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'It was as if I was playing Jannik Sinner'

'It was as if I was playing Jannik Sinner'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Fifth seed Iga Swiatek stages revival to stay in hunt for 4th French crown.

Paris Olympics: 11 YO skater to 61 YO rider to compete

Paris Olympics: 11 YO skater to 61 YO rider to compete

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

From 11-year-old to 60-plus, Olympics is playground for all

Coffees, gaming, singing Fijians: Inside the Paris Olympic Village

Coffees, gaming, singing Fijians: Inside the Paris Olympic Village

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Thousands of athletes and staff roamed the Olympic village freely, mingling at cafes and swapping souvenir pins.

'Merci Rafa': Roland Garros pays tribute to Nadal

'Merci Rafa': Roland Garros pays tribute to Nadal

Rediff.com26 May 2025

On the anniversary of the day he first walked on to the Roland Garros court 20 years ago, Rafael Nadal returned as a hero to be celebrated by a crowd that has always embraced him as one of their own.

India target best-ever medal haul at Paris Olympics

India target best-ever medal haul at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Three years ago, India returned from Tokyo with seven medals, and it is only natural that a double-digit performance is now desired in Paris.

PIX: Monfils unleashes the magic in another five-set epic

PIX: Monfils unleashes the magic in another five-set epic

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Gael Monfils thrilled the Roland Garros crowd with his 12th five-set victory at the French Open on Tuesday before revealing that he does not enjoy having to dig himself out of deep holes at Grand Slams.

Need some more control when I throw: Neeraj Chopra

Need some more control when I throw: Neeraj Chopra

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Neeraj Chopra said he needs to work harder on his core muscles and fine tune his technique to consistently throw 90m-plus distances in international competitions.

Body of Jota arrives in Portugal for hometown wake

Body of Jota arrives in Portugal for hometown wake

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

A wake is expected to take place at a chapel in Gondomar from 4 PM (1500 GMT) and a funeral on Saturday at a church nearby at 10 AM local time, Gondomar's mayor's office said.

'Paris 2024 beds are built for comfort, not romance'

'Paris 2024 beds are built for comfort, not romance'

Rediff.com17 May 2024

An intimacy ban was in place at the Tokyo Games amid the COVID pandemic.

Meet India's new Olympic hopefuls

Meet India's new Olympic hopefuls

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

TJ, Animesh Kujur enter TOPS developmental group; Pranati named for TAGG

French Open PIX: Gauff, Djokovic win; Medvedev exits

French Open PIX: Gauff, Djokovic win; Medvedev exits

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Coco Gauff forgot to bring her rackets to the court but reminded her rivals of her French Open title ambitions with a commanding win while Daniil Medvedev lost his composure on a cold and blustery Tuesday as he crashed out in the opening round.

Bopanna, Nagal secure Paris Olympics berths

Bopanna, Nagal secure Paris Olympics berths

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Rohan Bopanna and Sumit Nagal have secured their Paris Olympics 2024 quotas for India

Diamond League: Sable fades as Ethiopians dominate again

Diamond League: Sable fades as Ethiopians dominate again

Rediff.com3 May 2025

India's top 3000m steeplechaser Avinash Sable finished eighth in the Diamond League Meeting in Keqiao, China, with a time of 8 minutes and 23.85 seconds.

'Paris Olympics will be launch-pad for rise of Indian sports'

'Paris Olympics will be launch-pad for rise of Indian sports'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

The Prime Minister termed the athletes as "India's soldiers of 2036 Olympics".

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

PIX: Record-breaking Kane crowned Bundesliga's top scorer

PIX: Record-breaking Kane crowned Bundesliga's top scorer

Rediff.com18 May 2025

A round-up of Saturday's action the Bundesliga, Ligue 1

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.

Heartbreak for Noah Lyles as COVID ends Paris campaign

Heartbreak for Noah Lyles as COVID ends Paris campaign

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Noah Lyles said that his Paris Games are over, hours after he needed medical attention

Paris 2024 inaugurates Games' Pride House

Paris 2024 inaugurates Games' Pride House

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Paris 2024 organisers on Friday inaugurated the 'Pride House' of the upcoming Olympics

Paris Paralympics: India schedule on Saturday, Day 3

Paris Paralympics: India schedule on Saturday, Day 3

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Check out the schedule for India's athletes at the Paralympics in Paris on Saturday.

Goalkeeper Sreejesh relishing last dance in Paris

Goalkeeper Sreejesh relishing last dance in Paris

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

India's goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who will end his illustrious 18-year career after the Paris Olympics, had conceded only five goals in four games at the men's hockey event, which gives him a save rate above 90 percent for the tournament.

Palestinians overcome hardship to compete in Paris

Palestinians overcome hardship to compete in Paris

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Palestinians are winners by just being at Paris Games, say athletes

Gauff eyes Wimbledon glory as Sabalenka seeks revenge

Gauff eyes Wimbledon glory as Sabalenka seeks revenge

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff resume their simmering rivalry on the pristine lawns of London.

Paris Olympics: Australians Ebden-Peers win men's doubles gold

Paris Olympics: Australians Ebden-Peers win men's doubles gold

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Czech duo Siniakova and Machac win mixed doubles gold

Inter to don unseen kit for Champions League final against PSG

Inter to don unseen kit for Champions League final against PSG

Rediff.com28 May 2025

The Italians, however, did not opt for their second strip -- white shirts with blue details -- choosing to wear the third kit instead, a golden yellow shirt with black details and black shorts.

PIX: Dembele gives PSG narrow first-leg win at Arsenal

PIX: Dembele gives PSG narrow first-leg win at Arsenal

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Images from the Champions League semi-final first leg between Arsenal and Paris St Germain at Emirates Stadium, London, on Tuesday.

French Open: Paolini ousts Tomljanovic, enters Round 3

French Open: Paolini ousts Tomljanovic, enters Round 3

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Nadal touch helps Paolini reach French Open third round

Yarraji eyes Paris Oly qualification after gold win

Yarraji eyes Paris Oly qualification after gold win

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Yarraji strikes gold in Netherlands

Why Apoorva Mukhija Will Rock The Traitors

Why Apoorva Mukhija Will Rock The Traitors

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Apoorva Mukhija aka The Rebel Kid is perfect for a reality game show like The Traitors.

PIX: Ceremonial outfits, kits for Paris-bound Olympians unveiled

PIX: Ceremonial outfits, kits for Paris-bound Olympians unveiled

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Mandaviya, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, and Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha unveiled the ceremonial outfit, playing kits, performance shoes and travel gear for the Indian team.

India's archers aiming to break medal drought in Paris

India's archers aiming to break medal drought in Paris

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

India, who have never won an Olympic archery medal, will send a full six-member contingent to Paris to compete in all five events for the first time in 12 years

Paris Olympics: Djokovic-Nadal could meet in 2nd round

Paris Olympics: Djokovic-Nadal could meet in 2nd round

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek of Poland faces Irina-Camella Begu of Romania in the opening round of the women's draw with second-seeded American Coco Gauff taking on Australian Ajla Tomljanovic.

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:

Air India cuts 38 int'l flights, suspends 3 routes till July 15

Air India cuts 38 int'l flights, suspends 3 routes till July 15

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

The Tata Group-owned airline, grappling with disruptions following the fatal plane crash on June 12 in Ahmedabad, said the objective of reducing flights on 18 international routes is to restore schedule stability and minimise last-minute inconvenience to passengers.

All About French Open Champion Carlos Alcaraz

All About French Open Champion Carlos Alcaraz

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Factbox on Spanish second seed Carlos Alcaraz, who beat Italian world number one Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(10-2) in the French Open final on Sunday to win his fifth Grand Slam title.

Pak javelin star Nadeem's Instagram blocked in India

Pak javelin star Nadeem's Instagram blocked in India

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Pakistan's Olympics gold-winning javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem's Instagram account has been blocked in India owing to a "legal request" in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.

Bhaker, Kusale, and 3 debutants ready to rock Munich

Bhaker, Kusale, and 3 debutants ready to rock Munich

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Reigning Asian Games champion Palak and Paris Olympics stars Manu Bhaker and Swapnil Kusale headline the 23-member Indian squad for the Munich leg of the Rifle/Pistol ISSF World Cup, beginning June 8.

Meet the 21-YO Archer Who Took Down Olympic Legends

Meet the 21-YO Archer Who Took Down Olympic Legends

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

The Shanghai Archery World Cup last month marked the emergence of Parth Salunkhe, and the 21-year-old former youth world champion will look to shine again

Golden hat-trick for Suruchi at ISSF World Cup

Golden hat-trick for Suruchi at ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Indian shooting's latest golden girl Suruchi Singh dominated a quality field to win her third straight individual ISSF World Cup gold medal with her triumph in the women's 10m air pistol final, in Munich on Friday.

Para shuttler Bhagat suspended for 18 months, to miss Paris Paralympics

Para shuttler Bhagat suspended for 18 months, to miss Paris Paralympics

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Tokyo gold medallist para shuttler Pramod Bhagat will not be able to defend his title at the Paris Paralympics after he was handed a 18-month suspension for breaching BWF's anti-doping whereabouts clause.