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4 PFI men detained after NIA raids 40 places in Telangana, Andhra

4 PFI men detained after NIA raids 40 places in Telangana, Andhra

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

In these raids being conducted since Sunday morning, the NIA said, it has seized incriminating materials, including digital devices, documents, two daggers and cash Rs 8,31,500.

Hockey players resume training with an eye on Olympics

Hockey players resume training with an eye on Olympics

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

The Indian men's hockey core group will focus on skill development in the next few weeks after restarting the national camp with basic training, head coach Graham Reid said on Saturday, trying to overcome from the jolt of six players contracting COVID-19.

Doubles' players do not get much attention: Jwala

Doubles' players do not get much attention: Jwala

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Jwala Gutta said that before comparing ourselves to badminton giants like China and Japan, India should look to improve the quality of doubles' players. Jwala also questioned the logic of holding the national camp only at the Gopichand academy.

No immersion of medals; wrestlers return from Haridwar

No immersion of medals; wrestlers return from Haridwar

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The protesting wrestlers refrained from immersing their medals in the river Ganges after being convinced by Khap and farmer leaders who sought five days to address their grievances.

Shah Rukh Khan: The Ultimate Woman's Man

Shah Rukh Khan: The Ultimate Woman's Man

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

From what we've caught in a glimpse of its adrenalin-pumping promos, Jawan pays rich ode to SRK's inbuilt feminist. An army of females swarming its multi-heroines star cast screams iron fist in velvet glove in all its mainstream glory.

Indian footballers come to rescue of poor affected by COVID-19

Indian footballers come to rescue of poor affected by COVID-19

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

The national football players are providing the needy, in their respective localities, monetary aid and food items, besides setting up camps and spreading awareness about social distancing.

Neeraj eyes World Championships title next year

Neeraj eyes World Championships title next year

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Before joining national camp in early 2015, he was training at Tau Devi Lal Stadium at Panchkula after being shifted from Shivaji Stadium at Panipat.

BAI, SAI will take a call on Prajakta matter: Gopichand

BAI, SAI will take a call on Prajakta matter: Gopichand

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

National coach Pullela Gopichand refused to comment on the controversy over Prajakta Sawant who had accused him of "mental harassment" in her petition to the Bombay High Court which has allowed the shuttler to attend the ongoing training camp at his badminton academy in Hyderabad.

FIH Pro League: Jugraj, Abhishek to debut; Manpreet to lead

FIH Pro League: Jugraj, Abhishek to debut; Manpreet to lead

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The 20-member squad also includes goal-keepers PR Sreejesh and Krishan Bahadur Pathak; defenders Harmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Surender Kumar, Varun Kumar, Jarmanpreet Singh and Jugraj.

Hardik to skip Hazare Trophy to work on his bowling

Hardik to skip Hazare Trophy to work on his bowling

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Out of favour India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has decided to skip Vijay Hazare Trophy (National One Dayers) starting across the country from Wednesday as he is undergoing an extensive rehabilitation programme.

'I need more players to train India for Tokyo Olympics'

'I need more players to train India for Tokyo Olympics'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

India's foreign coach for badminton Agus Dwi Santoso says he will not be able to implement his plans for the Tokyo Olympics with only four shuttlers at his disposal, and wants the Sports Authority of India to allow more players in the national camp.

Badminton player Sikki's second COVID-19 test returns negative

Badminton player Sikki's second COVID-19 test returns negative

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

National camp to resume on Monday.

'India should aim double digit medals in 2020 Olympics'

'India should aim double digit medals in 2020 Olympics'

Rediff.com5 May 2018

Indian Olympic Association President Narinder Batra today said that the country should aim to win 'double digit' medals at the Tokyo Olympics

Rivalry Reignited! India-Pak face off in SAFF Cup

Rivalry Reignited! India-Pak face off in SAFF Cup

Rediff.com17 May 2023

India and Pakistan to renew football rivalry after five years, clubbed in same group in next month's SAFF Cup

Wrestlers want IOA to form probe panel against WFI chief Singh

Wrestlers want IOA to form probe panel against WFI chief Singh

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

The protesting wrestlers on Friday reached out to Indian Olympic Association (IOA), demanding formation of an inquiry committee to probe the allegations of sexual harassment they have levelled against WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Sindhu, Praneeth & Sikki resume training

Sindhu, Praneeth & Sikki resume training

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) shut down the world tour and other sanctioned tournaments following the completion of the All-England in March due to the global health crisis.

Weightlifters itching to train, reach out to Rijiju for clearance

Weightlifters itching to train, reach out to Rijiju for clearance

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Training has been suspended across Sports Authority of India (SAI) centres since mid-March to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. Mirabai Chanu, on Monday, requested Sports Minster Kiren Rijiju to allow resumption of training at the earliest. Weigtlifting national coach Vijay Sharma said social distancing can be ensured at the training hall in Patiala.

When coach Nandi channelised Dipa's temper to her advantage

When coach Nandi channelised Dipa's temper to her advantage

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Star gymnast Dipa Karmakar's coach Bisweshwar Nandi has dismissed the notion that it would have been better had the medalists and other top performers at the Rio Games been given financial before their sojourn to Brazil.

FIFA WC: How distractions took a toll on Iran's campaign

FIFA WC: How distractions took a toll on Iran's campaign

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Iran's World Cup campaign was all but finished even before it started.

How athletes can take advantage of Olympic postponement

How athletes can take advantage of Olympic postponement

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The Planning Committee encouraged athletes to maintain their physical fitness and strictly follow their diet charts. AFI's Planning Committee conveyed its message to athletes during an online meeting with the national campers, coaches and support staff.

Australia cancel Colombia match

Australia cancel Colombia match

Rediff.com19 Jul 2005

Australia have cancelled the next month's friendly international while they continue their search for a new national coach.

SAI shuts down training centres as COVID-19 cases rise

SAI shuts down training centres as COVID-19 cases rise

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Monday said it has decided to close its 67 training centres across the country due to rising COVID-19 cases but national camps for elite athletes will continue in bio-bubbles.

How Rajput transformed Zimbabwe cricket in 4 years

How Rajput transformed Zimbabwe cricket in 4 years

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'My dream was to see them qualify for the T20 World Cup in Australia. This is like icing on the cake'

FIFA WC PIX: Ecuador coast past hapless hosts Qatar in opener

FIFA WC PIX: Ecuador coast past hapless hosts Qatar in opener

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Valencia double gives Ecuador 2-0 halftime lead against hosts Qatar

Sindhu, Srikanth to lead India in Thomas & Uber Cup Final

Sindhu, Srikanth to lead India in Thomas & Uber Cup Final

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

BAI cancels preparatory camp.

Woolmer will join Pakistan in SL

Woolmer will join Pakistan in SL

Rediff.com5 Jul 2004

The Pakistan coach, who took over his new job only this weekend, will be returning to England for "some coaching assignment".

Indian hockey team gets cracking for Olympics

Indian hockey team gets cracking for Olympics

Rediff.com2 May 2003

India coach Rajinder Singh believes the Asian style of attacking hockey will be the key to success.

Will sprinter Hima Das return to 400m race?

Will sprinter Hima Das return to 400m race?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Running individual 400m is not yet over for Hima, hints at doing that again in postponed Asian Games

'Coach Kumble empowers players to take their own decisions'

'Coach Kumble empowers players to take their own decisions'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Talented Karnataka opener Lokesh Rahul is happy that new chief coach Anil Kumble has decided to empower the national team members so that they can take their own decisions.

Remembering Football Legend Tulsidas Balaram

Remembering Football Legend Tulsidas Balaram

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Tulsidas Balaram, who passed into the ages last week, was a member of the Indian football team which reached the semis at the Olympics and won an Asian Games gold medal.

Gujarat Titans' captain Hardik resumes bowling practice

Gujarat Titans' captain Hardik resumes bowling practice

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

According to Gujarat Titans' spin bowling coach Aashish Kapoor, Pandya has begun practice and even started to bowl in the nets.

Wrestler Rahul Aware tests positive for COVID-19

Wrestler Rahul Aware tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Aware is the fifth Indian wrestler to test positive for the dreaded virus after Vinesh Phogat, Deepak Punia, Navin and Krishan.

Misbah's diktat to Pakistani cricketers: No more biryani

Misbah's diktat to Pakistani cricketers: No more biryani

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Pakistan's new head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq has changed the diet and nutrition plans for players in the domestic tournaments and in the national camp.

Gopichand hopes doubles coach will get India more Olympic spots

Gopichand hopes doubles coach will get India more Olympic spots

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

BAI has confirmed the services of Tan Kim, who will be joining the Indian team by the end of September to work with the top doubles players.

Here's what went wrong for India in badminton team event

Here's what went wrong for India in badminton team event

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

India should not have split their regular women's doubles pair to accommodate two combinations in Asian Games badminton team event, feels ex-shuttler Uday Pawar.

Bhutia set to regain captaincy

Bhutia set to regain captaincy

Rediff.com3 Dec 2005

Vinesh Phogat recovers from COVID-19, tests negative twice

Vinesh Phogat recovers from COVID-19, tests negative twice

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The only woman wrestler to have qualified for Tokyo Olympics, Vinesh said she would prefer to be in isolation for some time.

Mary Kom gets the jab!

Mary Kom gets the jab!

Rediff.com12 May 2021

India's Olympic-bound boxers Mary Kom and Lovlina Borgohain received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Command Hospital in Pune on Wednesday.

'Training in China will be helpful to TT players'

'Training in China will be helpful to TT players'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

Indian paddlers' current training stint in China, their third in the last twelve months, will help them fine-tune their skills as they look to bag a handful of medals in the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, feels national coach Massimo Constantini.

Aussie Faulkner banned from PSL

Aussie Faulkner banned from PSL

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

The PCB said they were "disappointed and dismayed" with the behaviour of Faulkner, who also played in the Abu Dhabi leg of the PSL last year.