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Hammer thrower Rachna Kumari banned for 12 years

Hammer thrower Rachna Kumari banned for 12 years

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Kumari's dope sample, taken out-of-competition by the AIU last year, was found to contain steroids

Sports Shorts: Semenya to run in Doha as storm rages over new IAAF rules

Sports Shorts: Semenya to run in Doha as storm rages over new IAAF rules

Rediff.com2 May 2019

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

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

'What we will miss is the competition'

'What we will miss is the competition'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

'It's not just the wins and losses, but the competition is something they live for.' 'That will be missing whatever Sania takes up.'

What's really happening in the minds of India's players before World Cup final

What's really happening in the minds of India's players before World Cup final

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Rohit Sharma won't be able to tell what 10 others who will take the field with him on the biggest sporting day of their lives are feeling from inside.

WATCH Messi, Argentina CELEBRATE!

WATCH Messi, Argentina CELEBRATE!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Lionel Messi -- but who else -- led Argentina's World Cup celebrations.

Minister says death of children at relief camps is 'normal'. BOO him!

Minister says death of children at relief camps is 'normal'. BOO him!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

So go ahead our dear leaders, BOO Narad Rai for his heartless comment!

F1: Sainz beats Verstappen for Italian Grand Prix pole

F1: Sainz beats Verstappen for Italian Grand Prix pole

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Carlos Sainz lapped Monza's "Temple of Speed" with a fastest time of one minute 20.294 seconds, 0.013 quicker than Max Verstappen's final flying lap.

Can Fever Cause Stiffness In The Body?

Can Fever Cause Stiffness In The Body?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

rediffGURU Nidhi Gupta, a physiotherapist with 20 years of experience helps diagnose and manage chronic pain. She also prescribes exercises to deal with pain and heal faster.

PIX: Real Madrid down Braga; Arsenal, United win

PIX: Real Madrid down Braga; Arsenal, United win

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

Warner's Test future: Selectors have got to make a decision

Warner's Test future: "Selectors have got to make a decision"

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Former Australia skipper Mark Taylor said the selectors have to take a call on David Warner's Test future ahead of the Ashes this year.

Ex junior star Rajiv Mishra dies under mysterious circumstances

Ex junior star Rajiv Mishra dies under mysterious circumstances

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Ex-Indian hockey star Rajiv Mishra was found dead at his residence in Sarsauli area of Varanasi under mysterious circumstances.

Sports Shorts: 'Anything can happen in new Davis Cup format'

Sports Shorts: 'Anything can happen in new Davis Cup format'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

WPL: Mentor Sania wants to help RCB's young players

WPL: Mentor Sania wants to help RCB's young players

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Tennis legend Sania Mirza doesn't know much about cricket but as an elite athlete for the last two decades, she feels she can help Royal Challengers Bangalore women cricketers to deal with the mental aspect of things.

Sports Shorts: Prominent coach offers to train Budhia Singh

Sports Shorts: Prominent coach offers to train Budhia Singh

Rediff.com29 May 2018

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

Manchester United bar journos as Ten Hag denies unrest

Manchester United bar journos as Ten Hag denies unrest

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'Not in the dressing room. Of course there are a lot of rumours but it is not that we get distracted by it.'

Soccer PIX: Trossard goal seals Arsenal win; Chelsea held

Soccer PIX: Trossard goal seals Arsenal win; Chelsea held

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Arsenal claimed their first Premier League win at Everton for six years as Leandro Trossard's second-half strike proved enough to secure the points at Goodison Park on Sunday.

Tata Motors drives past Maruti as most-valued auto firm

Tata Motors drives past Maruti as most-valued auto firm

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Tata Motors surpassed Maruti Suzuki (India) (MSIL) to become the most-valuable automobile company, in terms of market capitalisation (mcap), after a gap of seven years. With this, the company's stock hit a new high on the BSE on Tuesday (January 30). The combined mcap of Tata Motors (Rs 285.51 crore) and Tata Motors DVR (Rs 29,119 crore) stood at Rs 3.146 trillion.

Chhetri to lead under-strength squad at Asian Games

Chhetri to lead under-strength squad at Asian Games

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The national federation, which was able to stitch together the team just three days before its departure for China, still thanked the Indian Super League clubs and the FSDL "for coordinating with it for the release of players".

EPL preview: Liverpool lead but City closing in on top 2 spot

EPL preview: Liverpool lead but City closing in on top 2 spot

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Third-placed Aston Villa are the surprise package of the season and Unai Emery's side face relegation-threatened Burnley while fifth-placed Spurs host a resurgent Bournemouth who have 19 points from their last seven games.

I am tired of playing tennis: Kyrgios

I am tired of playing tennis: Kyrgios

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

In a wide-ranging interview, Kyrgios discussed his image in the game and his relationship with the media, as well as revisiting the mental health issues that had him contemplating suicide in 2019.

Looking Back: When father took 16-year-old Shreyas to sports psychologist

Looking Back: When father took 16-year-old Shreyas to sports psychologist

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

During his Mumbai U-16 days Shreyas Iyer's performance dipped and one coach attributed it to lack of focus which worried the father. During these phases, the normal instinct for any parent is to admonish their children but Iyer decided to take his son to a sports psychologist.

Semenya offered to show body to IAAF officials for proof

Semenya offered to show body to IAAF officials for proof

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Double Olympic 800 metres champion Caster Semenya offered to show her vagina to athletics officials when she was 18 to prove she was female,

Abhilash will return to adventure sport: Father

Abhilash will return to adventure sport: Father

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

The naval officer's father said he was tensed in the last three days after hearing the news about the incident. He said the family members would go Australia to meet his son he was taken there.

What to expect from Sport in 2018

What to expect from Sport in 2018

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

Can 2018 top its predecessor in Sporting Glory?

Australia captain Finch helps student during lockdown

Australia captain Finch helps student during lockdown

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Australia's limited overs captain Aaron Finch helped second grade student Alex Altube beat the lockdown blues by assigning the kid a cricket project through his school teacher, adding some joy to his daily routine.

Hamilton back on pole for first time since 2021

Hamilton back on pole for first time since 2021

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

It was Hamilton's first pole position since Saudi Arabia in December 2021.

Worried About Your Child's Eating Habits?

Worried About Your Child's Eating Habits?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna, a pediatrician with over 25 years of experience, offers expert advice on how you can protect your child from common ailments and keep them healthy.

Sports Shorts: Tiger undergoes back surgery; Former England defender Ehiogu dies

Sports Shorts: Tiger undergoes back surgery; Former England defender Ehiogu dies

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

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

'Unacceptable!' India sees red over stapled Chinese visas

'Unacceptable!' India sees red over stapled Chinese visas

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

India on Thursday described as "unacceptable" China issuing stapled visas to some sportspersons from Arunachal Pradesh and asserted that it reserves the right to "suitably respond" to such actions.

Manjummel Boys Review: Heartfelt Ode to Friendship

Manjummel Boys Review: Heartfelt Ode to Friendship

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Manjummel Boys gets so many things right, applauds Arjun Menon.

Ready to quit jobs in fight for justice, say wrestlers

Ready to quit jobs in fight for justice, say wrestlers

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

When asked about the claims that the minor who was among the grapplers who had accusing WFI chief Bhushan of sexual harassment had taken back her complaint, Malik said, 'This is all fake news to discredit our protest in the eyes of the public and to make us lose public support.'

Messi vomiting 'not normal', says Barcelona coach Martino

Messi vomiting 'not normal', says Barcelona coach Martino

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Recent episodes of vomiting suffered by Barcelona forward Lionel Messi are 'not normal' but they do not affect his performance and there is no cause for alarm, coach Gerardo Martino said on Friday.

ODI WC: Pakistan to send security delegation to India

ODI WC: Pakistan to send security delegation to India

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

'The PCB will share the report with the ICC and BCCI if the delegation has any concerns.'

'People are still dying and the wounds run deep'

'People are still dying and the wounds run deep'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'You can still hear gunshots, and this time even children know they are not normal.'

Cummins' 'Sweetest Moment'...

Cummins' 'Sweetest Moment'...

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

'To walk out for the toss and just see 130,000 blue Indian shirts, it's an experience you'll never forget.'

Shy Kvitova just wants to stay normal after Wimbledon win

Shy Kvitova just wants to stay normal after Wimbledon win

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

Will winning Wimbledon be a life-changing experience for the Czech Republic's Petra Kvitova? Not if she can help it.

ATP Finals: Djokovic dominates Hurkacz to secure semis spot

ATP Finals: Djokovic dominates Hurkacz to secure semis spot

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Poland's Hurkacz was a force to reckon with on serve -- firing 24 aces in the match -- but he ran out of steam in the final set

Indian athletes to stay at five different 'Villages' during CWG

Indian athletes to stay at five different 'Villages' during CWG

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

In an official communication to concerned national sports federations, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has informed them about about the staying arrangements and the need to undergo an RT-PCR test for COVID-19 72 hours prior to their arrival in the UK.

Ancelotti shocked at Benzema's departure from Real Madrid

Ancelotti shocked at Benzema's departure from Real Madrid

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

'Yesterday, he trained normally, and today he's taken this decision. We have accepted it. I spoke to him this morning, and he said he was leaving, and I understood.'