News for 'Marathon'

Indian badminton star reveals 'chronic' health battle

Indian badminton star reveals 'chronic' health battle

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

H S Prannoy has revealed that he has been battling a chronic gastrointestinal disorder for the past four months

Sunita racing Boston Marathon in space

Sunita racing Boston Marathon in space

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

Sunita, 41, an accomplished marathoner, will be running as fast as eight mph during the 42.16 kilometres simulated run, restrained to the treadmill in a harness so she wouldn't float away.

Ramaala among top-class field for Mumbai Marathon

Ramaala among top-class field for Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Defending men's champion Laban Moiben of Kenya, last year's runner-up Raji Assefa of Ethiopia and third-placed John Kyui of Kenya have all confirmed to run in the US $3,50,000 10th Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon, on January 20.

Shilpa Shetty to run London Marathon

Shilpa Shetty to run London Marathon

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

The actress is making the most of her new-found international fame.

Marathon training: Tips for long distance runners

Marathon training: Tips for long distance runners

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

If you've been running a long time and are prepping for the Mumbai Marathon on January 17, here are a few additional tips to keep you going all the way through.

London Marathon organisers to airlift top Kenyans

London Marathon organisers to airlift top Kenyans

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Olympic gold medallist Sammy Wanjiru's hopes of defending his London Marathon title have been boosted by the news that race organisers have arranged for a private plane to pick him up from Kenya, he said on Tuesday.

PIX: Desisa wins midnight marathon; Hassan bags double

PIX: Desisa wins midnight marathon; Hassan bags double

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Images from Saturday's proceedings at the World Athletics Championships in Doha.

Kibiwott, Chepkirui win Delhi half marathon

Kibiwott, Chepkirui win Delhi half marathon

Rediff.com15 Oct 2006

Defending men's and women's champions Philip Rugut of Kenya (1:03:33 seconds) and Irina Timofeyeva of Russia could only finish fourth.

Saturday wraps up longest LS polls since 1951-52; Modi among contestants

Saturday wraps up longest LS polls since 1951-52; Modi among contestants

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Saturday's voting will mark the end to the marathon polling process that began on April 19 month and has already covered 486 Lok Sabha seats in 28 states and Union territories.

Mumbai Marathon: African runners set to dominate

Mumbai Marathon: African runners set to dominate

Rediff.com16 Jan 2010

African runners are expected to steal the show in Sunday's $310,000 prize money 7th Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon.

'Mumbai Marathon has created a running culture'

'Mumbai Marathon has created a running culture'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Daniel O'Brien, regarded as the greatest decathlete of the 1990s, says the marathon is similar to the decathlon when one completes it. 'It is a great feeling of accomplishment.'

At 43, Venus unveils the painful road back to tennis

At 43, Venus unveils the painful road back to tennis

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Venus Williams targets return for Indian Wells and Miami

Ram Singh Yadav finishes 78th in marathon

Ram Singh Yadav finishes 78th in marathon

Rediff.com12 Aug 2012

Ram Singh Yadav, India's lone entrant in men's marathon, failed to replicate the feat through which he qualified for the Olympic Games on the winding streets of London as he finished a distant 78th from 105 starters on Sunday.

Line judge faints in Nadal marathon

Line judge faints in Nadal marathon

Rediff.com30 Jun 2006

"It was a weird start to my Centre Court. I hope the guy is all right," Kendrick said after the interruption to play.

Athletes gear up for Mumbai Marathon

Athletes gear up for Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com14 Jan 2006

The Kenyans will be the favourites among men, while the Russians are expected dominate the womens race.

PIX: Serena wins marathon, Rosol's dream Wimbledon ends

PIX: Serena wins marathon, Rosol's dream Wimbledon ends

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

A subdued Serena Williams recovered from a sluggish start to beat China's Zheng Jie 6-7, 6-2, 9-7 in a marathon Wimbledon third-round match on Saturday.

Ollie Pope's heroics rewrite the rules of batting in India

Ollie Pope's heroics rewrite the rules of batting in India

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Ollie Pope frequently played the sweep shots -- both traditional and reverse -- to negate spin and mess with India's fielding strategy.

Bowling a major worry for RCB ahead of Punjab clash

Bowling a major worry for RCB ahead of Punjab clash

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2024 campaign is just one-match old, but it has already exposed their biggest chink. It's fragility in bowling, and they need better returns from bowlers against a confident Punjab Kings at an unforgiving M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru, on Monday.

Sports shorts: Ethiopian Adola wins Delhi Half Marathon

Sports shorts: Ethiopian Adola wins Delhi Half Marathon

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Ethiopian Guye Adola demolished the course record to win the men's race while Kenyan Florence Kiplagat became the first runner to defend the women's crown in the Delhi Half Marathon, on Sunday.

TCS paying top dollar for the New York marathon

TCS paying top dollar for the New York marathon

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

TCS hopes to create a positive image for outsourcing by sponsoring a famous marathon

French Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev battle from the brink

French Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev battle from the brink

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Images from Day 7 of the 2024 French Open.

Lok Sabha polls end with over 62% voting in the last phase

Lok Sabha polls end with over 62% voting in the last phase

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The marathon polling process to elect the 18th Lok Sabha ended on Saturday with the seventh phase of elections witnessing an approximate voter turnout of 62.36 per cent, amid clashes between Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party supporters in Sandeshkhali and some other parts of West Bengal.

Review pleas filed in SC against upholding abrogation of Article 370

Review pleas filed in SC against upholding abrogation of Article 370

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Muzaffar Shah of Awami National Conference said he has filed the petition seeking review of the verdict which held Article 370 was a temporary provision in the Constitution.

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

With a jam-packed schedule brimming with both legendary athletes and captivating storylines, Paris 2024 promises unforgettable moments.

Mumbai marathon rope in IAAF to ratify results

Mumbai marathon rope in IAAF to ratify results

Rediff.com22 Dec 2010

With the Athletics Federation of India cold shouldering the eighth Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon to be held on January 16 next year, international athletics body AFI's representative would ratify the results, it was learnt.

Australia in charge after Green's unbeaten ton in Wellington

Australia in charge after Green's unbeaten ton in Wellington

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

IMAGES from Day 2 of the 1st Test played between New Zealand and Australia in Wellington on Friday.

Finding lodgings could be grueling than training for Boston Marathon

Finding lodgings could be grueling than training for Boston Marathon

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Training for the Boston Marathon may be grueling, but finding a place to stay during the event is also proving a challenge for participants and supporters this year.

Meet electricity's marathon man, Rajiv Mishra

Meet electricity's marathon man, Rajiv Mishra

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

CLP saw early that the pollution caused by China's rush for industrial growth would lead inevitably to demands for cleaner electricity.

Marathon Man on his Spirit of India run

Marathon Man on his Spirit of India run

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

'If I am able to inspire at least one student in this country with the Spirit of India run, I will feel that my purpose is served.'

London increase 40 per cent more police for marathon

London increase 40 per cent more police for marathon

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

Britain is increasing police numbers by 40 per cent for Sunday's London marathon as part of an effort to reassure competitors and spectators after bombs devastated the Boston race on Monday.

'We will find you', Obama tells Boston marathon bombers

'We will find you', Obama tells Boston marathon bombers

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

United States President Barack Obama on Thursday condoled the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings here in an emotional inter-faith service, vowing to find those responsible for this "senseless" act as he stressed that a "bomb cannot beat us" and the nation will "finish the race."

Talks with BJD hits hurdle, BJP may go solo in LS, assembly polls in Odisha

Talks with BJD hits hurdle, BJP may go solo in LS, assembly polls in Odisha

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Samal also claimed that the Odisha BJP was confident of winning both the polls.

India at Paris 2024: Your Complete Guide

India at Paris 2024: Your Complete Guide

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Here's your complete guide to when India's athletes compete at the Paris Olympics, with dates, events, and timings in IST.

India, US marathon N-deal talks inconclusive

India, US marathon N-deal talks inconclusive

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

Marathon discussions at the State Department and the White House on Wednesday failed to resolve the impasse over the reprocessing issue, notwithstanding New Delhi's offer of a dedicated facility under full-time safeguards.

Boston Marathon blasts an 'act of terror', says Obama

Boston Marathon blasts an 'act of terror', says Obama

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

United States President Barack Obama described the Boston Marathon blasts as "an act of terror" and vowed to bring to justice all those who were responsible for the heinous and cowardly act.

Marathon: Indian women take short route to succeed

Marathon: Indian women take short route to succeed

Rediff.com16 Jan 2011

In what was a rather shameful end to an otherwise glorious event, two Indian women athletes were disqualified on grounds that tantamount to cheating at the Mumbai Marathon on Sunday.

Massu slams umpire after marathon loss

Massu slams umpire after marathon loss

Rediff.com3 Sep 2004

The double Olympic champion was seething after losing to Sargis Sargsian in the second round of the U.S. Open.

Ramraj narrowly misses out on breaking PT Usha's 39-year-old record

Ramraj narrowly misses out on breaking PT Usha's 39-year-old record

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Tamil Nadu's Asian Games-bound R Vithya Ramraj came agonisingly close to breaking the legendary PT Usha's 39-year-old women's 400m hurdles record.

PM's late-night huddle with senior leaders sparks reshuffle buzz

PM's late-night huddle with senior leaders sparks reshuffle buzz

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The top brass of the Bharatiya Janata Party, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, met in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Dom's Take: The Migrant Marathon

Dom's Take: The Migrant Marathon

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Dominic Xavier's take on the horrific hardships millions of migrants have endured in a humanitarian crisis not seen since Partition.