News for 'Paris Olympics'

Murray opens up on brief coaching stint with Djokovic

Murray opens up on brief coaching stint with Djokovic

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Andy Murray said his six-month stint as Novak Djokovic's coach was a valuable learning experience despite a disappointing end after the high-profile partnership failed to yield a title.

'Betrayed' Olympic champ Khelif slams 'malicious' rumours

'Betrayed' Olympic champ Khelif slams 'malicious' rumours

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

'The publication of such rumours is intended solely to disrupt and damage my sporting and professional career.'

Judge manipulates score in Paris Games qualifier, banned

Judge manipulates score in Paris Games qualifier, banned

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Evangelia Trikomiti, president of the Superior Jury at the competition, was found to have "unduly interfered" with the judges' work, after which the Polish Gymnastics Federation and some members of the Judges Panel made allegations of wrongdoing to the GEF.

Will the Seine be ready for Olympic swimmers?

Will the Seine be ready for Olympic swimmers?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

River Seine suitable for swimming six out of seven days from July 17-23

Prioritising recovery, patience key to longevity: Intanon

Prioritising recovery, patience key to longevity: Intanon

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

'My aim is to stay on the World Tour year by year. I am not thinking about the 2028 Olympics'

Ambani newlyweds root for India in Paris

Ambani newlyweds root for India in Paris

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The newlywed couple, Anant and Radhika, witnessed athletes showcasing their remarkable skills against tough opposition in Paris

Boxer Lovlina's Olympic future in doubt...

Boxer Lovlina's Olympic future in doubt...

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain is facing a weight class dilemma after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) scrapped her current 75kg category for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The boxer will either have to move down to 70kg or bulk up to +80kg.

'Joyful, daring': Paris promises unforgettable opening ceremony

'Joyful, daring': Paris promises unforgettable opening ceremony

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Paris 2024 opening ceremony will be daring, joyful, organisers say

Sebastian Coe backs India's strong 2036 Olympics bid

Sebastian Coe backs India's strong 2036 Olympics bid

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Sebastian Coe, a contender for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) president's post, believes India's bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games is a "strong case" but acknowledges that the competition will be intense with several other countries vying for the honor. Coe, considered a frontrunner in the race to succeed Thomas Bach as IOC president, expressed his support for India's commitment to global sport and the Olympic movement.

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 30, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 30, 2024

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Manu Bhaker and partner Sarabjot Singh will compete in the 10m air pistol mixed team bronze medal play-off match on Tuesday.

Indian Skeet duo ready for ISSF World Cup after Olympic miss

Indian Skeet duo ready for ISSF World Cup after Olympic miss

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Skeet shooters Maheshwari Chauhan and Anantjeet Singh Naruka, who narrowly missed out on a mixed team bronze at the Paris Olympic Games, return to action at the ISSF World Cup final and are eying a podium finish at the home event, starting in New Delhi on Sunday.

Sreejesh tells India juniors to focus on Olympics

Sreejesh tells India juniors to focus on Olympics

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Indian men's junior hockey team chief coach PR Sreejesh on Friday advised his wards to consider the upcoming World Cup as a stepping stone in their careers, keeping their sights firmly set on the 2028 Los Angeles and 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

Olympic champ Khelif fights back

Olympic champ Khelif fights back

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

The IBA announced in a statement on Monday it was filing a complaint with Swiss Attorney General Stefan Blatter against the International Olympic Committee, citing safety concerns over gender eligibility.

Paris 2024: Sharath, Manika to lead India in Olympic team debut

Paris 2024: Sharath, Manika to lead India in Olympic team debut

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Veteran Sharath Kamal and world no. 24 Manika Batra will lead the Indian men's and women's squads respectively at the Paris Games, where the country will make its Olympic debut in team events.

Neeraj reclaims World No. 1 spot; Arshad is...

Neeraj reclaims World No. 1 spot; Arshad is...

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

India's world champion Neeraj Chopra dethroned Grenada's Anderson Peters to reclaim the number one spot in men's javelin throw world rankings following a string of brilliant performances on the international stage recently.

Asian Games Boxing: Lovlina books Paris Olympics ticket; Preeti, Narender sign off with bronze

Asian Games Boxing: Lovlina books Paris Olympics ticket; Preeti, Narender sign off with bronze

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

World boxing champion Lovlina Borgohain locked an Olympic quota for herself by advancing to the final in the women's 75kg category at the Asian Games.

Olympics-bound Anshu faces shoulder injury scare

Olympics-bound Anshu faces shoulder injury scare

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Indian wrestler Anshu Malik, a strong medal hope for the Paris Olympics, suffered a shoulder strain during training.

Two boxers pass gender test, cleared for Olympics

Two boxers pass gender test, cleared for Olympics

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The two boxers had failed gender tests at World Championships in New Delhi last year

PIX: Snoop Dogg carries Olympic Torch!

PIX: Snoop Dogg carries Olympic Torch!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

The 52-year-old hip hop legend-turned special correspondent for NBCUniversal has become a cornerstone of the media company's effort to energise its coverage of the Games and inject pop culture and celebrity into the US broadcast.

Olympic encore by Neeraj unlikely in Paris?

Olympic encore by Neeraj unlikely in Paris?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Olympics is a high-stakes and high-pressure situation and anything can happen. Guessing a medal on the basis of statistics is difficult, says Neeraj Chopra's coach Klaus Bartonietz.

Paris airport union issues strike warning, could affect Games

Paris airport union issues strike warning, could affect Games

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

As Friday is the day of the opening ceremony, no civilian flights will be allowed from 6:30 pm to midnight in a 150-kilometre (90-mile) radius around Paris -- limiting the potential impact of the strike.

Tough fixtures await Indians at BWF World C'ships

Tough fixtures await Indians at BWF World C'ships

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Indian shuttlers handed tough draws, Lakshya Sen to face world No 1 Shi Yu Qi in opener

Aishwary Tomar shines with silver on World Cup Final debut

Aishwary Tomar shines with silver on World Cup Final debut

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Aishwary, who is a double Olympian, former junior world champion, and reigning Asian champion, has also won a silver in the World Championship last month.

Indian boxers target LA28 after medal haul at Worlds

Indian boxers target LA28 after medal haul at Worlds

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Debutant Minakshi, who out-punched Paris Olympics bronze medallist Nazym Kyzaibay of Kazakhstan in the 48kg final, for gold at the Worlds said she had set her sights on the World Cup in India in November.

Olympic medallist Aman 'will work to bring gold at LA Games'

Olympic medallist Aman 'will work to bring gold at LA Games'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

On his return to Delhi, he told ANI will be having a roadshow from a place that has given India plenty of great wrestlers, including Olympic medalilsts Yogeshwar Dutt, Sushil Kumar, Ravi Dahiya and now Aman.

This Is Olympic Sportsmanship!

This Is Olympic Sportsmanship!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

The Brazilian's victory was highlighted by Biles' sportsmanship, as she bowed to Andrade on the podium.

Olympics: China's Sheng wins second gold; Ban triumphs

Olympics: China's Sheng wins second gold; Ban triumphs

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

China's Sheng Lihao claimed his second gold of the Paris Olympics on Monday by winning the men's 10-metre air rifle event.

Jyothi Yarraji's Olympic dream ends

Jyothi Yarraji's Olympic dream ends

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Yarraji fails to qualify for semifinals of 100m hurdles, finishes 4th in her repechage

Olympic medallist Kusale visits Ganesh temple in Pune

Olympic medallist Kusale visits Ganesh temple in Pune

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Shooter Swapnil Kusale, who won a bronze medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics, arrived in Pune on Thursday.

Serena, Djokovic, Spielberg Party In Paris

Serena, Djokovic, Spielberg Party In Paris

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Celebrities from the worlds of sports, fashion, music and film converged on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at the 'The Prelude To The Olympics' party at the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris.

Olympics: Sailors Kumanan, Saravanan placed way behind

Olympics: Sailors Kumanan, Saravanan placed way behind

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

India's Nethra Kumanan had a tough day in office in the women's Dighy sailing event's opening series at the Paris Olympics as she slipped to 24th spot after Race 6 in Marseille on Saturday.

Boxing in danger of being excluded from next Olympics!

Boxing in danger of being excluded from next Olympics!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The boxing competition at the Paris Olympics is being run by the IOC after it stripped the International Boxing Association (IBA) of recognition last year over its failure to implement reforms on governance and finance.

'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.'

Look Who Surprised Sindhu In Paris!

Look Who Surprised Sindhu In Paris!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

'The loveliest surprise at the Olympics was having Chiru Uncle and the whole family, including the sweetest Kaara, for my first match in Paris'.

We can better Tokyo Games medal haul in Paris: AFI boss

We can better Tokyo Games medal haul in Paris: AFI boss

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Sumariwalla also said that the AFI is expecting at least 35 track and field athletes to take part in the Paris Olympics.

Can Neeraj conquer Paris after 90m breakthrough?

Can Neeraj conquer Paris after 90m breakthrough?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Neeraj Chopra would now be eyeing a top finish when he goes up against familiar rivals in the prestigious Paris Diamond League

Olympics: Maheshwari, Raiza fail to qualify for skeet final

Olympics: Maheshwari, Raiza fail to qualify for skeet final

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Maheshwari Chauhan and Raiza Dhillon ended in 14th and 23rd place respectively in the qualification of the women's skeet competition at the Paris Olympics.

Raheel strike helps India down Korea in Azlan Shah opener

Raheel strike helps India down Korea in Azlan Shah opener

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

A solitary strike from Mohammed Raheel in the opening quarter saw a second-string Indian side defeat three-time champions South Korea 1-0 in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup.

PIX: It's love-all for Chinese shuttlers at Paris Games!

PIX: It's love-all for Chinese shuttlers at Paris Games!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

'Liu Yuchen didn't win the Olympic gold medal but he did win over an Olympic gold medallist.'

Rape allegation in Paris: Caution for Aussie Olympians

Rape allegation in Paris: Caution for Aussie Olympians

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Australia Olympic team aware of alleged rape of Australian woman in Paris