News for 'London 2012 Games'

EPL PIX: Arsenal down Spurs; Newcastle rout Wolves

EPL PIX: Arsenal down Spurs; Newcastle rout Wolves

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Leandro Trossard transformed the mood at Arsenal with the winning goal as they recovered from an early setback to beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at home.

London will not try to match Beijing: Coe

London will not try to match Beijing: Coe

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

Trying to replicate the splendour of Beijing Olympics would be a futile exercise and London, instead, would strive to make a mark in its own way, 2012 Games chairman Sebastian Coe said in New Delhi.

PIX: Liverpool thrash West Ham to go eight points clear

PIX: Liverpool thrash West Ham to go eight points clear

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

FA Cup PIX: Manchester City survive; Chelsea crash out

FA Cup PIX: Manchester City survive; Chelsea crash out

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Some lament the FA Cup having lost much of its romance in recent years, in the face of obsession with the Premier League, but this tie had it in bucket loads.

Base of Indian cricket is very strong: Surya

Base of Indian cricket is very strong: Surya

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Following the series win, BCCI secretary Jay Shah tweeted: 'A wonderful end to this series and kudos to our boys for sealing it 3-1!'

Champions Trophy: Can India knock out Pakistan?

Champions Trophy: Can India knock out Pakistan?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

While India are on a high after a measured six-wicket win over a sprightly Bangladesh, Pakistan are evidently tense after the 60-run loss in the tournament-opener to New Zealand.

Champions Trophy: Pakistan 3, India 2

Champions Trophy: Pakistan 3, India 2

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Pakistan has the upper hand in the Champions Trophy, winning three of the five matches against India.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 9

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 9

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

The Indian hockey team entered the Olympic semifinals for a second successive edition but Lakshya Sen's zealous push for a gold turned into a hunt for bronze on a bitter-sweet Sunday for India at the Paris Games.

Kohli's Test future uncertain after Australia flop show!

Kohli's Test future uncertain after Australia flop show!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli's career was hanging by a thread after a disappointing showing with the bat in Australia.

Coe wants vuvuzela-free Games in London

Coe wants vuvuzela-free Games in London

Rediff.com5 Jul 2010

Sebastian Coe wants a vuvuzela-free London Olympics in 2012, the Games chief said on Monday.

Bolt to run at Rio Games warm-up event in London

Bolt to run at Rio Games warm-up event in London

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Usain Bolt will fine-tune his preparations for the Rio Olympics by competing at the Anniversary Games in London on July 22.

Race walker Gurmeet qualifies for London Olympics

Race walker Gurmeet qualifies for London Olympics

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

Race walker Gurmeet Singh, on Sunday, qualified for the 2012 London Olympics 20km race walking competition after finishing sixth in the 18th Dublin International Grand Prix in Ireland.

PHOTOS: London ready to roll for the Games

PHOTOS: London ready to roll for the Games

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

Rediff.com's Harish Kotian is at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, armed with a camera. Here are some pictures he's posted on Rediff ZaraBol! Post yours too!

Athletes of Indian origin at Paris Olympics

Athletes of Indian origin at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Here's a look at some Indian-origin athletes who will be representing their adopted countries at the Paris Games

World Chess C'ship: Gukesh and Ding Liren battle to a draw

World Chess C'ship: Gukesh and Ding Liren battle to a draw

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

The sixth game of the World Chess Championship between India's D Gukesh and China's Ding Liren ended in a draw.

No talk of Indian boycott of London Olympics: IOC

No talk of Indian boycott of London Olympics: IOC

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

A boycott of the London Games because of Dow Chemical's sponsorship has not been mentioned by the Indian Olympic Association, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said.

EPL PIX: City crush West Ham; Arsenal, Chelsea held

EPL PIX: City crush West Ham; Arsenal, Chelsea held

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Manchester City thrashed West Ham United 4-1 in the Premier League on Saturday to claim their first back-to-back wins since October.

PIX: China end US reign; Sjostrom does sprint double

PIX: China end US reign; Sjostrom does sprint double

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Images from the Olympics swimming action at the La Defense Arena, Paris, on Sunday.

Forest's Wood creates Premier League record

Forest's Wood creates Premier League record

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Forest were good value for the win, though Ipswich came close to opening the scoring midway through the first half.

Maharaj helps South Africa record 50th Test win by...

Maharaj helps South Africa record 50th Test win by...

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Overall, in 25 matches Maharaj has picked up 59 wickets, averaging 17.76 with a bowling strike rate of 35.5.

Football shorts not a requirement for women: English FA

Football shorts not a requirement for women: English FA

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

England's Football Association (FA) said women players across its competitions are allowed to wear clothing that follows their religious beliefs after former Somalia captain Iqra Ismail was prevented from playing a match for not wearing shorts.

Photos: Little mermaids make waves in London waters

Photos: Little mermaids make waves in London waters

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Rediff.com takes a look at the youngest swimmers to take gold in London.

IOC confident Saudi women will compete in London

IOC confident Saudi women will compete in London

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

Saudi Arabia looks set to send women athletes to an Olympics for the first time later this year.

League Cup games postponed due to London riots

League Cup games postponed due to London riots

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

West Ham United's English League Cup game against Aldershot and Charlton Athletic's match with Reading on Tuesday have been postponed due to the riots sweeping London.

IOA gives advance payment to London bound athletes

IOA gives advance payment to London bound athletes

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has paid advance installment of Rs one lakh to the hockey players who left for European tour on their way to the London Games.

Bhupathi made London Olympics a real sad one for me: Paes

Bhupathi made London Olympics a real sad one for me: Paes

Rediff.com27 Apr 2014

Tennis ace Leander Paes is still rankled by the selection furore prior to the 2012 London Olympics and holds former partner Mahesh Bhupathi responsible for making the Games a "real sad" outing for him.

EPL PIX: United thrash Leicester; Ipswich stun Spurs

EPL PIX: United thrash Leicester; Ipswich stun Spurs

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

GCL: Firouzja beats Nakamura as Triveni Kings record big win

GCL: Firouzja beats Nakamura as Triveni Kings record big win

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

The coin toss gave the Alaskan Knights the white pieces, with 20 minutes per player on the clock -- 40 minutes are alloted a match.

No tour games for Australia before WTC, Ashes a risky move: Lehmann

No tour games for Australia before WTC, Ashes a risky move: Lehmann

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Ex-coach Lehmann unhappy with Australia not playing tour games ahead of WTC final, Ashes

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Rishabh Pant has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award.

Europa League: United steal a win; Spurs snatch a point

Europa League: United steal a win; Spurs snatch a point

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Forward Rasmus Hojlund scored twice to allow Manchester United to come back from a goal down and get a 2-1 win at six-times Czech champions Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League on Thursday.

HIL: Olympic superstar Owsley signs for Delhi Pipers

HIL: Olympic superstar Owsley signs for Delhi Pipers

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Delhi SG Pipers on Saturday announced the acquisition of England's woman hockey midfielder and superstar Lily Owsley for the upcoming season of Hockey India League (HIL).

Boxing body expels referee from London Olympics

Boxing body expels referee from London Olympics

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

An Olympic boxing referee from Turkmenistan has been expelled from the London Games over his handling of a bout in which the result was overturned on appeal. Boxing's governing body, known as AIBA, says referee Ishanguly Meretnyyazov 'is on his way back home'.

League Cup: Spurs quell Man United's fight back to reach semis

League Cup: Spurs quell Man United's fight back to reach semis

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Postecoglou moves a step closer to making good on his reputation for securing silverware in his second season at clubs and delivering a first cup for Spurs since they won the League Cup in 2008.

Asian Games: India's Schedule on October 3

Asian Games: India's Schedule on October 3

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games on Tuesday, October 3.

Queen's grand-daughter to compete in London

Queen's grand-daughter to compete in London

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Zara Phillips, grand-daughter of Queen Elizabeth, will follow in her parents' footsteps in competing as an Olympic athlete after being chosen for Britain's equestrian eventing team at the London Games.

Global Chess League: Carlsen beats Giri in 20 minutes!

Global Chess League: Carlsen beats Giri in 20 minutes!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Anish Giri blundered a piece against Magnus Carlsen, losing in just 22 moves.

Games organisers to investigate empty seats

Games organisers to investigate empty seats

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

Olympic organizers are investigating how rows of seats at some venues were left empty on the first full day of competition at the London Games.

Amazing, Awesome, Stunning Photographs!

Amazing, Awesome, Stunning Photographs!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The 2025 Sony World Photography Awards has announced its National and Regional Award winners, celebrating talent from 56 countries.

Rice cooking up perfectly for London Olympics

Rice cooking up perfectly for London Olympics

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

With her confidence back to sky-high levels, Stephanie Rice has talked of going out with a bang at London, where she feels she could get close to her world-beating best, provided her injury demons remain manageable.