News for 'Indian Athletics Series Final'

Neeraj Chopra skips Doha meet as focus shifts to recovery

Neeraj Chopra skips Doha meet as focus shifts to recovery

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is set to miss the Doha Diamond League, to be held on June 19, as he is still recuperating from a back injury in Switzerland.

India Clinches Top Spot At ISSF Junior Shooting World Cup

India Clinches Top Spot At ISSF Junior Shooting World Cup

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

India finished on top of the ISSF Junior Shooting World Cup in Cairo with a total of 16 medals, including five gold, six silver, and five bronze. Hemant Burman won silver in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions, and Zuhair Khan and Addya Katyal won bronze in the trap mixed team event.

Indian Hockey Teams Focus On Physical And Mental Fortitude

Indian Hockey Teams Focus On Physical And Mental Fortitude

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Indian junior women's hockey coach Tim White emphasises the need for physical improvement to match international standards, while senior team coach Sjoerd Marijne highlights the importance of mental resilience and finishing skills.

Neeraj, Hima shine but dope shame hits Indian athletics in 2018

Neeraj, Hima shine but dope shame hits Indian athletics in 2018

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's obsessive pursuit of excellence and a new-found sprint sensation in Hima Das gave Indian athletics audacious Olympic hopes but familiar dope shame kept things in perspective in an eventful 2018.

Delhi High Court Affirms EFI's Asian Games Dressage Team Selection

Delhi High Court Affirms EFI's Asian Games Dressage Team Selection

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

The Delhi High Court has upheld the Equestrian Federation of India's (EFI) selection process for the Asian Games dressage team, dismissing petitions from riders Anush Agarwalla and Sudipti Hajela. The court found no arbitrariness or procedural impropriety, reinforcing the principle that judicial interference in expert selection bodies is limited. Challenges regarding Minimum Eligibility Requirements (MERs), criteria interpretation, and bias were all rejected.

Five Indian women nominated for 2025 BBC sports awards

Five Indian women nominated for 2025 BBC sports awards

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Harmanpreet Singh, Smriti Mandhana, Divya Deshmukh among five Indian stars nominated for BBC awards

Shiva Narwal Shoots Gold At ISSF Junior World Cup

Shiva Narwal Shoots Gold At ISSF Junior World Cup

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Shiva Narwal secured gold in the men's 10m air pistol event at the ISSF Junior World Cup, with Chirag Sharma winning bronze.

Prachi Gaikwad Wins Gold At ISSF Junior World Cup

Prachi Gaikwad Wins Gold At ISSF Junior World Cup

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

India's Prachi Gaikwad won gold in the women's 50m rifle 3-positions at the ISSF Junior World Cup in Cairo. Naraen Pranav added a bronze in the men's 10m air rifle, boosting India's medal tally.

How India Secured More Golds At The ISSF Junior World Cup

How India Secured More Golds At The ISSF Junior World Cup

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

India continued its impressive performance at the ISSF Junior World Cup, with Prachi Gaikwad winning gold in the women's 50m rifle 3-positions, and Vanshika Chaudhary and Sejal Kamble securing gold and silver respectively in the women's 10m air pistol final. Naraen Pranav also added a bronze in the men's 10m air rifle.

10 Partition Dramas You Must Watch

10 Partition Dramas You Must Watch

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Imtiaz Ali's new film Main Vaapas Aaunga is set to delve into the enduring trauma of the 1947 Partition, continuing Bollywood's complex cinematic journey of depicting one of history's most violent and impactful events.

Aishwary Tomar shines with silver on World Cup Final debut

Aishwary Tomar shines with silver on World Cup Final debut

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Aishwary, who is a double Olympian, former junior world champion, and reigning Asian champion, has also won a silver in the World Championship last month.

Asian GP: Indian athletes clinch 12 medals in 3rd leg

Asian GP: Indian athletes clinch 12 medals in 3rd leg

Rediff.com12 May 2013

Indian athletes ended their campaign in the three-leg Asian Grand Prix with an impressive 12-medal haul -- including five gold -- in the final meet, in Colombo on Sunday.

Actress claims: 'Suryakumar used to message me a lot'

Actress claims: 'Suryakumar used to message me a lot'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Meanwhile, the India captain was seen with his wife Devisha at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, where the couple offered prayers on the occasion of Vaikuntha Ekadashi.

Neeraj to skip Brussels leg ahead of Diamond League finals

Neeraj to skip Brussels leg ahead of Diamond League finals

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Out of the 14 DL meetings, four have men's javelin throw on their roster.

Before Drishyam 3, Ranking Jeethu Joseph's Thrillers

Before Drishyam 3, Ranking Jeethu Joseph's Thrillers

Rediff.com20 May 2026

From the genius of Drishyam to the misfires of Mirage, here's ranking every Malayalam thriller directed by Jeethu Joseph before Georgekutty returns in Drishyam 3.

Asian Athletics: Sachin, Parul bag silver; India sign off with 24 medals

Asian Athletics: Sachin, Parul bag silver; India sign off with 24 medals

Rediff.com31 May 2025

A new national record, a string of personal bests, and six final-day medals capped India's campaign at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships as they signed off with a total haul of 24 medals.

Final Olympics for These Great Athletes

Final Olympics for These Great Athletes

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The big names who will be bidding for a podium finish before bidding farewell...

Why there's uncertainty around Neeraj Chopra's season opener

Why there's uncertainty around Neeraj Chopra's season opener

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Chopra focussing on rehabilitation of his back injury, season opener not known yet: Sumariwalla

NRAI Licence Row: MP HC Directs Centre To Clarify Status

NRAI Licence Row: MP HC Directs Centre To Clarify Status

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Madhya Pradesh High Court seeks Centre's clarification on NRAI licence status, orders release of 1,000 cartridges each to shooters.

Shining example of determination: Modi hails India blind women's team!

Shining example of determination: Modi hails India blind women's team!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian blind women's cricket team for winning the inaugural T20 World Cup.

How Sanju Samson's Roots Fuelled His T20 World Cup Success

How Sanju Samson's Roots Fuelled His T20 World Cup Success

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

An article about Sanju Samson's journey to success in the T20 World Cup, highlighting the influence of his father's advice and his commitment to his roots.

Super Series Final: Sindhu avenges Olympic loss to Marin, makes semis

Super Series Final: Sindhu avenges Olympic loss to Marin, makes semis

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu avenged her heart-breaking loss at the Rio Games to two-time World Champion Carolina Marin with a thrilling straight-game victory in a do-or-die, women's singles Group B contest and sealed her place at the semi-finals of the BWF World Super Series Finals in Dubai on Friday.

Neeraj vs Peters vs Weber: Javelin giants clash in Zurich

Neeraj vs Peters vs Weber: Javelin giants clash in Zurich

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Chopra qualified for this year's DL Final in fourth place after competing in two of the four qualifying legs.

Meghana wins maiden ISSF World Cup medal

Meghana wins maiden ISSF World Cup medal

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Meghana Sajjanar clinched her first-ever World Cup medal, a bronze, in the women's 10m Air Rifle, as India finished fifth in the season-ending ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Ningbo, China.

From Antim to Vinesh: A Year of Turmoil and Promise

From Antim to Vinesh: A Year of Turmoil and Promise

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

The medal count was nowhere close to satisfactory at the senior level but junior performances held out hope for a brighter future as Indian wrestling searched for new stars in a challenging 2025.

Shooting World Cup: Vijayveer wins India's fourth gold

Shooting World Cup: Vijayveer wins India's fourth gold

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Vijayveer Sidhu won India's fourth gold medal at the ISSF World Cup after he emerged victorious in the men's 25m rapid-fire pistol event in Buenos Aires.

Chopra finishes second in Diamond League Final

Chopra finishes second in Diamond League Final

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Neeraj Chopra failed to defend his Diamond League champion's title

Chance for Sable to shine at maiden Diamond League season finale

Chance for Sable to shine at maiden Diamond League season finale

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Neeraj Chopra, who added a silver to his Olympic medal tally in Paris following a historic gold in the Tokyo Games, will be aiming to end his season on a high.

ISSF Jr World Cup: Shambhavi strikes India's 2nd gold

ISSF Jr World Cup: Shambhavi strikes India's 2nd gold

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Stunning 1-2 finish for India after Shambhavi, Ojasvi's keen tussle

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 8

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 8

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Check out how India's athletes fared on Day 8, Saturday, August 3, 2024:

Parul creates history at World Athletics Championships

Parul creates history at World Athletics Championships

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Parul Chaudhary became only the second Indian female athlete to qualify for the final of a track event at the World Athletics Championships.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 1

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 1

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Manu Bhaker marched into the final of women's 10m air pistol event at the Olympics after finishing third in qualifications on Saturday.

Sable joins Chopra in Diamond League finale in Brussels

Sable joins Chopra in Diamond League finale in Brussels

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

The season finale will be a two-day affair on September 13 and 14. The men's 3000m steeplechase is scheduled for September 13 while the men's javelin throw event will he held the next day.

India deaf cricketers triumph over Australia

India deaf cricketers triumph over Australia

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

India defeated Australia by seven wickets in the final to win the T20I Tri-series for the Deaf.

Neeraj Chopra set for blockbuster comeback in Doha

Neeraj Chopra set for blockbuster comeback in Doha

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Double Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra will kick off his season at the Doha Diamond League on May 16.

Neeraj trumps injury to make Diamond League finale!

Neeraj trumps injury to make Diamond League finale!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

"First goal, go to the doctor and make my groin 100 per cent fit and also I will be technically better and try to throw far again," he had said last month about his plans for this year and the coming one.

Sindhu, Lakshya storm into Syed Modi International final

Sindhu, Lakshya storm into Syed Modi International final

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

PV Sindhu cruised into the women's singles final with a dominating straight-game win over fellow Indian Unnati Hooda in the semis.

'Challenge for cricketers to stay fit all year long'

'Challenge for cricketers to stay fit all year long'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

Veteran all-rounder Shardul Thakur said a cooling off period is essential for players of this era where they go through hectic schedules.

Not just cricket: KL Rahul trained like a F1 driver

Not just cricket: KL Rahul trained like a F1 driver

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Rahul has arguably looked the most assured batter of the series so far. His ability to leave the ball well and play late has helped him excel in English conditions.

Ajay Singh Continues Reign At BFI Helm

Ajay Singh Continues Reign At BFI Helm

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Incumbent Ajay Singh was on Thursday re-elected President of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) for a third consecutive term after his comprehensive victory over Jaslal Pradhan in the long-overdue polls.