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Swiatek accepts one-month suspension after failing doping test

Swiatek accepts one-month suspension after failing doping test

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Iga Swiatek tested positive in an out-of-competition sample in August but the ITIA accepted that it was caused by contamination of her medication melatonin.

PICS: Sweden send Poland home after last-ditch win

PICS: Sweden send Poland home after last-ditch win

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Winger Emil Forsberg scored a double, including the second fastest strike in European Championship history, before Viktor Claesson's stoppage-time goal to help Sweden seal a 3-2 win over Poland on Wednesday and top Group E, heading into the last-16.

Biden praises Modi's 'message of peace' for Ukraine

Biden praises Modi's 'message of peace' for Ukraine

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

The White House readout of the call had no reference to Bangladesh, which was mentioned in an 'X' post by PM Modi.

Poland set out to break opening-match curse at Euros

Poland set out to break opening-match curse at Euros

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Slovakia defender Milan Skriniar will be tasked with stopping Poland's Robert Lewandowski

PIX: Ronaldo Rocks; Spain Thump Switzerland

PIX: Ronaldo Rocks; Spain Thump Switzerland

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo struck a late winner as Portugal came from a goal down to beat Scotland 2-1.

Erigaisi in joint-lead at World Rapid and Blitz chess

Erigaisi in joint-lead at World Rapid and Blitz chess

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Russians Volodar Murzin and Alexander Grischuk, along with Duda Jan-Kryzstof of Poland, share the lead with Arjun on seven points after the end of the second day and Round 9 of the championship, which will decide the best player of the planet after 13 games.

PIX: Barcelona's smashing comeback; Juventus lose

PIX: Barcelona's smashing comeback; Juventus lose

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Barcelona's Ferran Torres scored twice to help secure a late 4-2 comeback win at Atletico Madrid in a pulsating LaLiga clash on Sunday.

AO PIX: Gauff wins thriller, Swiatek scrapes through

AO PIX: Gauff wins thriller, Swiatek scrapes through

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Coco Gauff was given a solid workout by former champion Sofia Kenin but continued her lengthy winning streak

Australian Open 2025: Must-Know Dates and Details

Australian Open 2025: Must-Know Dates and Details

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Here is what you need to know about the year's Australian Open:

Olympics: Poland grant Belarus athlete humanitarian visa

Olympics: Poland grant Belarus athlete humanitarian visa

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Belarusian athlete Tsimanouskaya, 24, had been due to compete in the women's 200 metre heats on Monday but said that on Sunday she was taken to the airport to board a Turkish Airlines flight.

Historic! 9-year-old Indian takes down chess veteran, 66

Historic! 9-year-old Indian takes down chess veteran, 66

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Nine-year-old Delhi boy Aarit Kapil has become the youngest Indian to beat a chess Grandmaster.

Keys STUNS Swiatek; Sabalenka one step closer to history

Keys STUNS Swiatek; Sabalenka one step closer to history

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Aryna Sabalenka overwhelmed Paula Badosa 6-4, 6-2 with a impressive display of raw power to reach her third successive Australian Open final on Thursday.

PICS: Wasteful Spain held by Poland, face crunch final group game

PICS: Wasteful Spain held by Poland, face crunch final group game

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Saturday's draw left Spain third in Group E with two points and needing a win against Slovakia on Wednesday to guarantee their place in the next round of Euro 2020.

Sinner hopes to let racket do the talking

Sinner hopes to let racket do the talking

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Sinner gives the impression of a player with all the answers against whoever he comes up against, but the off-court questions he is likely to face about the doping case that surfaced in August might be harder to shrug off.

After The Oval Office Fracas, What Next For Ukraine?

After The Oval Office Fracas, What Next For Ukraine?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Trump knows by now that the western narrative of Biden's war is a load of bullshit peppered with falsehoods and outright lies, and that the war erupted only out of the diabolic western plot to poke the bear, which got provoked finally and hit out, explains Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Putin And Putin's Elite Hate America'

'Putin And Putin's Elite Hate America'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'Putin will not be bound by any kind of deal he would sign with the US.'

PIX: Liverpool grab last-gasp win at PSG; Bayern whip Leverkusen

PIX: Liverpool grab last-gasp win at PSG; Bayern whip Leverkusen

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

A round-up of Wednesday's UEFA Champions League last-16 first leg matches.

Chess Olympiad PIX: Gukesh, Arjun on fire as India rout Azerbaijan

Chess Olympiad PIX: Gukesh, Arjun on fire as India rout Azerbaijan

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

After scoring their fifth victory on the trot, the Indian men maintained their joint lead with 10 points along with China, Vietnam and Hungary.

Divith Reddy is Under-8 World Cadets Champion

Divith Reddy is Under-8 World Cadets Champion

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Divith's journey to the top was a rollercoaster ride, showcasing resilience and tactical brilliance.

Mbappe continues to recover following nose injury

Mbappe continues to recover following nose injury

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

France forward Kylian Mbappe is continuing to recover from his broken nose even though it is not yet sure whether he will play on Tuesday in his side's last group game

Annu Rani, Rajesh Ramesh warm up for Olympics with wins in Warsaw

Annu Rani, Rajesh Ramesh warm up for Olympics with wins in Warsaw

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Yarraji also competed in the women's 200m event in Warsaw and clocked 23.53 to finish second behind compatriot Kiran Pahal, who timed her run at 23.33.

Vinesh takes Poland Open gold

Vinesh takes Poland Open gold

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

The victory would potentially make Vinesh the top seed at the Tokyo Olympics.

Frenchman Letexier to officiate Euro 2024 final

Frenchman Letexier to officiate Euro 2024 final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Letexier will be joined at Sunday's final by French assistants Cyril Mugnier and Mehdi Rahmouni, while Szymon Marciniak (Poland) will be fourth official.

Olympics: Poland win first 4x400m mixed relay gold

Olympics: Poland win first 4x400m mixed relay gold

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Poland scored an upset win in the inaugural Olympic 4x400 metres mixed relay on Saturday, with Dominican Republic picking up silver and the United States taking bronze.

Young Indian shuttler sweeps European tournaments

Young Indian shuttler sweeps European tournaments

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Young Indian badminton player Raksha Kandasamy continued her brilliant run as she clinched back-to-back titles in the Croatian International and Belgium Junior tournaments.

Poland's Wlodarczyk wins third straight hammer gold medal

Poland's Wlodarczyk wins third straight hammer gold medal

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

alaika Mihambo of Germany snatched the Olympic gold in women's long jump with her final leap of 7.00 metres in an enthralling final at the Tokyo Games on Tuesday.

Paris Paralympics: THRILLING PIX!

Paris Paralympics: THRILLING PIX!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Images from Day 6 of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

Chess Olympiad: Gukesh delivers knockout blow to China

Chess Olympiad: Gukesh delivers knockout blow to China

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

D GukeshGrandmaster R Vaishali and Vantika Agrawal put up impressive performances as Indian women defeated Georgia while World Championship challenger D Gukesh led the men to victory over China in the seventh round as both teams continued their unbeaten streak in 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest.

Sabalenka vs Keys: Power showdown in Australian Open final

Sabalenka vs Keys: Power showdown in Australian Open final

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and Madison Keys made rocky starts on Thursday but eventually secured contrasting victories to set up a heavy metal Australian Open final showdown

Why Lewandowski Retook Penalty

Why Lewandowski Retook Penalty

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Poland striker Robert Lewandowski scored from his second attempt from the penalty spot against France.

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Rishabh Pant has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award.

Szczesny comes out of retirement for Barca return

Szczesny comes out of retirement for Barca return

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

German keeper Ter Stegen underwent surgery after suffering a rupture of the patella tendon in his right knee over the weekend and he is expected to miss the rest of the season.

Polish paraglider stranded in Himachal hills rescued after two days

Polish paraglider stranded in Himachal hills rescued after two days

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

The attempt to rescue him on Monday by using a chopper had failed due to tough terrain.

Chess Olympiad: Vantika Agrawal to India women's rescue; men's team draw

Chess Olympiad: Vantika Agrawal to India women's rescue; men's team draw

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Vantika Agrawal delivered when it mattered most as she defeated Grandmaster Irina Krush, helping India secure a 2-2 draw against United States.

Can Carlos Alcaraz keep his Grand Slam winning streak alive?

Can Carlos Alcaraz keep his Grand Slam winning streak alive?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Carlos Alcaraz will be backed to extend his winning run at the Grand Slams to 16 matches following triumphant French Open and Wimbledon campaigns.

Aus Open PIX: Swiatek crushes Lys; Keys stuns Rybakina

Aus Open PIX: Swiatek crushes Lys; Keys stuns Rybakina

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

A ruthless Iga Swiatek slammed the door shut on German lucky loser Eva Lys with a 6-0 6-1 win on Monday to breeze into the quarter-finals of the year's opening Grand Slam for the second time.

PIX: Italy, Germany win easy; Poland hold England

PIX: Italy, Germany win easy; Poland hold England

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Images from the World Cup qualifying matches played on Wednesday night.

Gold prices up 30% in 2024; set for best calendar year show in 10 yrs: WGC

Gold prices up 30% in 2024; set for best calendar year show in 10 yrs: WGC

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Gold price outlook 2025: Gold prices that have climbed over 30 per cent so far in 2024 to Rs 7,300 per gram in the Indian markets (up 28 per cent in dollar terms till November-end), are set for their best calendar year performance in 10 years, suggests a recent report by World Gold Council (WGC). However, this stellar run, analysts believe, may not carry through till the end of 2025 in the backdrop of economic and geopolitical headwinds.

Modi to visit Ukraine on Aug 23, 1st since start of war

Modi to visit Ukraine on Aug 23, 1st since start of war

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Modi will travel to Poland before visiting Ukraine.

Sabalenka back as World No 1 but...

Sabalenka back as World No 1 but...

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Sabalenka spent eight weeks at the summit last year before Swiatek overtook her with a victory at the season-ending WTA Finals and the Belarusian hopes for a longer stay as 'N1'.