News for 'Punjab Sports'

How football shaped this young Indian's hockey career

How football shaped this young Indian's hockey career

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

The 21-year-old goalkeeper from Batala in Punjab has been one of India's standout performers at the ongoing FIH Junior World Cup

Assam to host Santosh Trophy final round

Assam to host Santosh Trophy final round

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The winners of each group will join hosts Assam, last season's champions West Bengal and runners-up Kerala in the 12-team Final Round that will be hosted in Dhakuakhana and Dhemaji.

Nat Shooting: Aishwary wins 3P gold with World record

Nat Shooting: Aishwary wins 3P gold with World record

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

World Championship silver medallist Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar delivered a landmark performance at the 68th Shooting Nationals on Tuesday, firing a World record 470.5 to clinch gold in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions final at the Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Range.

Dhol beats, sweets mark Amanjot and Harleen's return

Dhol beats, sweets mark Amanjot and Harleen's return

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

World champions Amanjot and Harleen get grand welcome in Chandigarh

India's hockey greats lead Punjab flood relief

India's hockey greats lead Punjab flood relief

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Former Team India hockey stars Rupinder Pal Singh, Gurwinder Singh Chandi and Jugraj Singh are now engaged in a different 'field work' - they are part of the relief and rescue operations in flood-affected Punjab.

'If A Player Doesn't Respect IPL...'

'If A Player Doesn't Respect IPL...'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'The IPL is the best T20 league in the world and anybody taking it lightly should not be considered at all.'

Super Cup: SC Delhi rally to hold Rajasthan United; Mumbai in semis

Super Cup: SC Delhi rally to hold Rajasthan United; Mumbai in semis

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

East Bengal, FC Goa, Mumbai City FC and Punjab FC are the semifinalists.

The 10 Best Indian Films Of 2025

The 10 Best Indian Films Of 2025

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Aseem Chhabra ranks the Best of 2025's films that released in theatres, or went directly to OTT platforms.

Truck driver's daughter Manisha creates history with relay gold!

Truck driver's daughter Manisha creates history with relay gold!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Manisha Kumari created history as the first athlete from Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur district to win gold in an international event when she triumphed in the women's 4x400m relay at the South Asian Athletics Championships.

ISL crisis deepens: Bagan suspend team, EB turns to BCCI

ISL crisis deepens: Bagan suspend team, EB turns to BCCI

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Reigning Indian Super League champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant on Saturday suspended all their football activities indefinitely a day after the AIFF failed to receive a single bid for ISL's commercial rights, and said they will review contracts of players and support staff next month.

Arshad Nadeem's coach gets life ban!

Arshad Nadeem's coach gets life ban!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Salman Iqbal, the long serving coach of Pakistan's top athlete Arshad Nadeem, was on Sunday banned for life by the country's Athletics Federation for violating the constitution of the Punjab Athletics Association, where he holds the position of president.

Super Cup semi-final lineup revealed

Super Cup semi-final lineup revealed

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

The summit clash is slated for December 7.

Fierce Kolkata Derby To Light Up Super Cup!

Fierce Kolkata Derby To Light Up Super Cup!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Derby in Super Cup group stage as Mohun Bagan, East Bengal drawn together

Can Super Cup lift gloom around Indian football?

Can Super Cup lift gloom around Indian football?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

At a time when Indian football is seeking a radical overhaul, the Super Cup, starting in Goa from Saturday, could act as a catalyst for clubs to build their teams, prepare their players, get valuable match time, and keep their hopes of continental qualifications alive.

True Stars Never Die

True Stars Never Die

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'I have always broken my image every time I went on screen. I don't know what it means to be a Greek God but people used to call me one.'

Kangana Ranaut granted bail in defamation case; apologises

Kangana Ranaut granted bail in defamation case; apologises

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut was granted bail in a defamation case in Bathinda, Punjab, after expressing regret for a 'misunderstanding' arising from a social media post. The case stems from a retweet concerning Mahinder Kaur, a complainant from Punjab, during the farmers' protest.

'More Games Would Be Prudent For IPL'

'More Games Would Be Prudent For IPL'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Ness Wadia says bigger IPL window needed, all for Champions League revival.

ISL deadlock: Clubs run out of patience with AIFF!

ISL deadlock: Clubs run out of patience with AIFF!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

10 ISL clubs slam AIFF for delay in tender process, allege "breach of trust"

Maharashtra's Navgire Blasts Fastest Century In Women's T20!

Maharashtra's Navgire Blasts Fastest Century In Women's T20!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Opener Kiran Navgire broke the record for the fastest century in women's Twenty20 cricket when she completed her hundred in just 34 balls while helping Maharashtra to a nine-wicket win over Punjab in India's Women's T20 Trophy on Friday.

India-Pakistan Conflict Takes Toll On Punjab Trade

India-Pakistan Conflict Takes Toll On Punjab Trade

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

'Those who call for war from far-off places should realise the repercussions it has on the people who are actually affected.'

IPL Retentions: Who Are In, Who Are Out?

IPL Retentions: Who Are In, Who Are Out?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Ahead of the mini-auction, scheduled to be held in Doha on December 26, the 10 franchises have released their list of retained and released players.

Arshdeep eager to help create legacy for Punjab Kings

Arshdeep eager to help create legacy for Punjab Kings

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Arshdeep spoke on handling pressure, saying that he feels good to be trusted by his team during pressure situations, and the responsibility is enjoyed.

New Dawn Beckons for Indian Women's Cricket: Tendulkar

New Dawn Beckons for Indian Women's Cricket: Tendulkar

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

The little girl with a plastic bat in a small town must feel that the world is open to her, just as I felt after watching a triumphant Team India in 1983, says Sachin Tendulkar.

ISL: Mohammedan Sporting end debut season with draw

ISL: Mohammedan Sporting end debut season with draw

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Mohammedan collected 13 points from 24 games, but were winless at home throughout the season.

ABVP sweeps Hyderabad University students' union poll

ABVP sweeps Hyderabad University students' union poll

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

ABVP won all six posts -- president, vice-president, general secretary, joint secretary, cultural secretary and sports secretary -- in the elections held on September 19, a press release said.

IPL's Valuation Hits Flat Pitch

IPL's Valuation Hits Flat Pitch

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

The IPL's overall valuation fell by 8 per cent to Rs 76,100 crore in 2025.

Why Prabhsimran is confident of Punjab making playoffs

Why Prabhsimran is confident of Punjab making playoffs

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Punjab Kings playing different cricket this season: Prabhsimran Singh

'There should be no cricket & trade with Pakistan'

'There should be no cricket & trade with Pakistan'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

India-Pakistan bilateral relations must improve before engaging in cricket: Harbhajan Singh

Chhetri joins camp with days left for Singapore clash

Chhetri joins camp with days left for Singapore clash

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Sunil Chhetri and his two Bengaluru FC team-mates -- Rahul Bheke and Roshan Singh Naorem -- on Monday joined the national men's football team's preparatory camp in Bengaluru

Jamil forced to begin national camp without top stars!

Jamil forced to begin national camp without top stars!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Fourteen players, including Bengaluru FC captain Sunil Chhetri, are not immediately joining the preparatory camp for next month's Asian Cup qualifying round matches against Singapore as three clubs have delayed the release of their players, which will be a cause of concern for head coach Khalid Jamil.

India's next gen light up Ranji Trophy Day 1

India's next gen light up Ranji Trophy Day 1

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Vimal Khumar and Pradosh Ranjan Paul struck massive hundreds as Tamil Nadu piled up 399 for two against Nagaland on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match in Dimapur on Saturday.

Coach Fulton hails unbeaten India after Asia Cup triumph

Coach Fulton hails unbeaten India after Asia Cup triumph

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'We have enough time to build towards Asian Games and World Cup.'

Ronaldo fan Abhishek eyes World Cup glory

Ronaldo fan Abhishek eyes World Cup glory

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

'I had a feeling from within that this tournament (Asia Cup) would be something special, but I did not think that I would become the player-of-the-tournament.'

How Manhas emerged as frontrunner for BCCI top job

How Manhas emerged as frontrunner for BCCI top job

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

It has now emerged that the BCCI top post could go to Mithun Manhas, who was also involved as director of cricket operations with the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA).

Sunil Chhetri among 14 missing! Jamil's big plea to clubs

Sunil Chhetri among 14 missing! Jamil's big plea to clubs

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Indian men's team head coach Khalid Jamil on Thursday urged the clubs and the All India Football Federation to find a solution that 'balances club and national commitments'

Supreme Court agrees to intervene in ISL impasse

Supreme Court agrees to intervene in ISL impasse

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on August 22 a matter involving a row between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) over the fate of 11 Indian Super League (ISL) clubs due to the non-renewal of their contracts with the national federation and the tournament's organisers.

AIFF, FSDL to sit together to settle ISL dispute

AIFF, FSDL to sit together to settle ISL dispute

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Will negotiate with FSDL to arrive at mutually agreeable measures: AIFF after SC hearing

'The way they put their body on the line, love it'

'The way they put their body on the line, love it'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav has lauded the energy and commitment of his teammates on the opening day of training ahead of the Asia Cup

Finally, a meeting to decide ISL's future!

Finally, a meeting to decide ISL's future!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

AIFF top brass to meet eight ISL club CEOs on Aug 7 to discuss their concerns

Skipper Surya is fit and ready for Asia Cup!

Skipper Surya is fit and ready for Asia Cup!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Ahead of the Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel's meeting to pick India's Asia Cup squad, T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav has cleared his fitness test at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.