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Indian swimmer shatters 16-year drought at Asian C'ships

Indian swimmer shatters 16-year drought at Asian C'ships

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Ace Indian swimmer Srihari Nataraj dazzled on the opening day of the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships, clinching the 200m freestyle silver medal in the elite continental competition in over 16 years, in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

World C'ships: Satwik-Chirag rally to advance to quarters

World C'ships: Satwik-Chirag rally to advance to quarters

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Satwik-Chirag won the match 19-21, 21-15, 21-17.

Asia Cup 2025: Can India reclaim hockey crown in Rajgir?

Asia Cup 2025: Can India reclaim hockey crown in Rajgir?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

India are confident of reclaiming the men's Asia Cup hockey title after a hiatus of eight years and qualify for next year's World Cup

Satwik-Chirag storm into China Masters final

Satwik-Chirag storm into China Masters final

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

On Saturday, the Indians came out with an all-out attacking approach, backed by a solid defence, while also dominating the front court as the Malaysians -- particularly Aaron -- looked out of sorts during the 41-minute semi-final clash.

10 hosts, 144 matches! FIH Pro League begins on Dec 9

10 hosts, 144 matches! FIH Pro League begins on Dec 9

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

The 2025-26 season of the FIH Hockey Pro League will get underway on December 9 in Argentina and Ireland, with a record 144 matches lined up across 10 host nations.

How 'Dada' Vece Paes Inspired Leander On His Journey

How 'Dada' Vece Paes Inspired Leander On His Journey

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Leander Paes emulated his father Vece Paesby winning the bronze medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games.

World Boxing: Lakshya storms into Round of 16

World Boxing: Lakshya storms into Round of 16

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

Lakshya Chahar came up with a clinical performance to defeat former Asian Championships gold medallist, Jordan's Hussein Iashaish, to advance to round of 16.

Sindhu, Lakshya, Prannoy face tough roads at BWF Worlds

Sindhu, Lakshya, Prannoy face tough roads at BWF Worlds

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

In women's singles, Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist and 2019 world champion, will have to recover from the shock defeat against fellow Indian Unnati Hooda at the China Open.

Shooters Arya-Arjun shock Olympic champions to win World Cup gold

Shooters Arya-Arjun shock Olympic champions to win World Cup gold

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Arya Borse and Arjun Babuta dished out a thoroughly dominant performance and outplayed China's reigning Olympic and World champion duo Zifei Wang and Lihao Sheng 17-7 to win the gold medal in the 10m air rifle mixed team event of the ISSF World Cup.

Visionary & long overdue: PT Usha hails sports bill

Visionary & long overdue: PT Usha hails sports bill

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Sports Bill will end stagnation; bring in transparency: PT Usha in Rajya Sabha

SKY fined for 'political comment'; BCCI files appeal

SKY fined for 'political comment'; BCCI files appeal

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Suryakumar fined 30 percent of match fee, India appeal verdict

When Modi Treated Vishy To A Gujarati Thali

When Modi Treated Vishy To A Gujarati Thali

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

'On one hand, he is efficient, disciplined, and deeply professional, with his entire team working like clockwork.' 'On the other hand, he is approachable, warm, and often light-hearted -- someone who can crack a joke and make you feel at ease.'

World Wrestling C'ship: Sujeet goes down fighting

World Wrestling C'ship: Sujeet goes down fighting

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Sujeet scares Paris Olympics silver winner Rahman before losing in quarterfinal

US govt restricts sports visas for transgender women

US govt restricts sports visas for transgender women

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Trump to sign order creating Olympics task force ahead of 2028 games

Manu Bhaker's National Anthem Tribute

Manu Bhaker's National Anthem Tribute

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Manu Bhaker, who created history by winning two medals at the Paris Olympic Games, shared a heartfelt video on Instagram playing the violin to the tune of the national anthem.

From farm tragedy to world glory: Rinku Hooda's gold

From farm tragedy to world glory: Rinku Hooda's gold

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

'When I threw in the warm-up, I knew I would do well. I thought I would touch 67-68. But I got a gold medal at 66m.'

PIX: Kolkata Bids Emotional Adieu To Dr Vece Paes

PIX: Kolkata Bids Emotional Adieu To Dr Vece Paes

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Dr. Vece Paes laid to rest as Ganguly, Tirkey join mourners in funeral procession

Lakshya and Satwik-Chirag's title dreams shattered

Lakshya and Satwik-Chirag's title dreams shattered

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

India squandered a golden opportunity to return with two titles as both Lakshya Sen and the men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty signed off with runner-up finishes at the Hong Kong Open Super 500 in Hing Kong on Sunday.

Heartbreak! Sindhu, Dhruv-Tanisha crash out of Worlds

Heartbreak! Sindhu, Dhruv-Tanisha crash out of Worlds

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

PV Sindhu's campaign at the BWF World Championships 2025 ended in the quarterfinals on Friday, as she went down to Indonesia's World No. 9 Putri Kusuma Wardani in Paris.

Worlds: Botswana script history with 4x400m relay gold

Worlds: Botswana script history with 4x400m relay gold

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Botswana created history by becoming the first African nation to win the men's 4x400 metres relay World title.

'Hard day': Neeraj explains battles in Zurich final

'Hard day': Neeraj explains battles in Zurich final

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Neeraj Chopra's streak of top-two finishes at events continued as he secured the second spot with the best throw of 85.01 m during the competition.

Mary Kom Shines In Kerala-Style Wedding Outfit

Mary Kom Shines In Kerala-Style Wedding Outfit

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Mary Kom turned heads at the wedding of Dr Vignesh Ujjwal, son of Indian athletics legend PT Usha and V Sreenivasan.

Minakshi storms into final in World Boxing Championships

Minakshi storms into final in World Boxing Championships

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Minakshi Hooda continued her sparkling run to become the third Indian woman boxer to storm into the final of the World Championships.

Why swimming legend Phelps won't let his kids compete

Why swimming legend Phelps won't let his kids compete

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Michael Phelps has launched a scathing attack on USA Swimming's leadership, with the 23-times Olympic gold medallist branding the body weak and demanding sweeping reforms

'I want to make yoga an Olympic sport'

'I want to make yoga an Olympic sport'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

'I want to say to my Muslim friends that if they want to free Islam from the curse of terrorism, they have to embrace spirituality and yoga helps that. Yoga promotes serenity.'

Lakshya, Satwik-Chirag enter Hong Kong final

Lakshya, Satwik-Chirag enter Hong Kong final

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Lakshya Sen entered his first major final in two years after edging out Chinese Taipei's Chou Tien Chen in straight games, while the men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also stormed into the summit clash.

Sumit Antil completes World Para Championships hat-trick!

Sumit Antil completes World Para Championships hat-trick!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Yogesh Kathuniya won yet another silver medal in the men's F56 discus throw event at the World Para Athletics Championships.

2030 Commonwealth Games: 'We have full backing of the government'

2030 Commonwealth Games: 'We have full backing of the government'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Robust backing from the government and a desire to stage big-ticket events make India a strong candidate to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

Archery Worlds: Deepika fails again, Gatha steals show

Archery Worlds: Deepika fails again, Gatha steals show

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

The nerves were all too familiar for the former world No 1 Deepika who has failed to win a medal despite qualifying for multiple Olympic Games.

'ODI World Cup is Olympics of cricket'

'ODI World Cup is Olympics of cricket'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

ODIs will remain relevant because World Cup is Olympics of cricket: Steve Waugh

Asia Cup: No Demand For India-Pakistan Game

Asia Cup: No Demand For India-Pakistan Game

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

'For the first time India versus Pakistan tickets are available, no huge demands, no rise in ticket rates.'

From Olympic gold to IOC throne: Kirsty Coventry's historic rise

From Olympic gold to IOC throne: Kirsty Coventry's historic rise

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Kirsty Coventry's journey from the Olympic podium to the highest office in sport has been marked by excellence, resilience, and reform.

Heartbreak! Dhruv-Tanisha crash out of Worlds

Heartbreak! Dhruv-Tanisha crash out of Worlds

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Chasing India's first-ever mixed doubles medal at the showpiece, Kapila and Crasto lost 15-21, 13-21 in 37 minutes. A win would have guaranteed them of at least a bronze.

Historic! Kushare makes high jump final at worlds

Historic! Kushare makes high jump final at worlds

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Sarvesh Anil Kushare on Sunday became the first Indian to qualify for high jump final at the World Athletics Championships

ISSF rankings: Suruchi claims top spot; Bhaker sixth

ISSF rankings: Suruchi claims top spot; Bhaker sixth

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Suruchi Singh claims No. 1 spot in ISSF women's 10m air pistol rankings

IOC blames Russia for Paris Olympics gender row

IOC blames Russia for Paris Olympics gender row

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

A gender row involving two female boxers at the Paris 2024 Olympics was the result of a Russian fake news campaign, said International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach.

Junior archers bag bronze at World Youth C'ships

Junior archers bag bronze at World Youth C'ships

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

The World Archery Youth Championships 2025 is the 19th edition of the biennial meet that has been held since 1991. A total of 570 top youth archers from 63 countries around the world are vying for medals in Winnipeg, as per Olympics.com.

Will India's Olympic dreams depend on cricket?

Will India's Olympic dreams depend on cricket?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Sebastian Coe, frontrunner for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidency, has hailed the inclusion of cricket in the 2028 Los Angeles Games, stating it will open up new markets, crucial for the Olympic movement's growth. He emphasized the sport's extensive support base beyond South Asia, particularly in major cities with large South Asian communities.

Shailesh wins India's first gold at Para Worlds

Shailesh wins India's first gold at Para Worlds

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

High jumper Shailesh opens gold account for India, 2 world records shattered

Chopra still searching for perfect technique ahead of DL Finals

Chopra still searching for perfect technique ahead of DL Finals

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

'In Doha, the 90m throw was really good, but technically I don't want to say that was perfect.'