News for 'Paris 2024'

Paris Olympics: India's TT campaign ends as women's team ousted

Paris Olympics: India's TT campaign ends as women's team ousted

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

On Monday, the Indian women's team comprising Manika, Sreeja and Archana had prevailed over higher-ranked Romania 3-2 in a thrilling tie to enter the quarter-finals.

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 4, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 4, 2024

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Following is India's schedule on Sunday, Day 9 of the Paris Olympics: (All timings in IST)

PIX: Flag bearers Sindhu, Kamal lead India in floating parade

PIX: Flag bearers Sindhu, Kamal lead India in floating parade

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

For the first time in Olympic history, the Opening Ceremony is being held on the banks of the river Seine. More than 6,500 athletes in around 90 boats will sail past the iconic monuments of Paris.

Tokyo is my main target, not 90m: Chopra reveals

Tokyo is my main target, not 90m: Chopra reveals

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Neeraj Chopra said with Czech great Jan Zelezny by his side as his coach and with his own determination, he is confident of good results.

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 3, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 3, 2024

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Following is India's schedule on Day 7 of the Paris Olympics on Friday: (All timings in IST)

Olympics: Teenage skateboarders steal the show in Paris

Olympics: Teenage skateboarders steal the show in Paris

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Arisa Trew, 14, led a pack of teenagers who swept the podium of the women's park skateboarding competition at the Paris Games on Tuesday

ATP Rankings: Nagal, Bopanna Drop Down

ATP Rankings: Nagal, Bopanna Drop Down

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Nagal's ranking nosedives to 233, still-strong Bopanna out of top-50 for first time in 15 years

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.'

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 8, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 8, 2024

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Following is India's schedule on Thursday, Day 13 of competition at the Paris Games:

Olympics: Diksha on tied 7th, Aditi 13th in golf

Olympics: Diksha on tied 7th, Aditi 13th in golf

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

India's Diksha Dagar carded 1-under 71 to be placed tied seventh, while her compatriot Aditi Ashok was on tied 13th after an even par round with two holes to go in the women's golf.

Neeraj Chopra, 3 other Indians in fray for Doha DL

Neeraj Chopra, 3 other Indians in fray for Doha DL

Rediff.com11 May 2025

Neeraj-led four Indians to compete in Doha Diamond League on May 16

Like Taapsee's Sari Game in Paris? Vote!

Like Taapsee's Sari Game in Paris? Vote!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

While everyone is eagerly waiting to see Taapsee Pannu in her latest thriller, Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba, she's already winning hearts with her sari looks at the Paris Olympics 2024.

Coach Bartonietz to train Neeraj till 2024 Paris Games

Coach Bartonietz to train Neeraj till 2024 Paris Games

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will continue to train with his German coach, Klaus Bartonietz, whose contract has been extended till the 2024 Paris Games, the Athletics Federation of India confirmed on Sunday.

Smoking, alcohol force Japan gymnast out of Paris Olympics

Smoking, alcohol force Japan gymnast out of Paris Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

JGA officials said Miyata arrived in Japan on Thursday after leaving the team's training camp in Monaco for investigation, which confirmed the violation including drinking alcohol.

Ukraine's Paris Olympics dilemma: To compete or not vs Russians?

Ukraine's Paris Olympics dilemma: To compete or not vs Russians?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

A year before Paris Olympics, Ukraine torn over whether to compete

LeBron And Son Make NBA History

LeBron And Son Make NBA History

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Lebron and Bronny became the first father-son duo to play on the same team together in an NBA game.

Paris Olympics PIX: Japan win thriller for men's gymnastics gold

Paris Olympics PIX: Japan win thriller for men's gymnastics gold

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Daiki Hashimoto turned heartache into unimaginable joy as he overcame a fall from the pommel horse to power Japan to the gold medal.

World Is About To Get Hot -- Here's Why You Should Worry

World Is About To Get Hot -- Here's Why You Should Worry

Rediff.com30 May 2025

The year 2024 was not only the hottest year on record but also the first to breach 1.5C above the 1850-1900 baseline.

Sangwan beats Manu Bhaker in women's 25m pistol

Sangwan beats Manu Bhaker in women's 25m pistol

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Rhythm Sangwan emerged victorious in the women's 25m pistol event at the Rifle/Pistol National Selection Trials in New Delhi, defeating double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker in a shoot-off.

Unseeded Vinesh will have it tough at Paris Games

Unseeded Vinesh will have it tough at Paris Games

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Wrestlers Antim, Aman seeded at Paris Olympics

Historic bronze for shooter Swapnil Kusale in Paris

Historic bronze for shooter Swapnil Kusale in Paris

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Swapnil Kusale fought his way back to win the bronze in his very first appearance at the Olympic Games.

Sonam Kapoor's Unforgettable Fashion Moments

Sonam Kapoor's Unforgettable Fashion Moments

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

There is nothing, when it comes to clothes, that Sonam cannot wear well. Nor are there fashion rules that she won't break if need be.

Manu 'honoured' to lead Indian contingent at Games closing

Manu 'honoured' to lead Indian contingent at Games closing

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker to be India's flag bearer at closing ceremony in Paris

French Olympic Committee chief steps down ahead of Games

French Olympic Committee chief steps down ahead of Games

Rediff.com25 May 2023

'Brigitte Henriques calls on all members of the sports movement to remain mobilised on the essential and paramount objective: the full success of the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2024.'

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.

10 Images From Alcaraz-Sinner's Epic Final

10 Images From Alcaraz-Sinner's Epic Final

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Together, the two young stars have now claimed seven out of the last eight Grand Slam titles.

Chopra begins DL campaign in Doha with aim to regain javelin title

Chopra begins DL campaign in Doha with aim to regain javelin title

Rediff.com15 May 2025

National record-holders Gulveer Singh and Parul Chaudhary are also competing in the men's 5000m and women's 3000m steeplechase events respectively, making this the country maximum representation ever in a DL event.

Disappointed Bhagat opens up on Paris Paralympics ban

Disappointed Bhagat opens up on Paris Paralympics ban

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Bhagat is suspended from all badminton-related activities until September 1, 2025. As a result, he won't have the opportunity to defend his title and will miss the marquee event in Paris.

French Open Day 1 PIX: Sabalenka, Svitolina make fast starts

French Open Day 1 PIX: Sabalenka, Svitolina make fast starts

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Images from Day 1 of the 2025 French Open in Paris on Sunday.

Messi's Inter Miami is smashing TV records at Club World Cup

Messi's Inter Miami is smashing TV records at Club World Cup

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Lionel Messi, arguably the most recognizable player in the Club World Cup, is steering viewership to his underdog team.

Djokovic Opens Up About Retirement

Djokovic Opens Up About Retirement

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

'My dad is trying to retire me for a while now ...

'Haryana's pride' Phogat gets Rs 4 cr from state govt

'Haryana's pride' Phogat gets Rs 4 cr from state govt

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

'It is not about money, it is about respect. Many people from across the state tell me that I must have received the cash award.'

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.

Badminton: Satwik-Chirag's 2nd round match cancelled

Badminton: Satwik-Chirag's 2nd round match cancelled

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Satwik and Chairag had opened their campaign with a 21-17, 21-14 win over the French combination of Lucas Corvee and Ronan Labar on Saturday.

Paralympics: India's schedule on September 3, 2024

Paralympics: India's schedule on September 3, 2024

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

India schedule for the sixth day of the Paris Paralympics on Tuesday.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 12

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 12

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Check out how India's athletes fared on Day 12, Tuesday, August 7, 2024:

Khelo India Para Games: Lifters shatter national limits

Khelo India Para Games: Lifters shatter national limits

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Haryana's Pardeep Joon and Delhi's Sahista won the gold medals in the men's and women's powerlifting competitions respectively at the Khelo India Para Games.

Simone Biles, GOAT Of Gymnastics

Simone Biles, GOAT Of Gymnastics

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

As she continues to defy expectations and rewrite the record books, one thing is certain: Simone Biles' legacy as the queen of gymnastics is secure.

India's 2036 Games bid: 'It should uplift and deliver benefits'

India's 2036 Games bid: 'It should uplift and deliver benefits'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

'...we say that sport is this great phenomenon that is so wonderful and it's healthy and it's good for us all. Let's make sure that it doesn't bring suffering or disadvantage to anybody because of a major event that's come.'

Olympian Kerley arrested for allegedly hitting ex-girlfriend

Olympian Kerley arrested for allegedly hitting ex-girlfriend

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Twice Olympic 100 metres medallist Fred Kerley has been arrested for allegedly punching hurdler and ex-girlfriend Alaysha Johnson in the face, police said on Friday, and, as a result, he will not compete in the Grand Slam Track event in Miami this weekend.