News for 'London Games'

EPL: Villa snap City's unbeaten run; Arsenal cruise

EPL: Villa snap City's unbeaten run; Arsenal cruise

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Cash on target as Villa hand Man City their first defeat since August

Student alleges caste bias by Pune Univ cost him UK job

Student alleges caste bias by Pune Univ cost him UK job

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

A Pune college refutes allegations of caste bias by a former student who claimed the college withheld job verification, leading to job loss. The college clarifies it sent the document and the student did not lose his job.

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.

'Never stop...' Harman's precious advice to youngsters

'Never stop...' Harman's precious advice to youngsters

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

After winning the ODI World Cup title by beating South Africa in the final in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, November 2, 2025, Harmanpreet's advice to budding youngsters is: "Never stop dreaming. You never know where your destiny will take you."

Saina Nehwal, Kashyap part ways!

Saina Nehwal, Kashyap part ways!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Indian badminton's superstar couple Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap have parted ways.

LSG rope in Kane Williamson for crucial 2026 reboot

LSG rope in Kane Williamson for crucial 2026 reboot

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

New Zealand batting stalwart Kane Williamson has joined Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as a strategic advisor ahead of the Indian Premier League's (IPL) next edition.

'Pick your tourneys...' Saina's blunt advice to Sindhu

'Pick your tourneys...' Saina's blunt advice to Sindhu

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

P V Sindhu knows how to win big tournaments, but as she enters her 30s, the two-time Olympic medallist must be selective about which competitions she chooses to go "all out" in, feels London Games bronze winner Saina Nehwal.

India sweats on Olympic, CWG bids as verdict nears

India sweats on Olympic, CWG bids as verdict nears

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is also highlighting how the Indian sports scene is changing under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Gill, Rahul slam fifties in warm-up game

Gill, Rahul slam fifties in warm-up game

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Gill, Rahul score fifties in intra-squad practice match against India A ahead of England Test

EPL: Arsenal snatch late equaliser vs Man City

EPL: Arsenal snatch late equaliser vs Man City

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Substitute Gabriel Martinelli scored a late goal to help Arsenal hold Manchester City to a 1-1 draw in a blockbuster English Premier League fixture, in London, on Sunday.

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

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

Drink spiking, sexual assault claims rock England cricket

Drink spiking, sexual assault claims rock England cricket

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

According to a report in The Daily Telegraph, the man, said to be in his 40s, was interviewed under caution by Scotland Yard in June following a complaint linked to an incident at a pub in south-west London's SW6 district, which includes Fulham and Parsons Green.

'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.'

NYPD chief applauds London Games security

NYPD chief applauds London Games security

Rediff.com24 May 2012

New York's police chief said on Wednesday he was impressed with security planning for this summer's London Olympics, rejecting suggestions that US officials were concerned about arrangements for the games which start next month.

Security breach embarrasses London Games organisers

Security breach embarrasses London Games organisers

Rediff.com7 May 2012

A newspaper embarrassed the organisers of the 2012 Olympic Games on Sunday by disclosing it had smuggled a fake bomb past two security checkpoints into the London complex housing the sporting festival's main stadiums.

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?'

No gold for Yogeshwar as World body clears London Games winner

No gold for Yogeshwar as World body clears London Games winner

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Yogeshwar Dutt's London Olympics bronze medal will not be upgraded to gold after the United World Wrestling (UWW) on Tuesday made it clear that the top-place finisher in men's 60kg freestyle -- Togrul Asgarov - never tested positive for a banned substance. "Contrary to news reports, 2012 Olympic gold medalist Togrul ASGAROV (AZE) has never been in violation of UWW's anti-doping policy," the world body tweeted from its official Twitter handle.

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.

EPL: Chelsea rally to thrash West Ham

EPL: Chelsea rally to thrash West Ham

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

The commanding scoreline in the cross-town London derby came despite Chelsea's midfield talisman Cole Palmer being ruled out after he felt discomfort on the pitch during the pre-match warmup.

The WINNERS of London Games 2012

The WINNERS of London Games 2012

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

Every Olympic Games has its winners and losers, not just among the athletes and competing nations, who stand out from the crowd and take the praise or punishment as the host city steps into the limelight.

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.

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.

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.

Strike threats loom over London Games

Strike threats loom over London Games

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Strikes by train drivers and passport officials threaten major disruptions to the London Olympics, prompting the government to warn unions on Thursday that they risked public anger if the industrial action went ahead.

45 Beijing and London Games athletes test positive after retest: IOC

45 Beijing and London Games athletes test positive after retest: IOC

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Forty-five athletes have failed dope tests after their samples from the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2012 London Games were re-analysed, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Friday.

Mary Kom qualifies for London Games

Mary Kom qualifies for London Games

Rediff.com18 May 2012

India's ace woman boxer M C Mary Kom's qualified for the London Olympics after World No. 2 Nicola Adams got the better of Russia's AIBA World champion Yelena Savelyeva 11-6 in the semi-finals of the World Championships in Qinhuangdao, China, on Friday.

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.

'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."

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.

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.

Flame for London Games arrives in Britain

Flame for London Games arrives in Britain

Rediff.com19 May 2012

The flame for the London Olympics burned brightly on British soil on Friday after David Beckham stepped off a special flight from the Games birthplace of Greece to light a cauldron with a golden torch.

Narang 'determined' to shine at London Games

Narang 'determined' to shine at London Games

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

India's ace shooter Gagan Narang is hoping to be third time lucky at the London Olympics after two unsuccessful attempts in Athens and Beijing.

Flame for London Games arrives in Britain

Flame for London Games arrives in Britain

Rediff.com19 May 2012

The flame for the London Olympics burned brightly on British soil on Friday after David Beckham stepped off a special flight from the Games birthplace of Greece to light a cauldron with a golden torch.

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

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.