News for 'Lausanne'

Whistleblowers should not go public, says WADA

Whistleblowers should not go public, says WADA

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

WADA is at the heart of the biggest doping scandal in years after three Russian whistleblowers went to the media and exposed a massive systematic doping scheme in the country across many sports and involving more than 1,000 athletes.

Bolt defies rain, Walker beaten

Bolt defies rain, Walker beaten

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Olympic champion Usain Bolt clocked the fourth fastest 200 metres time ever to win the Lausanne Grand Prix in 19.59 seconds in torrential rain on Tuesday.

Man City banned from European competition for two seasons by UEFA

Man City banned from European competition for two seasons by UEFA

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

UEFA announced in a statement that City had committed "serious breaches" of the rules while the Premier League club swiftly said on their website that they will appeal the decision to the Lausanne-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

Dutee to participate at World C'ships after CAS nod

Dutee to participate at World C'ships after CAS nod

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

In her 'gender case' before the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland, the world's top sports tribunal has suspended IAAF's Hyperandrogenism Policy, under which the AFI suspended Dutee from competitions in 2014.

These are the best wedding photos of 2020

These are the best wedding photos of 2020

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Lots of weddings were put on hold this year, but some still took place and photographers were on hand to capture the magical memories. Some couples even had their special days documented in an award-winning style. The winners of the International Wedding Photographer of the Year have been revealed and the snaps will warm your heart.

IOC lifts Iraq Olympic ban

IOC lifts Iraq Olympic ban

Rediff.com30 Jul 2008

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) allowed Iraq on Tuesday to send a two-athlete team to next month's Beijing Games in a last-minute deal ending a dispute with the Iraqi government. Iraq was banned last week after the government disbanded the country's National Olympic Committee (NOC), a move that angered the IOC.

Sports Minister throws weight behind Dutee Chand

Sports Minister throws weight behind Dutee Chand

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Wednesday threw his weight behind beleaguered athlete Dutee Chand, saying they stand with the sprinter and will strongly pursue her case.

Sports minister happy with IOA's constitution amendment

Sports minister happy with IOA's constitution amendment

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Union Sports Minister Jitendra Singh expressed satisfaction over IOA' decision to bar charge-framed individuals from contesting its elections by bringing in a constitutional amendment.

Federer-Wawrinka seal tie for Swiss

Federer-Wawrinka seal tie for Swiss

Rediff.com20 Sep 2008

Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka secured Switzerland a place in the 2009 World Group with a 4-6, 7-6(6), 6-3, 6-3 victory over Belgium's Olivier Rochus and Xavier Malisse.

India stays at 27th spot in competitiveness

India stays at 27th spot in competitiveness

Rediff.com10 May 2007

The country has improved in high-tech exports, IT, investment flows.

Powell equals second fastest 100m time

Powell equals second fastest 100m time

Rediff.com3 Sep 2008

Asafa Powell equalled the second fastest time ever over 100 metres when he clocked 9.72 seconds at the Lausanne grand prix.

Choco lovers have better health: Research

Choco lovers have better health: Research

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

An essential ingredient in chocolate is cocoa which is rich in flavonoids. By eating chocolate, catechin and epicatechin can reach the bloodstream where they can be transported around the body, helping to prevent oxidation so the body can stay healthier.

FIFA refers Tevez dispute to CAS

FIFA refers Tevez dispute to CAS

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

The world governing body FIFA has referred the proposed transfer of Carlos Tevez from West Ham United to Manchester United to the Lausanne-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

India may miss out on 2010 World Cup: FIH

India may miss out on 2010 World Cup: FIH

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

As if the failure to make it to the Beijing Olympics was not bad enough, India could miss out on hosting the 2010 men's hockey World Cup as well if the FIH is not satisfied with the steps taken to revive the game in the country.

Indo-Pak row on Baglihar Dam to end soon

Indo-Pak row on Baglihar Dam to end soon

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

According to the provisions of the treaty, the decision of Professor Lafitte on all matters within his competence is final and binding.

Zidane's son impresses on Real Madrid debut

Zidane's son impresses on Real Madrid debut

Rediff.com20 May 2018

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane handed a La Liga debut to his son Luca by starting him in Saturday's 2-2 draw at Villarreal in their final Liga game of the season, making the goalkeeper the third Zidane family member to play for the Spanish giants.

WADA files appeal against lifting of bans

WADA files appeal against lifting of bans

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

PCB appeals committee had lifted the bans imposed on Akhtar and Asif saying the pacemen did not take the banned drug 'intentionally'.

'Business schools in general are followers'

'Business schools in general are followers'

Rediff.com25 May 2006

The world is moving faster than academic institutions

Bolt inspires Powell to shrink target

Bolt inspires Powell to shrink target

Rediff.com2 Sep 2008

Usain Bolt's startling 9.69-second run at the Olympics has inspired Jamaican compatriot Asafa Powell to target 9.59 for the 100 metres.

Where is the Bata headquarters?

Where is the Bata headquarters?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2006

Bata India is India's biggest manufacturer and marketer of footwear.

Sports events in Paris called off in wake of attacks

Sports events in Paris called off in wake of attacks

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

A friendly international against England scheduled for Tuesday in London will go ahead as planned, the French Football Federation said.

Montgomery banned for two years

Montgomery banned for two years

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

The former world 100 metres record holder was banned for doping offences related to the BALCO laboratory in California.

How to give your career a boost

How to give your career a boost

Rediff.com6 Jan 2007

Give your career prospects a competitive edge this year by enrolling into personal improvement courses and learn what they didn't teach you in B-school.

Pakistan hockey captain Saqlain suspended

Pakistan hockey captain Saqlain suspended

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

Muhammad Saqlain was suspended for three international matches after being found guilty of dangerous conduct by the FIH Judicial Commission.

IOC approves awarding both 2024, 2028 Games in September

IOC approves awarding both 2024, 2028 Games in September

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday voted in favour of awarding hosting rights for the 2024 and 2028 summer Olympics at the same session in September, pending agreements with Paris and Los Angeles.

Dutee Chand defies the odds to make Rio 100m

Dutee Chand defies the odds to make Rio 100m

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Dutee Chand qualified for Rio Olympics in the women's 100m event after meeting the qualification mark at XXVI International Meeting G.Kosanov Memorial in Almaty.

E-sports, breakdancing win 2022 Asian Games spots

E-sports, breakdancing win 2022 Asian Games spots

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Breakdancing, considered one of the pillars of hip-hop culture, will also make its Asian Games bow in 2022, two years before it features in the Olympics for the first time in Paris.

Kenyan athletes caught doping do it in uncoordinated, unsophisticated way: WADA

Kenyan athletes caught doping do it in uncoordinated, unsophisticated way: WADA

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

The WADA report also said that between 2004 and Aug. 1, 138 Kenyan athletes had tested positive for prohibited substances, 113 of them during competitions.

Cycling team Astana retain elite licence despite doping cases

Cycling team Astana retain elite licence despite doping cases

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Tour de France champion Vincenzo Nibali can ride in this year's race after his Astana team kept their world tour licence on Thursday despite a string of doping cases, the International Cycling Union (UCI) said on Thursday.

Puerta's ban reduced to two years

Puerta's ban reduced to two years

Rediff.com12 Jul 2006

Argentine Mariano Puerta's record eight-year ban following a positive dope test has been reduced to two years

Japan committed to hosting Olympics on schedule even as virus spreads

Japan committed to hosting Olympics on schedule even as virus spreads

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Japan is preparing to host the Tokyo Summer Olympics as planned, the government's top spokesman said on Wednesday, amid speculation the Games could be postponed because of the coronavirus threat.

Harikrishna settles for a draw

Harikrishna settles for a draw

Rediff.com19 Sep 2005

P Harikrishna drew with GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov of Azerbaijan in the first game for the third place match

World champion Don banned

World champion Don banned

Rediff.com13 Oct 2006

World triathlon champion Tim Don has been given a three-month ban for missing three drugs tests and faces a lifetime ban from the Olympics.

UEFA support for banned Platini

UEFA support for banned Platini

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

The European football federation (UEFA) said it was "disappointed" in FIFA's decision today to ban Michel Platini for eight years over an ethics violation, expressing support for the Frenchman's right to an appeal, according to AFP.

Maximum dope cheats in athletics

Maximum dope cheats in athletics

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Over 30 per cent of athletes who competed at the 2011 world championships admitted to having used banned substances in the past, according to a World Anti-Doping Agency-commissioned study released on Tuesday.

WB expert arrives for Baglihar tour

WB expert arrives for Baglihar tour

Rediff.com1 Oct 2005

Lafitte, a professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne along with two Swiss, six Pakistani and four Indian officials flew in from New Delhi, officials said.

World Bank expert to visit Baglihar project site

World Bank expert to visit Baglihar project site

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

Lafitte was appointed neutral expert for the contentious 450 mw power project in May by the World Bank after Pakistan said construction of the Baglihar project violated the 1960 Indus Water Treaty.

Harikrishna moves into semis

Harikrishna moves into semis

Rediff.com16 Sep 2005

After winning the first game, India's World junior champion drew the second of the two-game mini match in Lausanne Young Masters International Chess tournament .

Harikrishna crushes Carlsen

Harikrishna crushes Carlsen

Rediff.com15 Sep 2005

P Harikrishna scored a thumping victory over wonder-kid Magnus Carlsen in the first game of the Lausanne Young Masters

Akhtar advises suspended Ajmal to approach CAS

Akhtar advises suspended Ajmal to approach CAS

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has advised suspended off-spinner Saeed Ajmal to take his case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne.