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Wrestler Dahiya not looking beyond London Olympics

Wrestler Dahiya not looking beyond London Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Still in disbelief over his qualification to the London Games, youngest member of the Indian wrestling contingent, Amit Kumar Dahiya says he is treating this as his first and last Olympics.

Final Olympics for These Great Athletes

Final Olympics for These Great Athletes

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The big names who will be bidding for a podium finish before bidding farewell...

PIX: Liverpool, Man City romp into FA Cup Round 4

PIX: Liverpool, Man City romp into FA Cup Round 4

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

A summary of Saturday's action in the FA Cup third round.

Dibaba defends Olympic 10,000 title in London

Dibaba defends Olympic 10,000 title in London

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

Tirunesh Dibaba of Ethiopia pulled away with 600 meters to go and won the 10,000 meters at the London Games on Friday to defend her Olympic title.

Coco Gauff tested to the limit in Melbourne

Coco Gauff tested to the limit in Melbourne

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

It was Gauff's second straights sets win at the tournament after a first round test against 2020 champion Sofia Kenin.

PIX: Spurs down Manchester United to end losing streak

PIX: Spurs down Manchester United to end losing streak

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

United manager Ruben Amorim's tough start to life at Old Trafford continues though and the Portuguese has now lost eight of the 14 Premier League matches since he took charge.

Teams are no longer scared of Manchester City: Guardiola

Teams are no longer scared of Manchester City: Guardiola

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has noticed an increase in opposing teams adopting a man-marking approach.

PIX: Man City shocked by Villa, Arsenal thrash Palace

PIX: Man City shocked by Villa, Arsenal thrash Palace

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

EPL PIX: Chelsea stage comeback win; Arsenal drop points in title chase

EPL PIX: Chelsea stage comeback win; Arsenal drop points in title chase

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Arsenal were held to a 1-1 Premier League draw by London rivals Fulham on a grey wet Sunday at Craven Cottage as Raul Jimenez scored early for the hosts and William Saliba equalised for the visitors at the start of the second half.

UCL: Arsenal see off Dinamo to move to brink of last 16

UCL: Arsenal see off Dinamo to move to brink of last 16

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Magnificent Martinez helps Inter defeat Sparta Prague 1-0

WADA warns dopers to avoid London Olympics

WADA warns dopers to avoid London Olympics

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

London organisers expect more than 6,250 samples will be analysed throughout the London Games and Paralympic Games, up to 400 each day, which is more than at any other Games.

Wrestler Sushil seals London berth

Wrestler Sushil seals London berth

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

Former World champion and Beijing Olympics bronze medalist wrestler, Sushil Kumar finally managed to seal his London Olympics berth after winning the 66kg freestyle title at the World Qualifying Tournament in Taiyuan, China on Friday.

Indian Olympians receive momentos from London Mayor

Indian Olympians receive momentos from London Mayor

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson personally delivered a memento of London's thrilling Olympic and Paralympic Games to India's six medal winning athletes on Monday.

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Seventy two years ago, a newly independent India ventured to hold the the first Asian Games in Delhi with meager resources.

Landmark 300th India Game For Sreejesh

Landmark 300th India Game For Sreejesh

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

'I am privileged to have represented India for more than two decades and earning my 300th international cap is truly a special memory for me.'

IOC sanctions 3 athletes from 2012 Games for doping

IOC sanctions 3 athletes from 2012 Games for doping

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Azeri weightlifter Valentin Hristov was stripped of his 2012 Olympics 56-kg bronze medal on Friday after he was one of three athletes to test positive for banned substances in re-tests conducted by the International Olympic Committee.

Arsenal vs Chelsea game postponed

Arsenal vs Chelsea game postponed

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Arsenal's Premier League match against Chelsea have been rescheduled to a later date.

India target best-ever medal haul at Paris Olympics

India target best-ever medal haul at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Three years ago, India returned from Tokyo with seven medals, and it is only natural that a double-digit performance is now desired in Paris.

India's Cricketing Calendar For 2025

India's Cricketing Calendar For 2025

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

18 T20Is, 10 Tests, 12 ODIs coming up!

Martin Guptill retires from international cricket

Martin Guptill retires from international cricket

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

New Zealand batter Martin Guptill announced his retirement from international cricket, though the 38-year-old will continue to play in T20 leagues around the world.

Global Chess League: Kings edge Pipers in a thriller to enter final

Global Chess League: Kings edge Pipers in a thriller to enter final

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Triveni Continental Kings outwit Alpine SG Pipers 9-7 in a nail-biting finish, to make it to the final of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League in London for the second year in a row.

PIX: Manchester Utd, Spurs storm in Europa knockouts

PIX: Manchester Utd, Spurs storm in Europa knockouts

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

IMAGES from Europa League matches played on Thursday.

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.

Olympics: Lakshya Sen to fight for bronze after Axelsen defeat

Olympics: Lakshya Sen to fight for bronze after Axelsen defeat

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Lakshya Sen falls to Axelsen in semis, to play bronze-medal playoff

London to host reduced Games

London to host reduced Games

Rediff.com9 Jul 2005

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.

FA Cup: Man United down Arsenal on penalties

FA Cup: Man United down Arsenal on penalties

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Joshua Zirkzee scored the winning penalty for 10-man Manchester United against Arsenal after their hectic FA Cup third round tie finished 1-1 after extra time.

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.

London 2012 Olympic flame relocated

London 2012 Olympic flame relocated

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

The Olympic cauldron has been extinguished and the flame transferred to a lantern as it is relocated to a different part of the Olympic Stadium, Locog has confirmed.

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.

Yogeshwar's London Olympics bronze upgraded to silver

Yogeshwar's London Olympics bronze upgraded to silver

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt's bronze medal from the London Olympics was upgraded to silver after silver medallist from the 2012 Games -- deceased Besik Kudukhov of Russia -- was stripped off his medal for using banned substance.

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.

Olympics: China complete golden sweep in diving

Olympics: China complete golden sweep in diving

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

This is the first time a country has won all the diving events at one Games.

Unique Support For Ukraine In DC, London

Unique Support For Ukraine In DC, London

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Glimpses of support for Ukraine in Washington, DC and London.

Dow link tarnishes Games' reputation: London Assembly

Dow link tarnishes Games' reputation: London Assembly

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

London politicians called on Olympic officials to rethink their sponsorship contract with Dow Chemical on Wednesday, saying the company's links to the 1984 Bhopal disaster damaged the reputation of this month's Games.

EPL PIX: Liverpool firmly perched on top; Man City lose again

EPL PIX: Liverpool firmly perched on top; Man City lose again

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Saturday.

Bolt to set tracks ablaze at London Anniversary Games

Bolt to set tracks ablaze at London Anniversary Games

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Six-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt will run in the London Anniversary Games ahead of his multiple title defence at the Rio Olympics in August.

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!'

EPL: 2024-25 season to begin on Aug. 17, no Christmas Eve game

EPL: 2024-25 season to begin on Aug. 17, no Christmas Eve game

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The 2024-25 Premier League season will kick off on Aug. 17, the League said on Friday, 90 days after the current campaign ends.

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.