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Badminton Asia Mixed Team C'ship cancelled

Badminton Asia Mixed Team C'ship cancelled

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The 2020 international calendar concluded with the three tournaments in the Asia leg which was conducted in Bangkok in successive weeks.

Why arrival of 12 more cheetahs to India being delayed

Why arrival of 12 more cheetahs to India being delayed

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

A formal signing of an agreement is holding up their inter-continental translocation, wildlife experts have said.

Badminton Asia Technical Committee apologises to Sindhu for 'human error'

Badminton Asia Technical Committee apologises to Sindhu for 'human error'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Sindhu had been left in tears after an 'unfair' call by the umpires midway

Sarita, Sushma take bronze at Asian Championship

Sarita, Sushma take bronze at Asian Championship

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Sushma Shokeen also earned a podium finish at the Asian Wrestling Championship here on Thursday

Tennis is always going to be a big part of my life: Sania Mirza

Tennis is always going to be a big part of my life: Sania Mirza

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Sania Mirza, who is bidding adieu to the game, says she never had the fear of losing in her heart because it makes a player defensive.

India conveys concern to US over warship in EEZ

India conveys concern to US over warship in EEZ

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

India's reaction came after the US Navy, in an unusual move, announced that one of its ships conducted patrols in the Indian EEZ this week, without seeking consent from India.

Dravid shares update on DK's fitness

Dravid shares update on DK's fitness

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Dravid said that a call on DK's participation in the T20 World Cup match against Bangladesh will be taken on Wednesday,

Rahul or Gill ideal opener for Zim ODIs?

Rahul or Gill ideal opener for Zim ODIs?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

So, will Rahul allow Gill to continue his good form at the top of the order or perch himself out there at the onset with one eye on the Asia Cup?

India among five nations interested in hosting 2027 Asian Cup

India among five nations interested in hosting 2027 Asian Cup

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

India is one of five nations to have expressed an interest in hosting the 2027 Asian Cup, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Wednesday. Qatar, the reigning champions and 2022 World Cup hosts, is also interested in hosting the continental championship, as are regional football powerhouses Iran and Saudi Arabia, and Uzbekistan.

Four Indians enter Asian Youth boxing semis

Four Indians enter Asian Youth boxing semis

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Seven Indians took the ring in the quarter-finals on Monday evening and four of them emerged victorious.

Tokyo Olympics: Indian judoka Sushila's campaign ends early

Tokyo Olympics: Indian judoka Sushila's campaign ends early

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

Competing in the 48kg category, Sushila fought hard for a major part of the bout until she committed a small error, which proved to be disastrous and cost her the match.

'It could have been me instead of Arshdeep'

'It could have been me instead of Arshdeep'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Bishnoi feels comfortable in both kinds of roles, attacking as well as a restrictive one.

US shoots down Chinese 'spy balloon', China warns of repercussions

US shoots down Chinese 'spy balloon', China warns of repercussions

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

The balloon, which was being used by the People's Republic of China in an attempt to surveil strategic sites in the continental United States, was brought down above US territorial waters.

Cyclist Ronaldo scripts history in Asian c'ships

Cyclist Ronaldo scripts history in Asian c'ships

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Indian freestyle wrestlers claim Asian team title in U-17 category

Rich medal haul for Indian rowers at Asian Championship

Rich medal haul for Indian rowers at Asian Championship

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

Win one gold, 3 silvers on final day of competition.

Asia Cup PIX: Kohli hits ton as India sign off campaign with big win

Asia Cup PIX: Kohli hits ton as India sign off campaign with big win

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

IMAGES from the Asia Cup Super 4s match played between India and Afghanistan in Dubai on Thursday.

Al Shabab rout Mumbai City in Asian Champions League

Al Shabab rout Mumbai City in Asian Champions League

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Saudi Arabia's Al Shabab booked their place in the knockout rounds of the Asian Champions League with a 6-0 thrashing of Mumbai City in Riyadh on Friday while Al Duhail from Qatar also claimed a spot in the last 16 of the continental championship.

Will Neeraj breach 90m barrier in Kuortane Games?

Will Neeraj breach 90m barrier in Kuortane Games?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will be primed to breach the 90m mark during the Kuortane Games in Finland on Saturday after his spectacular return to action in Turku where he had sent his spear to 89.30m for a new national record.

Feels like a best of three-match series against India: Rizwan

Feels like a best of three-match series against India: Rizwan

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Pakistan pacer Shahnawaz Dahani ruled out of India game with side strain

Neeraj Chopra shatters own national record in Finland

Neeraj Chopra shatters own national record in Finland

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Chopra had said in recent media interactions that he would not put himself under pressure with the thought of throwing beyond 90m and would look to build up gradually to peak during the July 15-24 World Championships in Eugene, USA.

Weightlifter Harshada India's first Jr World Champion

Weightlifter Harshada India's first Jr World Champion

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Harshada Sharad Garud on Monday became India's first weightlifter to win a gold medal at the IWF Junior World Championships in Heraklion, Greece.

Asia Cup T20: KL Rahul, Chahar set for comeback

Asia Cup T20: KL Rahul, Chahar set for comeback

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Senior opener and first-choice vice-captain KL Rahul is expected to reclaim his place back in the Indian team along with seamer Deepak Chahar when the squad will be selected for the Asia Cup on August 8.

Sindhu edges past Bing Jiao to set up Yamaguchi semis

Sindhu edges past Bing Jiao to set up Yamaguchi semis

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Sindhu assured herself of a medal in the Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu eked out a thrilling win over China's He Bing Jiao to enter the singles semi-finals of the Badminton Asia Championships in Manila on Friday.

Punjab CM Mann gets hitched to Haryana doctor

Punjab CM Mann gets hitched to Haryana doctor

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

The regular 'band, bajaa, baraat' were missing but the festivities seemed intact as Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann turned groom for his wedding with a doctor from Kurukshetra at his home.

Hassan smashes women's 10,000 metres world record

Hassan smashes women's 10,000 metres world record

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

Hassan also holds the record for the mile, one-hour event and five-kilometre road race.

Dahiya clinches third straight Asian Wrestling gold

Dahiya clinches third straight Asian Wrestling gold

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Ravi, the Tokyo Olympics silver medallist, conceded early lead in all his bouts, but bounced back in tremendous fashion to outsmart his rivals in the men's freestyle event

All talk about ODI's future is nonsense: Rohit Sharma

All talk about ODI's future is nonsense: Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

India captain Rohit Sharma believes ODIs are an important and integral part of the game.

Indian women archery team eyes top-3 finish

Indian women archery team eyes top-3 finish

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Deepika, Ankita Bhakat and Komalika Bari will have to finish in top-3 to make the last available berth for the Tokyo Olympics which opens on July 23.

Indian Archers claim record haul at Asia Cup

Indian Archers claim record haul at Asia Cup

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The Indian junior archers capped a stunning show by winning eight gold, four silver and two bronze medals to top the medals tally at the Asia Cup Stage 2 at Sulehmaniya, Iraq on Wednesday.

The four nails in India's T20 WC coffin

The four nails in India's T20 WC coffin

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

At the end of it all, Dravid's one-year report card doesn't paint a rosy picture and a meticulous planner like him will sit back and think hard about the tough calls he might need to take before the ODI World Cup in a year's time.

Modi arrives in Berlin on first leg of 3-nation tour

Modi arrives in Berlin on first leg of 3-nation tour

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Berlin on Monday on the first leg of his three-nation Europe trip during which he will hold detailed bilateral discussions with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and co-chair the India-Germany inter-governmental consultations.

Asian C'ships: Sindhu calls out 'unfair' point penalty

Asian C'ships: Sindhu calls out 'unfair' point penalty

Rediff.com1 May 2022

The 26-year-old from Hyderabad lost her momentum after that incident, losing 21-13, 19-21, 16-21 to eventually sign off with a bronze medal, her second in the continental individual championship.

Sri Lankan crisis: Indian orthodox tea gets a boost

Sri Lankan crisis: Indian orthodox tea gets a boost

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

It's a busy season for Indian producers of orthodox tea. As Sri Lanka, the world's largest supplier of orthodox tea, struggles with its worst economic crisis, a window of opportunity has opened up in neighbouring India. Calls to Indian planters and exporters from foreign buyers of Sri Lankan orthodox tea are pouring in and the buoyant sentiment is reflecting in prices at auction centres. Orthodox tea refers to loose-leaf tea which is produced using traditional or orthodox methods such as plucking, withering, rolling, oxidation and drying.

Olympian long jumper Sreeshankar bags gold in Greece

Olympian long jumper Sreeshankar bags gold in Greece

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Swimmer Maana Patel registers Best Indian Time

Stand Out Moments From Asia Cup 2022

Stand Out Moments From Asia Cup 2022

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

After a delay due to COVID and a postponement for another year, the Asia Cup 2022, hosted by Sri Lanka but played in the UAE due to the political and social turmoil in the island, finally kicked off on August 27.

Stimac banking on Chhettri return to boost Team India

Stimac banking on Chhettri return to boost Team India

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Talismanic captain Sunil Chhetri will return to the national team during next month's Asian Cup qualifiers

Two ATKMB players test COVID positive before postponement of AFC Cup matches

Two ATKMB players test COVID positive before postponement of AFC Cup matches

Rediff.com9 May 2021

ATKMB were scheduled to leave for Maldives on Monday but that plan stands cancelled after the AFC's announcement, which did not specify why the games were being postponed.

How Olympics-bound Manu is managing shooting and studies

How Olympics-bound Manu is managing shooting and studies

Rediff.com16 May 2021

A day before the Tokyo-bound Indian shooting contingent hits the range for its first training session in Croatia, Manu Bhaker's pistol will give way to a pen and the shooting gear to her study materials, as she logs in for her BA fourth semester exam.

Tokyo Games: India's lone gymnast Pranati fails to qualify for finals

Tokyo Games: India's lone gymnast Pranati fails to qualify for finals

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

Pranati Nayak finished at the bottom half in all the events.

'99% of the Hindutva brigade are opportunists'

'99% of the Hindutva brigade are opportunists'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

'The day the power shifts, they will run across to the other side.'