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Bindra named India's flag-bearer at Rio Olympics

Bindra named India's flag-bearer at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The 2008 Beijing Olympics gold medallist will be making his fifth Olympic appearance this year.

Working towards a miracle: Narang on fifth Olympics

Working towards a miracle: Narang on fifth Olympics

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Narang preferred to remain practical as far as another shot at the Olympics is concerned.

What next for Haneef? Lawyer speaks

What next for Haneef? Lawyer speaks

Rediff.com31 Jul 2007

The case for restoration of Haneef's work visa will be heard in the federal court which may give some indication of the strength of the alleged national security evidence.

Dutee scorches track; betters own national record

Dutee scorches track; betters own national record

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Top Indian sprinter Dutee Chand on Friday smashed her own national record in the women's 100m dash on the fourth and final day of the 58th National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships in Guwahati to establish herself as a gold medal contender in the upcoming Asian Games.

Mary blasts Nikhat: Perform and take my spot, who is stopping you?

Mary blasts Nikhat: Perform and take my spot, who is stopping you?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

Mary Kom lets it rip after winning trial bout against Nikhat Zareen

Sports Shorts: Pacquiao beats Thurman to win WBA crown

Sports Shorts: Pacquiao beats Thurman to win WBA crown

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

NEEDED! A complete revamp for Indian boxing

NEEDED! A complete revamp for Indian boxing

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Indian boxing's biggest names are demanding an all systems reboot to halt the sport's decline after a medal-less Olympic campaign in Rio and their roadmap goes beyond having the much-delayed national federation.

Sports Shorts: Cueist O'Sullivan blasts new snooker record

Sports Shorts: Cueist O'Sullivan blasts new snooker record

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Sports Shorts: Boxers Shiva, Panghal lead home domination at India Open

Sports Shorts: Boxers Shiva, Panghal lead home domination at India Open

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

PM Modi sets off for Britain; eyes post-Brexit trade

PM Modi sets off for Britain; eyes post-Brexit trade

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

In the UK, he will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

Modi's Self-Created Perfect Storm

Modi's Self-Created Perfect Storm

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Triumphalism, premature declaration of victory meant no one checked if India had enough vaccines, oxygen, remdesivir, bringing us back to a crisis where we need foreign aid after four decades, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Sports Shorts: Junior men's skeet team tops qualifying but no medals for India on day 9 of ISSF WC

Sports Shorts: Junior men's skeet team tops qualifying but no medals for India on day 9 of ISSF WC

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Rehan Butt to lead Pakistan in Doha Asiad

Rehan Butt to lead Pakistan in Doha Asiad

Rediff.com7 Nov 2006

The Pakistan Hockey Federation dropped Mohammad Saqlain, Sohail Abbas, Waseem Ahmad, Ghazanfar Ali and Dilawar Hussain for failing to report for a preparatory camp.

Amul Thapar becomes second Indian-American judge of US Court of Appeals

Amul Thapar becomes second Indian-American judge of US Court of Appeals

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Trump nominated Thapar for the 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals.

Indian shuttler Siril Verma ranked world No 1 junior

Indian shuttler Siril Verma ranked world No 1 junior

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

India's Siril Verma climbed a whopping 11 rungs to take the number one spot in the junior men's singles category of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings on Thursday.

Gymnast Karmakar records another historic feat, wins gold in vaults

Gymnast Karmakar records another historic feat, wins gold in vaults

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Gymnastics officials said that Dipa's feat was the first time an Indian woman clinched a gold in a global gymnastic competition.

IAAF chief understands Dutee's plight, but level-playing field needed

IAAF chief understands Dutee's plight, but level-playing field needed

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) chief Sebastian Coe empathises with the plight of Indian sprinter Dutee Chand, whose career has been hit by the controversial 'gender testing' issue, but insists it needs to create a "level-playing field" for all athletes.

Meet India's flag-bearer for Asian Games opening ceremony

Meet India's flag-bearer for Asian Games opening ceremony

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was named the Indian contingent's flag-bearer for the Asian Games opening ceremony to be held on August 18 in Jakarta.

Life ban slapped on Raju, Tejinder

Life ban slapped on Raju, Tejinder

Rediff.com9 Apr 2006

Both tested positive for banned substances at the Commonwealth Games.

IOC president to visit India seeking more support for athletes

IOC president to visit India seeking more support for athletes

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach is baffled by India's lack of sporting success and will meet the country's Prime Minister later this month seeking more fund for the athletes, the country's Olympic association said on Wednesday.

India wake up late to boost medal hopes at 2014 CWG, Asiad

India wake up late to boost medal hopes at 2014 CWG, Asiad

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) put in place 14 high-level expert committees, which have been mandated to identify the country's medal prospects and provide them with specialised training in the run up to the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games to be held later this year.

Weightlifter Prameelavalli withdraws

Weightlifter Prameelavalli withdraws

Rediff.com14 Mar 2006

Commonwealth Games medal prospect B Premeelavalli cited family problems for her late withdrawal from the team.

Let us focus on Asiad, CWG, says Former IOA President Malhotra

Let us focus on Asiad, CWG, says Former IOA President Malhotra

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

The Indian Olympic Association returned to the Olympic fold after a 14-month suspension following the election of N Ramachandran as Indian Olympic Association president after the new elections that were held on Sunday.

Sports Shorts: Usha becomes AAA's Athletes Commission member

Sports Shorts: Usha becomes AAA's Athletes Commission member

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

IHF dumps top players

IHF dumps top players

Rediff.com2 Feb 2006

Gagan Ajit Singh, Deepak Thakur, Viren Rasquinha and Prabhjot Singh were dropped from the Indian squad for the upcoming Pakistan series and Commonwealth Games.

Sushil Kumar row: HC says trial not mandatory for selection

Sushil Kumar row: HC says trial not mandatory for selection

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

'Problem is that the sports code is nowhere prescribing that trial is mandatory. It has given flexibility and autonomy to the organisation to decide (mode of selection)'

Mary sets sight on Olympics after World championship bronze

Mary sets sight on Olympics after World championship bronze

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

'It has made things easier for me in terms of planning for Olympics'

'Positive dope test was a surprise'

'Positive dope test was a surprise'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2006

Indian weightlifter B Prameelavalli said she pulled out of the Commonwealth Games because of an injury and the positive dope test was a surprise for her.

CWG 2014: Queen's Baton showcased at India Gate

CWG 2014: Queen's Baton showcased at India Gate

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

The Queen's Baton of the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games was taken at the historic India Gate by the country's top sportspersons in a low-key event on the first day of its India stop on Saturday.

Weightlifters in a mess again

Weightlifters in a mess again

Rediff.com3 Sep 2005

Seven Indian weightlifters were fined for fleeing international anti-dope officials who made a surprise visit to a training camp in Bangalore.

Rajinder Jr axed; Bhaskaran is chief hockey coach

Rajinder Jr axed; Bhaskaran is chief hockey coach

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

Continuing its hire and fire policy, the IHF sacked Rajinder Singh Jr and appointed the former Olympian for yet another stint with the national team.

Anju regains No. 4 ranking

Anju regains No. 4 ranking

Rediff.com29 Mar 2006

Despite a poor showing at the Commonwealth Games, the ace Indian long jumper climbed a notch in the IAAF rankings.

Trouble brewing in IHF

Trouble brewing in IHF

Rediff.com26 Mar 2006

Some selectors and a top functionary are threatening to quit if coach Rajinder Singh is not shown the door immediately.

Xalco to replace Harpal

Xalco to replace Harpal

Rediff.com14 Mar 2006

Full-back William Xalco will replace the Namdhari defender, who is down with chicken pox, in Indian hockey team at the Commonwealth Games.

Dope-tainted past haunts Asiad gold medalist Seema Punia

Dope-tainted past haunts Asiad gold medalist Seema Punia

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Livid with detractors for casting aspersions on her achievements because of a dope-tainted past, Asian Games gold medallist discus thrower Seema Punia said she has been 'ill-treated' by authorities, including the national federation, for many years now.

Boxers Dinesh, Dilbag allege bias in World C'ship trials

Boxers Dinesh, Dilbag allege bias in World C'ship trials

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

The selection of the Indian team for the World Boxing Championships has run into a controversy with three pugilists, including Arjuna awardee Dinesh Kumar, threatening to take the panel to court even as Olympian Akhil Kumar vowed to sue one of them for dragging his name into the furore.

Has the team lost its sheen?

Has the team lost its sheen?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2006

The IHF dropped Gagan Ajit Singh, Viren Rasquinha, Deepak Thakur and Prabhjot Singh for the Pakistan series and Commonwealth Games

Asian Games: Boxers may not participate under Indian flag

Asian Games: Boxers may not participate under Indian flag

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

With the country's boxing administration in a shambles, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) said on Wednesday that the top pugilists may not be able to compete in the upcoming Asian Games under the national flag if the elections are not held as per schedule next month.

A silver worth its weight in gold: Panghal ends 2nd at world c'ships

A silver worth its weight in gold: Panghal ends 2nd at world c'ships

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

He had already scripted history but the Indian boxing ace said he wasn't quite done as he aimed for the gold in the World Championship

Jwala moves court over BAI's life ban threat

Jwala moves court over BAI's life ban threat

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Embattled shuttler Jwala Gutta moved the Delhi high court on Wednesday against the Badminton Association of India after its disciplinary committee recommended a life ban on her for an alleged code of conduct breach in the Indian Badminton League.