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'Rio water worries overblown'

'Rio water worries overblown'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

The last thing members of Brazil's Olympic sailing team want to talk about is the water.

Olympics: Maheshwari, Raiza fail to qualify for skeet final

Olympics: Maheshwari, Raiza fail to qualify for skeet final

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Maheshwari Chauhan and Raiza Dhillon ended in 14th and 23rd place respectively in the qualification of the women's skeet competition at the Paris Olympics.

Marin's Olympic journey cut short by tragic injury

Marin's Olympic journey cut short by tragic injury

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Marin was leading 21-14, 10-8 and looked to be cruising to the gold medal match when she collapsed.

Olympic pole vault champion Braz banned for doping

Olympic pole vault champion Braz banned for doping

Rediff.com29 May 2024

The 30-year-old, who won Olympic gold at the Rio Olympics in 2016, will miss this year's Olympic Games in Paris.

WFI chaos, Olympic losses: Indian Wrestling stalls in 2024

WFI chaos, Olympic losses: Indian Wrestling stalls in 2024

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Bajrang Punia banned, Phogat turns politician, WFI suspension, litigations, and lost medals: How Indian wrestling stagnated in 2024

Sakshi's emotional tribute to Olympic finalist Phogat

Sakshi's emotional tribute to Olympic finalist Phogat

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Olympic bronze medalist Sakshi Malik has lauded Vinesh Phogat for becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final.

India, China agree to work on 'roadmap' to rebuild trust

India, China agree to work on 'roadmap' to rebuild trust

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

India and China have agreed to work towards a "roadmap" for rebuilding mutual trust following the border standoff in eastern Ladakh, according to a statement from the Indian Defence Ministry. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun in Vientiane, Laos, on the sidelines of a regional security conclave. Singh called for drawing lessons from the "unfortunate border clashes" of 2020 and emphasized the need for cooperation rather than conflict. Both sides agreed to work towards a roadmap for rebuilding mutual trust and understanding, and a meeting of the Special Representatives and Secretary-Vice Minister mechanism will also take place soon.

Riveting Football in Rio

Riveting Football in Rio

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Will the German discipline take them to the final? Will Brazil be able to overcome the loss of Neymar Jr.? Will Argentina move its game to the next level for the semi-final? Or would the Dutch shrug off a bad day at work to reach the final again and get a shot at redemption?

Sindhu teams with Pink Power Run to raise breast cancer awareness

Sindhu teams with Pink Power Run to raise breast cancer awareness

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

The event's ambitious Guinness World Record attempt will have scores of participants assembling to create a colossal human image of a bird, adorned entirely in pink.

Neiphiu Rio takes oath as Nagaland CM

Neiphiu Rio takes oath as Nagaland CM

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Rio is heading the 'People's Democratic Alliance' government in partnership with the Bharatiya Janata Party in the state.

PCI boss Jhajharia targets 25 medals at Paris Paralympics

PCI boss Jhajharia targets 25 medals at Paris Paralympics

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

India won 19 medals (5 gold, 8 silver and 6 bronze) in Tokyo Paralympics for a 24th place in the tally and Jhajharia predicted that the country will win more than 25 medals in Paris and finish in top-20 in the tally.

My Pet's Pix: Nifty And Her Many Moods

My Pet's Pix: Nifty And Her Many Moods

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

This diva doesn't go anywhere without her comfort blanket.

South Korea introduced as North Korea at opening ceremony

South Korea introduced as North Korea at opening ceremony

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

As the boat carrying South Korean athletes passed on the Seine, the announcer introduced them as the "Democratic People's Republic of Korea" - the official name of North Korea - in French and English.

'Thank You PM Sir For Your Faith In Me'

'Thank You PM Sir For Your Faith In Me'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Following his retirement, Hockey India appointed Sreejesh as the head coach of the junior men's team and he vowed to make India a 'powerhouse in hockey'.

Why Rio risks empty Olympic legacy...

Why Rio risks empty Olympic legacy...

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

The largest athlete's village in the history of the Games is a visceral monument to now-faded optimism. Planned when Brazil was booming, its harnessing of private sector wealth was meant to set the gold standard for a sustainable Olympics. Instead, the worst recession in generations pushed the luxury apartments out of reach.

Rio Olympics celebrated with a doodle fruit!

Rio Olympics celebrated with a doodle fruit!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

As the Rio Olympics is all set to go underway, the search engine giant celebrates it with an interactive doodle.

How Indian athletes fared at Rio Olympics

How Indian athletes fared at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Performance of Indian contingent at the Rio Olympics.

One month to go for Rio Olympics!

One month to go for Rio Olympics!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Rio de Janeiro, on Monday enters the one-month countdown to becoming the first South American city to host the Olympics.

PHOTOS: Rio 2016 flag bearers

PHOTOS: Rio 2016 flag bearers

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Rediff.com presents the most popular flag bearers. Take a look...

Two shot dead at Rio Olympic sites

Two shot dead at Rio Olympic sites

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Police shot a mugger near the stadium where the Rio Olympics opening ceremony took place and a woman was killed close to another Olympic site, police said Saturday. The violence on Friday highlighted the task facing an unprecedented force of 85,000 soldiers and police deployed to secure the Olympics. Rio police said in a statement that a man was mugging people near the Maracana stadium when he was intercepted by one of the police officers sent from another area of Brazil to Rio as part of the huge reinforcements.

Olympics: China complete golden sweep in diving

Olympics: China complete golden sweep in diving

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

This is the first time a country has won all the diving events at one Games.

Protests, doping and internal strife: The dark side of India's Olympic journey

Protests, doping and internal strife: The dark side of India's Olympic journey

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

From bitter fights to dope shame, Indian Olympic team's tryst with controversies

Can Trump Fix India's US Problem?

Can Trump Fix India's US Problem?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

No single individual, institution, or action is to blame for this. The BJP is responding in kind -- definitely not without checking with its government. And they wait for Mr Trump, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Rower Dattu Bhokanal qualifies for Rio Olympics

Rower Dattu Bhokanal qualifies for Rio Olympics

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Indian rower Dattu Bhokanal, on Monday, qualified for the Rio Olympics after winning a silver in the finals of men's single sculls at the 2016 FISA Asian and Oceania Olympic Qualification Regatta at Chung-ju in South Korea.

Heavy rains, flood leave 56 dead, thousands homeless in Brazil

Heavy rains, flood leave 56 dead, thousands homeless in Brazil

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Governor Eduardo Leite declared a state of emergency as the region grapples with the aftermath of the catastrophic weather event.

Rio Olympic torch relay riot deepens woes

Rio Olympic torch relay riot deepens woes

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Barely a week before the Rio Olympics opening ceremony, organisers are scrambling to put the final pieces in place.

PIX: It's love-all for Chinese shuttlers at Paris Games!

PIX: It's love-all for Chinese shuttlers at Paris Games!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

'Liu Yuchen didn't win the Olympic gold medal but he did win over an Olympic gold medallist.'

Olympics: France's Riner reigns supreme with 4th gold

Olympics: France's Riner reigns supreme with 4th gold

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

The 35-year-old is judo's most decorated athlete at the Olympics with six medals.

Check out the Rio Games schedule

Check out the Rio Games schedule

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Find below a detailed look at the Rio Olympics schedule.

Abhinav Bindra conferred Olympic Order for 'distinguished contribution'

Abhinav Bindra conferred Olympic Order for 'distinguished contribution'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

India's first Olympics Individual gold medallist, who won the 10 metres Air Rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Games, was conferred the honour by the International Olympic Committee during its 142nd Session in Paris.

Afghan Khudadadi first refugee to win Paralympic medal after chaotic journey

Afghan Khudadadi first refugee to win Paralympic medal after chaotic journey

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Zakia Khudadadi completed a remarkable journey to become the first athlete from the refugee team to win a medal at the Paralympics when she clinched a taekwondo bronze on Thursday.

2016 Olympics: Rio Games athletes' village unveiled

2016 Olympics: Rio Games athletes' village unveiled

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The village will host more than 18,000 Olympic and Paralympic athletes, officials, staff and volunteers in 31 buildings and more than 3,600 apartments.

Rafael Nadal's India Connections

Rafael Nadal's India Connections

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

A year before he won his first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros in 2005, Rafa made his debut in India at the Chennai Open.

Olympics: Wrestler Aman Sehrawat loses in semis, to fight for bronze

Olympics: Wrestler Aman Sehrawat loses in semis, to fight for bronze

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Aman Sehrawat's Olympic dream suffers a setback as he is comprehensively outclassed by top seed Rei Higuchi

Narsingh has left for Rio: WFI President

Narsingh has left for Rio: WFI President

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

'WADA had never intervened in Narsingh's matter and no clearance is required.'

Russian Stepanova to not appeal Rio ban

Russian Stepanova to not appeal Rio ban

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Russian whistleblower Yulia Stepanova will not appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over her ban on running as an independent athlete at the Rio Olympics, she said on Friday.

'Abki baar 25 paar': Paralympian Jhajharia's big claims

'Abki baar 25 paar': Paralympian Jhajharia's big claims

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The 43-year-old asserted that the para athletes are physically and mentally ready for the Paris Games and will continue the trend of doing well at marquee events as they did at the Para Asian Games last year and in the recent world championships.

Transgender athlete overcomes harassment, finds acceptance in Paralympics

Transgender athlete overcomes harassment, finds acceptance in Paralympics

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Visually impaired transgender sprinter Valentina Petrillo said she felt welcomed by her fellow competitors despite the widespread scrutiny outside of the Paralympic village in France.

Rio 2016 quiz: Guess these Indian Olympians

Rio 2016 quiz: Guess these Indian Olympians

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Take our quiz to know who's who of the Indian contingent.

Like the Rio 2 trailer?

Like the Rio 2 trailer?

Rediff.com25 May 2013

Watch this amazing trailer.