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How Pranati Nayak Won Silver At FIG World Challenge Cup

How Pranati Nayak Won Silver At FIG World Challenge Cup

Rediff.com24 May 2026

India's Pranati Nayak won a silver medal in the women's vault event at the FIG World Challenge Cup 2026 in Tashkent. The 31-year-old gymnast secured an average score of 13.025. Vietnam's Thi Quynh Nhu Nguyen won gold, and Uzbekistan's Shakhinabonu Yusufova took bronze.

India's Pranati Nayak wins bronze at FIG World Cup

India's Pranati Nayak wins bronze at FIG World Cup

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Pranati Nayak, who represented the country at the Tokyo Olympics, came up with a total score of 13.417 in the vault final to finish third, behind American duo of Jayla Hang (13.667) and Claire Pease (13.567).

Asia Cup: Weather gods may disrupt India vs Pakistan match

Asia Cup: Weather gods may disrupt India vs Pakistan match

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Weather.com has predicted Thunderstorms with an 80 percent chance of rain for the region of Kandy on Saturday.

PIX: Murray makes winning doubles return

PIX: Murray makes winning doubles return

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Andy Murray returned to the All England Club in the men's doubles on Thursday and eased into the second round with French partner Pierre-Hugues Herbert.

Gymnastics at CWG: Pranati Nayak finishes fifth in vault final

Gymnastics at CWG: Pranati Nayak finishes fifth in vault final

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Pranati scored 13.633 in her first vault attempt and 11.766 in her second go for an average of 12.699 at the Arena Birmingham.

Man City's Jesus, Walker test positive for COVID-19

Man City's Jesus, Walker test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

Gabriel Jesus and defender Kyle Walker have tested positive for COVID-19, the Premier League club said on Friday.

PIX: France fight back to beat Belgium; set up final vs Spain

PIX: France fight back to beat Belgium; set up final vs Spain

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

World champions France recovered from two goals down to beat Belgium 3-2 in a thrilling Nations League semi-final on Thursday with a last-minute strike from Theo Hernandez securing a place in Sunday's showpiece match against Spain.

PHOTOS: WAGS, kids join Chelsea players in celebrating EPL title win

PHOTOS: WAGS, kids join Chelsea players in celebrating EPL title win

Rediff.com25 May 2015

On the final day of matches in the English Premier League, Chelsea, who finished the season with 87 points after beating Sunderland 3-1 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, lifted the trophy on Sunday.

VOTE! EURO: Italy vs England

VOTE! EURO: Italy vs England

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

The Euro 2020 Championship final will be played between Italy and England from 00:30 am IST on July 12 at the Wembley Stadium in London.

Euro 2016: England denied by Russia's last-gasp equaliser

Euro 2016: England denied by Russia's last-gasp equaliser

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Vasili Berezutski struck in added time as Russia, second best for long periods, rescued a draw from their UEFA EURO 2016 opener against England in a Group B clash at Stade Velodrome in Marseille.

PICS: England given reality check by gutsy Scotland

PICS: England given reality check by gutsy Scotland

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

Victory for Gareth Southgate's England side in the eagerly-awaited Group D clash at a rain-swept Wembley stadium would have sealed a place in the last 16 but they produced a nervous performance against the Scots, who kept their own hopes alive.

Switzerland move on to last 16 at Serbia's expense

Switzerland move on to last 16 at Serbia's expense

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Switzerland finished with six points, level with Group G winners Brazil but behind on goal difference. Serbia, who needed a win to give themselves a fighting chance of advancing, finished bottom of the group with only one point.

Man City's Walker was 'close' to joining Bayern

Man City's Walker was 'close' to joining Bayern

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The 33-year-old England international joined City from fellow Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur in 2017 and will reportedly sign a two-year contract extension, with his current deal set to expire in 2024.

PIX: Foden, Silva power Man City to win

PIX: Foden, Silva power Man City to win

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Manchester City maintained their pressure on Arsenal with a 2-0 win over Newcastle United in their Premier League match on Saturday.

Will Chelsea's Diego Costa learn the ethics and culture of EPL sooner?

Will Chelsea's Diego Costa learn the ethics and culture of EPL sooner?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Chelsea striker Diego Costa needs to learn to show respect to opponents after the Spaniard goaded Everton players during their pulsating 6-3 English Premier League win on Saturday, Toffees coach Roberto Martinez said.

PHOTOS: Brazilian fans bring carnival to Moscow square

PHOTOS: Brazilian fans bring carnival to Moscow square

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Latin Grammy award nominee Diogo Nogueira, himself a soccer player until a knee injury ended his sporting career, sang from an open-top bus as the square turned into a sea of green and yellow, Brazil's national colours.

PIX: Arsenal crash out; Liverpool, Spurs survive scares

PIX: Arsenal crash out; Liverpool, Spurs survive scares

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Arsenal became the highest-profile casualties of the FA Cup third round as the 14-time winners lost 1-0 at Nottingham Forest, but Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur avoided early exits after scares against lower-league sides on Sunday.

Bulgaria win group gold in Rhythmic Gymnastics

Bulgaria win group gold in Rhythmic Gymnastics

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Rhythmic gymnastics sees athletes perform exquisite contortions and manoeuvres to music while using hoops, balls, clubs or ribbons.

EPL PIX: Chelsea held to goalless draw at Leeds

EPL PIX: Chelsea held to goalless draw at Leeds

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Chelsea remain in fourth place, and are two points off third-placed Leicester City who have a game in hand.

Euro: Elvis the pig predicts England will win vs Ukraine

Euro: Elvis the pig predicts England will win vs Ukraine

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

A Visayan warty pig named Elvis at Bristol Zoo Gardens has predicted that England will beat Ukraine in their European Championship quarter-final.

And the most expensive squad in Europe is...

And the most expensive squad in Europe is...

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Manchester City continue to boast of the costliest squad among all clubs in Europe's top five leagues, followed by Manchester United, according to a latest study by Switzerland-based independent research group CIES Football Observatory.

Shastri Supports Simone Biles

Shastri Supports Simone Biles

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

'Take your time @Simone_Biles. You have earned the right to owe it to yourself at this tender age.'

Ronaldo leaves early during EPL match against Spurs, sparks controversy

Ronaldo leaves early during EPL match against Spurs, sparks controversy

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Ronaldo was an unused substitute as United produced arguably its most complete performance of the season. The 37-year-old has scored just two goals in 12 appearances for United this season.

PIX: Mahrez double fires Man City into Champions League final

PIX: Mahrez double fires Man City into Champions League final

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Riyad Mahrez struck twice as Manchester City reached the Champions League final for the first time thanks to a 2-0 victory over Paris St Germain at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday that secured a 4-1 aggregate win.

PHOTOS: Pakistan stun England to end losing run

PHOTOS: Pakistan stun England to end losing run

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Pakistan beat England by 14 runs at Trent Bridge on Monday as the World Cup's first centuries from Joe Root and Jos Buttler were not enough to help the hosts and pre-tournament favourites overhaul the huge target of 349 set for them.

PICS: Bamford 'tricks' as Leeds end Villa's winning start

PICS: Bamford 'tricks' as Leeds end Villa's winning start

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

The win moves Leeds up to third on 10 points, albeit having played an extra game, two points behind Villa, while leaders Everton, who have 13 points, are at Southampton on Sunday.

Argentine Martino named new Barca coach

Argentine Martino named new Barca coach

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Barcelona have hired Argentine Gerardo Martino to replace Tito Vilanova as coach, the Spanish champions said on Tuesday.

Rooney urges out-of-favour Ronaldo to stay patient

Rooney urges out-of-favour Ronaldo to stay patient

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney urged Cristiano Ronaldo to remain patient and make the most of the opportunities that come his way as the Portugal international looks to work his way back into the Premier League club's first team.

Simone Biles: Meet the most decorated gymnast

Simone Biles: Meet the most decorated gymnast

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

The 22-year-old's fourth gold medal of the week in Stuttgart, in the balance beam final, ensures she has now overtaken Belarusian Vitaly Scherbo's tally of 23.

EPL: Rooney on bench, Rashford in for Leicester game

EPL: Rooney on bench, Rashford in for Leicester game

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney was dropped to the substitutes' bench for the Premier League match against champions Leicester City on Saturday.

Man City vs Sunderland off due to strong winds

Man City vs Sunderland off due to strong winds

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Third-placed Manchester City's home Premier League game with third from bottom Sunderland on Wednesday has been called off because of strong winds at the Etihad Stadium.

Ronaldo named Manchester United's player of the month

Ronaldo named Manchester United's player of the month

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

Cristiano Ronaldo has been voted Manchester United's Player of the Month for September by the club's supporters.

West Ham manager Pellegrini mugged by armed robbers in Chile

West Ham manager Pellegrini mugged by armed robbers in Chile

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Pellegrini, who is from Chile, and his wife were with two friends near a restaurant in the Santiago suburb of Vitacura when the armed gang targeted them. The robbers stole a handbag belonging to Pellegrini's wife Carola Pucci before they fired at police as they escaped in a stolen car.

Tokyo Games: EXCITING Pix!

Tokyo Games: EXCITING Pix!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

Tokyo Games: BREATHTAKING Pix!

Tokyo Games: BREATHTAKING Pix!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics

Manchester City vs Barcelona: This time, no inferiority complex!

Manchester City vs Barcelona: This time, no inferiority complex!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

This time we're ready for Barca, says Man City's Nasri.

PICS: Sterling's early goal takes England past Czechs

PICS: Sterling's early goal takes England past Czechs

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Unbeaten England finished with seven points, comfortably ahead of Croatia, who were second with four after beating Scotland 3-1 in Glasgow.

Did Rooney deserve a red card?

Did Rooney deserve a red card?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Manchester United captain Rooney deserved the sending-off that jeopardised his side's nervy 2-1 Premier League win over West Ham United on Saturday, his manager Louis van Gaal said.

EPL PICS: City hammer new champs Liverpool 4-0

EPL PICS: City hammer new champs Liverpool 4-0

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The loss was the joint-heaviest defeat by a side already crowned Premier League champions. Arsenal were beaten 4-0 at Liverpool in 1997-98 in the game after they clinched the title.

Team India looking to wrap ODI series at Edgbaston

Team India looking to wrap ODI series at Edgbaston

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

An unassailable lead in their pocket, India would look to clinch the one-day series against England by putting up another dominating display when the two sides square off in the fourth one-dayer in Birmingham on Tuesday.