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Antim Panghal wins historic Jr World Wrestling gold

Antim Panghal wins historic Jr World Wrestling gold

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

The Indian defeated Kazakhstan's Atlyn Shagayeva 8-0 final to emerge the first Indian to win gold in the competition's 34-year long history.

Euro 2024 countdown: German chancellor celebrates special occasion

Euro 2024 countdown: German chancellor celebrates special occasion

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz marked the start of the one-year countdown towards Euro 2024 by unveiling a competition.

Tokyo Games: Shooter Anish Bhanwala could get quota

Tokyo Games: Shooter Anish Bhanwala could get quota

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The new deadline for Tokyo 2020 Qualification in shooting is June 6, 2021, according to the ISSF.

Barca's Xavi 'proud and calm' after sacking

Barca's Xavi 'proud and calm' after sacking

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Xavi mentioned again on Saturday that the club faced problems. Similar comments had reportedly annoyed Laporta earlier in the season.

FACTBOX: Spain's emphatic Euro 2012 triumph

FACTBOX: Spain's emphatic Euro 2012 triumph

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Spain retained the Euro title by convincingly beating Italy 4-0 on Sunday in Kiev. Following are interesting facts about Spain's Euro win.

PIX: Manchester derby ends in drab draw; Liverpool lose

PIX: Manchester derby ends in drab draw; Liverpool lose

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday.

India dominate chess world in 2024

India dominate chess world in 2024

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

The image of a smiling D Gukesh standing with outstretched hands will forever be embossed in the memory of a nation of billions.

All roads lead to Paris in 2024

All roads lead to Paris in 2024

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Paris is, and will continue to be, dogged by the usual gripes about staging the greatest show on earth.

Eriksen in Denmark squad for first time since cardiac arrest

Eriksen in Denmark squad for first time since cardiac arrest

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Christian Eriksen was called up to the Denmark national squad on Tuesday, the first time he has been selected since he suffered a cardiac arrest at the European Championship last year.

2025 Diamond League calendar is out!

2025 Diamond League calendar is out!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

The 2025 edition of the Diamond League will hand out more than $9 million in prize money, a record for the tournament.

Nationwide shock as Italy miss out on World Cup 2022

Nationwide shock as Italy miss out on World Cup 2022

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Italy failed to qualify for the second consecutive edition of the FIFA World Cup after succumbing to Northern Macedonia in the UEFA Qualifiers

McLaughlin, Duplantis world athletes of the year

McLaughlin, Duplantis world athletes of the year

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

American Sydney McLaughlin and Sweden's Armand "Mondo" Duplantis were named World Athletes of the Year after a record-breaking 2022

Sports Shorts: Mayer and Asher-Smith are European athletes of the year

Sports Shorts: Mayer and Asher-Smith are European athletes of the year

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Roberto Martinez named new Portugal coach

Roberto Martinez named new Portugal coach

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Martinez stepped down as Belgium's coach following his side's World Cup group stage exit

Scottish, German fans flood Munich ahead of Euro kick-off

Scottish, German fans flood Munich ahead of Euro kick-off

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Scottish fans clad in kilts have dominated central Munich for the last few days, playing bagpipes, chanting and endearing themselves to the locals. Hours before kick-off Germany fans emerged to join the excitement, saying they were proud to host the tournament and ready to get behind their team.

2021 World Athletics C'ships could be held in 2022

2021 World Athletics C'ships could be held in 2022

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

World Athletics announced the rescheduling after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Japanese officials said new dates for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be July 23-August 8, 2021.

Historic! Arjun Erigaisi crosses 2800 rating barrier

Historic! Arjun Erigaisi crosses 2800 rating barrier

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

In a groundbreaking moment for Indian chess, Arjun Erigaisi has become the second player from India and the sixteenth player globally to surpass the 2800 live rating mark.

PIX: Leverkusen, PSG, Real Madrid crowned domestic champs

PIX: Leverkusen, PSG, Real Madrid crowned domestic champs

Rediff.com26 May 2024

A summary of the concluding day's action in the German Cup, French Cup and La Liga.

European C'ships: Hughes and Asher-Smith complete 100m double for Britain

European C'ships: Hughes and Asher-Smith complete 100m double for Britain

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The race to find the continent's fastest woman saw Asher-Smith end the 100m reign of Dutchwoman Daphne Schippers in brilliant style, clocking 10.85, equalling the world's fastest time this year and setting a British record.

Portugal's Santos is their coach no more

Portugal's Santos is their coach no more

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

"In addition to the titles won, Fernando Santos became the coach with the most games and most victories," FPF said.

Here's how Euro 2020 delay could work in Italy's favour

Here's how Euro 2020 delay could work in Italy's favour

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Italy coach Roberto Mancini believes that the postponement of Euro 2020 could work in his team's favour although a gap of 10 months between working with his players will create difficulties. Under his leadership, they finished their Euro 2020 qualifying group with a 100% record and are on a run of 11 successive wins.

Germany's Kroos announces retirement from international football

Germany's Kroos announces retirement from international football

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Kroos said it was clear to him 'for a long time' that he would not be available for the World Cup in Qatar next year.

PICS: Tears, triumph for Ronaldo at Euro 2024

PICS: Tears, triumph for Ronaldo at Euro 2024

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Despite being a model of longevity for more than two decades in an outstanding career, breaking numerous records and playing for some of the biggest clubs in the world, Cristiano Ronaldo was a shadow of his old self over the last two weeks at Euro 2024 in Germany.

Can England Stun Scintillating Spain?

Can England Stun Scintillating Spain?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

A preview of the Euro 2024 Final between England and Spain

Wimbledon relaxes dress code for women players

Wimbledon relaxes dress code for women players

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

"It is our hope that this rule adjustment will help players focus purely on their performance by relieving a potential source of anxiety."

Pele mourns passing of Argentine great Maradona

Pele mourns passing of Argentine great Maradona

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Retired Brazilian soccer star Pele mourned the death of Argentine great Diego Maradona on Wednesday, following confirmation he had died of a heart attack earlier in the day.

Bonucci toasts Italy success with Coca-Cola, Heineken

Bonucci toasts Italy success with Coca-Cola, Heineken

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci could not get enough of the sponsors' offerings on Sunday, taking big swigs of Coca-Cola and Heineken as he spoke to media after their victory over England.

Wales captain Bale announces end of playing career

Wales captain Bale announces end of playing career

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Bale decided to end his playing career at the age of 33

PIX: Albania strike late to hold Croatia in thriller

PIX: Albania strike late to hold Croatia in thriller

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

IMAGES from the Euro 2024 Group B match between Croatia and Albania at Hamburg Volksparkstadion, in Hamburg, Germany, on Wednesday.

Meet the 'World's Sexiest Athlete'

Meet the 'World's Sexiest Athlete'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Germany's Alica Schmidt will compete in the 4x400 metres relay at the Tokyo Olympics.

Jehan becomes first Indian on pole in FIA F3 European C'ship

Jehan becomes first Indian on pole in FIA F3 European C'ship

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

Jehan's rookie year in F3 got off to a solid start in the previous weekend at Silverstone where the multiple Indian and Asian Karting champion earned himself two rookie podiums.

How Italy can beat England in Euro final...

How Italy can beat England in Euro final...

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Italy's Dino Zoff, a former European Championship winner, says the Azzurri need a "warm heart and cold blood" to beat England at Wembley in Sunday's Euro 2020 final, having himself played in his country's first ever win in London in 1973.

Jorginho, Putellas win UEFA Player of the Year awards

Jorginho, Putellas win UEFA Player of the Year awards

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Chelsea's Thomas Tuechel was voted men's coach of the year and Barcelona's Lluis Cortes took the trophy for women's coach.

Italy qualify for Euro 2024; England held to draw

Italy qualify for Euro 2024; England held to draw

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Italy qualified for Euro 2024 after drawing 0-0 against Ukraine in their final Group C qualifier on Monday.

Euro 2020 opener to kick off in Italy with crowds

Euro 2020 opener to kick off in Italy with crowds

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Italy is one of 12 host nations across Europe, and plans for the month-long tournament to go ahead as originally planned have been questioned as COVID-19 continues to spread.

Euro: What each team needs to do to reach last 16

Euro: What each team needs to do to reach last 16

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

Final positions in the six groups are still up for grabs which determine potential opponents in the knockout stage.

Euro PICS: Ronaldo shines as Portugal rout Hungary

Euro PICS: Ronaldo shines as Portugal rout Hungary

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated becoming the first player to appear in five European Championships with a brace as Portugal got their title defence off to a winning start with a 3-0 victory over a determined Hungary, in Budapest, on Tuesday.

World Boxing C'ship: Manju Rani enters quarters

World Boxing C'ship: Manju Rani enters quarters

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Both the boxers stuck to a defensive approach but Rani was the more accurate of the two.

Extras: Dutch back where they belong, says Van Dijk

Extras: Dutch back where they belong, says Van Dijk

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

'India, Poland connected by kabaddi': PM Modi

'India, Poland connected by kabaddi': PM Modi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Modi highlighted the role of sports in fostering bilateral relations and cultural exchange between India and Poland.