News for 'London Games'

Poonia, Sudha check into London Games Village

Poonia, Sudha check into London Games Village

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

The Indian contingent continued to grow at the Games Village, as star athletes Krishna Poonia and Sudha Singh checked in on Wednesday.

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.

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.

'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

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.

London Games: Shooters spearhead India's bid for glory

London Games: Shooters spearhead India's bid for glory

Rediff.com28 Apr 2012

The landmark gold medal Abhinav Bindra shot down in Beijing four years ago has only served to make life more difficult for the baby-faced marksman and his fellow Indian Olympic shooters.

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.

Phelps growing in confidence as London Games loom

Phelps growing in confidence as London Games loom

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

The clock is starting to tick faster for Michael Phelps. The London Olympics are drawing closer and the American swimmer knows that time is running out on his golden career.

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.

London Games: Even more eyes on Bolt after rare defeats

London Games: Even more eyes on Bolt after rare defeats

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

The men's 100 metres is the jewel in the Olympic crown and Yohan Blake's surprise humanisation of Usain Bolt has ensured that next month's showdown will be a race worthy of the Games rather than a mere time trial for the defending champion.

Sachin Emerges From Idol Neeraj Bhai's Shadow!

Sachin Emerges From Idol Neeraj Bhai's Shadow!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

From idolising Neeraj to upstaging him at Worlds, Sachin Yadav gains global recognition

OGQ launch website, reveal plans for London Games

OGQ launch website, reveal plans for London Games

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

With exactly a year left for the 2012 Olympics, in London, Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ), founded by sports legends Geet Sethi and Prakash Padukone, had their new website unveiled by actor Deepika Padukone, in Delhi, on Tuesday. OGQ said it will be working closely with sports technology company Sports Mechanics to provide high-performance video analytical solutions to its athletes to aid their preparations.

'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.'

LeBron, Kobe return to US team for London Games

LeBron, Kobe return to US team for London Games

Rediff.com8 Jul 2012

Five members of the gold medal winning line-up at the 2008 Beijing Games were included in the 12-man US Olympic basketball team announced by USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo on Saturday.

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.

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.

Kohli, Rohit's ODI future: BCCI keeps options open

Kohli, Rohit's ODI future: BCCI keeps options open

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

The BCCI never believes in taking decisions in haste and would always gauge the public perceptions before taking a call, which is sensitive in nature considering the massive fan following of the two greats.

EPL PIX: Fulham hold United; Everton down Brighton

EPL PIX: Fulham hold United; Everton down Brighton

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Fulham held visitors Manchester United to a 1-1 draw in the Premier League on Sunday.

Sharapova Joins Hall of Fame - Serena Steals Show

Sharapova Joins Hall of Fame - Serena Steals Show

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Maria Sharapova was officially inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday night in Newport

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.

'Prasidh has ability to bowl magic balls'

'Prasidh has ability to bowl magic balls'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Prasidh Krishna has the ability to bowl "magic balls" and the pacer needs to be given an extended run to serve India for a long time, said bowling coach Morne Morkel in London on Sunday.

Shahid Kapoor Plays at Lord's and ...

Shahid Kapoor Plays at Lord's and ...

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Shahid Kapoor traded his script for a bat as he stepped onto the legendary turf of Lord's Cricket Ground in London

BCCI announces latest Bumrah update

BCCI announces latest Bumrah update

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

India stuck to their pre-series decision to field Bumrah in only three Tests and was hence not played in the final Test at the Oval

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...

Siraj helps India snatch Oval win in final-day drama

Siraj helps India snatch Oval win in final-day drama

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Images from Day 5 of the fifth Test between England and India at The Oval, London, on Monday.

Mohsin Khan relives cricket glory and Bollywood days

Mohsin Khan relives cricket glory and Bollywood days

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

From facing Dennis Lillee to filming with Dharmendra, Mohsin Khan goes back in time in a freewheeling interview.

Siraj Leads India to Thrilling Series-Levelling Victory

Siraj Leads India to Thrilling Series-Levelling Victory

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Siraj dismissed Jamie Smith and Jamie Overton before bowling Gus Atkinson to end the match.

Why England to continue hosting WTC finals

Why England to continue hosting WTC finals

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

'We are absolutely delighted that England and Wales has been chosen to host the next three ICC World Test Championship Finals.'

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.

FIDE Women's WC: Humpy moves into semis after draw

FIDE Women's WC: Humpy moves into semis after draw

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Apart from Tan, top seed Tingjie Lei of China also made it to the semifinals at the expense of Nana Dzagnidze of Georgia.

India's hockey greats lead Punjab flood relief

India's hockey greats lead Punjab flood relief

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Former Team India hockey stars Rupinder Pal Singh, Gurwinder Singh Chandi and Jugraj Singh are now engaged in a different 'field work' - they are part of the relief and rescue operations in flood-affected Punjab.

Pakistan legend won't travel to India for Asia Cup hockey

Pakistan legend won't travel to India for Asia Cup hockey

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

After retiring from international hockey in 2012, Abbas kept a low profile. He took up his first coaching role as an assistant coach for penalty corners with the Malaysia national team in October 2024.

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.

King Charles Hosts Team India at St James's Palace

King Charles Hosts Team India at St James's Palace

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

The Indian men's and women's cricket teams, led by captains Shubman Gill and Harmanpreet Kaur, met King Charles III, at St. James's Palace.

Storm And Seam: What Awaits India At Oval

Storm And Seam: What Awaits India At Oval

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Historically, the surface deteriorates and it is expected to be no different in this Test.

Rahul in awe of Pant: 'I dream of playing shots like him'

Rahul in awe of Pant: 'I dream of playing shots like him'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

India's experienced opener KL Rahul expressed admiration for vice-captain Rishabh Pant and his dream to replicate the dynamic southpaw's play style following their record-breaking exploits on Day 3 of the third Test against England at Lord's.

Mumbai's Favourite God Arrives

Mumbai's Favourite God Arrives

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

'Give it all or rest': Pathan's blunt message to Bumrah

'Give it all or rest': Pathan's blunt message to Bumrah

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Pathan expressed his admiration for Bumrah but acknowledged that he has to give his all and put in extra effort if the situation demands it.

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.