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War of words: 'Nico was comfortable with 2nd but I want to win always'

War of words: 'Nico was comfortable with 2nd but I want to win always'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Lewis Hamilton has suggested he is mentally tougher than Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg.

Aus Open PIX: Nadal battles into 2nd round; Azarenka through

Aus Open PIX: Nadal battles into 2nd round; Azarenka through

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Images from Day 1 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Monday.

No pressure on Emma; Barty feels weight of home hopes

No pressure on Emma; Barty feels weight of home hopes

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Emma Raducanu says she is not worried about her poor form and will play without pressure at the Australian Open.

La Liga to sponsor Davis Cup

La Liga to sponsor Davis Cup

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Founded in 1900, the Davis Cup is the largest annual international team competition in sport, but has suffered as a spectacle since many top players began opting out.

'Women work just as hard, sacrifice as much as men'

'Women work just as hard, sacrifice as much as men'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Britain's world number three Andy Murray has stressed the importance of gender equality in tennis, saying the work ethic required to succeed is the same for both men and women.

Olympics Golf: Lahiri placed 8th after good start

Olympics Golf: Lahiri placed 8th after good start

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

India's Anirban Lahiri, playing in his second Olympics, got off to a solid start, carding a 4-under 67 in the first round and was placed tied 8th at the weather-hit Games' golf competition, at the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Tokyo, on Thursday.

IHF sacks coach Rajinder Singh

IHF sacks coach Rajinder Singh

Rediff.com19 Jul 2004

The surprise decision comes despite the Indian team finishing a creditable second in the four-nation tournament in Dusseldorf\n\non Sunday.

What Are The Aims Of India's Indo-Pacific Policy?

What Are The Aims Of India's Indo-Pacific Policy?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

India's historical focus on its continental borders has overshadowed its maritime ambitions, but that is changing quickly, notes Ajai Shukla.

India's Bhavani Devi strikes gold at World Cup Fencing C'ship in Iceland

India's Bhavani Devi strikes gold at World Cup Fencing C'ship in Iceland

Rediff.com28 May 2017

In the final, she beat Sarah Jane Hampson of Great Britain 15-13 on points.

New UK PM for strong ties with India

New UK PM for strong ties with India

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

In his short visit to India earlier this year, he came back even more convinced.

Davis Cup final will go ahead: ITF

Davis Cup final will go ahead: ITF

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

The Davis Cup final between Belgium and Britain will go ahead despite Brussels being placed on maximum alert over the threat of an imminent attack, local organisers and the International Tennis Federation said on Monday.

Madrid Open: Murray sails into third round

Madrid Open: Murray sails into third round

Rediff.com10 May 2017

World number one Andy Murray beat Romanian Marius Copil 6-4, 6-3 to reach the third round of the Madrid Open on Tuesday.

World Athletics Updates! Farah recovers from stumble to reach 5,000m final

World Athletics Updates! Farah recovers from stumble to reach 5,000m final

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Britain's Mo Farah regained his balance after stumbling and almost falling to the track in Wednesday's heats at the world athletics championships to book his spot in the final of the men's 5,000 metres.

Murray won't last long at Australian Open: McEnroe

Murray won't last long at Australian Open: McEnroe

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Former world number one Andy Murray is unlikely to last long at the Australian Open and playing pain-free would be a victory for the Scot, according to John McEnroe.

Thousands queue to pay their respects to Queen

Thousands queue to pay their respects to Queen

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

A ceremonial procession is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon that will see the coffin travel in a gun carriage from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster, or the Houses of Parliament building.

What British PM-elect Rishi Sunak has promised

What British PM-elect Rishi Sunak has promised

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Indian-origin Rishi Sunak, who will take over as Britain's prime minister from Liz Truss, on Monday promised 'stability and unity' as his priority.

Medals Table: Tokyo Paralympics

Medals Table: Tokyo Paralympics

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

The medals tally at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

Paralympics: Suhas wins badminton silver, Dhillon loses bronze

Paralympics: Suhas wins badminton silver, Dhillon loses bronze

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

Indian shuttler Tarun Dhillon missed out on a bronze medal after he faced a defeat at the hands of Indonesia's Fredy Setiawan in the men's singles SL4 event of the Tokyo Paralympics on Sunday.

Now a golf version of 20/20 cricket

Now a golf version of 20/20 cricket

Rediff.com13 Feb 2007

First there was Rugby Sevens then Twenty/20 cricket; now make way for PowerPlay golf.

Belgian GP: Hamilton to take hefty grid penalty

Belgian GP: Hamilton to take hefty grid penalty

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Lewis Hamilton will start Sunday's Belgian Formula One Grand Prix from near the back of the grid as the world championship leader takes a hefty grid penalty for exceeding his allowed allocation of engine components.

Roy, Donald go down fighting

Roy, Donald go down fighting

Rediff.com26 Jan 2007

They were beaten by unseeded pair of Dyce and Heliovaara 6-2, 6-7 (4), 6-3 in the finals.

Davis Cup: India to face plucky Canada in World Group Play-offs

Davis Cup: India to face plucky Canada in World Group Play-offs

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

This is the first time, after three consecutive home ties, that that India will play an away tie for a place in the World Group.

Charles to be proclaimed king on Saturday

Charles to be proclaimed king on Saturday

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

King Charles III acceded to the throne immediately following the death of Elizabeth II on Thursday, and described losing his mother as "a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family".

Federer roars into Wimbledon fourth round for 18th time

Federer roars into Wimbledon fourth round for 18th time

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Federer showed that he is prepared to take as many knocks as it takes to keep alive his dreams

'We were at the end of what we could do professionally'

'We were at the end of what we could do professionally'

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Amelie Mauresmo ended her coaching relationship with Andy Murray because she felt she could not improve the world number two any further, the former world number one said on Saturday.

The First Great Indian Cricketer

The First Great Indian Cricketer

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

One cricketer made all the difference when the first All India cricket team toured England in 1911. Baloo Palwankar startled the English with his guile and genius.

Somdev a win away from US Open main draw

Somdev a win away from US Open main draw

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

The Indian ace registered a 7-6(4), 2-6, 6-2 second round win over Robby Ginepri of the United States in the qualifiers n Friday to keep his hopes alive.

LA Classic: Sania goes down to Meng

LA Classic: Sania goes down to Meng

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

China's Yuan Meng beat Indian 16th seed Sania Mirza 6-4, 6-3 in the second round of the WTA tournament in Los Angeles.

Belgium: Sonia pays tribute to WWI Indian soldiers

Belgium: Sonia pays tribute to WWI Indian soldiers

Rediff.com11 Nov 2006

Belgium: Sonia pays tribute to WWI Indian soldiers

Sonia's tribute to WWI Indian soldiers

Sonia's tribute to WWI Indian soldiers

Rediff.com11 Nov 2006

A first look on Sonia's tribute to WWI Indian soldiers.

Indian women football team seeks inspiration from Rani Rampal & Co.

Indian women football team seeks inspiration from Rani Rampal & Co.

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Preparing for the AFC Asian Cup, two of India's top women's team footballers are taking inspiration from their counterparts in hockey, who claimed a historic fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics.

India at the Games on Friday

India at the Games on Friday

Rediff.com20 Aug 2004

Indian sportspersons will be in action in the following events at 28th Olympic Games in Athens.

Shooting: India's Valarivan takes silver in Napoli

Shooting: India's Valarivan takes silver in Napoli

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Lonato Shotgun Worlds: India's male trap shooters disappoint on Day 1

25 teams to kick-off A1 GP

25 teams to kick-off A1 GP

Rediff.com20 Sep 2005

Austria, Italy and Japan joined A1 Grand Prix completing the grid for the first race to be held this weekend.

Tokyo Olympics boxing qualifiers suspended

Tokyo Olympics boxing qualifiers suspended

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The European, American and final world qualifying boxing tournaments for the Tokyo Olympic Games were suspended on Monday due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, the International Olympic Committee said. The IOC said the European qualifier in London, which was already under way and due to run to March 24, would end after Tuesday's evening session. It said it would provide details on the qualification process for the other regions at a later date.

Black swimmers still under-represented in the pool

Black swimmers still under-represented in the pool

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

When it comes to diversity, swimming has a way to go.

Elite athletes must respect distancing in training

Elite athletes must respect distancing in training

Rediff.com14 May 2020

The government has said elite sport in England cannot return until at least June 1 and will have to take place without spectators present.

World number 772 Willis wins in Wimbledon dreamland

World number 772 Willis wins in Wimbledon dreamland

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

World number 772 Marcus Willis proved the unlikeliest of home Wimbledon heroes on Monday, sealing a fairytale 6-3 6-3 6-4 victory over Ricardas Berankis, ranked more than 700 places up above him. Cheered on by a packed and rowdy crowd desperate for a British win on day one at the tournament, the Briton showed all the guts and guile he needed to get through two rounds of qualifying, as well as the coaching he does to pay the bills.

US Open: Bopanna-Mergea crash out of men's doubles

US Open: Bopanna-Mergea crash out of men's doubles

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Rohan Bopanna, along with his Romanian partner Florin Mergea, crashed out of the quarter-finals of the men's doubles at the US Open. The Indo-Romanian combine, semi-finalists at Wimbledon this year, lost 6-7 (2), 3-6 to Dominic Inglot of Great Britain and Robert Lindstedt of Sweden.