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India at Paris 2024: Your Complete Guide

India at Paris 2024: Your Complete Guide

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Here's your complete guide to when India's athletes compete at the Paris Olympics, with dates, events, and timings in IST.

Swimming Worlds: Gold but no new record for Peaty

Swimming Worlds: Gold but no new record for Peaty

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

A night after becoming the first swimmer to go under the 'Magic 57' mark in the men's 100 metres breaststroke, Peaty cruised to his third straight gold in the event, though his time -- 57.14 -- was off his world record of 56.88 set in Sunday's semis.

The CHAMPIONS have arrived!

The CHAMPIONS have arrived!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

India's champion athletes returned to a rousing reception when they landed home on Tuesday after their spectacular showing at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Asian Games: Archers Verma, Deotale set up all-Indian final

Asian Games: Archers Verma, Deotale set up all-Indian final

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Jyothi Surekha Vennam used all her experience to prevail over her team-mate Aditi Swami to advance to the women's compound individual final at the Asian Games.

Tokyo Games: HURLING For GOLD

Tokyo Games: HURLING For GOLD

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Dramatic scenes from Track and Field at the Tokyo Olympics.

It's a wrap at the dramatic world swim c'ships

It's a wrap at the dramatic world swim c'ships

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Champions were dethroned, new national heroes born and world records smashed

Indian archers eye redemption at Rio Olympics

Indian archers eye redemption at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Indian archers would look to make amends for the flop-show in London when they take aim in the 31st Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on Friday -- archery and football kick-start before the official opening ceremony of the Games.

Day 4: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Day 4: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Ireen Wust of the Netherlands claimed a record 10th Olympic speed skating medal when she surged to gold in the women's 1,500 metres at the Gangneung Oval on Monday.

India's women's hockey team lose to US in tour opener

India's women's hockey team lose to US in tour opener

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

It was a disappointing start for the Indian women's hockey team on their tour of the United States. They lost 2-3 to the Champions Trophy bronze medalists in their opening match in Manheim on Tuesday.

Usain Bolt eases into 200m semis in 20.28s

Usain Bolt eases into 200m semis in 20.28s

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Defending champion Usain Bolt eased through Heat 9 of the 200 metres in 20.28 seconds at the Rio Olympics on Tuesday. Nigeria's Ejowvokoghene Oduduru took second place.

Shooting World Cup: Mairaj wins historic skeet gold

Shooting World Cup: Mairaj wins historic skeet gold

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Two-time Olympian and India's shining light in skeet shooting Mairaj Ahmad Khan won the country's and his first-ever individual gold in the event, shooting 37 hits out of a possible 40 in the final at the ISSF World Cup in Changwon, Korea.

'Why can't I come back? I am Mary Kom'

'Why can't I come back? I am Mary Kom'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

'I had a complex, three-stage surgery, but I am not done yet'

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 13 at Rio Olympics

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 13 at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Check out the gold medallists on Day 13 of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday:

How The Boy From Khandra Became A Man In Tokyo

How The Boy From Khandra Became A Man In Tokyo

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Neeraj ran in fast, did the crossover. The javelin flew out of his hands and he did not look towards the sector. He just knew he had bettered the first attempt. The moment the javelin left his hand, he knew he had done it.

More power to you: Kareena, Anushka congratulate Neeraj

More power to you: Kareena, Anushka congratulate Neeraj

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

Kareena took to Instagram and shared the news of Chopra's win with a silver medal GIF and clap emoticons.

Sports Shorts: Olympic high jumper Mason dies in motorbike crash

Sports Shorts: Olympic high jumper Mason dies in motorbike crash

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

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

Paralympics medalists Deepa Malik asks Sachin Tendulkar to meet her

Paralympics medalists Deepa Malik asks Sachin Tendulkar to meet her

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar showered praise on Deepa Malik, who created history by becoming the first-ever Indian woman to win a medal at the Paralympics.

Sports Shorts: Biles does the 'triple double'

Sports Shorts: Biles does the 'triple double'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Meet India's medal hopes at 2018 Asian Games

Meet India's medal hopes at 2018 Asian Games

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

India's 572 athletes hope to return home with an overflowing treasure chest of medals.

Day 14: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Day 14: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Russian teenager Alina Zagitova edged compatriot Evgenia Medvedeva with a stunning free skate on Friday that earned the Olympic Athletes from Russia a first gold at the Pyeongchang Games.

Gopi pleased with shuttlers despite demanding season

Gopi pleased with shuttlers despite demanding season

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

'In this year, we had the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and World Championships and we have been successful (in those) and that was our target for this year. And I'm happy that at the end of the year they (players) are able to maintain their rankings'

Indian shuttlers Rio campaign: Hopes pinned on Saina Nehwal

Indian shuttlers Rio campaign: Hopes pinned on Saina Nehwal

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Four years after a bronze at London Games made her the toast of the nation, Saina Nehwal will once again carry a billion hopes when she along with the other six shuttlers, including doubles exponent Jwala Gutta, begin their campaign at the Rio Olympics, in Rio de Janeiro, on Thursday.

Mary Kom, Sarita advance in South Asian Games qualifiers

Mary Kom, Sarita advance in South Asian Games qualifiers

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Five-time world champion Mary Kom and her colleague Sarita Devi continued to impress the crowd with agile movements for the second day in a row, outplaying their opponents in the South Asian Games qualifiers in Shillong on Wednesday. Sarita defeated a tough opponent P Basumatary in the quarterfinal round to proceed in the South Asian Games qualifiers and test event at the NEHU, SAI Special Area Games. Mary Kom on the other hand made mincemeat of Soniya in her bout to sail into the next round. Sarjubala Devi, Aruna Mishra and Pooja Rani also beat their opponents to move ahead.

Kumble in running for Coach of the Year award

Kumble in running for Coach of the Year award

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Former India coach Anil Kumble is in the running for the Coach of the Year award in the inaugural edition of the Indian Sports Honours, instituted by the RP-SG Group in association with the foundation of skipper Virat Kohli.

India at Asian Games: Jitu strikes gold, Shweta bags bronze on Day 1

India at Asian Games: Jitu strikes gold, Shweta bags bronze on Day 1

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

India's in-form shooter Jitu Rai gave the country its first gold medal in the 17th Asian Games, cutting through a tough field to finish on top in the 50m pistol event in Incheon on Saturday.

Day 2: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Day 2: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

Sweden's Charlotte Kalla won the first gold medal of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics on Saturday after powering away from the field to secure victory in the women's 7.5km + 7.5km skiathlon.

World Athletics PIX: Duplantis vaults to pole position; Kipyegon triumphs

World Athletics PIX: Duplantis vaults to pole position; Kipyegon triumphs

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Saturday.

PHOTOS: European Games has won over doubters

PHOTOS: European Games has won over doubters

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The inaugural European Games has won over the doubters, even with low profile athletics and swimming events.

Rio Olympics: American Armstrong wins third straight time trial cycling gold

Rio Olympics: American Armstrong wins third straight time trial cycling gold

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Veteran American Kristin Armstrong claimed a third consecutive road time trial gold to deny former Russian doper Olga Zabelinskaya what would have been a controversial triumph on a rain-soaked course at the Rio Games on Wednesday.

Khel Ratna for Sindhu, Sakshi, Dipa and Jitu

Khel Ratna for Sindhu, Sakshi, Dipa and Jitu

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

In an unprecedented move, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, the country's highest sporting award, will be conferred on four athletes this year. The Sports Ministry announced on Monday that Olympic medalists P V Sindhu and Sakshi Malik will be honoured alongside trail-blazing gymnast Dipa Karmakar and ace shooter Jitu Rai.

World Swim C'ships: Sun embroiled in more podium controversy at Worlds

World Swim C'ships: Sun embroiled in more podium controversy at Worlds

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

At the medal ceremony, Scott shook hands with fellow bronze medallist Martin Malyutin of Russia, who finished with the same time as the Briton, but then completely cold shouldered Sun, refusing to make eye contact and not offering a handshake.

Golden night for Kazakhstan: Balandin, Rahimov take gold

Golden night for Kazakhstan: Balandin, Rahimov take gold

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Dmitry Balandin of Kazakhstan snatched a shock victory in the men's 200 meters breaststroke on Wednesday as the Central Asian country grabbed two Olympic gold medals in the space of an hour.

CWG: Horton ends Australia's long wait for 400 freestyle champion

CWG: Horton ends Australia's long wait for 400 freestyle champion

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

The 21-year-old had to chase down James Guy and Jack McLoughlin to win the title, pulling ahead in the final 100 metres to edge out compatriot McLoughlin and the Englishman to touch in three minutes, 43.76.

Shot putter Inderjeet seals Rio Olympics spot

Shot putter Inderjeet seals Rio Olympics spot

Rediff.com2 May 2015

World University Games silver medallist shot putter Inderjeet Singh achieved the qualification mark for the Rio Olympic Games in 2016 with a throw of 20.65m on the second day of the 19th Federation Cup at Mangala Stadium, in Mangalore, on Saturday.

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 3 at the Games

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 3 at the Games

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Hosts Brazil won their first gold of the Rio 2016 Summer Games after Rafaela Silva won the women's-57kg judo event on Monday. Another country to open their 'gold account' was Croatia, thanks to trap shooter Josip Glasnovic's superb effort in the shoot-out.

PHOTOS: Another golden day for India at South Asian Games

PHOTOS: Another golden day for India at South Asian Games

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

India garnered most of the gold medals on offer for the fourth successive day at the 12th South Asian Games, as their swimmers, archers and track-and-field athletes ensured the top position on the medals tally remained unchallenged, in Guwahati, on Tuesday.

Rio Olympics: Archers Deepika, Bombayla, Atanu advance to round of 32

Rio Olympics: Archers Deepika, Bombayla, Atanu advance to round of 32

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

India's Atanu Das showed fine composure and skill to bounce back from a poor start in his maiden Olympics to finish fifth in the qualification round as archery got the underway at the Rio Olympics in Brazil's historic Samba street in Rio de Janeiro on Friday.

Bollywood's REAL LIFE Stories in 2021

Bollywood's REAL LIFE Stories in 2021

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Many big Bollywood's big movies have been pushed forward to 2021, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. Among them are quite a few bio-pics.

Sachin Tendulkar is my source of inspiration: Saina

Sachin Tendulkar is my source of inspiration: Saina

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

'No country can take India and its badminton players lightly,' says London Olympics medalist Saina Nehwal.

Weightlifting: China match record with seven golds at one Games

Weightlifting: China match record with seven golds at one Games

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Britain's Emily Campbell claimed silver in the +87kg event with 283kg and the United States' Sarah Robles took bronze on 282kg.