News for 'London 2012 Games'

CL PIX: Bayern sink PSG; Liverpool stun Real Madrid

CL PIX: Bayern sink PSG; Liverpool stun Real Madrid

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Bayern Munich made it 16 wins from 16 games this season to underline their credentials as early Champions League favourites, beating holders Paris St Germain 2-1 away as Luis Diaz scored two goals and was shown a red card on Tuesday.

The Importance Of Putin's India Visit

The Importance Of Putin's India Visit

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

The enduring relationship between the two countries have survived the disintegration of the erstwhile USSR in 1991, the end of the Cold War and the regime change in both countries, points out Rup Narayan Das.

PHOTOS: Gold medalists on Day 13 of London Games

PHOTOS: Gold medalists on Day 13 of London Games

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

A look at the gold medalists on Day 13 of competition at the London Olympics on Thursday.

Which Rohit trait will Gill bring to ODI captaincy?

Which Rohit trait will Gill bring to ODI captaincy?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Shubman Gill on Thursday said he would look to imbibe the 'calmness' that his predecessor Rohit Sharma brought to the dressing room

'If India, Pakistan Don't Meet Every Time, So Be It'

'If India, Pakistan Don't Meet Every Time, So Be It'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

'The time has come to let cricket's oldest rivalry occur naturally, not by design.'

Uncharacteristic Tokyo outing ends Neeraj's fine run

Uncharacteristic Tokyo outing ends Neeraj's fine run

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Thursday endured the pain of missing out on a medal after he finished a lowly eighth at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

Chinese shooter Yi Siling wins first gold at London Games

Chinese shooter Yi Siling wins first gold at London Games

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

Top-ranked Yi Siling of China captured the first gold medal of the London Olympics in the women's 10-meter air rifle at Royal Artillery Barracks on Saturday.

Scotland, ECB in talks for Team GB at LA 2028 Olympics

Scotland, ECB in talks for Team GB at LA 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Cricket, one of the five new sports in Los Angeles, will return to the Olympics after 128 years, featuring six teams each in the men's and women's competitions in the 20-overs format.

Champions League PIX: Bellingham fires Real Madrid to win; Chelsea, Liverpool win

Champions League PIX: Bellingham fires Real Madrid to win; Chelsea, Liverpool win

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday

Blow for India! Rishabh Pant set to miss West Indies Tests

Blow for India! Rishabh Pant set to miss West Indies Tests

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Rishabh Pant is yet to recover from the injury suffered during the fourth Test against England in Manchester in July.

John Jameson: Bombay's English Cricketer

John Jameson: Bombay's English Cricketer

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

'I'm proud of my Indian connection. Why shouldn't I be?'

Nigeria joins India in race to host 2030 CWG!

Nigeria joins India in race to host 2030 CWG!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

India is not the lone bidder for the 2030 Commonwealth Games and will face competition from Nigeria to get the hosting rights of the multi-sporting event as the African nation has also submitted its formal bid before the August 31 deadline.

How disgraced Armstrong helped Wiggins beat addiction

How disgraced Armstrong helped Wiggins beat addiction

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

'Lance has been a source of inspiration to me and a constant source of help towards me and is one of the main factors why I'm in this position I am today mentally and physically, so, I'm indebted to him for that.'

Shooting legend Sunny Thomas passes away

Shooting legend Sunny Thomas passes away

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Former India shooting coach Sunny Thomas, who guided the Indian marksmen from 1993 to 2012 and witnessed multiple Olympic medals, died on Wednesday after suffering a cardiac arrest.

GM Vaishali's mission in London: More than just chess

GM Vaishali's mission in London: More than just chess

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali says doing well in the star-studded event is not the only target on her mind when she lands in the British Capital next month.

'Make them feel hell': Kohli's words that made history

'Make them feel hell': Kohli's words that made history

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

On this day in 2021, batting maestro Virat Kohli delivered his iconic speech during the team hurdle, "For 60 overs they should feel like hell out there."

When Cricket Stops the City

When Cricket Stops the City

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Perched on a steel beam, hundreds of feet above the ground, a construction worker watches intently - eyes locked not on the skyline, but on the drama unfolding at The Oval.

PIX: Spurs ground Man City; Villa fall at Brentford

PIX: Spurs ground Man City; Villa fall at Brentford

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

It took 10 Premier League games for the first cracks to appear in Manchester City's facade last season, but Pep Guardiola got a much earlier reminder of his side's fall from grace on Saturday in another defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.

Murray to end legendary career after Paris Games

Murray to end legendary career after Paris Games

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

'Competing for Britain has been by far the most memorable weeks of my career and I'm extremely proud to get to do it one final time'

Antwerp court clears fugitive jeweller Mehul Choksi's extradition

Antwerp court clears fugitive jeweller Mehul Choksi's extradition

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

A court in Antwerp on Friday cleared the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, noting that his arrest by the Belgian authorities on India's request was valid, officials in the know of the development said.

How Rohit's message spurred Jaiswal to century!

How Rohit's message spurred Jaiswal to century!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

'The wicket was a little spicy, so I was having a lot of fun batting.'

Champions Trophy: Games You Won't Forget

Champions Trophy: Games You Won't Forget

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

As the Champions Trophy kicks off, some memorable moments from past tournaments.

What cricket term Modi used to describe India-UK ties?

What cricket term Modi used to describe India-UK ties?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

PM Modi uses cricketing metaphor to describe India's partnership with UK

EPL chaos: United escape, Chelsea cruise, Spurs crash

EPL chaos: United escape, Chelsea cruise, Spurs crash

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Images from the English Premier League matches on Saturday, August 30.

'One final push to make our country proud'

'One final push to make our country proud'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir addressed the crow as Team India were hosted by the Indian High Commission in London on Monday

PHOTOS: Gold medal winners on Day 14 of the London Games

PHOTOS: Gold medal winners on Day 14 of the London Games

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

A look at the gold medalists on Day 14 of competition at the London Olympics on Friday.

Former India spinner Dilip Doshi dead

Former India spinner Dilip Doshi dead

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Doshi represented India in 33 Test matches and 15 One Day Internationals from 1979 to 1983.

K L Rahul Returns To Dad Duties

K L Rahul Returns To Dad Duties

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

With the England series behind him, Rahul is soaking up every moment of fatherhood -- making up for lost time with Evaarah and cherishing the quieter joys of life off the field.

PIX: Palace stun Liverpool to lift Community Shield

PIX: Palace stun Liverpool to lift Community Shield

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Crystal Palace beat Premier League champions Liverpool 3-2 on penalties to win the Community Shield after an entertaining 2-2 draw at Wembley on Sunday.

Russia lose London Games 4x400m women's relay medal over doping

Russia lose London Games 4x400m women's relay medal over doping

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Russia was stripped of their women's 4 x 400m relay silver medal from the London 2012 Olympics after Antonina Krivoshapka tested positive for drugs in the re-testing of her sample, the International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday.

Historic! Johal becomes first Sikh coach in English football

Historic! Johal becomes first Sikh coach in English football

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Ashvir Singh Johal has become the first Sikh to coach a professional club in England after being named as first-team manager at fifth-tier Morecambe on Tuesday.

'The Indian team is in good hands'

'The Indian team is in good hands'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

'The captain's an outstanding player. I think his technique is superb. His concentration and his temperament over this series has been brilliant.'

PIX: Arsenal Edge Man United; Chelsea held

PIX: Arsenal Edge Man United; Chelsea held

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Arsenal's Calafiori secures 1-0 win at Manchester United; Crystal Palace hold Chelsea to 0-0 draw.

PIX: Solid Root stabilises England at Lord's on Day 1

PIX: Solid Root stabilises England at Lord's on Day 1

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

IMAGES from Day 1 of the third Test match between England and India at Lord's, London, on Thursday.

Lauren Gottlieb Honeymoons In Bali

Lauren Gottlieb Honeymoons In Bali

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Jacqueline is in Italy... Shriya finds a lavender field in London... Kartik shoots in Croatia...

Bumrah to miss Oval Test due to workload?

Bumrah to miss Oval Test due to workload?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

India's spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss the fifth and final Test against England, at The Oval starting on Thursday, due to workload management concerns.

Why The London Fashion Week Was Talking About India

Why The London Fashion Week Was Talking About India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

This year's London Fashion Week -- LFW has been dazzling fashion lovers for 40 years now -- proved how India is shining on the global fashion stage, says Rediff.com's Shristi Sahoo.

Markram, Maharaj set up SA's big win over England

Markram, Maharaj set up SA's big win over England

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Keshav Maharaj took 4/22 as South Africa thrashed a woeful England side by seven wickets after dismissing the hosts for just 131 runs in the first One-Day International.

PHOTOS: The gold medalists on Day 7 of the London Games

PHOTOS: The gold medalists on Day 7 of the London Games

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

A look at the gold medal winners on the seventh day of competition at the London Olympics on Friday.

Chinese dive to a hat-trick of Gold at London Games

Chinese dive to a hat-trick of Gold at London Games

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

With stunning precision and dazzling athleticism, Chen Ruolin and Wang Hao led China to gold off the big tower in women's 10-meter synchronized.