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AI System To Transform Training, Injury Tracking In Indian Sports

AI System To Transform Training, Injury Tracking In Indian Sports

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

India launches AI-driven SPEEED platform to track athlete performance, predict injuries, tackle age fraud and revolutionise sports science nationwide.

BCCI hails India's composure after U-19 World Cup triumph

BCCI hails India's composure after U-19 World Cup triumph

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

BCCI president Mithun Manhas and secretary Devajit Saikia praised India's composure and planning after the U-19 team beat England by 100 runs to clinch a record sixth World Cup title in Harare.

Steve Smith turns to PSL after T20 World Cup snub

Steve Smith turns to PSL after T20 World Cup snub

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

After being snubbed at the IPL auctions, Australian Steve Smith has moved to the Pakistan Super League to revive T20 career.

Excited and ready: Tilak sets tone for T20 World Cup Pakistan face-off

Excited and ready: Tilak sets tone for T20 World Cup Pakistan face-off

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Now that the suspense is over, India batter Tilak Varma on Wednesday said the team is excited for the high-pressure game against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup on February 15.

Why Rahul Dravid Loved Rohit Sharma's Captaincy!

Why Rahul Dravid Loved Rohit Sharma's Captaincy!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Former India coach Rahul Dravid found Rohit Sharma's openness to change a major positive while he was leading the team.

Pakistan hockey team stranded in Canberra over unpaid hotel bill

Pakistan hockey team stranded in Canberra over unpaid hotel bill

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

The Pakistan hockey team faced a severe accommodation crisis in Canberra after their hotel bookings were cancelled due to the Pakistan Hockey Federation's failure to pay the bill. Players were left stranded and forced to find alternative solutions.

Budget 2026: Sports goods sector gets Rs 500 cr boost; Rs 900 cr for Khelo India

Budget 2026: Sports goods sector gets Rs 500 cr boost; Rs 900 cr for Khelo India

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

The government's flagship Khelo India programme received an allocation of Rs 924.35 crore.

CBSE on 2-exam policy: Mandatory to appear in 1st boards

CBSE on 2-exam policy: Mandatory to appear in 1st boards

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

The clarification by board comes after it received a few requests stating that, because of some reasons, Class 10 students will not be able to appear in the first board exam, hence should be allowed to appear in second board exam.

'Mix of youth and experience': Hockey India names 24-member squad for FIH Pro League

'Mix of youth and experience': Hockey India names 24-member squad for FIH Pro League

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The Indian squad features a blend of experienced players and young talent across departments as the team looks to make a strong start to its Pro League campaign on home soil.

Mumbai, Ideal Venue To Kick Off T20 World Cup

Mumbai, Ideal Venue To Kick Off T20 World Cup

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Indian cricket is entering the T20 World Cup inspired not just by its legends, but by a fearless new generation that is already winning World Cups.

India tipped to win T20 World Cup... but Dravid cautious

India tipped to win T20 World Cup... but Dravid cautious

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

As India aim to defend their T20 World Cup title, former India coach Rahul Dravid says they start as favourites but knockout cricket leaves no room for error.

Power wars hit Indian boxing in 2025 but new World Champs rise

Power wars hit Indian boxing in 2025 but new World Champs rise

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

The year began on an unusually dull note with boxers absent from most international competition in the aftermath of a medal-less Olympic campaign.

BCCI Declines Players' Request for Family Travel at T20 WC

BCCI Declines Players' Request for Family Travel at T20 WC

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Suryakumar Yadav-led India have sought permission for families to travel during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, but sources say the BCCI has declined the request.

Tendulkar lauds Italy as Mosca Brothers Star in Historic Win

Tendulkar lauds Italy as Mosca Brothers Star in Historic Win

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Italy registered their first-ever T20 World Cup win, thrashing Nepal by 10 wickets as the Mosca brothers scripted history with an unbeaten 123-run stand.

Unity first: Marijne's discipline reset for hockey team

Unity first: Marijne's discipline reset for hockey team

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Back as chief coach of the Indian women's hockey team after a four-year hiatus, Sjoerd Marijne is focussed on bringing back unity, discipline and culture in the side, with eyes firmly set on creating a group to qualify for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Indian pugilists punch their way to nine gold medals in Spain

Indian pugilists punch their way to nine gold medals in Spain

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Lovlina, Arundhati lead as India claim nine gold medals in BOXAM Elite 2026

Rampant West Indies target third straight win vs Nepal

Rampant West Indies target third straight win vs Nepal

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

West Indies will look to maintain their winning form against a struggling Nepal side in their T20 World Cup Group C match at the Wankhede Stadium. West Indies have won both their matches so far, while Nepal are coming off a heavy defeat against Italy.

Vijay Amritraj receives Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet get Padma Shri

Vijay Amritraj receives Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet get Padma Shri

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Vijay Amritraj gets Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur receive Padma Shri

Inspired by Warne, Manenti Stars in Italy's Historic Victory

Inspired by Warne, Manenti Stars in Italy's Historic Victory

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Ben Manenti credited Shane Warne as his childhood hero after returning 2 for 9 to help Italy secure their maiden T20 World Cup win over Nepal.

Champion Pole Vaulter Kicked Out Of Train By TTE!

Champion Pole Vaulter Kicked Out Of Train By TTE!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

National record holder pole vaulter, coach face humiliation; forced to pay to travel with kits

Why Hockey India dropped Manpreet Singh

Why Hockey India dropped Manpreet Singh

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Hockey India dropped Manpreet Singh, Dilpreet Singh and Krishan Bahadur Pathak from FIH Pro League probables over disciplinary issues during India's South Africa tour.

PCB to axe women's team head coach following WC flop?

PCB to axe women's team head coach following WC flop?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

The source said they were also complaints of the head coach not being accessible or gelling well with other team officials due to his attitude.

T20 World Cup: Italy begin maiden campaign against Scotland

T20 World Cup: Italy begin maiden campaign against Scotland

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Football giants Italy begin cricket World Cup's maiden campaign against Scotland

Doubles redemption: Bhambri opens up on re-invention

Doubles redemption: Bhambri opens up on re-invention

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Doubles is not a sideshow: Yuki Bhambri on re-invention and right support

India Are Favourites But Any Team Could Win World Cup

India Are Favourites But Any Team Could Win World Cup

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

This is the most open T20 World Cup in history. The traditional powers are compromised. The new powers have gained strength, observes Faisal Shariff.

T20 World Cup: My story similar to M S Dhoni: Pakistan's Tariq Usman

T20 World Cup: My story similar to M S Dhoni: Pakistan's Tariq Usman

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Pakistan's mystery spinner Usman Tariq has no qualms in admitting that he returned to cricket after getting inspired by the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

The Smallest Nation To Qualify For FIFA World Cup

The Smallest Nation To Qualify For FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

With a population of 156,000, Curacao is the least populous country to go to the World Cup, beating the previous record held by Iceland with its 350,000 inhabitants.

'We wanted India to grovel...' SA coach adds insult to injury

'We wanted India to grovel...' SA coach adds insult to injury

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

We wanted India to grovel: SA coach Shukri Conrad creates a stir

Sunil Chhetri-led Bengaluru FC players agree to pay cuts for ISL

Sunil Chhetri-led Bengaluru FC players agree to pay cuts for ISL

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Bengaluru FC players, including India legend Sunil Chhetri, have accepted pay cut for the truncated Indian Super League season, starting on February 14.

Big Labour Budget: 61% Unspent

Big Labour Budget: 61% Unspent

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Of the Rs 31,820.80 crore allocated to central sector schemes and projects, only Rs 11,868.05 crore was utilised, according to the revised estimates.

ICC T20 World Cup: Group C heats up: England, WI face tricky rivals

ICC T20 World Cup: Group C heats up: England, WI face tricky rivals

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Group C promises one of the most competitive battles at the T20 World Cup, with former champions England and West Indies joined by ambitious sides Scotland, Nepal and debutants Italy.

Pakistan announce T20 World Cup squad amid drama

Pakistan announce T20 World Cup squad amid drama

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

After veiled boycott threat, Pakistan name 15-member squad for T20 World Cup.

After Wankhede stumble, India eye batting blitz vs Namibia at Kotla

After Wankhede stumble, India eye batting blitz vs Namibia at Kotla

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

The Namibia match could be a God-sent opportunity for an out-of-form Sanju Samson to get into run-scoring mode after a string of failures that saw him lose his place to Ishan Kishan, who is going through a purple patch.

NBA to review betting rules after player, coach arrests

NBA to review betting rules after player, coach arrests

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

According to the memo, the NBA said that with sports betting occupying a significant part of the current sports landscape, every effort must be made to ensure that players and coaches are aware of the "dire risks" that gambling can impose upon their careers and livelihoods.

Tilak passes fitness test, India A cruise past USA

Tilak passes fitness test, India A cruise past USA

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Indian team management will heave a sigh of relief with Tilak Varma ticking all the boxes on his return to competitive cricket after a lower abdominal surgery as the 'A' team, comprising mostly of IPL stars, comfortably defeated the United States of America by 38 runs in a high-scoring warm-up game in Navi Mumbai on Monday.

Modi flags off India's 1st Vande Bharat sleeper train

Modi flags off India's 1st Vande Bharat sleeper train

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Developed to meet the growing transportation needs of modern India, the fully AC Vande Bharat sleeper train would offer passengers an "airline-like travel experience at economical fares," a statement issued by the PMO stated.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan's X-Factor May Trouble India

T20 World Cup: Pakistan's X-Factor May Trouble India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

India's biggest challenge could come from an unexpected source -- Pakistan's mystery spinner Usman Tariq.

SAFF U-19 Football Championship: India U-17 women lose to Bangladesh

SAFF U-19 Football Championship: India U-17 women lose to Bangladesh

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The India Under-17 women's national team suffered a 0-2 defeat against Bangladesh in the SAFF Under-19 Women's Football Championship 2026.

Virat Kohli to miss Delhi vs Railways VHT clash

Virat Kohli to miss Delhi vs Railways VHT clash

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

India superstar Virat Kohli will not feature in Delhi's fixture against Railways in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in New Delhi on Tuesday, head coach Sarandeep Singh told PTI.

'This ICC decision is absolutely right': Azhar on Bangladesh exit

'This ICC decision is absolutely right': Azhar on Bangladesh exit

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Mohammad Azharuddin has supported the International Cricket Council (ICC) decision to replace Bangladesh with Scotland in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026.