News for 'National Sporting Excellence'

WADA restores India's Dope Testing Lab's accreditation

WADA restores India's Dope Testing Lab's accreditation

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

The WADA first suspended NDTL in August 2019 for six months and extended the de-recognition period after its inspections showed that non-conformities still existed.

Sports Shorts: Advani-Mehta win World Team Snooker title

Sports Shorts: Advani-Mehta win World Team Snooker title

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Opportunity for hockey teams to fine tune skills ahead of ACT, Asian Games

Opportunity for hockey teams to fine tune skills ahead of ACT, Asian Games

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Indian men's and women's hockey teams are all geared up to embark on an adrenaline-fueled journey to Spain for the 100th Anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation.

Sports Shorts: China's Chen claims maiden TT World Cup title

Sports Shorts: China's Chen claims maiden TT World Cup title

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Japan's Mima Ito took the bronze medal after beating Han Ying of Germany in straight games.

'Ready to be hanged if proved I have threatened wrestlers'

'Ready to be hanged if proved I have threatened wrestlers'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Dismissing the allegation that he has threatened the sexually harassed wrestlers and their families on behalf of WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, coach Mahavir Prasad Bishnoi said he is ready to be hanged if proved guilty.

Sports Shorts: Vijender predicts more medals at Worlds

Sports Shorts: Vijender predicts more medals at Worlds

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday.

Iran, Saudi to resume ties after China brokers peace

Iran, Saudi to resume ties after China brokers peace

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies after talks in Beijing between officials from the two rival Middle East powers, Iranian state media reported on Friday.

HC seeks Centre's stand on plea by Manika Batra against TTFI

HC seeks Centre's stand on plea by Manika Batra against TTFI

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

The Delhi High Court Monday sought the Centre's stand on a petition by Manika Batra, who was left out of the Indian contingent for the upcoming Asian Table Tennis Championships, assailing Table Tennis Federation of India's (TTFI) mandate of compulsory attendance at the National Coaching Camp in order to be selected.

India to host 2023 Men's Hockey World Cup

India to host 2023 Men's Hockey World Cup

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

While India will play host to the men's tournament, Spain and the Netherlands have been named as the co-host of the 2022 Women's World Cup scheduled to be held from July 1 to 22.

Sports Shorts: Lakshya marches into Dutch Open final

Sports Shorts: Lakshya marches into Dutch Open final

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

US Open PIX: Djokovic whips Fritz; Shelton blasts way past Tiafoe

US Open PIX: Djokovic whips Fritz; Shelton blasts way past Tiafoe

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Day 9 of the US Open, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York.

India among five nations to bid for 2018 Hockey World Cup

India among five nations to bid for 2018 Hockey World Cup

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

The National Associations of Australia, England, India, Malaysia, and New Zealand have all put up extremely strong cases in an attempt to lure the sport's top properties to their territory, the FIH said.

Sports Shorts: Mary Kom shocked; Miranda enters quarters

Sports Shorts: Mary Kom shocked; Miranda enters quarters

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday.

What Electoral Politics Can Learn From Cricket

What Electoral Politics Can Learn From Cricket

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Cricket has taken many steps forward towards excellence and fairness. Electoral politics has a lot of catching up to do, points out Rajeev Bhargava in his fascinating new book Between Hope and Despair.

'Confident of sending record 125 athletes to Tokyo Olympics'

'Confident of sending record 125 athletes to Tokyo Olympics'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'Olympics is once in four years, and athletes have only one shot at glory, and it's important to have a holistic approach, use science, use medicine, use technology and engineering in training and that will make a difference'

National Games: Gymnast Dipa Karmakar wins five gold medals

National Games: Gymnast Dipa Karmakar wins five gold medals

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist gymnast Dipa Karmakar excelled with a total of five gold medals for Tripura but the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) continued their domination in the overall standings on day six of competitions in the 35th National Games in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday.

IOA felicitates CWG medal winners with cash awards

IOA felicitates CWG medal winners with cash awards

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

The Indian Olympic Association presented cash rewards worth Rs 20 lakh, 10 lakh, and 7.5 lakh to the gold, silver and bronze medallists respectively.

Javelin thrower Neeraj doubtful for Doha Worlds

Javelin thrower Neeraj doubtful for Doha Worlds

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has undergone an elbow surgery

Sports Shorts: Gaurav, Ashish enter pre-quarters of Asian Olympic Qualifiers

Sports Shorts: Gaurav, Ashish enter pre-quarters of Asian Olympic Qualifiers

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.

Olympics Badminton: Indonesia win women's doubles gold

Olympics Badminton: Indonesia win women's doubles gold

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Greysia Polii and Apriyani Rahayu of Indonesia on Monday bagged the women's doubles gold medal in badminton at the Tokyo Olympic Games.

Soccer Extras: We're going backwards, says Lukaku

Soccer Extras: We're going backwards, says Lukaku

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Five Life Lessons From Ghoomer

Five Life Lessons From Ghoomer

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Cricket is more than a game in Ghoomer; it becomes a metaphor for Life, asserts Mayur Sanap.

Sports Shorts: Pacquiao beats Thurman to win WBA crown

Sports Shorts: Pacquiao beats Thurman to win WBA crown

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

PM, President hail 'champion of champions' Sindhu

PM, President hail 'champion of champions' Sindhu

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded P V Sindhu as 'champion of champions' after she won the gold medal in the women's badminton singles at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Monday.

Sports Shorts: FC Barcelona to offer Messi lifetime deal

Sports Shorts: FC Barcelona to offer Messi lifetime deal

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

John Abraham is Delhi Waveriders' co-owner; Cedric D'Souza coach

John Abraham is Delhi Waveriders' co-owner; Cedric D'Souza coach

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Former national hockey coach Cedric D'Souza has been roped in by Delhi Waveriders as their new coach for the second edition of the Hockey India League which starts next month.

Sports Shorts: Pliskova sets up Brisbane semi-final showdown with Vekic

Sports Shorts: Pliskova sets up Brisbane semi-final showdown with Vekic

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Nations League PIX: France win in Croatia; Italy unbeaten

Nations League PIX: France win in Croatia; Italy unbeaten

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

France stretched their unbeaten run against Croatia to eight games after a late goal by Kylian Mbappe gave the world champions a 2-1 win in their Nations League top-tier Group 3 match on Wednesday.

Another hockey player contracts COVID-19 at SAI centre

Another hockey player contracts COVID-19 at SAI centre

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Forward Mandeep Singh tests positive for COVID-19. Indian captain Manpreet Singh and four other players had tested positive for COVID-19 last week after returning to the SAI Centre following a month-long break.

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation on the eve of India's 75th Independence Day. Here's the text of what he said:

Sports Shorts: Physicians group calls on members to reject IAAF regulations

Sports Shorts: Physicians group calls on members to reject IAAF regulations

Rediff.com3 May 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

PIX! India win maiden Women's Junior Asia Cup

PIX! India win maiden Women's Junior Asia Cup

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team emerged Champions of the Women's Junior Asia Cup 2023 held in Kakamigahara.

'India is so proud of you, Sindhu!'

'India is so proud of you, Sindhu!'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Congratulatory messages pour in for badminton superstar PV Sindhu on winning her second Olympic medal on Sunday.

Nations League: England beat Swiss on penalties to finish third

Nations League: England beat Swiss on penalties to finish third

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

England's keeper Jordan Pickford scored and saved in a shootout as they beat Switzerland 6-5 on penalties to finish third in the Nations League on Sunday

Four-Nation hockey: India too good for New Zealand

Four-Nation hockey: India too good for New Zealand

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

A structured defence and clinical attack saw India beat hosts New Zealand 3-1 in the final round-robin match of the double-leg Four-Nation Invitational Hockey Tournament, at Blake Park in Tauranga, New Zealand, on Saturday.

PIX: Records shattered, dreams realised at athletics Worlds!

PIX: Records shattered, dreams realised at athletics Worlds!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

A wrap from Day 2 of the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest on Sunday.

India becoming a Global Chess Superpower

India becoming a Global Chess Superpower

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Since 2012, 44 Indians have been anointed as grandmasters -- the highest achievement in chess, points out Arvind Subramanian, economist and former chief economic adviser to the government.

14 girls among 29 kids from six fields conferred Bal Puraskar 2022

14 girls among 29 kids from six fields conferred Bal Puraskar 2022

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The Bal Puraskar was conferred by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who gave digital certificates to the awardees using blockchain technology developed by IIT Kanpur.

Year Ender 2021: Indian shooters fail to deliver in Tokyo

Year Ender 2021: Indian shooters fail to deliver in Tokyo

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

The Indian shooters failed miserably when it mattered the most

'I want to command the respect of my men, not demand it'

'I want to command the respect of my men, not demand it'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Anshu Kumar, 21, son of government school teachers from a village in Bihar, won the President's Silver Medal at the NDA. He commanded the grand passing out parade and will go on to join the Indian Navy.