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Indian hockey targets Asian Games Gold, Paris Olympics

Indian hockey targets Asian Games Gold, Paris Olympics

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

India will battle it out against the likes of South Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan and China in the Asian Champions Trophy.

Pakistan's Maroof to stay with daughter in CWG village

Pakistan's Maroof to stay with daughter in CWG village

Rediff.com31 May 2022

The Commonwealth Games Federation drew flak after media reports said Maroof's daughter had been denied accreditation

Shot putter Karanveer fails dope test; out of Asian Championships

Shot putter Karanveer fails dope test; out of Asian Championships

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Shot putter Karanveer Singh will be pulled out of the Indian team for the Asian Athletics Championships in Bangkok starting next week.

Hockey India unlikely to pick coach from India

Hockey India unlikely to pick coach from India

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Caldas, Aikman in fray for Indian head coach's position

PIX: Indian boxers gear up for CWG 2022

PIX: Indian boxers gear up for CWG 2022

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The Indian boxing team, which landed in Birmingham on Monday, wasted no time as they immediately started their practice for the mega-event.

Wrestling trials: Aman Sehrawat dominates; Deepak skips

Wrestling trials: Aman Sehrawat dominates; Deepak skips

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Olympian Deepak Punia skipped the national trials, in Patiala on Saturday.

CWG: Tulika wins silver in women's 78kg judo event

CWG: Tulika wins silver in women's 78kg judo event

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

India's judoka Tulika Maan gave her all but came up short against Scotland's Sarah Adlington in the final to settle for a silver medal in the women's 78kg category in the Commonwealth Games on Wednesday.

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on July 31

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on July 31

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

India's schedule on Day 3 of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on July 31, Sunday.

Wrestlers can approach us with their complaints: NCW

Wrestlers can approach us with their complaints: NCW

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

World championship medallist Vinesh Phogat, one of the country's top wrestlers, on Wednesday alleged that WFI president Singh has been sexually exploiting women wrestlers for years, a charge vehemently rejected by the BJP MP.

I don't want to retire at all, says boxing champ Mary Kom

I don't want to retire at all, says boxing champ Mary Kom

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Mary Kom wants Asian Games to be her swansong

Swimming Federation of India slams CWG venue

Swimming Federation of India slams CWG venue

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Absence of a foreign coach and lack of facilities at the newly-built swimming complex have left Swimming Federation of India (SFI) worried about India's medal prospects in the sport at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.

Salima Tete wins AHF Emerging Women's Player of the Year

Salima Tete wins AHF Emerging Women's Player of the Year

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

The Indian Women's Hockey Team midfielder Salima Tete was honoured with the AHF Emerging Player of the Year Award.

Sheuli aims to prove critics wrong at wrestling Worlds

Sheuli aims to prove critics wrong at wrestling Worlds

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

With Mirabai not in medal contention, weightlifting Worlds set to be an underwhelming affair for India

Pak captain's daughter denied entry to CWG village

Pak captain's daughter denied entry to CWG village

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Pakistan women's cricket team captain Bismah Maroof's infant daughter, Fatima, has been denied accreditation to access the Commonwealth Games Village in Birmingham

Chanu to compete in new weight category in 2022 CWG

Chanu to compete in new weight category in 2022 CWG

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Olympic silver medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu will compete in a new weight class -- 55kg -- at the Commonwealth Games later this year to help maximise India's chances of winning more gold medals in the multi-sport event in Birmingham.

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.

South African Fulton new India men's hockey coach

South African Fulton new India men's hockey coach

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

India named South Africa's Craig Fulton as the new chief coach of the men's hockey team, who finished a disappointing ninth in the World Cup at home.

'Will continue protest until accused is punished'

'Will continue protest until accused is punished'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Wrestlers express disappointment with PT Usha's comments.

Neeraj Chopra and Co. ready to dominate Asian Games

Neeraj Chopra and Co. ready to dominate Asian Games

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Neeraj Chopra will be the cynosure of all eyes as India begins its athletics campaign in the Asian Games

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

Asian Athletics C'ship: Jyothi scripts history as India bag three gold medals

Asian Athletics C'ship: Jyothi scripts history as India bag three gold medals

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Jyothi Yarraji opened India's gold medal account in the Asian Athletics Championships

Yogeshwar slams exemption of Bajrang, Vinesh from trials

Yogeshwar slams exemption of Bajrang, Vinesh from trials

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Yogeshwar asked all the wrestlers to approach IOA and lodge their protest against such unfair decision.

WFI blames Punam, claims lifter competed with injury

WFI blames Punam, claims lifter competed with injury

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Clearly disappointed with her show, the national federation chief said that the lifter competed with an injury to her knee.

Birmingham Buzz: Of 'Gay Village', bhindi masala and more...

Birmingham Buzz: Of 'Gay Village', bhindi masala and more...

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Bhindi Masala, quintessential 'Ghar Ka Khaana'

Chain of events: What led to WFI's suspension?

Chain of events: What led to WFI's suspension?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The following is the timeline of the chain of events that led to the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India by UWW, the sport's global governing body.

Wrestlers' protest: 'PM must answer what action he took'

Wrestlers' protest: 'PM must answer what action he took'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

The Congress demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi answer what action he took against WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh when issues were allegedly flagged to him by a wrestler in 2021.

Hockey India can't unilaterally pull out of CWG: Thakur

Hockey India can't unilaterally pull out of CWG: Thakur

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Sunday came hard on Hockey India for unilaterally deciding to pull out of next year's Commonwealth Games, saying the national federation is bound to consult with the government before taking any such step.

India women to take on Aus in 2022 CWG cricket opener

India women to take on Aus in 2022 CWG cricket opener

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Cricket will mark its return to the Commonwealth Games after a gap of 24 years with India taking on Australia on July 29 in the 2022 Birmingham edition.

Will build on privileged strategic ties with India: Russia

Will build on privileged strategic ties with India: Russia

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

In the document, Russia underlined that it will build on a privileged strategic partnership with India with a view to enhance and expand cooperation in all areas on a mutually beneficial basis.

Sexual assault claims: DCW issues notice to sports ministry, Delhi Police

Sexual assault claims: DCW issues notice to sports ministry, Delhi Police

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Wrestler Divya Kakran defends WFI chief Brij Bhushan

WFI Elections: Bajrang, Vinesh making last-ditch effort to prevent Singh from becoming chief

WFI Elections: Bajrang, Vinesh making last-ditch effort to prevent Singh from becoming chief

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

India's top grapplers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik are reportedly making a last-ditch effort to ensure Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's close aide, Sanjay Singh, does not become the Wrestling Federation of India chief.

CWG: Why Australia's McGrath played final despite COVID-19

CWG: Why Australia's McGrath played final despite COVID-19

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

There was a huge uproar in the Commonwealth Games gold medal match after Australia cricketer Tahlia McGrath was allowed to play the T20 final against India on Sunday despite testing positive for COVID-19.

Sports Shorts: Silver and bronze for India in Commonwealth shooting

Sports Shorts: Silver and bronze for India in Commonwealth shooting

Rediff.com5 Nov 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

Asian Games: Avinash Sable makes steeplechase history; Toor defends shot put gold

Asian Games: Avinash Sable makes steeplechase history; Toor defends shot put gold

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

However, Jyothi Yarraji failed to make the cut for the women's 200m final. The Indian had a timing of 23.78s.

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.

Hockey Year Ender 2022: Indian women steal limelight

Hockey Year Ender 2022: Indian women steal limelight

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

India women claim hockey CWG medal after 16 years

CWG: Anas included in men's 4x400m relay team

CWG: Anas included in men's 4x400m relay team

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Delhi High Court clears Indian judoka Jasleen to compete at CWG

Nepotism affected Indian sport in the past: PM

Nepotism affected Indian sport in the past: PM

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India has come a long way on the front of transparency in national selection of athletes and that has been key to country's success at the multi-sporting events.

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

Athletes free to protest about social injustice at Birmingham CWG

Athletes free to protest about social injustice at Birmingham CWG

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The principles are a departure from Rule 50 of the Olympic Charter that stipulates "no kind of demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda is permitted in any Olympic sites, venues or other areas".