News for 'Commonwealth Category'

Geeta Phogat's baby makes akhara debut

Geeta Phogat's baby makes akhara debut

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Arjun is 10 months old.

HC refuses interference in boxers' petition

HC refuses interference in boxers' petition

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Last week, the court had refused to grant any interim relief to the petitioning players and said in the meantime, if a reserved category player is being maintained, the petitioners' names should be considered.

Record-breaking Mirabai Chanu claims India's first gold at CWG

Record-breaking Mirabai Chanu claims India's first gold at CWG

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

The former world champion ended with a total lift of 201kg (88kg+113kg), which is far from her personal best.

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.

World C'ships: Terrific trio assure best medal haul

World C'ships: Terrific trio assure best medal haul

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Indian boxers assured two medals in the ongoing World Championships.

CWG 2022: How luck favoured weightlifter Harjinder

CWG 2022: How luck favoured weightlifter Harjinder

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Was hoping against hope something would happen and it did: Harjinder Kaur

Over 1,200 gifts of Modi go under hammer, NCC card among most sought after

Over 1,200 gifts of Modi go under hammer, NCC card among most sought after

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

The auction is being conducted through web portal pmmementos.gov.in and it has one section that lists items under the head 'Most Participated Auction'.

Sports Ministry intervenes to help boxer Lovlina

Sports Ministry intervenes to help boxer Lovlina

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Sports Ministry asks IOA to allow Lovlina's coach into CWG Village: Sources

Can India paddlers match Gold Coast high in Birmingham?

Can India paddlers match Gold Coast high in Birmingham?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

India had exceeded expectations at 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia by winning three gold, a couple of silver and three bronze medals.

'India is big enough to have over 4 airlines'

'India is big enough to have over 4 airlines'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

'Within five years, we should be achieving more on the international front than what it took most airlines 15 to 20 years back.'

Year Ender 2022: Nikhat emerges as the brightest star of Indian boxing

Year Ender 2022: Nikhat emerges as the brightest star of Indian boxing

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Nikhat emerges as India's biggest star in a year filled with historic performances

CWG done and dusted, time for Jeremy to set Paris Olympics gold medal as wallpaper

CWG done and dusted, time for Jeremy to set Paris Olympics gold medal as wallpaper

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

'Yes, that's (Olympics medal) the target, but it will be a long and tough journey ahead'

CWG 2022: How India fared on Sunday, July 31

CWG 2022: How India fared on Sunday, July 31

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Jeremy stamps class on CWG debut, India climb to sixth in medal table

Boxing at CWG: Nikhat, Sagar storm into quarters; Shiva crashes out

Boxing at CWG: Nikhat, Sagar storm into quarters; Shiva crashes out

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Zareen was no match for her young opponent as she dominated the bout from start to finish

Olympic champ Neeraj reckons he can do better

Olympic champ Neeraj reckons he can do better

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'The gold medal (in Tokyo) has motivated me in life to do even better. Performing well and ending up on podium will be my target in the World Championship (in July)'.

Sharath Kamal bestowed with Khel Ratna

Sharath Kamal bestowed with Khel Ratna

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Sharath is the lone Khel Ratna award recipient, 25 sportspersons, including shuttlers Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, woman boxer Nikhat Zareen, track and field athletes Eldhose Paul and Avinash Sable, were conferred with the Arjuna Award.

Barsoton, Jisa rewrite course records at Kolkata 25K Marathon

Barsoton, Jisa rewrite course records at Kolkata 25K Marathon

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Leonard Barsoton of Kenya and Ethiopia-based Bahraini athlete Desi Jisa set new course records in the men's and women's elite international section en route to winning titles at the Tata Steel Kolkata 25K marathon.

India's Nitu, Saweety are World Boxing Champions

India's Nitu, Saweety are World Boxing Champions

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Nitu has been in supreme form throughout the tournament, winning her first three bouts by RSC (referee stops contest).

Eyes on the prize: Home favourites to punch for gold at Boxing Worlds

Eyes on the prize: Home favourites to punch for gold at Boxing Worlds

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain, Nitu Ghanghas and Saweety Boora will look to bag gold at the Women's World Boxing Championship.

Paralympics: Indians look to make mark in TT, powerlifting and taekwondo

Paralympics: Indians look to make mark in TT, powerlifting and taekwondo

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

In para taekwondo, India will be solely represented by 21-year-old Aruna Tanwar. The Haryana-based athlete, who will participate in the women's under 49kg K44 category, will be in action on September 2 from the round-of-16 rounds.

Gold Rush: Boxers Nikhat, Amit Panghal, Nitu grab maiden CWG gold medals

Gold Rush: Boxers Nikhat, Amit Panghal, Nitu grab maiden CWG gold medals

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

India's boxers Nitu Ghanghas won the women's 48kg Commonwealth Games title before Amit Panghal stormed to the gold medal in the men's 51kg, in Birmingham, on Sunday.

Amit Panghal, Shiva Thapa secure place in Indian team for CWG

Amit Panghal, Shiva Thapa secure place in Indian team for CWG

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The CWG is set to be held in Birmingham from July 28 to August 8.

International Women's Day: Meet these champions!

International Women's Day: Meet these champions!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

As we celebrate International Women's day on March 8, meet the Indian sportswomen who have made the nation proud with their superlative performances in the sporting arena.

Never asked Bajrang to concede any match against me: Yogeshwar Dutt

Never asked Bajrang to concede any match against me: Yogeshwar Dutt

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

Bajrang Punia claimed that Yogeshwar Dutt had several times asked him to lose matches on purpose in the past.

Suryakumar, Mandhana nominated for T20I cricketer of the Year

Suryakumar, Mandhana nominated for T20I cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The swashbuckling Surya has been nominated along with England's Sam Curran, Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza and Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan for the coveted award.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Wednesday, August 3

CWG 2022: How India fared on Wednesday, August 3

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

A summary of Indian athletes' performance on Wednesday, Day 6 of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Mandhana only Indian in line for ICC Cricketer of the Year

Mandhana only Indian in line for ICC Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Stokes is also among the Test Cricket of the Year nominees alongside compatriot Jonny Bairstow, Australia opener Usman Khawaja and South Africa speedster Kagiso Rabada.

PIX: Nikhat sports PM's autograph on boxing gloves

PIX: Nikhat sports PM's autograph on boxing gloves

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Modi on Saturday hosted the Indian contingent at his residence to felicitate the players in New Delhi.

Nikhat Zareen boxing her way to glory one title at a time

Nikhat Zareen boxing her way to glory one title at a time

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Nikhat's form augurs well for India with the Olympics coming up next year.

I'm not representing a community, but my country: Nikhat

I'm not representing a community, but my country: Nikhat

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

A lot has been spoken about how Nikhat Zareen, who comes from an orthodox society as she had to overcome societal prejudice to make a career in boxing.

'It really feels good to win a gold medal for my country'

'It really feels good to win a gold medal for my country'

Rediff.com23 May 2022

'I was the only Indian boxer in the final and I badly wanted to win gold for my country.' 'When the referee raised my hand and I was declared the winner, I could not stop the tears rolling down.'

The hurdles Mirabai overcame to snatch silver at Olympics

The hurdles Mirabai overcame to snatch silver at Olympics

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

The postponement of the Tokyo Games and a break in training due to the COVID-19 lockdown last year brought with it a shoulder issue for the weightlifter that could have led to a completely different result, something Chanu had been worried about.

Indonesian Open: Tenacious Satwik-Chirag rally to enter maiden Super 1000 final

Indonesian Open: Tenacious Satwik-Chirag rally to enter maiden Super 1000 final

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Satwik and Chirag, ranked sixth in the world, will face the winner of the other semi-final between Indonesia's Pramudya Kusumawardana and Yeremia Erich Yoche Yacob Rambitan and second seeds Aaron Chia and Wooi Yik Soh of Malaysia in their maiden World Tour Super 1000 final.

Sensational Sen seals Canada Open title

Sensational Sen seals Canada Open title

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Lakshya Sen dished out a badminton masterpiece to notch up his second BWF Super 500 title with a straight-game win over Li Shi Feng of China in the final.

Sanjita Chanu gives India second weightlifting gold

Sanjita Chanu gives India second weightlifting gold

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Sanjita Chanu gave India its second gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, winning the women's 53 kg weightlifting event, at Gold Coast, on Friday morning.

How Lovlina broke bronze medal jinx

How Lovlina broke bronze medal jinx

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Lovlina won her maiden World Championships gold after two bronze medals, in her fourth attempt.

Zareen, Borgohain seal C'wealth Games berths with easy wins

Zareen, Borgohain seal C'wealth Games berths with easy wins

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Nitu (48kg) and Jasmine (60kg) were the others boxers who sealed spots for the quadrennial event, in Birmingham from July 28 to August 8.

CWG 2022: Boxers ensure seven medals for India

CWG 2022: Boxers ensure seven medals for India

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Sagar Ahlawat continued India's medal rush in boxing, joining Amit Panghal and Jasmine in the semi-finals with a dominating win over Seychelles' Keddy Evans Agnes in men's +92kg competition at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Thursday.

Mirabai lifts Indian spirits with Tokyo silver but weightlifting faces uncertain Olympic future

Mirabai lifts Indian spirits with Tokyo silver but weightlifting faces uncertain Olympic future

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Chanu ended India's over two-decade-long wait for a weightlifting medal at the Olympics.

Asian Boxing C'ships: Thapa to fight for gold, 4 others bag bronze

Asian Boxing C'ships: Thapa to fight for gold, 4 others bag bronze

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

In the third round, Thapa attacked Usmonov relentlessly as the Tajak fell on the canvas within the first few seconds following which the referee gave him the count.