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Indian men's hockey team to skip Rio Games opening ceremony

Indian men's hockey team to skip Rio Games opening ceremony

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

The Indian hockey team will miss the opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics amid speculation that the kit did not fit some of the players ahead of the parade to take place at the Maracana Stadium.

Compound archery coach Teja resigns after Dronacharya snub

Compound archery coach Teja resigns after Dronacharya snub

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Teja had travelled to Jakarta for the Asian Games with the national compound team as head coach.

Day 13: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 13: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

All the top action from Day 13 of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing on Thursday.

Tension at LoC: Pak seeks UN intervention

Tension at LoC: Pak seeks UN intervention

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Pak asks the UN to act before the situation snowballs into a 'full-fledged crisis'.

'Regretful' Sarita Devi offers 'unconditional apology' for medal ceremony row

'Regretful' Sarita Devi offers 'unconditional apology' for medal ceremony row

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Facing the prospect of a ban, Indian boxer L Sarita Devi offered an "unconditional apology" for refusing to accept her bronze medal during the Asian Games presentation ceremony, the International Boxing Association said on Friday.

UN rejects Pak's appeal for intervention on J-K

UN rejects Pak's appeal for intervention on J-K

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Guterres referred to the Simla Agreement, which is a bilateral agreement and rejects any third-party mediation in the issue.

Rio: Australian athletes released by police after agreeing to fine

Rio: Australian athletes released by police after agreeing to fine

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Several Australian Olympic athletes were taken for questioning by Brazilian police late on Friday for entering the basketball arena without proper accreditation to watch a semi-final game between Australia and Serbia, an Australian team official said.

Andy Murray to carry British flag at Rio Opening Ceremony

Andy Murray to carry British flag at Rio Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Andy Murray, who won the Olympic tennis title at Wimbledon four years ago, will carry the British flag at Friday's Opening Ceremony in Rio, the British Olympic Association has said.

PK Banerjee, Indian football legend, passes away at 83

PK Banerjee, Indian football legend, passes away at 83

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

PK Banerjee was captain of the Indian team that last played the Olympics in Rome 1960. He retired as a player in 1967 after being laid low by recurring injuries. But then went on accumulate a staggering 54 trophies as a coach.

Manu Bhaker named India's flag-bearer at Youth Olympic Games

Manu Bhaker named India's flag-bearer at Youth Olympic Games

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Narinder Batra made the announcement during the send-off ceremony in New Delhi on Monday.

Rio mayor hits back at Australia favela ban

Rio mayor hits back at Australia favela ban

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Rio de Janeiro mayor Eduardo Paes has described Australia's Olympic committee as a "source of aggressions" against Brazil after it banned the team's athletes from visiting the city's favelas during the Games in August. Australia's team chef de mission Kitty Chiller told News Ltd media on Sunday that their Olympians would be barred from going to the urban slums, even on official tours, in accordance with advice from a security expert. "There is still much unfamiliarity about Rio and Brazil," Paes told Brazilian media. "There is a certain dramatisation. And between us, the Australian committee has been a source of aggressions to Brazil." Rio's favelas are among the most violent and crime-ridden areas of the city. Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) president John Coates, a member of the International Olympic Committee's coordination commission, said in April 2014 that Rio's Games preparations were the worst he had ever seen and critically behind schedule. Coates was more generous in a January assessment, however, saying he felt "very positive" about the delivery of the Games.

Narsingh's Rio participation in doubt after WADA rejects 'clean chit'

Narsingh's Rio participation in doubt after WADA rejects 'clean chit'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

The World Anti Doping Agency has rejected the National Anti Doping Panel verdict on wrestler Narsingh Yadav after he was given a clean chit to compete in Rio Olympic Games, according to reports on Monday.

Here's why triple F1 world champ Hamilton is trying to go vegan

Here's why triple F1 world champ Hamilton is trying to go vegan

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Triple Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton says he is trying to go vegan out of concern for the planet, love of animals and his own health.

Sumariwala says AIBA has no jurisdiction to ban him

Sumariwala says AIBA has no jurisdiction to ban him

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

India's Asian Games Chef-de-Mission Adille Sumariwala slammed the International Boxing Association on Monday for provisionally suspending him in Sarita Devi episode, saying that the boxing world body went beyond its "jurisdiction".

IOA welcomes postponement of Tokyo Olympics

IOA welcomes postponement of Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The IOA also said that the decision will now relieve the Indian athletes of having to train amidst lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.

'Sarita's behaviour will give wrong ideas to youngsters'

'Sarita's behaviour will give wrong ideas to youngsters'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Boxer Sarita Devi's emotional refusal to wear the bronze medal at the Asian Games podium inside the Seonhak Gymnasium in Incheon on Wednesday has not gone down well with some members of the Indian contingent.

Sleeping on the floor! SE Asian Games off to horror-show start

Sleeping on the floor! SE Asian Games off to horror-show start

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Those in the soccer competition that started ahead of the main event beginning on Saturday have borne the brunt of the disruption.

Flood-affected families on mind, Kerala athletes carry on at Asiad

Flood-affected families on mind, Kerala athletes carry on at Asiad

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

India's chef-de-mission at the Games, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, said in Jakarta that the athletes will be updated on the safety status of their families after seeking the home ministry's assistance.

Kyrgios fined heavily for Shanghai meltdown

Kyrgios fined heavily for Shanghai meltdown

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Australia hot-headed tennis star Nick Kyrgios was handed a $16,500 fine on Thursday after he tanked a match and got into an argument with fans at the Shanghai Masters.

Fears of coronavirus pandemic spreading Olympic unease

Fears of coronavirus pandemic spreading Olympic unease

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Five months before the Olympics opening ceremony in Tokyo, health authorities around the world are scrambling to contain outbreaks of the flu-like virus which has infected about 80,000 and killed more than 2,700 people, the vast majority in China.

Boxer Sarita hopeful of World Championships participation

Boxer Sarita hopeful of World Championships participation

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Provisionally suspended she might be but Indian boxer L Sarita Devi has not given up hopes of participating in next month's World Championships, saying that she has written to the International Boxing Association (AIBA) presenting her case.

Needle controversy: Doctor escapes with reprimand, India breathes easy at CWG

Needle controversy: Doctor escapes with reprimand, India breathes easy at CWG

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

In a massive reprieve to the Indian Commonwealth Games contingent, the doctor of the country's boxing team Amol Patil was on Tuesday let off with a reprimand in the syringe controversy as he was found guilty of not disposing needles safely after injecting vitamins to a fatigued boxer.

Winter Olympics sidelights: Norway and its 'eggstraordinary' menu

Winter Olympics sidelights: Norway and its 'eggstraordinary' menu

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

After taking receipt of 15,000 eggs instead of the 1,500 they wanted, Norway's team at this month's Pyeongchang Winter Olympics may have a pretty limited menu

Sakshi to be India's flag-bearer at Games closing

Sakshi to be India's flag-bearer at Games closing

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

The first Indian woman grappler to win an Olympic medal, a bronze in the 58kg freestyle at Rio, she was the obvious choice as P V Sindhu, India's only other medallist, who bagged a silver in the women's singles badminton, left for Hyderabad on Saturday.

Australia 'won't apologise to China' in Olympics doping row

Australia 'won't apologise to China' in Olympics doping row

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Australia will not apologise to China after Mack Horton called his rival and fellow Olympic swimming gold medallist Sun Yang a ''drug cheat'', delegation head Kitty Chiller said on Tuesday.

Reports of me refusing to share room with Bopanna false: Paes

Reports of me refusing to share room with Bopanna false: Paes

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Tennis ace Leander Paes termed reports that he had refused to share a room at the Olympic Games Village with his doubles partner Rohan Bopanna as "false" and said that his timing of arrival at Rio was according to plans and known to the Indian tennis team.

Proud Andy Murray working on flag-bearing technique

Proud Andy Murray working on flag-bearing technique

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Andy Murray says carrying the British flag at Friday's Olympic opening ceremony will be his proudest day but admits his technique needs some work.

Why India is a poor country of very rich people

Why India is a poor country of very rich people

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

'Nowhere amidst the efflorescence of 13 military bands, 16 marching contingents and 22 tableaux was there any hint that far from being a rich country of poor people, the closely guarded secret is that India is a poor country of extremely rich people,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

India win tennis singles gold medals at C'wealth Youth Games

India win tennis singles gold medals at C'wealth Youth Games

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

The Indians clinched the boys' and girls' singles titles in tennis through Sasi Kumar Mukund and Dhruthi Tatachar Venugopal, following their mixed doubles success together earlier.

Australia's bad boys told to behave or forget Rio

Australia's bad boys told to behave or forget Rio

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Bernard Tomic and Nick Kyrgios have been told their behaviour must improve or they could find themselves on the sidelines rather than centre court at the Rio Olympics, according to the Australian team's chef de mission.

Goa Lusofonia Games postponed to Jan 2014

Goa Lusofonia Games postponed to Jan 2014

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

The third Lusofonia Games, slated to be held in Goa in November, have been postponed to January due to the slow progress of infrastructure work. The Games of 'Lusophone' (Portuguese-speaking countries) will now be held from January 18 to 29, 2014.

After Asian Games exit, Sushil down but not out

After Asian Games exit, Sushil down but not out

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

"We can't be overwhelmed by defeats or victories. It won't lead you anywhere," Sushil added.

Hockey captain Sardar to be India's flag bearer at Asian Games opening

Hockey captain Sardar to be India's flag bearer at Asian Games opening

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Ending the suspense over who would be the Indian contingent's flag bearer at the 17th Asian Games opening ceremony in Incheon on Friday, men's hockey team captain Sardar Singh was bestowed with the honour.

Can people keep their opinions to themselves please, tweets Kyrgios

Can people keep their opinions to themselves please, tweets Kyrgios

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash has urged Nick Kyrgios to cut out distractions such as social media and practise harder to fulfil his potential, but the Australian firebrand responded by telling Cash to mind his own business -- via Twitter.

Tomic 'too busy' to represent Australia in Rio

Tomic 'too busy' to represent Australia in Rio

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Bernard Tomic ruled himself out of representing Australia at the Rio Olympics in August due to his 'extremely busy' playing schedule.

Now, Tennis Australia chief slams Tomic, Kyrgios

Now, Tennis Australia chief slams Tomic, Kyrgios

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Tennis Australia chief Steve Healy has labelled Bernard Tomic disrespectful and said Nick Kyrgios was picking unnecessary fights with Olympic officials as the debate over who should represent the country at the Rio Games continued on Wednesday.

Controversy-marred Indian tennis too carries the medal hopes

Controversy-marred Indian tennis too carries the medal hopes

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

A fair share of controversies rattled Indian tennis in the run-up to the Olympics with Leander Paes in the middle of storm but it also carries the country's medal hopes from the mixed doubles pairing of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna when the event gets underway in the 31st Olympics Games.

Australian Paralympic sailor robbed at gunpoint in Rio

Australian Paralympic sailor robbed at gunpoint in Rio

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

An Australian Paralympic sailor and team official were robbed at gunpoint while training in Rio de Janeiro at the weekend, raising fears about the security of athletes and tourists in the leadup to the Olympic Games.

Aussie tennis brats unperturbed by Rio Games warning

Aussie tennis brats unperturbed by Rio Games warning

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Nick Kyrgios has defended compatriot Bernard Tomic against allegations of failing to try during a match and said it was up to the Australian Olympic Committee whether the pair were picked to represent the country at the Rio Olympics.

Zika virus prompts Australia to take bug spray maker on-board as Oly sponsor

Zika virus prompts Australia to take bug spray maker on-board as Oly sponsor

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

A small Australian maker of bug sprays became an unlikely beneficiary of the mosquito-borne Zika virus outbreak this week when the country's Olympic team signed it up as its first official insect repellent sponsor.