News for 'London Games'

'It Helped To Have Shah Rukh Around'

'It Helped To Have Shah Rukh Around'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

'He is one of the most down-to-earth and hardworking guys I know, and that's true of all superstars, including Bachchan sahab.'

'Investing is a loser's game'

'Investing is a loser's game'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'In investing, you have to first make sure you don't make big mistakes.' 'I would advise small investors to be systematic, don't be arbitrary; don't be on either end of the risk spectrum.' 'Don't go from fixed deposit to option trading or crypto trading.'

Global Chess: Mumba Masters upset leaders Alaskan Knights

Global Chess: Mumba Masters upset leaders Alaskan Knights

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Mumba Masters defeated tournament leaders PBG Alaskan Knights, denying them direct qualification to the finals of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League in London on Wednesday.

Ruben Amorim set to become new Man United manager

Ruben Amorim set to become new Man United manager

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Ruben Amorim is set to become the next manager of Manchester United with the Premier League club prepared to pay Sporting the 10 million euros ($10.79 million) release clause, the Portuguese club said on Tuesday.

Queen bows out: Ex-India hockey captain Rani Rampal retires

Queen bows out: Ex-India hockey captain Rani Rampal retires

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Former Indian women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal announced her retirement on Thursday, ending a glittering 16-year career.

Global Chess: Firouzja remains undefeated as Kings win

Global Chess: Firouzja remains undefeated as Kings win

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Reigning champions Triveni Continental Kings secured a 10-8 win over upGrad Mumba Masters in the opening match on day five of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League in London on Monday.

Smith's Warning! India's lethal bowlers a game-changer in WTC final

Smith's Warning! India's lethal bowlers a game-changer in WTC final

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Smith said he expects the Indian attack to pose a stiff challenge irrespective of the combination they go with.

Food, the bond that feeds Crasto-Ponappa's success

Food, the bond that feeds Crasto-Ponappa's success

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

'We both are big foodies. We make it a point to go out and try different food after our matches.'

EPL: Salah's late strike helps Liverpool hold Arsenal

EPL: Salah's late strike helps Liverpool hold Arsenal

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Mohamed Salah's late equaliser earned Liverpool a 2-2 draw with rivals Arsenal in an entertaining Premier League encounter.

Royal London Cup One Day: Pujara smashes career-best 174 for Sussex

Royal London Cup One Day: Pujara smashes career-best 174 for Sussex

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

On Sunday, Sussex batted first on a small county ground at Hove, and were 9/2 inside first four overs when Tom Clark (104 off 106 balls) and Pujara joined forces to add 205 runs for the third wicket.

'Sometimes I don't even look at the Chess board': Praggnanandhaa

'Sometimes I don't even look at the Chess board': Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Playing chess all year round can take a huge toll on the physical and mental aspects of a player and Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa acknowledged that sometimes he has to completely take his mind off the sport to prepare for the upcoming challenges.

PIX: Manchester City lose to Juventus; Arsenal, Barcelona win

PIX: Manchester City lose to Juventus; Arsenal, Barcelona win

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Manchester City have one just victory from their last 10 games across all competitions.

EPL PIX: Liverpool stay atop table; City down Fulham

EPL PIX: Liverpool stay atop table; City down Fulham

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played across England, on Saturday.

'Not Funded' By Anyone: Ashwini Ponnappa

'Not Funded' By Anyone: Ashwini Ponnappa

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

'I have funded myself for tournaments until Nov last year, after which I was sent with the Indian team for tournaments as I met the selection criteria to make the team. I was included as part of TOPS scheme only after qualifying for the Paris 2024 Games till the Olympic Games, that's it.'

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

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.

Soccer: Mbappe likely to miss Madrid derby

Soccer: Mbappe likely to miss Madrid derby

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Man City to face Spurs in League Cup

Weight management is athlete's responsibility: Mary Kom

Weight management is athlete's responsibility: Mary Kom

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

'I am saying this in my case only. If I do not cut the weight properly then how will I play? I am there to win a medal and that is what I think.'

'Now or never' for Tarundeep Rai

'Now or never' for Tarundeep Rai

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

The 40-year-old Rai has won medals in every championships at the global and continental level but not the Olympics.

Bolt to warm up for Rio Olympics at London Anniversary Games

Bolt to warm up for Rio Olympics at London Anniversary Games

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has announced that he will return to the London Anniversary Games next year in a bid to warm up for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Women's boxing to debut at Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Women's boxing to debut at Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com2 Oct 2012

Following a hugely popular debut at the London Olympics in August, women's boxing has been included in the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the sports organisers said.

Monk-like Harvinder reveals his mantra to Paralympics gold

Monk-like Harvinder reveals his mantra to Paralympics gold

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

His was India's second medal in archery at the ongoing Games after Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar combined for the compound mixed team bronze.

Olympics: France's Riner reigns supreme with 4th gold

Olympics: France's Riner reigns supreme with 4th gold

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

The 35-year-old is judo's most decorated athlete at the Olympics with six medals.

Blake ready to lead Jamaican sprint assault in London

Blake ready to lead Jamaican sprint assault in London

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Yohan Blake and not Usain Bolt may now be the man to beat in London Games but the mission remains the same with the 'The Beast' set to lead an all out assault by Jamaican sprinters on the Olympic medal podium.

Paes ready to play with Bhupathi at London Olympics

Paes ready to play with Bhupathi at London Olympics

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

Despite Mahesh Bhupathi lashing out at him in public over the selection of the men's doubles team for the London Olympics, Leander Paes refused to react and said he is ready to play with his former partner.

'Not yet thought of pulling out of London Olympics'

'Not yet thought of pulling out of London Olympics'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

Sports Minister Ajay Maken on Wednesday said the government has not yet thought of pulling the Indian athletes out of London Olympics due to row over Dow Chemicals' sponsorship.

League Cup: Liverpool hammer West Ham; Teen stars for Arsenal

League Cup: Liverpool hammer West Ham; Teen stars for Arsenal

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

IMAGES from League Cup matches played on Wednesday.

Nations League PIX: France, England win; Israel upset Belgium

Nations League PIX: France, England win; Israel upset Belgium

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Israel debutant Yarden Shua scored an 86th-minute winner as they upset more fancied Belgium 1-0 in Budapest on Sunday.

London event drops taxes to lure Bolt for July meet

London event drops taxes to lure Bolt for July meet

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt and other overseas athletes will be able to compete tax-free in this year's London Diamond League event at the Olympic Stadium after the British finance minister agreed to a "one-off" exemption.

Ind tour of Aus: Finch backs Carey and Pant to shine

Ind tour of Aus: Finch backs Carey and Pant to shine

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Former Australian skipper Aaron Finch said that Alex Carey and Rishabh Pant, two left-handed wicketkeeper-batters will be extremely important for their respective sides during the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India.

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 30

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 30

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Saturday, September 30.

Sharapova confirmed as Russia's flag-bearer in London

Sharapova confirmed as Russia's flag-bearer in London

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Former tennis world number one Maria Sharapova will be Russia's first female Olympic flag-bearer at the London Games later this month, the national Olympic committee confirmed on Tuesday.

Gagan Narang overwhelmed by India's shooting success

Gagan Narang overwhelmed by India's shooting success

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Gagan Narang lauded the Indian shooting contingent for their fantastic performances

Leicester back in Premier League as Leeds humbled at QPR

Leicester back in Premier League as Leeds humbled at QPR

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Leicester City earned promotion back to the Premier League on Friday after nearest rivals Leeds United were beaten 4-0 by Queens Park Rangers, ensuring the Championship leaders will finish in the top two in the standings.

Haryana police to honour London Olympians from state

Haryana police to honour London Olympians from state

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda will honour Olympics bronze medal winner Yogeshwar Dutt and all other athletes who participated in London Games in an awards function to be organised by Haryana Police in Chandigarh on August 23.

Rahi wins bronze in WC, qualifies for London 2012

Rahi wins bronze in WC, qualifies for London 2012

Rediff.com19 May 2011

Rahi Sarnobat on Thursday became the sixth Indian shooter to seal a berth in next year's London Olympics after winning the bronze medal in the 25m women's Sports Pistol event at the ongoing ISSF World Cup in Fort Benning, USA.

The Olympics, From A Spectator's Lens

The Olympics, From A Spectator's Lens

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

What is it like watching all the Olympian action and drama unfold from the spectators' galleries at the Stade de France?

PHOTOS: Bikini-babes, bronze bodies at the Games

PHOTOS: Bikini-babes, bronze bodies at the Games

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Beach volleyball has been a huge crowd puller Olympic sport and London Games were no different.

Boxing coach Sandhu to retire after London Olympics

Boxing coach Sandhu to retire after London Olympics

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Gurbaksh Singh Sandhu is retiring after London Games and the only farewell gift he wants from his wards is to bring home better than the bronze medal Vijender Singh notched up in Beijing four years ago.

PIX: Krejcikova, Paolini to clash in Wimbledon final

PIX: Krejcikova, Paolini to clash in Wimbledon final

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Seventh seed Jasmine Paolini became the first Italian woman to reach the Wimbledon final after defeating Croatian Donna Vekic 2-6, 6-4, 7-6(8) on Thursday in the longest women's semi-final at the All England Club.