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This CWG gold medallist now wants to enjoy ice cream

This CWG gold medallist now wants to enjoy ice cream

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

It's ice-cream time for Nikhat

PIX: Pant's love affair against England continues

PIX: Pant's love affair against England continues

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

With India tottering on 98 for 5 on Day 1 of the rescheduled fifth Test against England at Edgbaston on Friday, Rishabh Pant showed that he loves playing against England by registering his third century against them, his second in their backyard.

Will Neeraj breach 90m mark at Doha Diamond League?

Will Neeraj breach 90m mark at Doha Diamond League?

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra faces the likes of reigning World champion Anderson Peters of Grenada and Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic in a star-studded field in Doha.

CWG Swimming: Page, Rawat enter 1500m freestyle final

CWG Swimming: Page, Rawat enter 1500m freestyle final

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The top eight swimmers from the two heats made it to the final.

When walking would suffice, Sable ran...

When walking would suffice, Sable ran...

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

At Birmingham, Avinash Sable became the first non-Kenyan to win a medal since 1994 at the Commonwealth Games.

CWG: This Pakistani champion weightlifter is a Mirabai fan

CWG: This Pakistani champion weightlifter is a Mirabai fan

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

As soon as Nooh Dastagir Butt won Pakistan's first gold medal at the Birmingham Games, one of the first persons to lend a congratulatory hand was none other than Indian superstar Mirabai Chanu.

Check out Pele's astonishing goal record!

Check out Pele's astonishing goal record!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Precisely how many time Pele hit the net is a matter of debate, with most statisticians agreeing the number is between 1,281 and 1,283.

CWG: Nataraj qualifies for men's 50m backstroke semis

CWG: Nataraj qualifies for men's 50m backstroke semis

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Nataraj clocked 25.52 seconds to qualify for his second consecutive semifinals of the Games.

CWG: India sign off with silver in Mixed Team badminton

CWG: India sign off with silver in Mixed Team badminton

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Sindhu ended a rally with a forehand smash on Goh's left to make it 21-20 before the Malaysian netted a return.

CWG: India win historic GOLD in women's four lawn bowl

CWG: India win historic GOLD in women's four lawn bowl

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The Indian quartet of Lovely Choubey (lead), Pinki (second), Nayanmoni Saikia (third) and Rupa Rani Tirkey (slip) beat South Africa 17-10 in the women's fours final.

Aussie 'Love Triangle' creates ripples at C'wealth Games

Aussie 'Love Triangle' creates ripples at C'wealth Games

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Australian swimmers have swept the podium, broken world records, set milestones and won a mountain of medals at the Commonwealth Games pool but all anyone wants to talk about is a supposed 'love triangle' with golden girl Emma McKeon at the centre.

Esports is now official in India

Esports is now official in India

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) too, is going big on popularising e-Sport with Singapore being confirmed to host the inaugural Olympic Esports Week in June next year.

CWG Hockey: India held to draw by England

CWG Hockey: India held to draw by England

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

While India were on the offensive, England were content on defending deep.

PHOTOS: India women thrash Pakistan for first win of CWG

PHOTOS: India women thrash Pakistan for first win of CWG

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

India beat arch-rivals Pakistan by eight wickets and boost their chances of a semi-final berth at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Sunday.

PICS: Australia splash on opening night of CWG swimming

PICS: Australia splash on opening night of CWG swimming

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Ariarne Titmus and Elijah Winnington led podium sweeps as Australia got the Commonwealth Games swimming competition off to an explosive start on Friday, scooping 11 medals in total including five golds

Lowest innings totals in Test cricket

Lowest innings totals in Test cricket

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Here are the lowest innings totals in Test cricket:

IOA claims 'grave injustice' in CWG 2026 programme

IOA claims 'grave injustice' in CWG 2026 programme

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

The exclusion of shooting, wrestling and archery from the initial programme of 2026 Commonwealth Games as "grave injustice" to the country

The Oval, Lord's to host WTC Final in 2023, 2025

The Oval, Lord's to host WTC Final in 2023, 2025

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice said he was pleased to confirm two iconic venues for the next two cycles.

COVID-19 hits men's hockey team

COVID-19 hits men's hockey team

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Besides Gurjant, the other player to have tested positive is midfielder Ashis Kumar Topno.

Virat Kohli, Babar Azam could play together

Virat Kohli, Babar Azam could play together

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Virat Kohli could line up beside Pakistan skipper Babar Azam in the same team next year

Ahead of CWG, Indian hockey team working on problem areas

Ahead of CWG, Indian hockey team working on problem areas

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

'Our preparations for the Commonwealth Games are going on very well. We are working on specific aspects of our game during our training sessions and we are focusing on the learnings from the FIH Hockey Pro League.'

Saini to play for Kent in England's domestic cricket season

Saini to play for Kent in England's domestic cricket season

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The Kent county has lavished praise on India's reserve pacer.

FIFA WC: Muslim fans enjoying their experience

FIFA WC: Muslim fans enjoying their experience

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Ridwaan Goolam Hoosen, an avid South African soccer fan, is used to having to leave the grounds to find a prayer space, including at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

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