News for 'Olympic Gold Quest'

World Athletics: What you must not miss tonight!

World Athletics: What you must not miss tonight!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Yes, people, it's Fab Friday as the Felix, Farah and Bolt show beckons! Usain Bolt starts his quest for a second world track gold in Moscow but American sprinting great Allyson Felix looks set to steal the limelight as she goes for a fourth world 200 metres title on Friday.

Shooting coach doesn't want prodigies to get 'carried away' by money, attention and laurels

Shooting coach doesn't want prodigies to get 'carried away' by money, attention and laurels

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Teen sensations Bhaker, Chaudhary and Bhanwala grabbed podiums and headlines with their fearless approach, with Japsal, in their own words, playing a crucial role in their success.

As ban ends... Sarita says she's now 'a better, thinking boxer'

As ban ends... Sarita says she's now 'a better, thinking boxer'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

As the one-year ban for the tearful outburst at the Asian Games ends on Thursday, former World champion Laishram Sarita Devi says the forced sabbatical proved a blessing in disguise and helped her become a thinking boxer and calmer person.

Will boxing great M C Mary Kom turn pro next year?

Will boxing great M C Mary Kom turn pro next year?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

M C Mary Kom has not given up hope of returning to the ring and said she still has at least three-four years in which she can make a pro career.

Fit-again Saina hopes to repeat 2010 CWG success at Gold Coast

Fit-again Saina hopes to repeat 2010 CWG success at Gold Coast

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Memories of a path-breaking gold medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games are still fresh in her mind as Saina Nehwal embarks on a quest to regain the title at the Gold Coast Games starting next week.

Brazil held goalless in opener, Argentina lose to Portugal

Brazil held goalless in opener, Argentina lose to Portugal

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Brazil failed to make a winning start despite home advantage, a multi-million dollar strike force and a man advantage as they were held 0-0 by South Africa in their opening soccer match at the Rio Olympics on Thursday.

Investors should focus on domestic-oriented sectors: Rashesh Shah

Investors should focus on domestic-oriented sectors: Rashesh Shah

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

The past eight months have seen vast improvement in the Indian economy, says Edelweiss Group chairman and chief executive Rashesh Shah, who feels domestic-oriented sectors are likely to do better.

'Talent in tier 2 and 3 cities not exposed due to lack of trained quality coaches'

'Talent in tier 2 and 3 cities not exposed due to lack of trained quality coaches'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

'If we have one dedicated coach to train 50-100 coaches who can go back and coach their wards, that will be a very good move'

How mommy Serena Williams inspires Sania Mirza

How mommy Serena Williams inspires Sania Mirza

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Sania Mirza in her tribute to Serena wrote how the all-time great women's singles tennis player inspired her.

This World champ has a formula for 200-400m Olympic medal

This World champ has a formula for 200-400m Olympic medal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Allyson Felix is honing in on her quest for a rare shot at gold in both the 200 and 400 metres at the Rio Olympics, tailoring her training to simulate the stress of her bid and leaning some who have achieved the feat.

Lovlina targets bigger goals, says CWG 'not important'

Lovlina targets bigger goals, says CWG 'not important'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

'CWG was not that important to me as my main target is Paris'

Athletics: Women's 100m explodes into life in Tokyo

Athletics: Women's 100m explodes into life in Tokyo

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

The defending Olympic champion Jamaican Elaine Thompson-Herah ran a scorching 10.82 to advance and she almost slowed towards the finish line. She was all smiles and thumbs up after a performance that made a clear statement of intent that she was not yet ready to relinquish her title.

8 legends to watch in Rio

8 legends to watch in Rio

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

In Rio, over 10,000 athletes will compete for the biggest prize in sport -- an Olympic gold medal.

Kohli? No, thanks. Why this company supports non-cricketers

Kohli? No, thanks. Why this company supports non-cricketers

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

Mumbai-headquartered financial services firm Edelweiss, for close to a decade now, has been aligning its brand with sporting talent of every kind except cricket. What made the company buck the trend, and has it worked?

'Somebody had to be fourth, and I am fourth!'

'Somebody had to be fourth, and I am fourth!'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Abhinav Bindra's quest for a second Olympics medal ended in disappointment, as he lost a tense shoot-off in the men's 10 metre Air Rifle event on the third day of competition at the Rio Games on Monday.

Rio Olympics: How Indian hockey team can close in on semis berth

Rio Olympics: How Indian hockey team can close in on semis berth

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Belgium are on red hot form and have stunned strong gold medal contenders and world champions Australia.

Busta downs Hurkacz for maiden Masters 1000 title

Busta downs Hurkacz for maiden Masters 1000 title

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Pablo Carreno Busta rallied from a set down to defeat Hubert Hurkacz 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 in Montreal to claim the biggest title of his career at the Canadian Masters on Sunday.

Nadal stunned by Klizan at China Open

Nadal stunned by Klizan at China Open

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

Rafael Nadal's return to action came to a shuddering halt on Friday when the Spaniard was beaten by Slovakia's Martin Klizan in a late-night quarter-final duel at the China Open.

India's Sporting Legacy: Yes, We Can!

India's Sporting Legacy: Yes, We Can!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

'I have grown up in an environment where the dominant narrative of Indian sporting achievement was -- We can't.' 'These achievers have fought hard, built on each other's body of work and knowledge, and have today changed the script to -- We can,' notes Rahul Dravid,cricketing legend.

All smiles as Russians get reward

All smiles as Russians get reward

Rediff.com26 Aug 2004

World champions Anastasia Davydova and Anastasia Ermakova of Russia basked in the glory of newly crowned Olympic duet champions.

Lotche overshadows Phelps in pool duel

Lotche overshadows Phelps in pool duel

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

American swimmer Ryan Lochte made the biggest splash of the London Games so far by obliterating his compatriot Michael Phelps, the greatest swimmer in Olympic history, in the first of their eagerly awaited duels.

Sindhu is the Vitamin India needs

Sindhu is the Vitamin India needs

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Thank you, Sindhu, for inspiring us with your passion.

Brazil struggle to beat nine-man Belgium

Brazil struggle to beat nine-man Belgium

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

Brazil, captained by Ronaldinho, struggled to a 1-0 win over nine-man Belgium in their opening match at the Olympic games soccer tournament on Thursday. Midfielder Hernanes cut inside his marker and fired between Logan Bailly and the near post in the 78th minute to get Brazil off to a winning start in their quest to win a first gold in Olympic soccer.

Cricket is strangling other sports

Cricket is strangling other sports

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

'Why this disproportionate support for cricketers, who make a thousand times what a track-and-field medallist makes?'

Van den Hoogenband retires

Van den Hoogenband retires

Rediff.com14 Aug 2008

Two-time 100 metres freestyle Olympic champion Pieter van den Hoogenband retired from international swimming on Thursday after failing in his quest to win a third straight 100 freestyle gold medal in Beijing. The 30-year-old Dutchman said it is time to hang up his goggles after he finished a credible fifth in the final behind Frenchman Alain Bernard, conceding defeat to a younger generation of sprinters vying.

India at CWG: Badminton, hockey, squash players take field on Day 1

India at CWG: Badminton, hockey, squash players take field on Day 1

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

India badminton team have been accorded the top seed this time and are clubbed with Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Scotland in Group A.

New shooters shine, seniors maintain status quo

New shooters shine, seniors maintain status quo

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

The ranges are bursting at the seams with young talent and Indian shooting's present state could be a harbinger of hope for a perfect future.

Sindhu, Srikanth get top seeding at CWG

Sindhu, Srikanth get top seeding at CWG

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

P V Sindhu and K Srikanth have been given the top billing in the respective women's and men's singles badminton competitions of the Commonwealth Games

Anju gets ready for Athens

Anju gets ready for Athens

Rediff.com4 May 2004

The world number seven long jumper plans to compete in 10-12 events in her build up to the Athens Olympics in August.

Sports Shorts: US team doctor Nassar pleads guilty to sexual conduct

Sports Shorts: US team doctor Nassar pleads guilty to sexual conduct

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

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

Manoj Kumar appeals PM Modi to sort out boxing mess

Manoj Kumar appeals PM Modi to sort out boxing mess

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

Bitter about the administrative mess which he feels cost him a medal at the Rio Olympics, pugilist Manoj Kumar says Indian boxing is on death bed right now and desperately needs intervention from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "I am sure that I would have won a medal if India was not suspended from the International Boxing Association (AIBA).] "Had the first round in that pre-quarterfinal bout gone in my favour, the result would have been different," Manoj told PTI in an interview.

Sports Shorts: Thapa in Asian C'ships quarters

Sports Shorts: Thapa in Asian C'ships quarters

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

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

Sports Shorts: Gaurav in quarters, Shiva bows out of Worlds

Sports Shorts: Gaurav in quarters, Shiva bows out of Worlds

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

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

Sushil Kumar to approach WFI, larger bench of High Court

Sushil Kumar to approach WFI, larger bench of High Court

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

His plea for selection trial dismissed by the Delhi High Court, double Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar will again approach the Wrestling Federation of India and then a larger bench of the same HC in his quest for competing at the Rio Olympics before deciding on whether to challenge the verdict in the Supreme Court.

Modi's 'Beti Bachaon, Beti Padhao' slogan has gone a step ahead as 'Beti Khelao'

Modi's 'Beti Bachaon, Beti Padhao' slogan has gone a step ahead as 'Beti Khelao'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Brimming with pride at their daughter's historic achievement at the Rio Olympics, female wrestler Sakshi Malik's parents, on Thursday, urged all fathers to encourage their daughters, who wants to take up sports, saying the grappler's feat should set an example for all and sundry.

Semenya breaks her own 1500m record despite controversy

Semenya breaks her own 1500m record despite controversy

Rediff.com5 May 2018

Caster Semenya put aside the controversy over a planned rule change in athletics regarding hyperandrogenism to win the women's 1,500 metres

Bindra on how India can emerge as a sporting nation

Bindra on how India can emerge as a sporting nation

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

The Indian shooters fired a blank at the Rio 2016 Olympics with Abhinav Bindra missing the medal by a whisker but the 2008 Beijing Olympic champion said he has high hopes for Tokyo.

Badminton great Lin Dan back at All England; Saina eyes maiden title

Badminton great Lin Dan back at All England; Saina eyes maiden title

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

This year's All-England Championships is likely to mark the final appearance of five-time champion Lin Dan at the sport's oldest event, as the garlanded Chinese player bids for a berth at the Rio Olympics before a possible retirement.

Asian Games: 'Silver' Sindhu seeks golden outcome to lost badminton finals

Asian Games: 'Silver' Sindhu seeks golden outcome to lost badminton finals

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

The 23-year-old remains India's 'silver girl', having lost finals at the Olympics, Commonwealth Games and two world championships before Tuesday's Asian Games title showdown defeat to world number one Tai Tzu-ying of Taiwan.

Hitched: Sports stars who tied the knot in 2019

Hitched: Sports stars who tied the knot in 2019

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Famous sports personalities who wed in 2019.