400m teams miss direct spot at Worlds

Indian men's, mixed 4x400m teams miss direct spot at Worlds

Rediff.com10 May 2025

The Indians will have another chance on Sunday to make the cut for the Tokyo World Championships.

CWG-bound athletes fail dope test

CWG-bound athletes fail dope test

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

CWG-bound sprinter Dhanalakshmi and triple jumper Aishwarya Babu fail dope test

Shot putter Khatua controversially excluded from list of Paris-bound athletes

Shot putter Khatua controversially excluded from list of Paris-bound athletes

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The sports ministry cleared the final contingent that also features 140 support staff and officials, of which 72 "have been approved at cost to the Government" to meet the "requirements" of the travelling sportspersons.

Boxing coach slapped, stripped minor boxer: FIR claims

Boxing coach slapped, stripped minor boxer: FIR claims

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

A woman coach with the Sports Authority of India's National Boxing Academy in Rohtak has been accused of sexual harassment by a minor pugilist

AFI, athletes happy about Asiad postponement

AFI, athletes happy about Asiad postponement

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Indian athletics chief coach Radhakrishnan Nair said the athletes were prepared for the Hangzhou Asian Games but the postponement should lesson their workload this season.

Friday's Indian Athletics GP cancelled

Friday's Indian Athletics GP cancelled

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Next month's Federation Cup National Senior Championships (April 10-13), a qualifying event for the Tokyo Olympics, has been postponed to a later date.

Will the Shooting League of India be a game-changer?

Will the Shooting League of India be a game-changer?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

The proposal, mooted by NRAI president Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, has received approval from the national federation's governing body.

Asian Indoor: Gulveer loses 3000m gold for 'lane infringement'

Asian Indoor: Gulveer loses 3000m gold for 'lane infringement'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Gulveer Singh was disqualified for lane infringement and the appeal by the Athletics Federation of India was also rejected.

FIH names Sreejesh as co-chair of Athletes Committee

FIH names Sreejesh as co-chair of Athletes Committee

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

The FIH Athletes Committee serves as a consultative body and makes recommendations to the FIH Executive Board, FIH Committees, Advisory Panels and other bodies.

Indian hurdler Yarraji clinches historic Olympic berth

Indian hurdler Yarraji clinches historic Olympic berth

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Several Indian athletes secured their spots for the upcoming Paris Olympics, with Jyothi Yarraji becoming the country's first female 100m hurdler to qualify.

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.

Draft sports bill could pose problems for IOA

Draft sports bill could pose problems for IOA

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Ministry mulls graded funding for sports federations

Ministry revamps TOPS review, plans coach incentives

Ministry revamps TOPS review, plans coach incentives

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

The Mission Olympic Cell is also considering higher incentives for retired Olympians and world-class players who want to take up coaching, in an effort to retain top talent within India.

Sports Minister on why he revoked WFI suspension

Sports Minister on why he revoked WFI suspension

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

'WFI must reverse all amendments made during its suspension and ensure checks and balances in decision-making within four weeks.'

Before Manu Bhaker, there was Norman Pritchard

Before Manu Bhaker, there was Norman Pritchard

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Norman Pritchard: Colonised India's first athlete to win 2 medals in same Olympics

Neeraj Chopra rings in 26 with cake and cheers

Neeraj Chopra rings in 26 with cake and cheers

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

AFI sent heartfelt wishes to Neeraj on the occasion of his special day.

No withdrawal: Neeraj Chopra says Paris Diamond League wasn't part of his competition calendar

No withdrawal: Neeraj Chopra says Paris Diamond League wasn't part of his competition calendar

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday clarified that Sunday's Paris Diamond League was never a part of his competition calendar this year.

SEE: Neeraj Chopra 'training harder than ever before!'

SEE: Neeraj Chopra 'training harder than ever before!'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Neeraj said he will be in the best shape for Paris 2024.

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.

Only Olympic, CWG, Asiad sports for National Games?

Only Olympic, CWG, Asiad sports for National Games?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha has proposed that only disciplines featuring in the Olympics, Commonwealth and Asian Games be considered for inclusion in the future National Games,

New face in Indian Track & Field coaching

New face in Indian Track & Field coaching

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Olympic champion Elaine Thompson's mentor Jerry Holness joins as Indian women's 400m coach

P T Usha backs Assam's boxers for Nationals

P T Usha backs Assam's boxers for Nationals

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

IOA president P T Usha expressed disappointment over athletes being caught in controversies, saying such issues negatively impact them.

ISSF World Cup: 200 shooters, 37 nations and India's quest for glory

ISSF World Cup: 200 shooters, 37 nations and India's quest for glory

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya called the shooting World Cup final, which commenced in New Delhi on Monday, a celebration of excellence and added that the country felt honoured to welcome the best in the business.

Paralympics: Deepthi Jeevanji wins 400m T20 bronze

Paralympics: Deepthi Jeevanji wins 400m T20 bronze

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

The Indian runner, who turns 21 later this month, clocked 55.82 seconds to finish behind Yuliia Shuliar (55.16 seconds) of Ukraine and World record holder Aysel Onder (55.23) of Turkey.

Boxing Interim Committee fast-tracks key decisions

Boxing Interim Committee fast-tracks key decisions

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

In its latest order, the Himachal Pradesh High Court directed the Sports Ministry observer and the Returning Officer to issue a fresh election schedule before April 28, when the case is set to be heard again.

PIX: Dravid-PT Usha meet at India House at Paris Olympics

PIX: Dravid-PT Usha meet at India House at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

India House aims to elevate the performances of Indian athletes, support the national sports federations, and build the credentials of India as a global sporting nation, with an aspiration to host the Olympic Games in the future.

India's U-19 boxers unleash fury, win 17 medals

India's U-19 boxers unleash fury, win 17 medals

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

Parthavi, Vanshika,Hemant win gold, Indian boxers return with 17 medals from U-19 World Championships

Injury-free Nikhat set to return to ring in May

Injury-free Nikhat set to return to ring in May

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

After being sidelined with an injury since the Paris Games, accomplished boxer Nikhat Zareen is now determined to make a strong comeback and aims to be competition-ready by May.

AFI adds 3 more athletes to Asian Games team

AFI adds 3 more athletes to Asian Games team

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Haryana's 3000m steeplechaser Priti Lamba was on Monday added to the Indian athletics team for the Hangzhou Asian Games

Olympics: Disappointing finish for Indian relay team

Olympics: Disappointing finish for Indian relay team

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The team couldn't maintain the momentum on the anchor leg.

Anju backs men's relay team, Sable to spring surprises

Anju backs men's relay team, Sable to spring surprises

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Athletics Federation of India vice-president Anju Bobby George believes that while the spotlight will undoubtedly be on javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra to defend his Olympic title,

Asian U-20 C'ship-bound athletes' equipment stuck in Delhi

Asian U-20 C'ship-bound athletes' equipment stuck in Delhi

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The AFI official said that Air India refused to carry three poles measuring 5m each to be used by the two athletes, on the ground of some "technical issues" concerning prescribed length of the items.