News for 'Great Britain'

Farah wins Great North Run for 6th consecutive year

Farah wins Great North Run for 6th consecutive year

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Britain's Mo Farah won a record sixth successive Great North Run after setting his personal best time on Sunday. The Olympic gold medallist raced ahead of Ethiopian Tamirat Tola in the final mile to cross the line in 59 minutes and six seconds.

Britain assure full security for Indian contingent

Britain assure full security for Indian contingent

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

British High Commissioner in India, James Bevan called on IOA acting president V K Malhotra and assured full security for the Indian contingent which will take part in the London Olympics.

Djokovic sends Serbia into Davis Cup semi against Italy

Djokovic sends Serbia into Davis Cup semi against Italy

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Novak Djokovic steered Serbia into the Davis Cup semi-finals with a straightforward 6-4 6-4 win over Britain's Cameron Norrie to give his team a winning 2-0 lead on Thursday.

Australian Open: Djokovic powers past Murray for title

Australian Open: Djokovic powers past Murray for title

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

Novak Djokovic reasserted his rule over the hard-courts of Melbourne Park

Hockey: Experts rave performance as India end on high

Hockey: Experts rave performance as India end on high

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

India clinched a second successive Olympic bronze medal at the Games for the first time in 52 years with a 2-1 triumph over Spain in the third position playoff on Thursday.

SHOCKING! Nishikori upsets Murray to reach US Open semis

SHOCKING! Nishikori upsets Murray to reach US Open semis

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Japan's Kei Nishikori overcame second seed Andy Murray for a gruelling 1-6, 6-4, 4-6, 6-1, 7-5 see-saw victory on Wednesday to reach the US Open semi-finals.

It's official! Cricket will be played at the 2028 LA Olympic Games!

It's official! Cricket will be played at the 2028 LA Olympic Games!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'Baseball/softball, cricket (T20), flag football, lacrosse (sixes) and squash will be in the programme at LA28.'

Britain's Prince William and Kate expecting third child

Britain's Prince William and Kate expecting third child

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The child will be born fifth in line to the throne, bumping uncle Harry out of the top five and into sixth place.

Foreign companies' interest in India fades, shows data

Foreign companies' interest in India fades, shows data

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

George Acland from Great Britain ran a coffee plantation in Sri Lanka and set up India's first jute mill in 1855. He raised capital and imported the machinery for the mill on the banks of the Hooghly in West Bengal. His company wasn't a great success, but his pioneering work paved the way for India to dominate the jute industry.

Tokyo Games: STUNNING Pix!

Tokyo Games: STUNNING Pix!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

He did? No he didn't!

He did? No he didn't!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has dismissed as wide of the mark reports that he sprayed Russian President Vladimir Putin with the winner's champagne after Sunday's grand prix in Sochi.

Farmer's daughter Rupal brings India glory at World U-20 Athletics

Farmer's daughter Rupal brings India glory at World U-20 Athletics

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

On Tuesday, she had won a silver as part of the 4x400m relay quartet that finished second behind USA with an Asian junior record time of 3:17.76s.

Andy Murray to return to action in June

Andy Murray to return to action in June

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Andy Murray was targeting a return to the tour at the Miami Open in March before the season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

PHOTOS: When Beckham was substituted by Beckham...

PHOTOS: When Beckham was substituted by Beckham...

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

David Beckham's children extended their support to their father's UNICEF charity football match.

F1: Hamilton on pole in Brazil, Vettel summoned to stewards

F1: Hamilton on pole in Brazil, Vettel summoned to stewards

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

The pole was a record-extending 82nd of Hamilton's career and his 10th of a season that has already seen the Briton clinch his fifth world championship.

Indians at Wimbledon: Sania advances in women, mixed events

Indians at Wimbledon: Sania advances in women, mixed events

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

Capping off a great day for India, Sania Mirza advanced to the third round of both the women's and mixed doubles events, while Rohan Bopanna and Purav Raja also won their respective mixed doubles matches at the Wimbledon in London.

Farah misses Olympic 10,000m qualification time

Farah misses Olympic 10,000m qualification time

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

Bromell runs fastest 100 meters this year

Survivor Andy Murray proves he is a force on clay

Survivor Andy Murray proves he is a force on clay

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

When Andy Murray was dragged to five sets in the opening round of the French Open and then again in the second, it was hard to believe this would be the year when the Scot could end Britain's 81-year wait for a men's Roland Garros champion.

Junior men's hockey coach Jude Felix sacked

Junior men's hockey coach Jude Felix sacked

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

The development came to light after HI advertised for the position on its official website Wednesday

BEST SPORTS PHOTOS FROM 2021!

BEST SPORTS PHOTOS FROM 2021!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Here is a compilation of some of the best photos from 2021...

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister and finance minister, he understood the importance of gradualism, except when the economy or the polity was in a crisis.

'Who Does Not Want To Be Prime Minister?'

'Who Does Not Want To Be Prime Minister?'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

'We are going to need more technical people in government.' 'You can't expect a generalist to understand the complicated world of financial engineering.' 'I regret to say that most of our politicians have no competence to deal with these things. Nor is there a willingness to learn.'

Is pressure a big problem for top ranked Murray?

Is pressure a big problem for top ranked Murray?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Andy Murray has dismissed suggestions that the pressure of being the world's top tennis player is affecting his performance after losing to Spaniard Albert Ramos-Vinolas in the Round of 16 of the Monte Carlo Masters.

Lahiri finishes Tied-42; Schauffele takes golf gold

Lahiri finishes Tied-42; Schauffele takes golf gold

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

The experienced Indian golfer, who began the week with a superb 67 and was inside the Top-10, slid down the ladder thereafter with rounds of 72-68-72 over the next three days for a total of 5-under 283.

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

With a jam-packed schedule brimming with both legendary athletes and captivating storylines, Paris 2024 promises unforgettable moments.

Wimbledon PIX: Rybakina, Krejcikova enter semis

Wimbledon PIX: Rybakina, Krejcikova enter semis

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Elena Rybakina set up a showdown with 2021 French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova for a place in Saturday's final.

Las Vegas GP: Verstappen races to record-extending win

Las Vegas GP: Verstappen races to record-extending win

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Red Bull's Max Verstappen sang "Viva Las Vegas" after racing to a record-extending 18th victory of the season and joining Sebastian Vettel in third place on Formula One's all-time winners' list.

Indian challenge at US Open over with Bopanna's ouster

Indian challenge at US Open over with Bopanna's ouster

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

India's campaign at the US Open came to an end after Rohan Bopanna lost in the men's and mixed doubles, in New York, on Sunday. India's top-ranked men's doubles player and his Canadian partner Denis Shapovalov lost 3-6, 4-6 to 15th seeds Neal Skupski and Jamie Murray of Great Britain in a second round match that lasted 75 minutes.

Nations League: Italy outclass Israel; Leweling scores on debut

Nations League: Italy outclass Israel; Leweling scores on debut

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

IMAGES from the UEFA Nations League matches played on Monday.

PIX: Biles wins 5th Olympics gymnastics gold as Team US reign

PIX: Biles wins 5th Olympics gymnastics gold as Team US reign

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Simone Biles clinched her fifth Olympic gold medal as she made a triumphant return to the women's gymnastics team final at the Paris Games on Tuesday, reinforcing her status as one of the greatest athletes just three years after withdrawing from the same event at the Tokyo Games.

Hamilton savours Canada win after Monaco blow

Hamilton savours Canada win after Monaco blow

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Lewis Hamilton put Monaco misery behind him on Sunday with a controlled Canadian Grand Prix victory.

PIX: Titmus gets Australia off to a golden start in the pool

PIX: Titmus gets Australia off to a golden start in the pool

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Ariarne Titmus got Australia's women off to a golden start by winning a race of record breakers on a rocking opening night of the Paris Olympic swimming meet at the La Defense Arena on Saturday.

EPL PIX: Corner kings Arsenal down Man United; Liverpool drop points

EPL PIX: Corner kings Arsenal down Man United; Liverpool drop points

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday.

China lauds India's 'great efforts' to help Lanka, says S Asia its priority

China lauds India's 'great efforts' to help Lanka, says S Asia its priority

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Rajapaksa said China indicated that it would help Sri Lanka, while adding that "usually they don't like" lending out more money to cover earlier debt payments.

Tokyo Games: EXTRAORDINARY Pix!

Tokyo Games: EXTRAORDINARY Pix!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Scenes from the 2020 Olympics.

Hamilton wins Malaysian Grand Prix in Mercedes one-two

Hamilton wins Malaysian Grand Prix in Mercedes one-two

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

Britain's Lewis Hamilton won the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday, taking a pole-to-flag victory ahead of Nico Rosberg in a first one-two for Mercedes since they returned to Formula One as a works team in 2010.

Photos: Swimmers test the waters in the Games pool

Photos: Swimmers test the waters in the Games pool

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Images from the Aquatics Centre at the Olympic Park.

Tokyo Games: AWESOME Pix!

Tokyo Games: AWESOME Pix!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

Tokyo Games: THRILLING Pix!

Tokyo Games: THRILLING Pix!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

India bags second gold at Archery World Cup

India bags second gold at Archery World Cup

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Recurve mixed team of Tarundeep Rai and Ridhi Phor came form behind to pip Great Britain in the shoot-off on Sunday