News for 'Paris'

Granollers-Zeballos break duck with French Open doubles crown

Granollers-Zeballos break duck with French Open doubles crown

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Fifth seeds Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos bagged their maiden Grand Slam trophy as a pair by battling past British duo Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski in the French Open doubles final.

Global cyber outage crashes IT systems of Paris Olympics

Global cyber outage crashes IT systems of Paris Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Paris 2024 says impact of global cyber outage limited, ticketing unaffected

Hindi Shines At Paris Olympics Opening

Hindi Shines At Paris Olympics Opening

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Among the six languages chosen to highlight the contributions of prominent French women, Hindi was included.

Classy Zverev beats Rune, eyes Paris Masters glory

Classy Zverev beats Rune, eyes Paris Masters glory

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Third seed Alexander Zverev produced a near-flawless display to outclass former champion Holger Rune 6-3 7-6(4) on Saturday and return to the Paris Masters final after a gap of four years.

'Cricket joins the Olympics'

'Cricket joins the Olympics'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

'Cricket has always united us, and now, it's part of the Olympic movement! On this #OlympicDay, let's celebrate the power of sport to inspire, connect, and uplift'

PIX: Dazzling show brings curtain down on Paris Games

PIX: Dazzling show brings curtain down on Paris Games

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

The gigantic Stade de France resembled a concert hall hosting a party to celebrate the fortnight of sporting excellence as the breathtaking Closing Ceremony of the Paris Olympics kicked-off with athletes marching into the iconic stadium to thunderous applause in Paris on Sunday.

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.

Honour and heartbreak: Sen on Paris Olympics journey

Honour and heartbreak: Sen on Paris Olympics journey

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Young Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen took to social media and said that his debut Olympics was both an honour and a heartbreak.

Nishant Dev scores dominant pro-boxing win over Silva

Nishant Dev scores dominant pro-boxing win over Silva

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

India's Nishant Dev continued his impressive start in the professional boxing circuit with a unanimous victory over Mexico's Josue Silva in the super-welterweight division at the iconic Madison Square Garden Theatre in New York.

Fatima Has A Song On Her Lips

Fatima Has A Song On Her Lips

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Shriya's berry look... Esha looks like the sun... Pranita shares a throwback picture...

Punjab CM denied political clearance to visit Paris

Punjab CM denied political clearance to visit Paris

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

The Centre has denied political clearance to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for his visit to Paris to support the Indian Hockey team at the Olympic Games, an official source said on Saturday.

The Stars Who Witnessed History At French Open

The Stars Who Witnessed History At French Open

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Carlos Alcaraz is only the second man since tennis turned professional in 1968 to win all of his first five Grand Slam singles finals after Swiss great Roger Federer.

Olympic champ Biles's superhero moment in Paris

Olympic champ Biles's superhero moment in Paris

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Biles stands up for German gymnasts on Paris bus

Seed-Slayer Boisson Can Now Do Without Donations!

Seed-Slayer Boisson Can Now Do Without Donations!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Boisson goes from crowdfunding to bumper pay day in Paris

'By hosting 2036 Olympics, India will make a statement'

'By hosting 2036 Olympics, India will make a statement'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

India's bid to host the 2036 Olympics is not merely an attempt to make a statement internationally but also a well thought out plan to create world-class infrastructure, said Minister of State for Sports Raksha Khadse.

Furniture Gets a Fashion Upgrade

Furniture Gets a Fashion Upgrade

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Fine furniture is now about soul, not just status, whether it's a bar cabinet with elaborate French marquetry or a delicately curved Italian leather sofa.

Italy's Stano breaks 35-km race walk world record

Italy's Stano breaks 35-km race walk world record

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Massimo Stano broke the men's 35-km race walk world record with a time of two hours, 20 minutes and 43 seconds at the European Race Walking Team Championships.

Wimbledon 2025: World No. 3, Olympic Champion Exit!

Wimbledon 2025: World No. 3, Olympic Champion Exit!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Italian Cocciaretto stuns Pegula in big Wimbledon upset; Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen was beaten by Czech Katerina Siniakova.

'We are expecting 25-30 medals at Paris Paralympics'

'We are expecting 25-30 medals at Paris Paralympics'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

He credited PCI chief coach Satyanarayana for providing great equipment, facilities, and preparation to the athletes.

Mixed fortunes for Indians at French Open

Mixed fortunes for Indians at French Open

Rediff.com28 May 2025

India's Yuki Bhambri and his American partner Robert Galloway secured a hard-fought victory but Rithvik Bollipalli's search for his maiden win in a Grand Slam main draw continued in the French Open men's doubles opening round, in Paris, on Wednesday.

PIX: India's para athletes script history in Paris!

PIX: India's para athletes script history in Paris!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Sharad Kumar and Mariyappan Thangavelu won silver and bronze respectively in the men's High Jump T63 while Ajeet Singh and Sundar Singh Gurjar took the second and third spots in the Javelin Throw F46 final.

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

Coach Rana praises Manu's stellar show at Paris Olympics

Coach Rana praises Manu's stellar show at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Jaspal Rana said that Manu Bhaker did a great job at the ongoing Summer Games.

Armand Duplantis Dazzles In Paris

Armand Duplantis Dazzles In Paris

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

He is the first athlete to retain the pole vault title in nearly seven decades.

Oldest And 'Youngest' Olympians In Paris

Oldest And 'Youngest' Olympians In Paris

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Two stories of strength and determination coming out of the Paris Games.

The first Italian woman to win the Italian Open in 40 years!

The first Italian woman to win the Italian Open in 40 years!

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Jasmine Paolini became the first Italian woman to win the Italian Open in 40 years when she beat American world number three Coco Gauff in the final.

Sift Samra bounces back with bronze after Olympic blow

Sift Samra bounces back with bronze after Olympic blow

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

The 23-year-old Samra, who holds the current world record in women's 50 metre rifle three positions event which she had set while winning the gold medal at the 2022 Asian Games, shot 453.1 in the eight-player final.

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.

Can Djokovic still win French Open at 38?

Can Djokovic still win French Open at 38?

Rediff.com22 May 2025

If there is one tennis player who knows how to beat the odds when they are stacked against him, it is 24-times Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic.

Alcaraz ready to rule Roland Garros after Rome triumph

Alcaraz ready to rule Roland Garros after Rome triumph

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Carlos Alcaraz heads to Paris for his French Open title defence having laid down a marker with his victory over world number one Jannik Sinner in Rome

Olympic Champ On Dil Chahta Hai Trip!

Olympic Champ On Dil Chahta Hai Trip!

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Whether she's pulling the trigger on the range or pulling off the perfect vacation moodboard, Manu Bhaker does it with style-and heart.

Afghan sprinter makes bold statement at Paris Olympics

Afghan sprinter makes bold statement at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Kimia Yousofi sends message for Afghan women with Paris performance

PSG's Champions League dream back on track

PSG's Champions League dream back on track

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

The Qatari-owned French club have never won the Champions League despite massive spending down the years on the likes of Kylian Mbappe and South American duo Lionel Messi and Neymar.

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

Want To Buy Napoleon's Saber?

Want To Buy Napoleon's Saber?

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Sotheby's is hosting an auction titled Napoleon: Une collection historique on June 25, 2025.

Donnarumma credits Mother Nature for key save in PSG win

Donnarumma credits Mother Nature for key save in PSG win

Rediff.com8 May 2025

A day after Yann Sommer's brilliant goalkeeping display helped Inter Milan reach the Champions League final at the expense of Barcelona, it was Gianluigi Donnarumma's turn to shine as Paris St Germain booked their ticket for the showdown in Munich.

Sabalenka seeks revenge in fiery quarters clash

Sabalenka seeks revenge in fiery quarters clash

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Paul must overcome defending champion Alcaraz in the quarter-finals to keep his quest for a maiden Grand Slam title alive.

Paris Paralympics: MIND-BOGGLING Pix!

Paris Paralympics: MIND-BOGGLING Pix!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Images from Day 7 of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

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