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Sharapova is the highest-paid female athlete... yet again!

Sharapova is the highest-paid female athlete... yet again!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Tennis sensation Maria Sharapova yet again rules the Forbes' list of highest-paid female athletes.

Peddi Review: Ram Charan's Aura-Show In A Messy Sports Drama

Peddi Review: Ram Charan's Aura-Show In A Messy Sports Drama

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Peddi buries its powerful story about caste identity and social inequality beneath hero worship, regressive romance and exhausting excesses bemoans Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Purav Raja Demands Accountability In Indian Tennis Administration

Purav Raja Demands Accountability In Indian Tennis Administration

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Former India doubles player Purav Raja has called for a complete clean-up of Indian tennis administration, emphasising the need for accountability and transparency at all levels. He also questioned the eligibility of some office-bearers in the 2024 elections.

Sabalenka opposes transgender athletes in women's tennis

Sabalenka opposes transgender athletes in women's tennis

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

World number one Aryna Sabalenka said it would be unfair for women to face "biological men" in professional tennis.

India Basketball League Set To Launch In 2027

India Basketball League Set To Launch In 2027

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The India Basketball League (IBL), backed by former NBA stars, is set to launch in 2027 with the aim of building a professional basketball ecosystem in India. The league hopes to tap into India's expanding youth culture and create a sustainable professional structure for Indian basketball.

From ACL Surgery To National Record: Baranica Elangovan's Inspirational Comeback!

From ACL Surgery To National Record: Baranica Elangovan's Inspirational Comeback!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Tamil Nadu's Baranica Elangovan has shattered the national pole vault record, clearing 4.22m in Bhubaneswar, marking an extraordinary return to form after undergoing ACL surgery in 2020.

ISL: BFC Honour Women in Special Walkout

ISL: BFC Honour Women in Special Walkout

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Bengaluru FC players walked out onto the pitch with inspiring women in their lives, while Mohun Bagan Super Giant players walked out with female para-athletes, highlighting women's empowerment before their Indian Super League match.

Check out Vietnam's most celebrated female athlete, Thanh!

Check out Vietnam's most celebrated female athlete, Thanh!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Patience, as much as skill and flexibility, has become a necessary part of the armoury of Southeast Asia's top-ranked gymnast, Vietnam's Phan Thi Ha Thanh.

17-year-old Anahat Singh scripts history with maiden title

17-year-old Anahat Singh scripts history with maiden title

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Teen squash prodigy Anahat Singh upset top seed Georgina Kennedy to win her first PSA Bronze title at the Squash On Fire Open in Washington.

Two athletes found hanging in SAI hostel in Kollam

Two athletes found hanging in SAI hostel in Kollam

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

The reason for the deaths is yet to be ascertained and no suicide note has been recovered from the room, police officials said.

India's Sheetal Devi Wins World Archery's 'Para Archer of the Year 2025' Award

India's Sheetal Devi Wins World Archery's 'Para Archer of the Year 2025' Award

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Sheetal Devi, the armless archer from India, has been named 'Para Archer of the Year 2025' by World Archery, recognising her outstanding achievements, including a world championship title.

National Defence Academy to Host Sabhikhi Cup 2026, Emphasising Sportsmanship and Jointmanship

National Defence Academy to Host Sabhikhi Cup 2026, Emphasising Sportsmanship and Jointmanship

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

The National Defence Academy (NDA) will host the Sabhikhi Cup 2026, a prestigious sports event featuring cadets from India's top military training institutions, promoting athletic excellence, teamwork, and inter-service cooperation.

New Zealand legend Suzie Bates to retire after T20 World Cup

New Zealand legend Suzie Bates to retire after T20 World Cup

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

New Zealand will bid farewell to one of its cricketing greats when all-rounder Suzie Bates calls time on her international career at the end of the White Ferns' T20 World Cup campaign in England.

Top stars face tough road to Glasgow CWG

Top stars face tough road to Glasgow CWG

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The National Senior Federation Competition scheduled to be held in Ranchi from May 22 to 25 will serve as the final selection event for the country's track and field athletes for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games starting July 23.

Indian Women Archers Meet UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

Indian Women Archers Meet UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

A delegation of Indian women archers, including para-archer Sheetal Devi, met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ahead of the 4th Khelo India women's national ranking archery tournament.

SHOCKING! No women make Top 100 highest-paid athletes list

SHOCKING! No women make Top 100 highest-paid athletes list

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Zero women cracked the list of the world's 100 highest-paid athletes released on Wednesday by Sportico.

Brand Boom For Harmanpreet After World Cup Glory

Brand Boom For Harmanpreet After World Cup Glory

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur's endorsement portfolio is expected to triple in the coming months.

India's Elite Boxers Prepare for Asian Championships in Mongolia

India's Elite Boxers Prepare for Asian Championships in Mongolia

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

India's top male and female boxers have arrived in Mongolia for a training camp to prepare for the upcoming Asian Boxing Championships.

Chhattisgarh's Nikita Wins Gold in Weightlifting at Khelo India Tribal Games

Chhattisgarh's Nikita Wins Gold in Weightlifting at Khelo India Tribal Games

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Nikita's weightlifting gold ends Chhattisgarh's wait, while Odisha's swimmers dominate at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026.

CWG PHOTOS: Female athlete lifts Sushil Kumar!

CWG PHOTOS: Female athlete lifts Sushil Kumar!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2014

Two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar spearheaded a sparkling show as Indian grapplers dominated the wrestling arena with five gold medals.

Let Me Play Women's Cricket: Anaya Bangar

Let Me Play Women's Cricket: Anaya Bangar

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

'This report may or may not be historic, may or may not bring a revolution in Indian cricket.'

Tiger's girl is most successful female athlete in Alpine skiing

Tiger's girl is most successful female athlete in Alpine skiing

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Lindsey Vonn's model looks and famous boyfriend have often gained her more spotlight than her speed on two skis back in her home country.

Gold favourite Toor leads Indian challenge in Tianjin

Gold favourite Toor leads Indian challenge in Tianjin

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Besides Toor, who is also two-time Asian Championships gold medallist, the team also has promising shot-putter Samardeep Singh Gill.

Sharapova is top paid female athlete

Sharapova is top paid female athlete

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

French Open champion Maria Sharapova held her perch atop the list of the world's highest paid women in professional sports for an eighth consecutive year, according to an annual survey released by Forbes on Monday.

Hockey India gives junior coach clean chit after inquiry

Hockey India gives junior coach clean chit after inquiry

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Hockey India on Sunday said its internal inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct against a coach of the junior women's team found no evidence.

US govt restricts sports visas for transgender women

US govt restricts sports visas for transgender women

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Trump to sign order creating Olympics task force ahead of 2028 games

Why 2025 Became a Defining Year for Women's Sport

Why 2025 Became a Defining Year for Women's Sport

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

A deafening roar at Twickenham capped a 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup that smashed attendance records, while India's first Women's Cricket World Cup triumph sparked nationwide celebrations.

'I don't feel like she should have been arrested'

'I don't feel like she should have been arrested'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Sha'Carri Richardson, who won Olympic silver in the 100 at the Paris Games, allegedly pushed Christian Coleman, who then fell into a nearby column after an argument.

'Jo maanga tha, woh mil gaya'

'Jo maanga tha, woh mil gaya'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

The first female armless world champion in para archery Sheetal Devi makes history again with a spot in the Indian able-bodied junior team for the upcoming Asia Cup Stage 3 in Jeddah.

Security concerns plague women's sport

Security concerns plague women's sport

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

'Although one-in-five women in the UK will experience stalking at some point in their lives, there are no scientific studies around the stalking of athletes.'

Manu vs Smriti vs Vinesh: Who will be top sportswoman?

Manu vs Smriti vs Vinesh: Who will be top sportswoman?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Paris Olympics double medallist Manu Bhaker, two-time Paralympics champion Avani Lekhara and ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat are among five athletes nominated for the BBC 'Indian Sportswoman of the Year' award.

How do athletes prepare for weight category sports?

How do athletes prepare for weight category sports?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The weight category sports at the Olympics are wrestling, boxing, taekwondo, judo and weightlifting. Most of these are combat sports and weight categories are designed to match athletes with competitors of similar size.

Year-Ender: How Sheetal Devi Took Archery World By Storm In 2025

Year-Ender: How Sheetal Devi Took Archery World By Storm In 2025

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Sheetal shines, but recurve concerns linger in Indian Archery 2025

Djokovic questions 'special treatment' for Sinner

Djokovic questions 'special treatment' for Sinner

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Novak Djokovic said the shortness and timing of Jannik Sinner's ban this year for an inadvertent doping violation was "odd" and the case would hang over the four-time Grand Slam champion like a cloud for the rest of his career.

Historic! Sheetal Devi Shatters Another Ceiling in Indian Archery

Historic! Sheetal Devi Shatters Another Ceiling in Indian Archery

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Qualifies for India's able-bodied archery team for Asia Cup

Why Kerala's athletics legacy is fading

Why Kerala's athletics legacy is fading

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

It's a downfall for the powerhouse that produced some iconic names such as PT Usha, Shiny Wilson, Anju Bobby George, Rosa Kutty, Mercy Kuttan and Bobby Aloysius among others."

Coventry makes history as IOC's first female president

Coventry makes history as IOC's first female president

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Kirsty Coventry smashed through the International Olympic Committee's glass ceiling to become the organisation's first female and first African president in its 130-year history.

India has learnt to accept female athletes but still a long way to go: Sania

India has learnt to accept female athletes but still a long way to go: Sania

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Path-breaking tennis ace Sania Mirza takes pride in the fact that many of India's sporting stars, outside cricket, are women even though she believes that it will take a few more generations before being a sportswoman is seen as a natural career choice in the country. The winner of six Grand Slam titles, spoke on a range of issues including the role of parents and attitude of coaches towards women players during a webinar organised by the All India Tennis Association and the Sports Authority of India (SAI).

Asian U-20 Athletics: Deepanshu wins gold in javelin

Asian U-20 Athletics: Deepanshu wins gold in javelin

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Deepanshu Sharma secured the gold medal in men's javelin as Indian athletes produced a good show on the opening day of the 21st Asian Under-20 Athletics Championships.

Asian Kabaddi champions to get cash awards

Asian Kabaddi champions to get cash awards

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Clubbed with Thailand, Bangladesh and Malaysia in Group A, India comfortably advanced to the final, defeating Bangladesh 64-23, Thailand 76-21, and Malaysia 73-19 to top their pool with three wins.