News for 'Czech Republic'

Czechs, Argentina in World Team Cup final

Czechs, Argentina in World Team Cup final

Rediff.com26 May 2007

The Czech Republic sealed a place in the final of the World Team Cup with a 3-0 victory over holders Germany on the last day of group action on Friday.

Czechs all fit and raring to go

Czechs all fit and raring to go

Rediff.com11 Jun 2004

Czechs close to retaining Fed Cup title

Czechs close to retaining Fed Cup title

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

The Czech Republic cruised to a 2-0 lead after the opening singles of the Fed Cup final against Serbia on Saturday, putting them well on course to successfully defend their title.

Changwon WC: Bhanwala, Rhythm Sangwan bag bronze

Changwon WC: Bhanwala, Rhythm Sangwan bag bronze

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

This was Anish and Rhythm's second medal as a pair in the ISSF Shooting World Cup, after having won the gold in the 25m rapid fire pistol mixed team event at the Cairo World Cup in March this year.

Czechs rally to down Latvia

Czechs rally to down Latvia

Rediff.com15 Jun 2004

Second-half goals to gave them a 2-1 win over debutants Latvia in Group D match.

French Open PIX: Sinner, Draper storm into 4th round

French Open PIX: Sinner, Draper storm into 4th round

Rediff.com31 May 2025

World number one Jannik Sinner delivered a flawless performance to pulverise Czech Jiri Lehecka in straight sets in little more than 90 minutes on Saturday.

Kapur ends tied 29th in Czech Open

Kapur ends tied 29th in Czech Open

Rediff.com22 Aug 2010

Indian golfer Shiv Kapur turned in his worst card of the week - a five-over 77 - to sign off tied 29th at the Czech Open in Celadna, Czech Republic.

Czechs, Spain split opening singles in Davis Cup final

Czechs, Spain split opening singles in Davis Cup final

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

The Czech Republic's Tomas Berdych brought the hosts level at 1-1 with holders Spain in the Davis Cup final with a battling five-set victory over Nicolas Almagro on Friday.

Chess Olympiad 2024: Gukesh stars as India outwit Iceland

Chess Olympiad 2024: Gukesh stars as India outwit Iceland

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

The Indian men's team got off to another 3-0 start, led by Dommaraju Gukesh's triumph over H Stefansson of Iceland, in the second round.

Davis Cup Photos: Berdych puts Czechs level with Spain in final

Davis Cup Photos: Berdych puts Czechs level with Spain in final

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

The Czech Republic's Tomas Berdych brought the hosts level at 1-1 with holders Spain in the Davis Cup final with a battling five-set victory over Nicolas Almagro on Friday.

Czechs celebrate hat-trick of Wimbledon wins

Czechs celebrate hat-trick of Wimbledon wins

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

The Czech Republic was enjoying a hat-trick of Wimbledon triumphs on Sunday when Iveta Benesova teamed up with Austrian Juergen Melzer to capture the mixed doubles title with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Mahesh Bhupathi and Elena Vesnina.

Won't be fully satisfied until...: US talks tough on Pannun case

Won't be fully satisfied until...: US talks tough on Pannun case

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

US says it wants 'meaningful accountability' on results of India's probe into Pannun murder-for-hire plot

800 Euros to watch Ronaldo's training session!

800 Euros to watch Ronaldo's training session!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

6,000 free tickets for Friday's training session were snapped up in a few minutes when they went on sale and some are now being offered in small additions for hundreds of Euros

'I am giving something back to Indian athletics'

'I am giving something back to Indian athletics'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

For Neeraj Chopra, the inaugural edition of Neeraj Chopra Classic is more than achieving success on the field, it's giving the Indian fans a chance to watch top-class competition in person, something that will help raise the profile of the sport in the country.

Czechs beat Ireland to move closer to Euro 2008

Czechs beat Ireland to move closer to Euro 2008

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

Marek Jankulovski's early goal gave the Czech Republic a 1-0 win over 10-man Ireland in their Group D qualifier on Wednesday and moved his team a big step closer to advancing to Euro 2008.

Czechs recall Nedved for World Cup play-off

Czechs recall Nedved for World Cup play-off

Rediff.com3 Nov 2005

The Juventus midfielder will return to the Czech Republic squad for their World Cup play-off against Norway, ending a 16-month absence from the team.

Photos: This 90 pc tattooed hunk could be Czech's new prez

Photos: This 90 pc tattooed hunk could be Czech's new prez

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Vladimir Franz nicknamed 'Avatar', whose 90 per cent of the body is covered in tattoo, is running at a surprising third place in polls ahead of this week's Czech Republic a presidential election.

Czechs win doubles to take 2-1 lead in Davis Cup final

Czechs win doubles to take 2-1 lead in Davis Cup final

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

Holders Czech Republic took a 2-1 lead over hosts Serbia in the Davis Cup final after Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek romped to a 6-2, 6-4, 7-6(4) win over Nenad Zimonjic and Ilija Bozoljac in Saturday's doubles.

Nadal, Ferrer give Spain 2-0 lead over Czechs

Nadal, Ferrer give Spain 2-0 lead over Czechs

Rediff.com5 Dec 2009

David Ferrer produced an epic comeback to beat Radek Stepanek and put Spain 2-0 up in the Davis Cup final against Czech Republic on Friday after Rafael Nadal's earlier victory had given the hosts an ideal start. Nadal, relishing a return to clay, brushed aside Tomas Berdych 7-5, 6-0, 6-2 to announce his return to form in the opening rubber of the best-of-five match at the indoor Palau Sant Jordi.

Ashok Leyland, Czech truck arm enter UK market

Ashok Leyland, Czech truck arm enter UK market

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Commercial vehicle maker Ashok Leyland, part of the London-based Hinduja Group, is to enter Britain's mid-range truck market through a tie-up by its Prague-based subsidiary, Avia Ashok Leyland.

Czechs want to win for Poborsky

Czechs want to win for Poborsky

Rediff.com1 Jul 2004

The Czechs are determined to give Karel Poborsky the perfect retirement gift -- a Euro 2004 winners' medal to go with his 100th international cap.

WC qualifier: Czechs hold Denmark to goalless draw

WC qualifier: Czechs hold Denmark to goalless draw

Rediff.com9 Sep 2012

The Czech Republic hung on to claim a point away to Denmark with a 0-0 draw in their opening World Cup qualifier on Saturday.

Continue to expect accountability from India: US on Pannun case

Continue to expect accountability from India: US on Pannun case

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

"We continue to raise our concerns directly with the Indian government at senior levels," State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said.

Tennis: Rublev upset, Murray enters semis in Doha

Tennis: Rublev upset, Murray enters semis in Doha

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

A round-up of all the tennis action from around the globe.

Spain outclass Czechs, win fourth Davis Cup

Spain outclass Czechs, win fourth Davis Cup

Rediff.com6 Dec 2009

Spain secured their second successive Davis Cup triumph, and their fourth in all, when they extended their lead over Czech Republic to an unassailable 3-0 in Saturday's doubles.

Euro Preview: Turkey hope to seize last chance against Czechs

Euro Preview: Turkey hope to seize last chance against Czechs

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Turkey have left it late to bid for a place in the knockout stage of Euro 2016 but defender Gokhan Gonul believes they still have a chance, if they can beat a buoyant Czech side in their final Group D game on Tuesday.

Fed Cup: Dutch shock Russia to semis; Czechs, Swiss through

Fed Cup: Dutch shock Russia to semis; Czechs, Swiss through

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Russia, last year's runners-up, were unable to call on world number six Maria Sharapova who was injured

Sania-Bopanna blown away by Czechs in bronze medal match

Sania-Bopanna blown away by Czechs in bronze medal match

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

India's tennis campaign at the Rio Olympic Games ended in disappointment as Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna were blown away by the Czech Republic team of Radek Stepanek and Lucie Hradceka in the bronze medal play-off in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.

'Miss World Is Like Telugu Cinema': Nandini Gupta

'Miss World Is Like Telugu Cinema': Nandini Gupta

Rediff.com29 May 2025

A quick conversation with Miss India World Nandini Gupta, who has entered the quarterfinal of the 72nd Miss World competition.

Shiva settles for silver at Czech Grand Prix

Shiva settles for silver at Czech Grand Prix

Rediff.com25 Mar 2012

A warning in the closing few seconds cost Shiva Thapa (56kg) dearly as the promising Indian boxer settled for a silver medal after going down narrowly in the final of the 43rd men's and women's Grand Prix in Usti and Labem, Czech Republic.

Neeraj Chopra finishes 2nd in Lausanne Diamond League

Neeraj Chopra finishes 2nd in Lausanne Diamond League

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Neeraj Chopra produced a season's best effort of 89.49m in his last attempt.

Germany exit after losing to Czechs

Germany exit after losing to Czechs

Rediff.com24 Jun 2004

Can Neeraj Chopra repeat his magic in Lausanne Diamond League?

Can Neeraj Chopra repeat his magic in Lausanne Diamond League?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Nursing a long-standing groin injury, Chopra claimed a silver in the Paris Olympics on August 8 with a 89.45m throw

Czechs lose 2-1 to Hungary in final Euro warm-up

Czechs lose 2-1 to Hungary in final Euro warm-up

Rediff.com2 Jun 2012

The Czech Republic suffered a 2-1 home defeat by Hungary in their final Euro 2012 warm-up game despite dominating possession as Adam Gyurcso netted a late winner for the visitors on Friday.

Ghana stun Czechs to keep hopes alive

Ghana stun Czechs to keep hopes alive

Rediff.com18 Jun 2006

The World Cup debutants scored once in each half to win 2-0 and stay in the race for a place in the second round.

Zheng storms into Pan Pacific Open Final; Shelton upsets Rublev

Zheng storms into Pan Pacific Open Final; Shelton upsets Rublev

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Zheng Qinwen saw off a spirited challenge from Diana Shnaider to secure a hard-fought 7-6(5), 6-3 win in their Pan Pacific Open semi-final on Saturday and set up a title clash against American Sofia Kenin.

What's An Octopus Doing On A Street?

What's An Octopus Doing On A Street?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Greenpeace activists staged a protest demanding an end to deep sea mining outside the ministry of industry in Prague, Czech Republic, last week.

India has a new chess hero!

India has a new chess hero!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Indian GM Aravindh wins Prague Masters

Plot to kill Pannun: US objects to providing 'proof' to Nikhil Gupta

Plot to kill Pannun: US objects to providing 'proof' to Nikhil Gupta

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

US federal prosecutors have charged that Gupta was working with an Indian government employee in the foiled plot to kill Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who holds dual citizenship of the US and Canada.