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India maul Czech Republic 12-0

India maul Czech Republic 12-0

Rediff.com30 May 2006

India beat Czech Republic 12-0 in their second outing of the under-21 invitation hockey tournament.

Nadal makes majestic return to Roland Garros for Spain

Nadal makes majestic return to Roland Garros for Spain

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Rafael Nadal made a triumphant return to Roland Garros on Sunday

Greece bounce off Czechs

Greece bounce off Czechs

Rediff.com2 Jul 2004

The rank outsiders beat the Czech Republic 1-0 with a silver goal from defender Traianos Dellas in the second semi-final of the Euro 2004 football tournament.

Battling Nadal reaches Madrid Open 4th round

Battling Nadal reaches Madrid Open 4th round

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Nadal held his nerve as he was tested by the 91st-ranked Argentine

Wimbledon serves up record prize money; Murray felicitation likely

Wimbledon serves up record prize money; Murray felicitation likely

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Jevans also announced that wheelchair competitions would have a prize pot of one million pounds to reflect their growing popularity, with singles and doubles draws expanding to 16 players and eight teams.

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

Good day for Indians in Czech International

Good day for Indians in Czech International

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

Aditya Prakash, Trupti Murgunde, Gayatri Vartaki and Sayali Gokahle on Friday entered the pre-quarterfinals of the Czech International badminton tournament in Brno, Czech Republic after notching up contrasting wins in their respective opening round matches.

Ram-Krajicek dash Nadal-Alcaraz's Olympics doubles dream

Ram-Krajicek dash Nadal-Alcaraz's Olympics doubles dream

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Spain's dream team met its match as Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of an Olympic doubles gold medal were ended by American duo Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek on Wednesday.

Olympics: Russell takes 100m hurdles gold by a whisker

Olympics: Russell takes 100m hurdles gold by a whisker

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

American Masai Russell won the Olympic 100 metres hurdles title in a blanket finish on Saturday.

Tata Tea arm to acquire Czech firm

Tata Tea arm to acquire Czech firm

Rediff.com2 May 2006

Tata Tea arm to acquire Czech firm

Photos: Czechs close in on Davis Cup title

Photos: Czechs close in on Davis Cup title

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek used a roaring home crowd to come back from a set down on Saturday, putting the Czech Republic 2-1 up over holders Spain and a win away from the Davis Cup title.

Euro: Russia hammer Czechs, Poles held by Greece

Euro: Russia hammer Czechs, Poles held by Greece

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

Euro 2012 got off to an incident-packed start on Friday with Group A favourites Russia thrashing the Czech Republic 4-1 while Greece spoiled the party for co-hosts Poland in a drawn opening match as both teams finished with 10 men.

Unsung Lukas 'Czechs' Spanish conquistador Nadal

Unsung Lukas 'Czechs' Spanish conquistador Nadal

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

Launching outrageous winners left, right and centre, obscure Czech Lukas Rosol rocked Wimbledon's Centre Court to its foundations on Thursday by winning a final-set shootout after dusk against twice former champion Rafa Nadal.

Defence was our only option, says Czech coach

Defence was our only option, says Czech coach

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Czech Republic's Michal Bilek banked on a defensive strategy to keep Portugal at bay on Thursday but they ran out of steam and it was a matter of time before their Cristiano Ronaldo-inspired opponents capitalised.

Euro: Turkey beat Czechs 2-0 to stay in last-16 contention

Euro: Turkey beat Czechs 2-0 to stay in last-16 contention

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Goals by Burak Yilmaz and Ozan Tufan gave Turkey a 2-0 win over Czech Republic in Euro 2016 on Tuesday that secured third place in Group D and kept alive their hopes of reaching the tournament's knockout stages.

Krystyna Pyszkova Is The New Miss World

Krystyna Pyszkova Is The New Miss World

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Czech Republic's Krystyna Pyszkova won the 71st Miss World beauty pageant.

Chetan Anand wins Czech title

Chetan Anand wins Czech title

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

Indian shuttler Chetan Anand continued his rampaging form and thumped England's Carl Baxter in straight games to clinch the Czech International badminton title on Sunday. The reigning National champion defeated Baxter 21-15, 21-14 in a lopsided final that lasted just 26 minutes.

Spirit of '76 in Czech campaign

Spirit of '76 in Czech campaign

Rediff.com1 Jul 2004

Former Czechoslovakia coach Jozef Venglos says the current Czech side have many qualities of the team he helped guide to the 1976 European title.

Czech teenager Kvitova upsets Safina

Czech teenager Kvitova upsets Safina

Rediff.com6 Sep 2009

World number one Dinara Safina was beaten 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 in the third round of the US Open on Saturday by little-known Czech Petra Kvitova.

Kvitova clinches Czechs' spot in Fed Cup final

Kvitova clinches Czechs' spot in Fed Cup final

Rediff.com22 Apr 2012

Petra Kvitova put defending champions the Czech Republic into the Fed Cup final with a 6-4, 7-6 win over Italy's Francesca Schiavone on Sunday.

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.

Nedved voted Czech player of the year

Nedved voted Czech player of the year

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

The Juventus playmaker won the award for the fourth time.

Once 'beaten' twice shy: Ronaldo's Portugal meet plucky Slovenia

Once 'beaten' twice shy: Ronaldo's Portugal meet plucky Slovenia

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The approach Slovenia are expected to take on Monday -- a disciplined, deep back five who offer little space, and explosive counter-attacks from long balls -- to put pressure on Portugal.

Kvitova, Safarova help Czechs close in on Fed Cup title

Kvitova, Safarova help Czechs close in on Fed Cup title

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Petra Kvitova and Lucie Safarova put the Czech Republic on the brink of the Fed Cup title with victories on the opening day of the final against Germany on Saturday.

Monte Carlo Masters: Djokovic knocked out by Czech Vesely

Monte Carlo Masters: Djokovic knocked out by Czech Vesely

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Czech Republic's Jiri Vesely pulled off a huge upset at the Monte Carlo Masters after knocking out defending champion and World No 1 Novak Djokovic at Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, on Wednesday.

Nedved wins fifth Czech Golden Ball award

Nedved wins fifth Czech Golden Ball award

Rediff.com4 Jun 2004

The captain of the Czech national team and 2003 European Footballer of the Year topped a poll of local sports journalists.

Swiss meet Czechs in opener

Swiss meet Czechs in opener

Rediff.com7 Jun 2008

Euro 2008 gets underway on Saturday with co-hosts Switzerland pitting their promising young team against an experienced Czech Republic side keen to prove their best days are not behind them.

Neeraj vows to win next Diamond League meet after close second in Doha

Neeraj vows to win next Diamond League meet after close second in Doha

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Olympic and World champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra vowed to go one step ahead in the next Diamond League meeting after finishing a close second during the Doha leg on Friday.

Euro qualifiers: Czechs stun Dutch; Italy tame toothless Norway

Euro qualifiers: Czechs stun Dutch; Italy tame toothless Norway

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

The Czech Republic snatched a last-gasp 2-1 win over the Netherlands thanks to Vaclav Pilar's added time goal after a dreadful mistake by Daryl Janmaat in their opening Euro 2016 qualifier on Tuesday.

Phenomenal Kvitova leads Czechs to Fed Cup title

Phenomenal Kvitova leads Czechs to Fed Cup title

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

Kveta Peschke and Lucie Hradecka beat Maria Kirilenko and Elena Vesnina 6-4, 6-2 in the decisive doubles to give the Czech Republic a 3-2 win over Russia in the Fed Cup final on Sunday, clinching the country's first title as an independent nation.

Olympic Champ Neeraj Chopra to kick off season in Doha

Olympic Champ Neeraj Chopra to kick off season in Doha

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Chopra to begin season with Doha Diamond League on May 10, Jena also to compete for his DL debut

Britain to face Serbia in Davis Cup Last 8 stage

Britain to face Serbia in Davis Cup Last 8 stage

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Britain who topped Group B in the Davis Cup after their win over France on Sunday now face Serbia, as the draw for the Final 8 Knockout stage was announced on Tuesday. Serbia finished second behind Czech Republic, but clinched their place in the Final 8 with a win over Spain.

Bhupathi-Knowles survive Czech attack

Bhupathi-Knowles survive Czech attack

Rediff.com30 Mar 2008

The fourth seeds scored a 3-6, 6-3, 10-5 win over Czechs Tomas Berdych and Lukas Dlouhy in the first round of the Miami Masters.

Euro Under-21: Lopez brace takes Spain past Czechs

Euro Under-21: Lopez brace takes Spain past Czechs

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

Two goals from striker Adrian Lopez gave Spain a 2-0 victory over the Czech Republic and England played out a goalless draw with Ukraine in Group B at the European Under-21 championship on Wednesday.

Zheng beats Vekic to win historic tennis gold for China

Zheng beats Vekic to win historic tennis gold for China

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese player to win an Olympic tennis singles gold medal when she held off Croatia's Donna Vekic for a 6-2, 6-3 win in a tense final on Saturday.

US Open PIX: Sinner battles into quarters; Medvedev cruises

US Open PIX: Sinner battles into quarters; Medvedev cruises

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Images from the men's singles Round of 16 matches at the US Open on Monday.

PIX: It's Djokovic vs Alcaraz in Olympics men's final

PIX: It's Djokovic vs Alcaraz in Olympics men's final

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Serbia's Novak Djokovic beat Italy's Lorenzo Musetti 6-4 6-2 to reach his first Olympic final on Friday and will bid for gold in a blockbuster clash with Carlos Alcaraz.

Defending champions Spain start Euro 2016 campaign against Czechs

Defending champions Spain start Euro 2016 campaign against Czechs

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

World champions Germany are to meet Ukraine, Poland and Northern Ireland in Group C.