News for 'Doha'

Neeraj Chopra undeterred despite rivals' stellar form

Neeraj Chopra undeterred despite rivals' stellar form

Rediff.com21 May 2022

Anderson Peters of Grenada and Tokyo Olympics silver winner Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic had come up with 93.07m and 90.88m throws respectively

Kenyan long-distance Olympian Tirop stabbed to death

Kenyan long-distance Olympian Tirop stabbed to death

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

The 25-year-old represented Kenya in the 5,000m event at the Tokyo Olympics and finished fourth in the finals after clocking 14:39.62 seconds.

Panel to probe Manika's 'fixing' claims against coach

Panel to probe Manika's 'fixing' claims against coach

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Janendra Jain and Parth Goswami are the two lawyers in the panel while Yashpal Rana is the other member.

Indian sprinters on verge of missing Olympic qualifier

Indian sprinters on verge of missing Olympic qualifier

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

The Athletics Federation of India is trying to book an alternate flight available to any European city en route to Silesia in Poland

Fans see double standards in FIFA political sympathies

Fans see double standards in FIFA political sympathies

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The first World Cup in the Middle East has been anything but insulated from the troubles of the volatile region, set against a backdrop of anti-government protests in Iran and an upsurge in Israeli-Palestinian violence.

Afghanistan 'free nation': Taliban hails US exit

Afghanistan 'free nation': Taliban hails US exit

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Taliban hails US departure from Afghanistan as 'historic moment'.

PIX: Pulisic strike fires US to victory against Iran

PIX: Pulisic strike fires US to victory against Iran

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

The United States stormed into the World Cup last 16 on Tuesday by beating Iran 1-0 at a cacophonous Al Thumama Stadium after Christian Pulisic bundled the ball home in a Group B showdown shrouded by decades of enmity between the two nations.

The Man Who Never Gives Up

The Man Who Never Gives Up

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

No matter who the opponent, or how big the adversity, Andy Murray never backs away from the fight, observes Deepti Patwardhan.

World Championships medal on Neeraj's mind

World Championships medal on Neeraj's mind

Rediff.com28 May 2022

'My approach has been to do my best on the day according to the situation'

Dutee and Hima's bid to qualify for Tokyo Olympics

Dutee and Hima's bid to qualify for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

S Dhanalakshmi, who had beaten Dutee in the final of women's 100m sprint in the Federation Cup last month, was also named in the team,

PIX: Gauff survives scare; Medvedev overcomes Zverev

PIX: Gauff survives scare; Medvedev overcomes Zverev

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Coco Gauff rallied from a break down in the final set to beat Swede Rebecca Peterson and reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals for the first time

'Happy' Neeraj Chopra aiming to work on technique

'Happy' Neeraj Chopra aiming to work on technique

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Chopra has now set his sights on this year's Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Recipe: Rainbow-Coloured Jello Cake

Recipe: Rainbow-Coloured Jello Cake

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Bring out your inner child with this recipe.

Kiwi Kuggeleijn to replace Richardson at RCB

Kiwi Kuggeleijn to replace Richardson at RCB

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

New Zealand pacer Scott Kuggeleijn was on Tuesday announced as a replacement for Kane Richardson in the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad for the remainder of IPL 2021.

Future of Afghanistan can't be its past: Jaishankar at SCO meet

Future of Afghanistan can't be its past: Jaishankar at SCO meet

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Jaishankar also emphasised the need for ensuring that Kabul's neighbours are not "threatened by terrorism, separatism and extremism".

12 nations including India won't recognise Taliban govt

12 nations including India won't recognise Taliban govt

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

Representatives from the United States and Qatar, the UN, China, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, the United Kingdom, the EU, Germany, India, Norway, Tajikistan, Turkey and Turkmenistan joined a regional conclave on Thursday to discuss ways to contain the escalating security situation in Afghanistan.

Ex-Arsenal boss Wenger to help develop Indian football

Ex-Arsenal boss Wenger to help develop Indian football

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Former Arsenal manager and world governing body FIFA's current chief of global football development, Arsene Wenger will play a role in Indian football's grassroots programmes and talent development.

'Be your biggest fan and critic'

'Be your biggest fan and critic'

Rediff.com13 May 2022

'If you try to use every resource that you have, you won't feel like you've let yourself down. Don't think because wherever you came from that you cannot be successful. No matter if you make an Olympic team, you gave your heart and you put your heart out there to be as successful as you could be.'

FIFA WC: Which teams have qualified for knockouts?

FIFA WC: Which teams have qualified for knockouts?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Brazil are pre-tournament favourites to win a record-extending sixth title.

Back injury puts Hima Das out of World Championships

Back injury puts Hima Das out of World Championships

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

World junior champion Hima Das has been ruled out of the upcoming World Championships due to a nagging back problem.

Chopra allays injury fears after Kuortane Games win

Chopra allays injury fears after Kuortane Games win

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

India's Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra said he is looking forward to starting his Diamond League season in Stockholm on June 30.

Venus to face Zvonareva in Doha final

Venus to face Zvonareva in Doha final

Rediff.com9 Nov 2008

Venus Williams will play Vera Zvonareva in the final of the WTA Championships after both women achieved difficult three-set victories on Saturday. Wimbledon champion Williams overcame Serbian world number one Jelena Jankovic 6-2, 2-6, 6-3, and Zvonareva beat fellow-Russian Elena Dementieva 7-6, 3-6, 6-3.

Venus beats Serena to reach Doha semis

Venus beats Serena to reach Doha semis

Rediff.com7 Nov 2008

Venus Williams secured her place in the semi-finals of the WTA Championships when she completed her round-robin matches with a comprehensive 5-7, 6-1, 6-0 win over her sister Serena on Thursday. It was the first time Serena had lost a set 6-0 since the 2007 Miami final, after which she recovered to defeat Justine Henin for the title.

Venus, Zvonareva in line for Doha semis

Venus, Zvonareva in line for Doha semis

Rediff.com6 Nov 2008

Venus Williams won her second match in two days at the season-ending WTA Championships on Wednesday when she beat Elena Dementieva 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to leave herself on the brink of the semis with one round-robin match to play. Russian Vera Zvonareva also remained undefeated after a 6-3, 6-7, 6-4 victory over Serbia's Ana Ivanovic in the white group.

Djokovic ties Federer's record; Sania returns to WTA circuit

Djokovic ties Federer's record; Sania returns to WTA circuit

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Novak Djokovic equalled Roger Federer's all-time record for most weeks as ATP world number one

US shuts embassy in Afghanistan, moves it to Qatar

US shuts embassy in Afghanistan, moves it to Qatar

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

The United States has begun a new diplomatic mission in Afghanistan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said as the US withdrew its last troops from the country ending the 20-year war in the South Asian nation.

Sports Shorts: Lakers' James passes 32k points in worst career loss

Sports Shorts: Lakers' James passes 32k points in worst career loss

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Will the Taliban LISTEN to the Women?

Will the Taliban LISTEN to the Women?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Women petition the Taliban. Talibs patrol Kabul's streets. Afghans flee into Pakistan.

Djokovic stunned; Nadal scripts best start to a season

Djokovic stunned; Nadal scripts best start to a season

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Next up for the 35-year-old will be another American in 39th-ranked Tommy Paul with a potential semi-final clash against top-seeded Russian Daniil Medvedev, who he defeated in the Australian Open final from a two-sets deficit.

Red alert in 8 Kerala districts as heavy rains continue

Red alert in 8 Kerala districts as heavy rains continue

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

A red alert was declared in 8 districts of Kerala on Thursday by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) as rains continued to lash various parts of the state and disrupted the day-to-day lives of the people as roads got flooded or caved in and many got displaced from their homes to relief camps.

Djokovic recovers from slow start to begin year with win in Doha

Djokovic recovers from slow start to begin year with win in Doha

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Defending champion Novak Djokovic made a sticky return to action before recovering from losing the opening four games to beat Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff at the Qatar Open on Monday.

Drone-Fired US Missiles Kill Al-Qaeda 'Emir'

Drone-Fired US Missiles Kill Al-Qaeda 'Emir'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

A US drone killed al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri at a house in Kabul, where he had been living with his family, on Saturday.

Djokovic keeps top spot after edging past Auger-Aliassime

Djokovic keeps top spot after edging past Auger-Aliassime

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Top seed Novak Djokovic beat Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-5, 7-6(1) to reach the semi-finals of the Italian Open on Friday and move within one win of 1,000 career victories.

2 passengers to Delhi from Afghanistan found Covid positive

2 passengers to Delhi from Afghanistan found Covid positive

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

The second batch of 146 Indian nationals who were evacuated from Afghanistan via Doha arrived in the national capital on Monday on various flights.

Incredible Biles continues golden run at World Championships

Incredible Biles continues golden run at World Championships

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

The 21-year-old pushed her all-time gold medal haul at world championships to a record 14 when she claimed top honours in the floor exercise for her fourth gold in Doha.

Muguruza's coach Martinez tests positive for COVID-19

Muguruza's coach Martinez tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Conchita Martinez, the coach of former world number one Garbine Muguruza, tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in Doha ahead of the Qatar Open which begins on Monday.

Biden ready to reset US-Pak ties

Biden ready to reset US-Pak ties

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

US-Pakistan relations are poised to touch a qualitatively new level under the Biden administration, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

SAI clears Dipa Karmakar's participation in two World Cups

SAI clears Dipa Karmakar's participation in two World Cups

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

GFI had also sent the entries of Yogeshwar Singh and Ashish Kumar in the men's artistic event in Doha.

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