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Wrestlers Bajrang and Sangeeta are now man and wife

Wrestlers Bajrang and Sangeeta are now man and wife

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

They took the wedding vows in a traditional Hindu ceremony on Wednesday.

PIX: Frenzy, chaos as India's Olympics heroes return

PIX: Frenzy, chaos as India's Olympics heroes return

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

India's triumphant Tokyo Olympics contingent, including history-making Javelin Throw gold-medallist Neeraj Chopra, returned to the country on Monday and was greeted by frenzy and chaos at the New Delhi airport, where supporters jostled to catch a glimpse of their sporting heroes.

Quartermiler Anjali Devi punches ticket to Asian Games

Quartermiler Anjali Devi punches ticket to Asian Games

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Four Indian quarter-milers running below 53 seconds augurs well for the country's hopes of winning six straight Asian Games gold in women's 4x400m relay since 2002.

Bajrang furious with doctors at World Championships

Bajrang furious with doctors at World Championships

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Bajrang lost the bout to the American by technical superiority to go out of the gold medal race. Later he won a bronze medal, coming through repechage round.

Chhattisgarh Cong MLAs return from Delhi, claim everything is fine

Chhattisgarh Cong MLAs return from Delhi, claim everything is fine

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Most of them said 'everything is fine' in the state Congress after landing at the airport in Raipur in a special aircraft.

Dom's Take: Which Medal did He win?

Dom's Take: Which Medal did He win?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Dominic Xavier offers his cheeky take on Monday's event when government ministers feliciated the Tokyo Olympic medalists.

Deepak becomes 1st Indian jr world champ in 18 years

Deepak becomes 1st Indian jr world champ in 18 years

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Deepak Punia becomes World Champion wrestler, bronze for Viky

What Bigg Boss 14 contestants are up to

What Bigg Boss 14 contestants are up to

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

We take a look at their post Bigg Boss 14 lives and careers.

TT legend Anchata Kamal to get Khel Ratna

TT legend Anchata Kamal to get Khel Ratna

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

While Sharath is the lone Khel Ratna award recipient, a total of 25 athletes including shuttlers Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, woman boxer Nikhat Zareen, athletes Eldhose Paul, Avinash Sable have been nominated for the Arjuna Award this year.

'Wrestling will remember you for licking the feet of...'

'Wrestling will remember you for licking the feet of...'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Phogat alleged that Yogeshwar had laughed off the sexual harassment complaints against the WFI chief during the oversight panel hearings

World No 2 Bajrang assured of seeding at Olympics

World No 2 Bajrang assured of seeding at Olympics

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Wrestling's world governing body UWW announced fresh rankings which placed Bajrang at number two in the 65kg category. Dahiya is fourth in the very competitive 57kg category.

May 21 deadline for arrest of WFI President; Vinesh says protest not hijacked

May 21 deadline for arrest of WFI President; Vinesh says protest not hijacked

Rediff.com7 May 2023

The committee advising the wrestlers have set a deadline for the arrest of the WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

No immersion of medals; wrestlers return from Haridwar

No immersion of medals; wrestlers return from Haridwar

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The protesting wrestlers refrained from immersing their medals in the river Ganges after being convinced by Khap and farmer leaders who sought five days to address their grievances.

Cong seeks sacking of WFI chief, Rahul slams PM

Cong seeks sacking of WFI chief, Rahul slams PM

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The Congress on Thursday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government over a scuffle between the Delhi Police and the wrestlers protesting at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, with Rahul Gandhi condemning such 'shameful' behaviour with sportspersons and alleging the ruling party has 'never shied away' from committing atrocities on the daughters of the country.

Injured Bajrang ruled out of World Championships

Injured Bajrang ruled out of World Championships

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Sources in the WFI said Ravi's coach Malikov will certainly get a fresh contract and even as the federation is still not completely satisfied with the performance of Bentinidis, it will still consider Bajrang's request if he wants to continue with him.

Wrestlers brave tough weather conditions; Sidhu demands custodial interrogation

Wrestlers brave tough weather conditions; Sidhu demands custodial interrogation

Rediff.com1 May 2023

While the wrestlers braved tough weather conditions, cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu demanded custodial interrogation of WFI President.

'No hope from PM': Priyanka after meeting protesting wrestlers

'No hope from PM': Priyanka after meeting protesting wrestlers

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed solidarity with protesting wrestlers after meeting them at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Saturday and accused the government of 'protecting' WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing allegations of sexual harassment levelled by women grapplers.

WFI rejects wrestlers' allegations; claims protest is motivated

WFI rejects wrestlers' allegations; claims protest is motivated

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has rejected all the allegations, including that of sexual harassment against its president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

India down Spain 1-0 to win FIH Women's Nations Cup

India down Spain 1-0 to win FIH Women's Nations Cup

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

The win confirmed India's berth in the 2023-24 Pro League.

Hockey: India women lose to Britain in bronze play-off

Hockey: India women lose to Britain in bronze play-off

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

India's women's hockey team put up a spirited display against Great Britain but it wasn't enough to prevent them from going down 3-4 in the Olympics bronze medal play-off, at the Oi Hockey Stadium in Tokyo, on Friday.

CWG Rewind: Sable soars, Paul leaps, Sharath sizzles...

CWG Rewind: Sable soars, Paul leaps, Sharath sizzles...

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Slipping out of the usual top-five was seen as a real possibility in absence of shooting but phenomenal success in athletics and lawn bowls propelled India to a commendable fourth place finish at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

Salman-Arbaaz Party With...

Salman-Arbaaz Party With...

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

When Applause Entertainment completed five years, the makers invited everyone over for a grand party.

'It's a win-win for the accused'

'It's a win-win for the accused'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'If he has been able to overcome this major obstacle (withdrawal of POCSO after the complainant and victim withdrew the charge) I don't think he has anything to worry about now.' 'Cancellation of POCSO is akin to giving him a lifeline.'

Less than 48 hours left for departure, six CWG-bound cricketers await visa

Less than 48 hours left for departure, six CWG-bound cricketers await visa

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The BCCI is in touch with the Indian Olympic Association on the issue.

Olympics Hockey: Britain hand India women third defeat

Olympics Hockey: Britain hand India women third defeat

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

The 1-4 defeat put India out of the reckoning for a place in the knock-out stage at the Tokyo Olympics.

Sports Ministry suspends WFI assistant secretary Tomar

Sports Ministry suspends WFI assistant secretary Tomar

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

The Sports Ministry on Saturday suspended Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) assistant secretary Vinod Tomar, a fallout of the grapplers' allegations of sexual harassment and corruption against the sports body's chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Tuesday, August 2

CWG 2022: How India fared on Tuesday, August 2

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

India held on to sixth place in the medals tally

JSW Sports rewards India's Tokyo Olympics medallists

JSW Sports rewards India's Tokyo Olympics medallists

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Neeraj Chopra will be awarded Rs 1 crore cash grant while his coach Klaus Bartonietz and Physiotherapist Ishaan Marwaha will be awarded Rs 10 lakh each.

What Did Kiara, Kartik WIN?!

What Did Kiara, Kartik WIN?!

Rediff.com16 May 2022

The IWM BUZZ Digital Awards 2022 were presented on May 15 at the Taj Lands End, Mumbai.

What would you sacrifice for an Olympic medal?

What would you sacrifice for an Olympic medal?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Bajrang Punia stopped using his social media handles and asked fans to keep showing him support as he gets battled ready for the Games

Bajrang wins gold and World No 1 ranking in Rome

Bajrang wins gold and World No 1 ranking in Rome

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Tokyo-bound Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia pulled off a two-pointer in the last 30 seconds of the gold medal bout to defend his title at the Matteo Pellicone Ranking Series event in Rome.

Tokyo Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 5

Tokyo Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 5

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Ravi Dahiya will be aiming for a historic gold medal in the men's wrestling freestyle 57kg event at the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday.

Wrestling: Bajrang wins gold, dedicates medal to IAF pilot Abhinandan

Wrestling: Bajrang wins gold, dedicates medal to IAF pilot Abhinandan

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

"I want to dedicate my gold to Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman. He has inspired me," Punia tweeted after his victory.

CWG 2022: India's track & field medal quest begins

CWG 2022: India's track & field medal quest begins

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, steeplechaser Avinash Sable, veteran discus thrower Seema Punia and javelin thrower Annu Rani are expected to win medals at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Bigg Boss Couples Give Us Relationship Goals

Bigg Boss Couples Give Us Relationship Goals

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Namrata Thakker looks at Bigg Boss couples, who have been setting #RelationshipGoals.

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Friday, August 6

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Friday, August 6

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

A summary of the country's athletes' showing at the Tokyo Games on Friday, August 6.

PICS: India salutes its Tokyo Olympics medallists

PICS: India salutes its Tokyo Olympics medallists

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Images from the felicitation for India's Tokyo Olympics medal-winners, in Delhi, on Monday.

Olympics: Chopra lends golden sheen to India's best ever show

Olympics: Chopra lends golden sheen to India's best ever show

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Neeraj Chopra's soaring javelin did not just earn India their first Olympic gold in athletics on Saturday, it also meant that the contingent will return from Tokyo with seven medals, their biggest Games haul ever.

Olympics Wrestling: Bajrang loses in semis, to fight for bronze

Olympics Wrestling: Bajrang loses in semis, to fight for bronze

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Bajrang Punia's perennial leg-defence weakness came to haunt him at the big stage as he lost the men's freestyle 65kg semi-final to three-time world champion Haji Aliev at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday.

PIX: Wrestler Ravi storms into final; ensures India 4th medal

PIX: Wrestler Ravi storms into final; ensures India 4th medal

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Ravi Dahiya became only the second Indian wrestler to qualify for the final at the Olympic Games, when he sensationally turned around the 57kg semi-final bout by pinning Kazakhstan's Nurislam Sanayev, in Tokyo.