News for 'Doha'

Neeraj Chopra needs 'one perfect day' to breach 90m mark

Neeraj Chopra needs 'one perfect day' to breach 90m mark

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Neeraj Chopra had fallen agonisingly short of the 90m mark, throwing the spear to a distance of 89.94m at the Diamond League meet in Stockholm.

Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt to go on display during World Cup

Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt to go on display during World Cup

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Maradona wore Argentina's No. 10 shirt in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final against England in Mexico.

Fit-again Neeraj eyes history at Diamond League

Fit-again Neeraj eyes history at Diamond League

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

A fit-again Neeraj Chopra can create another piece of history when he takes part in the Diamond League Meeting in Lausanne on Friday.

Sunil Chhetri's evolution from prankster to leader

Sunil Chhetri's evolution from prankster to leader

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Unveiling Sunil Chhetri's hidden side: From troublemaker to inspirational captain!

TT: Manika out of Olympic qualification tournament

TT: Manika out of Olympic qualification tournament

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Manika Batra was knocked out of the World Singles Olympic Qualification Tournament after she suffered a 1-4 defeat to Monaco's Xiaoxin Yang in the women's singles stage-I semi-final match in Doha on Monday.

Ronaldo Celebrates; Roger Milla Honoured

Ronaldo Celebrates; Roger Milla Honoured

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

On a day when Cristiano Ronaldo made history by becoming the first footballer to score goals in five World Cups and also become the second oldest man to score a goal at the biggest sporting spectacle on the planet, FIFA honoured the oldest soccer player to score a goal at a World Cup.

Bikini Killer Charles Sobhraj deported to France

Bikini Killer Charles Sobhraj deported to France

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

His release from the central prison on Thursday was delayed by a day as the Department of Immigration, where Sobhraj was to be sent for deportation, did not have a separate room ready for him.

Messi's Argentina seek rapid redemption against Mexico

Messi's Argentina seek rapid redemption against Mexico

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The Argentines suffered one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history

FIFA World Cup: Chaos at Al Bidda fan fest before opener

FIFA World Cup: Chaos at Al Bidda fan fest before opener

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

The venue has a capacity of 40,000 but at least double that number of people tried to make their way in

Javelin thrower Shivpal gets 4-year ban for doping

Javelin thrower Shivpal gets 4-year ban for doping

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

Shivpal Singh, who took part in the Tokyo Olympics last year, was placed under provisional suspension in October last year after he failed an out-of-competition test.

Indian footballer Thapa tests positive for COVID-19

Indian footballer Thapa tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Anirudh Thapa has tested positive for COVID-19 and is under quarantine

It's friendship on the sidelines for Mbappe and Hakimi

It's friendship on the sidelines for Mbappe and Hakimi

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

With Mbappe on the left flank of France's attack, he will cross paths with right-back Hakimi, the player he took under his wing when the Moroccan joined PSG from Inter Milan in 2021.

NEET 2023: Two students from Andhra, TN share top rank

NEET 2023: Two students from Andhra, TN share top rank

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

A total of 11.45 lakh candidates out of 20.38 lakh have qualified the examination, up by 48 per cent from last year.

PIX: Records shattered, dreams realised at athletics Worlds!

PIX: Records shattered, dreams realised at athletics Worlds!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

A wrap from Day 2 of the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest on Sunday.

Is this why Germany crashed out of World Cup?

Is this why Germany crashed out of World Cup?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Teams focused on World Cup, not politics, had easier passage to last 16, says Arsene Wenger

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

Beer sale at Qatar World Cup games 3 hours before kick-off

Beer sale at Qatar World Cup games 3 hours before kick-off

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Qatar will permit ticketed fans to buy alcoholic beer at World Cup soccer matches starting three hours before kick-off and for one hour after the final whistle, but not during the match, a source with knowledge of plans for the tournament said.

Challenges mount for Indian athletes at Asian Championship

Challenges mount for Indian athletes at Asian Championship

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Build-up hit by pull-outs and dope flunks, India still hopeful of good show in Asian Athletics Championships from Wednesday

French Open champ Swiatek equals Venus's record!

French Open champ Swiatek equals Venus's record!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

* Swiatek started playing tennis in an attempt to emulate her older sister, who competed briefly on the junior circuit.

FIFA WC: Santos admits Portugal has injury woes

FIFA WC: Santos admits Portugal has injury woes

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Decisions about the availability of Otavio, who started against Ghana, and reserve left back Nuno Mendes, who is also an injury concern, would be taken after a training session later on Sunday, Santos said.

Captain America Pulisic punishes cautious Iran

Captain America Pulisic punishes cautious Iran

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Christian Pulisic has had a season to forget for Chelsea but in the blue shirt of his beloved United States he scored the goal that gave them their first win at the 2022 World Cup and a spot in the last-16.

Barcelona charged with corruption; Neymar undergoes surgery

Barcelona charged with corruption; Neymar undergoes surgery

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Prosecutors sue Barcelona for allegedly buying refereeing favours

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.

Look At Kiara's 'Shoot Diet'!

Look At Kiara's 'Shoot Diet'!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

When stars travel, they make lovely pictures on social media.

Iran players resume singing of national anthem at World Cup match

Iran players resume singing of national anthem at World Cup match

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Loud jeers were heard from Iranian supporters as the anthem played, with the team singing quietly as it played.

Air India upgrading crew rostering, customer notification system: Wilson

Air India upgrading crew rostering, customer notification system: Wilson

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Air India has been a subject of its passengers' ire this week as more than half of its flights have been delayed, primarily because of an old crew rostering system. Due to the existing system, the airline has not been able to handle the disruption created by cyclone 'Biparjoy' on India's western coast. The sudden grounding of two planes also added to the carrier's woes.

Expect to have real, inclusive govt in Afghanistan: US

Expect to have real, inclusive govt in Afghanistan: US

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

The United States, Blinken said, is committed to looking at everything done from day one through the present and draw lessons from it.

Stosur shocks Wozniacki in Doha

Stosur shocks Wozniacki in Doha

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

Samantha Stosur's win over world number one Caroline Wozniacki was not the only surprise for an unsuspecting crowd at the WTA Championships, where music, dance and even a frightened feline vied with the tennis for attention.

Novak Djokovic falls to first defeat of the year

Novak Djokovic falls to first defeat of the year

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Daniil Medvedev handed Novak Djokovic his first loss of the year, defeating the world no. 1 6-4, 6-4 in Dubai.

Can Sunday bring 2011 Tendulkar moment for Messi?

Can Sunday bring 2011 Tendulkar moment for Messi?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Indian fans wait for Messi's '2011 Tendulkar moment'

Taliban takes over Kandahar, Herat

Taliban takes over Kandahar, Herat

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The Taliban have claimed the seizure of more than 10 out of 34 administrative centers of Afghan provinces.

All About FIFA World Cup 2022

All About FIFA World Cup 2022

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

World Cup 2022: start date, schedule, teams, venues and final

Neeraj improves own record, finishes 2nd in Stockholm Diamond League

Neeraj improves own record, finishes 2nd in Stockholm Diamond League

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

World champion and season leader Anderson Peters of Grenada won the competition with a best throw of 90.31m which he came up with in this third attempt.

CWG champ Panghal fails to make cut for Boxing Worlds

CWG champ Panghal fails to make cut for Boxing Worlds

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Tokyo Olympian and 2019 Asian Championships silver medallist Ashish Chaudhary will also be representing the country for the second time and would be keen to add another major medal to his name.

Chhetri seconds Stimac, says camp, friendlies key to Asian Cup success

Chhetri seconds Stimac, says camp, friendlies key to Asian Cup success

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Stimac had said he would need at least a four-week camp to do well in the Asian Cup while the All India Football Federation (AIFF) top brass had indicated that his demand would be difficult to meet as the clubs may not agree to release their players for such a long period in the midst of the domestic season.

FIFA WC: WFH bonanza for Qatari schools, offices

FIFA WC: WFH bonanza for Qatari schools, offices

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Qatar hopes to attract roughly 1.2 million visitors to the FIFA World Cup, a number which at almost half of the conservative country's population, poses a logistical and policing challenge.

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.

WC: Germany captain Neuer to defy FIFA

WC: Germany captain Neuer to defy FIFA

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

"We have a clear position. I will see how this develops and we will discuss it with the other nations from Europe. We expect to be allowed to wear the (One Love) armband," he said.

Jankovic through to Doha semis

Jankovic through to Doha semis

Rediff.com31 Oct 2009

Serbia's Jelena Jankovic crushed leg-weary Caroline Wozniacki to reach the semi-finals of the WTA Championships while American holder Venus Williams reached the last four on Friday without hitting a ball.

Dementieva stuns Venus in Doha

Dementieva stuns Venus in Doha

Rediff.com28 Oct 2009

Serena Williams stayed on course to end the year as world number one when she beat Russia's Svetlana Kuznetsova 7-6, 7-5 on the opening day of the WTA Championships after sister Venus suffered a shock defeat on Tuesday.