News for 'Punjab Sports'

Matter of time before Pant regains form: Sidhu

Matter of time before Pant regains form: Sidhu

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Former India opener Navjot Sidhu says wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's return to form is just a "matter of time" following his nearly 15-month-long absence from professional cricket after a horrific car crash.

WFI Elections: Bajrang, Vinesh stunned as Brij Bhushan's protege wins

WFI Elections: Bajrang, Vinesh stunned as Brij Bhushan's protege wins

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Birj Bhushan loyalist Sanjay Singh becomes new WFI president

India's Gen Next kick-start new era against Zimbabwe

India's Gen Next kick-start new era against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

If one looks at selection pattern, Jurel was the second keeper behind Sanju Samson for this series and Jitesh was a late entrant because of the unavailability of the World Cup squad members.

'Shouldn't Have Refused Single'

'Shouldn't Have Refused Single'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Dhoni refused a seemingly easy single after hitting the ball, leaving many, including former cricketer Irfan Pathan, perplexed.

Wrestling Federation elections to be held on December 21

Wrestling Federation elections to be held on December 21

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

'The elections of the WFI were stayed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court on 11.08.2023 just a day before the poll and therefore, polling could not be held on 12.08.2023... the Supreme Court has vacated the stay orders and therefore the remaining steps like polling etc. will now recommence on 21.12.2023 as per the following revised schedule.'

Political turncoats take a hard knock in Punjab

Political turncoats take a hard knock in Punjab

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Several party hoppers including Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi, Fateh Jang Singh Bajwa and Anil Joshi were trailing from their respective constituencies in Punjab, according to poll trends.

'Your legacy lives on': Rohit, Kohli hail 'fearless' Dhawan

'Your legacy lives on': Rohit, Kohli hail 'fearless' Dhawan

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

'Your passion for the game, your sportsmanship and your trademark smile will be missed.'

LSG vs PBKS: Who Bowled The Best Spell?

LSG vs PBKS: Who Bowled The Best Spell?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Did Mayank Yadav's speed stun you?

'Livingstone is perfect buy for Punjab Kings'

'Livingstone is perfect buy for Punjab Kings'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Livingstone was picked by Punjab Kings for Rs 11.5 crore

New kid on the block! Tanvi hopes to emulate P V Sindhu

New kid on the block! Tanvi hopes to emulate P V Sindhu

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Inspired by the peerless P V Sindhu and aspiring to be Indian badminton's aggressive new kid on the block. Tanvi Sharma is nothing like an average 15-year-old.

I am almost there: Suryakumar on his fitness

I am almost there: Suryakumar on his fitness

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Mumbai Indians dynamic batter Suryakumar Yadav provided an update on his fitness after his top knock put the Punjab Kings bowlers under pressure in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024.

'Comparisons With Vicky Used To Irritate Me A Lot'

'Comparisons With Vicky Used To Irritate Me A Lot'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'That comparison, "Oh look at Vicky, do you also see yourself being that successful in life?"' 'Vicky has seen a lot and done a lot and he is where he is. I feel really happy about it.' 'But I have my own journey.'

'We Are Voting For The Next Chief Minister'

'We Are Voting For The Next Chief Minister'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

A land-owning class, the Jats are a powerful community and account for 28 per cent of Haryana's population. The time, they believe, has now come for them to take revenge.

WFI Elections: Brij Bhushan loyalist to bag the top job?

WFI Elections: Brij Bhushan loyalist to bag the top job?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Sanjay Singh, the Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh loyalist, on Wednesday exuded confidence of sweeping the much-delayed Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections, saying the fraternity knows who would be beneficial for the sport and who could inflict damage to it.

Why Harbhajan's Khel Ratna application was rejected

Why Harbhajan's Khel Ratna application was rejected

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Harbhajan's nomination for Khel Ratna award has been rejected by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) on grounds that his documents reached late.

Punjab parties reward turncoats with poll tickets

Punjab parties reward turncoats with poll tickets

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Prominent among these include former sports minister and sitting MLA Gurmit Singh Sodhi, MLA Fatehjang Singh Bajwa and former minister Anil Joshi.

Back on Indian soil, Neeraj Chopra strikes gold

Back on Indian soil, Neeraj Chopra strikes gold

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in men's javelin throw event of the Federation Cup in Bhubaneswar, his spear shimmering through the balmy Wednesday evening sky after an unusually slow start in his first competitive outing on Indian soil in three years.

National camp for senior wrestlers to begin after trials: WFI

National camp for senior wrestlers to begin after trials: WFI

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) is gearing up for the senior National camp after almost 15 months with Delhi likely to replace Patiala as the venue because of the ongoing farmers' protest.

4 former Congress ministers join BJP in Punjab

4 former Congress ministers join BJP in Punjab

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Former Congress MLA from Barnala, Kewal Dhillon, and former Shiormani Akali Dal MLAs Sarup Chand Singla and Mohinder Kaur Josh also joined the BJP.

The Challenges That Await Modi 3.0

The Challenges That Await Modi 3.0

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'The lack of a majority isn't the issue. He has enough in 240, especially as none of his allies can pull down his coalition.' 'That's why he's started as if this were just another, normal term. That pretence is vital for him.' 'The change for Modi 3.0 comes not from numbers, but from the new environment of contestation,' points out Shekhar Gupta.

LSG Vs PBKS: Who Played The Best Knock?

LSG Vs PBKS: Who Played The Best Knock?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Pooran Or De Kock? Dhawan or Pandya? Whose batting topped Saturday's contest?

Was it Buttler's batting or fitness that won the match?

Was it Buttler's batting or fitness that won the match?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Buttler (107 not out off 60 balls) fought his way through a slow start and rapidly rising asking rate to be there till the end for Rajasthan Royals

Mahabharat's 'Bheem' Sobti made Indian sports history

Mahabharat's 'Bheem' Sobti made Indian sports history

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Playing the character of Bheem in the blockbuster TV series Mahabharat made him a household name but much before that, Praveen Kumar Sobti was an athlete par excellence and remains India's first and only hammer throw medal winner at the Commonwealth Games.

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.

'Pant has shown a lot of patience, positivity, and tolerance': Dhawan

'Pant has shown a lot of patience, positivity, and tolerance': Dhawan

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Shikhar Dhawan has revealed that Rishabh Pant was not even able to perform basic chores like going to washroom all by himself following a horrific car crash.

I urge wrestlers to play in Nationals organised by ad-hoc committee, not by WFI: Sakshi

I urge wrestlers to play in Nationals organised by ad-hoc committee, not by WFI: Sakshi

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik on Thursday advised the country's wrestlers to participate in the Nationals conducted by the ad-hoc committee in Jaipur and not in the event organised by the suspended national federation.

Dinesh Karthik announces retirement on 39th birthday!

Dinesh Karthik announces retirement on 39th birthday!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Dinesh Karthik announced his retirement from cricket on his 39th birthday on Saturday, June 1, 2024.

Kohli was important on that pitch: Faf du Plessis

Kohli was important on that pitch: Faf du Plessis

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Following his side's win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) game, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Faf Du Plessis lauded Virat Kohli for his knock, saying that his stay was important at that playing surface and he is still passionate about the sport.

6 more die due to spurious liquor in Punjab; death toll 110

6 more die due to spurious liquor in Punjab; death toll 110

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

So far, the maximum 83 deaths have taken place in Tarn Taran district, followed by 14 in Batala and 13 in Amritsar. The tragedy has been unfolding since Wednesday evening in the three districts.

Can Rishabh Pant shine and lead DC to victory vs PBKS?

Can Rishabh Pant shine and lead DC to victory vs PBKS?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

IPL: Comeback-man Pant the highlight as Delhi Capitals take on Punjab Kings

Mayank Yadav: India's next pace sensation?

Mayank Yadav: India's next pace sensation?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

21-year-old fast bowler Mayank Yadav announced himself on the biggest stage, the IPL, with a fiery debut for the Lucknow Super Giants.

How India plans to become a sporting superpower...

How India plans to become a sporting superpower...

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The Sports Ministry is set to establish 1000 Khelo India Centres (KIC) at the district level across the country with the help of sporting champions, who will be remunerated for providing their expertise. The centres will either be run by a past champion or have them as a coach.

T20 bowlers must adapt or get left behind: Southee

T20 bowlers must adapt or get left behind: Southee

Rediff.com3 May 2024

The mountain of runs being scored in the Indian Premier League shows Twenty20 cricket is changing and bowlers must move with the times or be left behind, New Zealand paceman Tim Southee said.

'Ranbir Is Utterly Butterly Delicious'

'Ranbir Is Utterly Butterly Delicious'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

'All through the making of Dil Daulat Aur Duniya, Rajesh Khanna never acknowledged me.' 'Dev Anand couldn't carry off a dhoti in Insaaniyat. He told me that he would never wear one again.' 'Shammi Kapoor and I began on an icy note during Raajkumar, but once the cold vibes thawed, we became the best of buddies.'

How AAP aims to recreate Punjab magic in Haryana

How AAP aims to recreate Punjab magic in Haryana

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

AAP is working on its new strategy to build a strong organisational set-up with leaders from all sections of society, reports Nitin Kumar.

India hockey player Varun accused of rape; booked under POCSO

India hockey player Varun accused of rape; booked under POCSO

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

A woman accused the India hockey player of sexually abusing her multiple times when she was a minor.

Big boost for Mumbai Indians as Suryakumar clears most fitness tests

Big boost for Mumbai Indians as Suryakumar clears most fitness tests

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Mumbai Indians will soon get the much required batting boost as the world's No. 1 ranked T20 batter Suryakumar Yadav has cleared almost all the fitness tests at National Cricket Academy and is very close to playing his first IPL game of the season.

PIX: Here is how states celebrate 78th Independence Day

PIX: Here is how states celebrate 78th Independence Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Independence Day was celebrated across states and Union territories on Thursday, as several chief ministers announced job schemes while some others vowed their support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Ranvir, Ekta smash records for gold in Asian U20 Championships

Ranvir, Ekta smash records for gold in Asian U20 Championships

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

With these two latest additions, India's gold tally has swelled to three.

Scandals, Suspensions: Twists and Turns of the WFI elections

Scandals, Suspensions: Twists and Turns of the WFI elections

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

From wrestlers' protest to WFI elections: Timeline