News for 'Olympic Games'

Can Russia Make the Olympics? It's Up to This Panel

Can Russia Make the Olympics? It's Up to This Panel

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

How will Russian athletes be cleared to compete at Paris 2024?

Amit Shah's Vision: '2036 Olympics in Ahmedabad'

Amit Shah's Vision: '2036 Olympics in Ahmedabad'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Ahmedabad's Sardar Patel complex to be venue, says Amit Shah

Shooter Vijayveer Sidhu clinches 17th Paris Olympics spot for India

Shooter Vijayveer Sidhu clinches 17th Paris Olympics spot for India

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Sindhu joins senior country-mate Anish Bhanwala in securing a Paris berth in the 25m rapid fire.

Hockey Olympic qualifiers do-or-die outing for us: Savita

Hockey Olympic qualifiers do-or-die outing for us: Savita

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The Asian Champions Trophy victory has boosted India's morale ahead of the Olympic Qualifiers, according to captain Savita, who expressed confidence in the side's experienced players to help the women's hockey team qualify for the Paris Games.

India's Sports Ministry ensures 40 ACs for athletes

India's Sports Ministry ensures 40 ACs for athletes

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

With temperatures soaring in Paris Olympics, Indian athletes battling the soaring temperatures and lack of cooling in their rooms in the Paris Olympic Games Village have been provided with 40 portable air conditioners

Neeraj Chopra Named World's Best Javelin Thrower

Neeraj Chopra Named World's Best Javelin Thrower

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Neeraj Chopra pipped two-time world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada for the top spot in the 2024

Lakshya Sen on course for Paris Olympics; Satwik-Chirag maintain No 1 spot

Lakshya Sen on course for Paris Olympics; Satwik-Chirag maintain No 1 spot

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The top-16 in the world by April-end will make the cut for the Olympics.

Manpreet eyes unprecedented 5th Olympic appearance

Manpreet eyes unprecedented 5th Olympic appearance

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Manpreet Singh foresees an unprecedented fifth Olympic appearance for himself in the 2028 Los Angeles Games before he calls time on his career.

India's Olympic Heartbreak: 6 Near-Misses

India's Olympic Heartbreak: 6 Near-Misses

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Six Indian athletes found themselves agonisingly close to the podium, ultimately falling short.

FIH Pro League: Spain beat India, avenge Olympic loss

FIH Pro League: Spain beat India, avenge Olympic loss

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Spain took sweet revenge for their defeat against India in the bronze-medal match at the Paris Olympics, overcoming Harmanpreet Singh's side 3-1 in a FIH men's Pro League game.

From victim of TV sting to Olympic medallist: Lalit's journey to stardom

From victim of TV sting to Olympic medallist: Lalit's journey to stardom

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

India men's hockey team striker Lalit Upadhyay has worked hard to rebuild his career and considers all the setbacks as blessings in disguise.

A farewell fit for a king: Sreejesh bids adieu

A farewell fit for a king: Sreejesh bids adieu

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The 36-year-old from Kerala, whose illustrious career spanned 18 years, had announced before the Olympics that he would call it quits at the end of India's campaign.

Consistency the key for Tanisha-Ashwini at Olympics

Consistency the key for Tanisha-Ashwini at Olympics

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Young shuttler Tanisha Crasto believes she and doubles partner Ashwini Ponnappa have the game to match the world's best.

National Shooting Trials: Manu Bhaker back with a bang!

National Shooting Trials: Manu Bhaker back with a bang!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker made a strong return to competitive shooting to finish third in the women's 25m pistol at the national selection trials.

Shooter Sandhu's Paris Olympics quest sabotaged

Shooter Sandhu's Paris Olympics quest sabotaged

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Manavjit set to be disqualified from Olympic Qualifiers after his gun stock fails test

Olympic champions unsurprised by Manu's success

Olympic champions unsurprised by Manu's success

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Olympic champions like Anna Korakaki and Nino Salkuvadze, who have observed Manu are not surprised by her sensational performance so far.

Khatua's Olympic omission shrouded in secrecy

Khatua's Olympic omission shrouded in secrecy

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Shot putter Abha Khatua wanted to pursue her Olympic dream despite a recent family tragedy. However, she is now missing from India's Paris-bound contingent.

Boxing's Olympic future in doubt

Boxing's Olympic future in doubt

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

IOC raises prospect of boxing being pulled from Paris Games

The Women Who Could Shake Up Roland Garros

The Women Who Could Shake Up Roland Garros

Rediff.com21 May 2025

As the 2025 French Open looms, all eyes may be on reigning champions and top seeds - but lurking just beneath the surface are several players quietly building momentum, ready to crash the party in Paris. From seasoned champions finding renewed form to rising stars with something to prove, here are four dark horses who could shake up the women's singles draw at Roland Garros.

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 7, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 7, 2024

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Following is India's schedule on Wednesday, Day 12 of competition at the Paris Olympics.

Cricket wins Japanese hearts

Cricket wins Japanese hearts

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

'Cricket has been included in the 2028 Olympic Games as well. So the organising committee is very keen on including that in the 2026 Asian Games as well.'

Jemimah can't wait to wear India colours at Olympics

Jemimah can't wait to wear India colours at Olympics

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

'Loved wearing the current Indian Olympic jersey'

Dravid hails Bhaker's redemption to Olympic bronze

Dravid hails Bhaker's redemption to Olympic bronze

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

A pistol malfunction during qualification at Tokyo Olympics had left Bhaker crestfallen. But three years later, she got redemption.

Wrestling Federation of India exempts Olympic quota winners from trials

Wrestling Federation of India exempts Olympic quota winners from trials

Rediff.com21 May 2024

The Wrestling Federation of India on Tuesday decided to exempt all six Olympic quota winners from selection trials.

Keychain charm brings Olympic luck for Swapnil

Keychain charm brings Olympic luck for Swapnil

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Swapnil Kusale isn't really superstitious but when fellow mates Akhil Sheoran and Shriyanka Sadangi gifted him a small key chain to ward off evil eye, he readily accepted it

6 Lessons From Vinesh's Olympic Journey

6 Lessons From Vinesh's Olympic Journey

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat is a reminder that true champions are not just defined by their medals but by their character and their impact on society.

Age no factor as Intanon eyes Asiad podium

Age no factor as Intanon eyes Asiad podium

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Intanon still holds on to the dream of an Olympic medal.

How Sindhu is adapting to demands of modern badminton

How Sindhu is adapting to demands of modern badminton

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

'We have been working on that, especially in terms of being more patient to continue that rally and keep the shuttle in the court for a longer period of time. Because we have to make changes every time the game changes.'

Nikhat vows comeback after excruciating Olympic defeat

Nikhat vows comeback after excruciating Olympic defeat

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Nikhat Zareen described her pre-quarterfinal defeat at the Paris Games as the most excruciating loss of her career and the Indian boxing star vowed to return with renewed passion to achieve her dream of winning an Olympic medal

National Games: Odisha's Kujur sprints to 100m gold

National Games: Odisha's Kujur sprints to 100m gold

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Out of the 10 gold on offer on the opening day of athletics competitions, Maharashtra and Services picked up two each, while Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Tamil Nadu claimed one each.

Singapore Open: Sindhu, Prannoy cruise into Round 2

Singapore Open: Sindhu, Prannoy cruise into Round 2

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Sindhu, Prannoy advance to second round of Singapore Open

Anand breaks silence on Carlsen's fiery outburst

Anand breaks silence on Carlsen's fiery outburst

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

World no.1 Magnus Carlsen's fiery reaction after losing to D Gukesh in Norway Chess here was probably because he saw his authority in the game being challenged by someone so young

Targeting World C'ships, Neeraj to work on problem areas

Targeting World C'ships, Neeraj to work on problem areas

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Needless to say, his next big target is to finish on top of the podium at the World Athletics Championships.

Sreejesh to join Manu Bhaker as India's flag-bearer

Sreejesh to join Manu Bhaker as India's flag-bearer

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

IOA President PT Usha said Sreejesh was "both an emotional and popular choice within the IOA leadership".

Aus hockey player banned for drug purchase at Paris Olympics

Aus hockey player banned for drug purchase at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The 29-year-old has played over 100 games for Australia and was a member of the team that won the men's silver at the Tokyo Olympics.

Shooters excel in Asian Games but Olympics will be the real test

Shooters excel in Asian Games but Olympics will be the real test

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

While the performance of pistol shooters was creditworthy, their rifle counterparts were at a different level altogether.

Neeraj thanks fans after win in Bengaluru

Neeraj thanks fans after win in Bengaluru

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

'I didn't expect such a crowd and support in the first season.'

Panghal, Lamboria, Pawar's Olympics boxing campaign over

Panghal, Lamboria, Pawar's Olympics boxing campaign over

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Amit Panghal's campaign at the Paris Olympics mirrored his experience at the Tokyo Games. The seasoned boxer once again made a pre-quarter-finals exit while debutant Jaismine Lamboria was also ousted on Tuesday.

Uttarakhand to host National Games in 2025

Uttarakhand to host National Games in 2025

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

The 38th edition of the National Games will be held in Uttarakhand from January 28 to February 14 next year, the Indian Olympic Association announced on Wednesday.

Chak De! India women stun Olympic champions Netherlands

Chak De! India women stun Olympic champions Netherlands

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

The Indian women's hockey team stunned reigning Olympic champions Netherlands in the shootout after the two sides were locked 2-2 in regulation time.