News for 'Federation Cup'

Boxer Hitesh makes history!

Boxer Hitesh makes history!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Becomes first Indian to reach World Boxing Cup finals

Marquez to give up India Head Coach role?

Marquez to give up India Head Coach role?

Rediff.com6 May 2025

'I prefer not to speak before the Hong Kong tie,' Marquez told Hindustan Times in a WhatsApp message on Monday.

Bose, Guguloth clinch AIFF Player of the Year honours

Bose, Guguloth clinch AIFF Player of the Year honours

Rediff.com2 May 2025

India defender Subhasish Bose named men's player of the year; Soumya wins in women's section

New teams and format introduced in I-League

New teams and format introduced in I-League

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Federation Cup revived by the AIFF in an executive committee meeting on Monday.

19-year-old Meena shatters pole vault record to win gold

19-year-old Meena shatters pole vault record to win gold

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Dev Kumar Meena bettered the previous National record of 5.31m set by Subramani Siva while winning the gold in the 2022 Games in Gujarat.

Who'll succeed Marquez? AIFF begins hunt for new coach

Who'll succeed Marquez? AIFF begins hunt for new coach

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

AIFF opens application process for new men's head coach position after Marquez's exit

'That tainted one of the happiest days of my life'

'That tainted one of the happiest days of my life'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Rubiales has said it was consensual and scoffed at critics in the aftermath, but Hermoso said she felt a victim of aggression and had pressure put on her to sign a statement exonerating him, which she said she refused to do.

India set for world's first archery league

India set for world's first archery league

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Indian Archery League set for October launch; Lee gets SAI approval as India coach

Will Pak hockey team travel to India for Junior WC?

Will Pak hockey team travel to India for Junior WC?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Pakistan qualified for the 2025 Junior Hockey World Cup event after finishing runners-up in the Asia Cup held in Oman recently. They had lost the continental final to India 3-5.

Will BCCI let Binny remain president until 75?

Will BCCI let Binny remain president until 75?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

The incumbent BCCI president Roger Binny turned 70 on Saturday but there is no immediate clarity on whether he would be continuing till the AGM in September or demit office with immediate effect with vice-president Rajeev Shukla taking charge as the interim head.

French Open plans grand tribute for retired 'King of Clay'

French Open plans grand tribute for retired 'King of Clay'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

The French Open said it would also honour its 2000 women's champion Mary Pierce as well as fellow local favourite Richard Gasquet, who will retire after the tournament this year.

TIMELINE: Federer's rise to greatness

TIMELINE: Federer's rise to greatness

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Following is a timeline charting the 20-times Grand Slam champion's journey to the top of the game:

Shooter Sheoran claims podium finish in ISSF World Cup

Shooter Sheoran claims podium finish in ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

In a year marred by disappointments, shooter Akhil Sheoran redeemed himself by winning the men's 50m rifle 3-positions bronze medal even as the other Indian participants failed to make a mark in the ISSF World Cup Final in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Neeraj to compete in India for first time in three years

Neeraj to compete in India for first time in three years

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will compete at home for the first time in three years after confirming participation in the National Federation Cup to be held in Bhubaneswar from May 12 to 15.

Why Bhaichung Bhutia is opposed to AIFF's MRA move

Why Bhaichung Bhutia is opposed to AIFF's MRA move

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

The All India Football Federation decided to form an eight-member task force to look into the Master Rights Agreement (MRA) negotiations with its commercial partner Football Sports Development Ltd

ISSF Jr WC: Karmakar adds to India's medals tally

ISSF Jr WC: Karmakar adds to India's medals tally

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Adriyan had won a silver in the 50m rifle prone event on Tuesday.

Javelin thrower Annu finishes 7th in Diamond League

Javelin thrower Annu finishes 7th in Diamond League

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Annu Rani continued her disappointing form this season with an effort of 57.74m in the women's javelin throw event.

Marquez says being realistic key to win in Hong Kong

Marquez says being realistic key to win in Hong Kong

Rediff.com20 May 2025

'We need to be aware that we have a difficult game in Hong Kong. We have time to prepare, to be competitive and try to win and get the three points.'

Nagal returns to Indian Davis Cup team, Yuki opts out

Nagal returns to Indian Davis Cup team, Yuki opts out

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

India's top singles player Sumit Nagal on Friday returned to the Davis Cup team for the World Group I tie against Sweden but Yuki Bhambri has opted out of the September 14-15 contest,

Is AICF Playing Spoilsport?

Is AICF Playing Spoilsport?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

'The Asian Chess Championship will give great exposure for young chess players. But the AICF is curtailing the number of Indian players with a strange rule.'

Fed Cup to be re-named Billie Jean King Cup

Fed Cup to be re-named Billie Jean King Cup

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Billie Jean King helped the United States win the inaugural Fed Cup, the team event is being re-named in honour of the greatest trailblazer in women's tennis.

Boxers will not miss any more tournaments: BFI chief

Boxers will not miss any more tournaments: BFI chief

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Boxing Federation of India president Ajay Singh on Thursday asserted that boxers will not miss any more tournaments, with national camps set to resume soon and a new coaching setup also to be announced.

Nadal missing French Open would be brutal for tennis: Federer

Nadal missing French Open would be brutal for tennis: Federer

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Fears that Rafael Nadak may miss the French Open grew after he pulled out of this week's Italian Open.

'Indian boxers will not miss any events'

'Indian boxers will not miss any events'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Despite delays in the BFI's elections, which are currently stalled due to ongoing court cases, Singh confirmed that the federation will proceed with appointing the new coaching staff to ensure that boxers are not impacted.

Federer set tone for excellence: Djokovic

Federer set tone for excellence: Djokovic

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Tributes poured in after Federer's announcement and Djokovic heaped more praise on the player he shared an enduring rivalry with during his own rise to the top of the men's game.

Khatua's Olympic omission shrouded in secrecy

Khatua's Olympic omission shrouded in secrecy

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Shot putter Abha Khatua wanted to pursue her Olympic dream despite a recent family tragedy. However, she is now missing from India's Paris-bound contingent.

Federer eyes Masters Cup

Federer eyes Masters Cup

Rediff.com3 Aug 2005

World number one Roger Federer says winning the season-ending Masters Cup is his 2005 priority.

23-year wait ends! Bagan stun EB; seal Durand Cup triumph

23-year wait ends! Bagan stun EB; seal Durand Cup triumph

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Mohun Bagan beat East Bengal 1-0 to win Durand Cup title for first time after 23 years

Manu wins javelin gold at Taiwan Open

Manu wins javelin gold at Taiwan Open

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

D P Manu, who finished sixth at the World Championships last year, is yet to qualify for the Paris Olympics.

Chaubey fires back at Bhutia, slams 'vested interests'

Chaubey fires back at Bhutia, slams 'vested interests'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

AIFF chief Chaubey accuses Bhutia of running football schools for "vested interest"

Olympic hopeful DP Manu faces doping suspension

Olympic hopeful DP Manu faces doping suspension

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Indian javelin thrower DP Manu, a rising star with his sights set on the Paris Olympics, has been provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) after a failed doping test.

Diamond League: Sable breaks own national steeplechase record

Diamond League: Sable breaks own national steeplechase record

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

Avinash Sable broke his own 3000m steeplechase national record while finishing sixth at the Diamond League meet in Paris.

Federer's Laver Cup to go ahead despite French Open clash

Federer's Laver Cup to go ahead despite French Open clash

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Laver Cup organisers say the exhibition event will go ahead in September as planned despite the French Open moving to the same dates as the implications of the French Tennis Federation (FFT)'s shock gambit began to reverberate on Wednesday. The September 25-27 Laver Cup, an exhibition event co-created by Roger Federer which has always featured the Swiss great and one of Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic.

Neeraj Chopra clarifies: Not injured, withdrawal a precautionary move

Neeraj Chopra clarifies: Not injured, withdrawal a precautionary move

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Sunday clarified that he is not injured but has pulled out of the Ostrava Golden Spike meet in Czech Republic on May 28 as a precautionary measure after he felt "something" on his adductor muscles during a recent training session.

Gymnast Pranati wins bronze in Cairo World Cup

Gymnast Pranati wins bronze in Cairo World Cup

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Pranati Nayak is only the third Indian woman to win a medal at the GymWorld Cup after Aruna Budda Reddy (2018) and Dipa (2018).

Federer leads Switzerland to third Hopman Cup title

Federer leads Switzerland to third Hopman Cup title

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Switzerland won their third Hopman Cup on Saturday as Roger Federer and Belinda Bencic beat Germany's Alexander Zverev and Angelique Kerber 4-3(3), 4-2 in the deciding mixed doubles to secure a 2-1 victory in the final at the Perth Arena.

Back on Indian soil, Neeraj Chopra strikes gold

Back on Indian soil, Neeraj Chopra strikes gold

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in men's javelin throw event of the Federation Cup in Bhubaneswar, his spear shimmering through the balmy Wednesday evening sky after an unusually slow start in his first competitive outing on Indian soil in three years.

Rivalry Reignited! India-Pak face off in SAFF Cup

Rivalry Reignited! India-Pak face off in SAFF Cup

Rediff.com17 May 2023

India and Pakistan to renew football rivalry after five years, clubbed in same group in next month's SAFF Cup

SAFF Cup: India lose to Nepal in chaotic encounter

SAFF Cup: India lose to Nepal in chaotic encounter

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

India crashed out of the SAFF Women's Championship as they lost to Nepal 2-4 in penalty shootout in the semifinal match marred by utter confusion after the home side held up play for more than one hour in protest against a decision of the referee, in Kathmandu on Sunday.

Fans flock to pay homage to Federer

Fans flock to pay homage to Federer

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Federer, a 20-times Grand Slam champion and regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, announced last week that a persistent knee injury meant he was ending his 24-year career.